Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities run from Tuesday, October 14th, through Saturday, October 18th.
Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.
OES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/TTnszS
AES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/9FB7FB
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/p50sTK
OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/CdsCZl
The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 18th. Check out this video for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX8rFj4lhi0.
Don’t miss the OFA XC team running the game ball from Waverly HS to OFA on Friday, October 17th. They will leave Waverly around 10:15 am and should be running through the Village of Owego between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Get more info here: https://aptg.co/gb5mkR.
The parade on Saturday, October 18th, begins at 11:00 am, and each building—OES, AES, OAMS, and OFA—will be represented in the parade along with our school teams, youth teams, homecoming court, and more. The parade route will start at the Village of Owego Police Department on Temple Street and proceed along North Avenue before turning onto George Street, then to Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and end in front of OFA.
The Homecoming Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/tqdbgy.
The Homecoming Football game will start at 1:00 pm with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime.
View the complete schedule of home sporting events on Aktivate, formerly Schedule Galaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
A printed version of the year-long calendar will soon be made available to anyone who would like one. We had delays in production this year, but expect to have them available soon to distribute.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Each building will celebrate Spirit Week with themed days.
OES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/TTnszS
AES Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/9FB7FB
OAMS Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/p50sTK
OFA Spirit Week Themes: https://aptg.co/CdsCZl
The week is packed with home sporting events leading up to the Homecoming Parade, Hometown Tailgate, and OFA Football game on Saturday, October 18th. Check out this video for more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BX8rFj4lhi0.
Don’t miss the OFA XC team running the game ball from Waverly HS to OFA on Friday, October 17th. They will leave Waverly around 10:15 am and should be running through the Village of Owego between 12:30 and 1:30 pm. Get more info here: https://aptg.co/gb5mkR.
The parade on Saturday, October 18th, begins at 11:00 am, and each building—OES, AES, OAMS, and OFA—will be represented in the parade along with our school teams, youth teams, homecoming court, and more. The parade route will start at the Village of Owego Police Department on Temple Street and proceed along North Avenue before turning onto George Street, then to Sheldon Guile Boulevard, and end in front of OFA.
The Homecoming Hometown Tailgate Event will take place from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm outside of Owego Free Academy. Get more information here: https://aptg.co/tqdbgy.
The Homecoming Football game will start at 1:00 pm with the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at halftime.
View the complete schedule of home sporting events on Aktivate, formerly Schedule Galaxy: https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/158.
Stay up-to-date with OACSD events:
The single-page calendar can be found on our website here: https://5il.co/38q0c.
The year-long printed calendar can be viewed or downloaded as a PDF on our website here: https://aptg.co/GdsP5H.
A printed version of the year-long calendar will soon be made available to anyone who would like one. We had delays in production this year, but expect to have them available soon to distribute.
Events are subject to change. The most up-to-date event calendar will be on our website and the district app: https://www.oacsd.org/events.
Please contact us directly using Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk to ask questions about school district events.
Go RIVER HAWKS!
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Practice Makes Perfect: Field Hockey
“They’re working on their movement down the field, making sure they aren’t running down the field in a straight line. They usually move down the field in a diamond or a triangle shape so they have options for passing.” The field hockey team works on their 3v2 during practice today. Learn more about what the drill entails here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/irEPMsZCDlw
“They’re working on their movement down the field, making sure they aren’t running down the field in a straight line. They usually move down the field in a diamond or a triangle shape so they have options for passing.” The field hockey team works on their 3v2 during practice today. Learn more about what the drill entails here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/irEPMsZCDlw
Behind the Scenes: Guest Speaker Eli Mack
“He’s one of my favorite YouTubers. He came to our school and did a presentation on what dedication it takes on YouTube.” Find out what students were able to learn from Content Creator/YouTuber Eli Mack here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3akdHOY7Ujo
“He’s one of my favorite YouTubers. He came to our school and did a presentation on what dedication it takes on YouTube.” Find out what students were able to learn from Content Creator/YouTuber Eli Mack here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/3akdHOY7Ujo
Four Questions: Eva Crawford
Learn more about Eva Crawford and how she got her start in field hockey as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/U-H-Or6CwKQ
Learn more about Eva Crawford and how she got her start in field hockey as she answers four questions here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/U-H-Or6CwKQ
The Owego Free Academy Reppert Gymnasium is opening tonight, Tuesday, October 7th, for a volleyball match (JV at 5:30/Varsity at 6:30)! 🥳
After extensive work as part of the Capital Project, the updated gymnasium space will be used for the first time this evening. While there are still a few finishing touches to be completed, we're excited to debut the refreshed space!
