OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
Apalachin Library Pokemon Club: 2/7/26 - https://aptg.co/30GMBf
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411.
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
Apalachin Library Pokemon Club: 2/7/26 - https://aptg.co/30GMBf
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Owego Little League Registration: 3/14/26 - https://aptg.co/TKZqH4
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411.
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
🏊 OA Community Pool Update
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Monday, January 26, 2026.
🗓️ The schedule for the community lap and open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM* Lap Swimming (*Not Open If There Is A Home Swim Meet)
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open Swim
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: With the recent installation of new bleachers, the initial phase of this project is basically complete. The majority of this work involved mechanical components, including the installation of new filtration and heating systems. You will also notice new starting blocks, diving boards, bleachers, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour based on availability for events like birthday parties. To learn more or check on availability, contact:
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Are You A Certified Lifeguard Or Interested In Learning About How To Become One?
Help the school district continue to offer open swim times!
Anyone 15 years of age and older can get certified. We can provide more information on what the requirements are.
Schedule & Webpage
Stay up-to-date with all pool events and activities by checking the monthly pool schedule on the Community Pool webpage: OA Community Pool - https://www.oacsd.org/page/oa-community-pool.
The Owego Apalachin Central School District Community Pool will reopen to the public on Monday, January 26, 2026.
🗓️ The schedule for the community lap and open swim is:
Monday - Friday
6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM* Lap Swimming (*Not Open If There Is A Home Swim Meet)
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open Swim
⚠️ Construction and Facility Notes
Phase One: With the recent installation of new bleachers, the initial phase of this project is basically complete. The majority of this work involved mechanical components, including the installation of new filtration and heating systems. You will also notice new starting blocks, diving boards, bleachers, repaired pool deck areas, and several other updates.
Locker Rooms: The Girls' locker room is still under construction. All female swimmers will use the hallway bathrooms during community swim hours. The changing area will be opened first once it is complete.
Phase Two: Locker Rooms, Bathrooms in the corridor, Windows, Lighting, and Desert Air System will all be updated at a later date.
🎉 Pool Rentals and Lifeguard Opportunities
Birthday Parties & Rentals
The pool can be rented by the hour based on availability for events like birthday parties. To learn more or check on availability, contact:
Summer Pierce, OA Community Swim Coordinator
Email: piercesu@oacsd.org
Pool Phone: (607) 687-6352
Or use Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk
Are You A Certified Lifeguard Or Interested In Learning About How To Become One?
Help the school district continue to offer open swim times!
Anyone 15 years of age and older can get certified. We can provide more information on what the requirements are.
Schedule & Webpage
Stay up-to-date with all pool events and activities by checking the monthly pool schedule on the Community Pool webpage: OA Community Pool - https://www.oacsd.org/page/oa-community-pool.
Upcoming Post-Season Ticket Information
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Wrestling championships (Boys) Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at Binghamton High School.
Friday, January 23, JV Championships, 5 PM start time
Saturday, January 24, Varsity Championships, 9 AM start time
Friday night $7 Adults/ $5 Students & Seniors
Saturday $8 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NY14396
More information from STAC Showcase here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2642261
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions via Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Section 4 Athletics uses GO Fan digital ticketing for spectators to purchase tickets for postseason events. (Children 10 and under are FREE.)
Wrestling championships (Boys) Friday & Saturday, January 23rd & 24th at Binghamton High School.
Friday, January 23, JV Championships, 5 PM start time
Saturday, January 24, Varsity Championships, 9 AM start time
Friday night $7 Adults/ $5 Students & Seniors
Saturday $8 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors
Purchase tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NY14396
More information from STAC Showcase here: https://www.stacshowcase.com/o/stac/article/2642261
You can see all Section 4 events and buy tickets here: https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAIV.
Please contact the athletic office with any questions via Let’s Talk: https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OFARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Friday, January 23, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Athlete Profile: Keely Wicklund
“My personal goal is to end the season on a good note and finish it out happy.” Keely Wicklund shares with us her passion for the game of basketball and how she started playing the sport. Learn more about Keely in this week’s athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WJJWlXgHjnI
“My personal goal is to end the season on a good note and finish it out happy.” Keely Wicklund shares with us her passion for the game of basketball and how she started playing the sport. Learn more about Keely in this week’s athlete profile on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/WJJWlXgHjnI
The Owego Apalachin Central School District has several openings. Join Our Team - Apply Today: https://www.applitrack.com/oacsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OAisYOU #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
Coach Spotlight: Christian Sage
“I mean, I’m still learning, and I want to be the best that I can and grow. And help out in any way.” Program Assistant Christian Sage shares with us why he wanted to start coaching. Learn more about Christian in this Coach Spotlight on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtube.com/shorts/v_TUgTcqu6o
OACSD Extreme Cold Bus Transportation
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
With extremely cold temperatures in the forecast for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the district is implementing the Extreme Cold Bus Transportation for all walkers. Please review the following document for bus pick-up locations and times for students walking to school at OES, OAMS, and OFA.
Click Here For OA Extreme Cold Bus Transportation Information: https://aptg.co/PqJnQF.
OA REMINDER: There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 19, 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Some Upcoming Events:
1/20 and 1/21: Regents Only Testing Days at OFA - https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
1/21: AES 4th Grade Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_N_AbvJYIM;
1/28: OES 4th Grade Concert
2/6, 2/7, and 2/8: OA Musical - https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
2/9: Board of Education Meeting
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/16 and 2/17: NO SCHOOL - President’s Day and Asian Lunar New Year
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.