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJX6IfPFCI.
Come out and support our Volleyball team and show your school spirit! Plus, it's a Pink Out game to raise awareness for breast cancer. Wear your brightest pink to show your support! ❤️💙🏐
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
After extensive work as part of the Capital Project, the updated gymnasium space will be used for the first time this evening. While there are still a few finishing touches to be completed, we're excited to debut the refreshed space!
Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvJX6IfPFCI.
Come out and support our Volleyball team and show your school spirit! Plus, it's a Pink Out game to raise awareness for breast cancer. Wear your brightest pink to show your support! ❤️💙🏐
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Eli Mack Gives Tips on Creating Content for YouTube
“Upload very consistently, you have to upload consistently. You can’t just upload one video a week and think you are going to blow up.” Eli Mack, a Madden YouTube content Creator, was a guest speaker at Owego Free Academy and shared some tips on how he was able to become successful. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/9H8aZ2BTbew
“Upload very consistently, you have to upload consistently. You can’t just upload one video a week and think you are going to blow up.” Eli Mack, a Madden YouTube content Creator, was a guest speaker at Owego Free Academy and shared some tips on how he was able to become successful. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/9H8aZ2BTbew
Behind the Scenes: Season Preview Field Hockey
“I think our greatest strength definitely our defense and our defensive corners. I think we always do a good job at getting the ball out of our corners.” Hear from the girls' field hockey team on what they believe are the team’s greatest strengths. Learn more about the player's passion for the team here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/C-ZUzpuzk6o
“I think our greatest strength definitely our defense and our defensive corners. I think we always do a good job at getting the ball out of our corners.” Hear from the girls' field hockey team on what they believe are the team’s greatest strengths. Learn more about the player's passion for the team here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/C-ZUzpuzk6o
Four Questions: Isabella Miller
“Probably the people who have been in my class, just talking and having conversations. I’m always going to remember Ms. Williams; she's a great teacher.” Isabella Miller shares her passion for art with us and explains how she hopes to one day be a teacher. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BaGrpM1UvHE
“Probably the people who have been in my class, just talking and having conversations. I’m always going to remember Ms. Williams; she's a great teacher.” Isabella Miller shares her passion for art with us and explains how she hopes to one day be a teacher. Learn more about Isabella as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/BaGrpM1UvHE
Student Profile: Kaidence Potter
“They are really fun, I just love building things out of clay. Last year I made an elephant, and it was really nice, and it took a while.” Kaidence Potter tells us what some of her favorite projects she’s worked on throughout her years in art class. Learn more about Kaidence in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KraB3hQ4uqM
“They are really fun, I just love building things out of clay. Last year I made an elephant, and it was really nice, and it took a while.” Kaidence Potter tells us what some of her favorite projects she’s worked on throughout her years in art class. Learn more about Kaidence in this week’s student profile on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/KraB3hQ4uqM
Four Questions: Magavin Allen
“The people, the teammates, the bond that we have. We go to camp every summer, which is amazing because we get to go there. You’re just surrounded by great people who will encourage you when they’re not feeling encouraged themselves.” Magavin Allen shares with us some of his favorite parts about being on the cross-country team and what he’s been able to take away from the experience. Learn more about Magavin as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/jGoKaZM7x-Q
“The people, the teammates, the bond that we have. We go to camp every summer, which is amazing because we get to go there. You’re just surrounded by great people who will encourage you when they’re not feeling encouraged themselves.” Magavin Allen shares with us some of his favorite parts about being on the cross-country team and what he’s been able to take away from the experience. Learn more about Magavin as he answers four questions on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/jGoKaZM7x-Q
Behind the Scenes at the Career Center: Benefits of Networking
Students from the BU Honors Program at the School of Management were at the Career Center, teaching students the importance of networking for the career they want. Learn more about what’s happening in the class here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qjbcw50qTyo
Four Questions: Katie Trenchard
“My favorite part is that I can definitely express myself in art. I can really take the time in how my art looks and be proud of it.” Katie Trenchard, who is now in Advanced Ceramics, speaks on how she took an interest in art. Learn more about her as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/6IT07f0_gaI
“My favorite part is that I can definitely express myself in art. I can really take the time in how my art looks and be proud of it.” Katie Trenchard, who is now in Advanced Ceramics, speaks on how she took an interest in art. Learn more about her as she answers four questions on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/6IT07f0_gaI
Athlete Tip: Cross Country Warm-Ups
“One of the things we do is toe walks, that helps with ankle stability. Then we move to heels, and we do other things like shuffles and skips”. Senior on the Girls Cross Country Team, Piper Cunningham, breaks down some of the warm-ups they do before practices and races. Learn more from her here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/H9X18sTFiX8
“One of the things we do is toe walks, that helps with ankle stability. Then we move to heels, and we do other things like shuffles and skips”. Senior on the Girls Cross Country Team, Piper Cunningham, breaks down some of the warm-ups they do before practices and races. Learn more from her here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/H9X18sTFiX8
Career Center Tip: Networking
“Eye contact makes a huge difference and a firm handshake as well.” EYSOP Chair of Social Impact, Hailey Chin from Binghamton University, was in the Career Center today, showing students in the Career and Financial Management Class some helpful networking tips. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qwZrM0rc-Kw
“Eye contact makes a huge difference and a firm handshake as well.” EYSOP Chair of Social Impact, Hailey Chin from Binghamton University, was in the Career Center today, showing students in the Career and Financial Management Class some helpful networking tips. Learn more here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/qwZrM0rc-Kw
Owego Free Academy Cross Country held its Night Invite - Dash In The Dark on Friday, September 19, 2025. The campus was packed with student athletes, families, community members, and more. Check it out: https://youtu.be/XzJymEqvHws. #OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether
Practice Makes Perfect: Passing Drill
“It just gets the ball at their feet and works a lot on their footwork and their first touch, which is huge.” Head Coach Katelyn Simpson breaks down one of the passing drills the girls work on during practice. See what they’re working on and how it’s helping them improve, on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/hxvX9EAiC9s
“It just gets the ball at their feet and works a lot on their footwork and their first touch, which is huge.” Head Coach Katelyn Simpson breaks down one of the passing drills the girls work on during practice. See what they’re working on and how it’s helping them improve, on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/hxvX9EAiC9s
Four Questions: Lileah Slater
“Probably building stuff and getting the clay stuff done, that’s probably my favorite part of it. I just like building the stuff.” Lileah Slater shares with us what they enjoy about art and ceramics. Learn more about them as they answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/y86QKGgg7PE
“Probably building stuff and getting the clay stuff done, that’s probably my favorite part of it. I just like building the stuff.” Lileah Slater shares with us what they enjoy about art and ceramics. Learn more about them as they answer four questions here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/y86QKGgg7PE
Our students were busy this morning for Chalk The Walk, turning our sidewalks into a gallery of joy and inspiration! Every piece of art shared the same message: You Matter! ✨
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ChalkTheWalk #YouMatter
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #ChalkTheWalk #YouMatter
Behind the Scenes: Owego Night Invite
-“It’s probably the most fun race I’ve ever ran.”
-“It’s so awesome, it’s really the highlight of my season.”
Hear from the runners of the girls' and boys' cross country teams on why the Owego Night Invite is one of their favorite races of the season. With 30+ schools in attendance, see how OA is lighting up the competition, here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/tvbmyg3wWf0
-“It’s probably the most fun race I’ve ever ran.”
-“It’s so awesome, it’s really the highlight of my season.”
Hear from the runners of the girls' and boys' cross country teams on why the Owego Night Invite is one of their favorite races of the season. With 30+ schools in attendance, see how OA is lighting up the competition, here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/tvbmyg3wWf0
Athlete Tip: Girls' Soccer Containing the Ball
“So I’m like back up while rotating my hips and keeping the ball in front of me.” Leah Clark shows us how to contain the ball and wait for your opponent to make a mistake. Learn more from her in this week’s athlete tip on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/8RiJobIcyhI
“So I’m like back up while rotating my hips and keeping the ball in front of me.” Leah Clark shows us how to contain the ball and wait for your opponent to make a mistake. Learn more from her in this week’s athlete tip on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/8RiJobIcyhI