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
Some Upcoming Events:
1/20 and 1/21: Regents Only Testing Days at OFA - https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
1/21: AES 4th Grade Concert - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_N_AbvJYIM;
1/28: OES 4th Grade Concert
2/6, 2/7, and 2/8: OA Musical - https://www.oacsd.org/page/ofa-musical.
2/9: Board of Education Meeting
2/14: Valentine's Day
2/16 and 2/17: NO SCHOOL - President’s Day and Asian Lunar New Year
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.
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
Athlete Tip with Jenna McEvoy
Check out the basketball tip “Barbecue Chicken” as Jenna McEvoy breaks it down here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6tyrfmQJnqc
Check out the basketball tip “Barbecue Chicken” as Jenna McEvoy breaks it down here on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/6tyrfmQJnqc
Choir Tip with Josiah Marshall: Keeping Your Singing Voice Consistent
“Just that singing will keep your voice ready at any time. Even if I’m playing a game or something and I have an important song to sing, I’ll be singing it because I need to be ready for it.” Josiah Marshall talks about the importance of keeping your voice consistent when it comes to singing and how to go about doing that. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k2sj-C99HRo
“Just that singing will keep your voice ready at any time. Even if I’m playing a game or something and I have an important song to sing, I’ll be singing it because I need to be ready for it.” Josiah Marshall talks about the importance of keeping your voice consistent when it comes to singing and how to go about doing that. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/k2sj-C99HRo
Behind the Scenes: On the Job with School Resource Officers
Learn what School Resource Officers do beyond safety, including how their daily work supports students, staff, and school culture. Discover how SROs build positive relationships with the students here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/hRy9JhXDQ6g
Learn what School Resource Officers do beyond safety, including how their daily work supports students, staff, and school culture. Discover how SROs build positive relationships with the students here on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/hRy9JhXDQ6g
Choir Tip with Josiah Marshall: Warm Ups
Josiah Marshall demonstrates some warm-ups that he uses to get his voice ready for a performance. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Cq_vZugyX7A
Josiah Marshall demonstrates some warm-ups that he uses to get his voice ready for a performance. Watch here on Showcase Arts TV. https://youtu.be/Cq_vZugyX7A
OA Update: What’s Happening In Our Community - Check out these great programs, events, and more.
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411.
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Girl Scouts - 2nd and 3rd Grade Event: 1/26/26 - https://aptg.co/p1rq4k
NY Rush - Soccer Clinics: 2/2/26 - https://aptg.co/zRL3bN
OA Musical - High School Musical: 2/6 - 2/8 - https://aptg.co/tZ2t7Z
OFA Class of 26 - Pickleball Tournament Registration: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/4msb6N
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Parenting Classes: 2/24/26 - https://aptg.co/r_GqZ0
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/GJ2mm_
Food Bank Of The Southern Tier - Food Assistance - https://aptg.co/1zD4KS
Tots Music Classes Owego - https://aptg.co/Qz2f9G
Cub Scout Pack 37 - 2025-2026 Events - https://aptg.co/nTd_FR
Animal Care Sanctuary - Shelter Buddies Reading Program - https://aptg.co/rcYXXX
Find more Community Fliers here: https://www.oacsd.org/documents/community-fliers/237411.
If you are involved in an organization that would like to share a flier with the OA school community, please submit it through Let’s Talk! for approval. Select ‘Digital Flier Distribution Submission’ under Communications here - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk.
#OARiverHawks #sOArTogether #OACommunity #OAPride #OATradition
Practice Makes Perfect: Two-on-Two Full Court Drill
“We’re kinda going back and forth up and down the court here, we got our JV and Varsity teams combined. So they have different partners that they might be with at different skill levels. We’re putting some girls in some different spots where they might not handle the ball as much as others, but this is a good opportunity for them to learn.” Get to see some of the drills the girls' basketball team is working on in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/NaAWcT78xRk
“We’re kinda going back and forth up and down the court here, we got our JV and Varsity teams combined. So they have different partners that they might be with at different skill levels. We’re putting some girls in some different spots where they might not handle the ball as much as others, but this is a good opportunity for them to learn.” Get to see some of the drills the girls' basketball team is working on in this segment of Practice Makes Perfect on Showcase Sports TV. https://youtu.be/NaAWcT78xRk
Dear Parent/Guardian and OFA Student:
The January 2026 regents exam schedule is attached. As seen on the district calendar (and from our OFA January Updates email), due to a large number of students taking the exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be holding exam-only days on Tuesday, January 20th, and Wednesday, January 21st. If your child is not scheduled to take an exam on those days and has not been asked to come in for review, NWEA, and/or to make up work, they will NOT attend school on Tuesday, January 20th, or Wednesday, January 21st.
Transportation will be set up for any students who typically require busing. Students testing in the AM will follow their regular bus times. Transportation will take students home around noon. Students taking a PM exam will be brought in by 12:15 pm. They will then ride their normal 3:20 bus home. The afternoon exam students will get a phone call from their driver about when they will be picked up. Anyone who needs extra time can still get a ride home by calling the Bus Garage at 607-687-7305.
Due to the small number of students testing on Thursday and Friday, we will follow our regular school day schedule for ALL 9th - 12th grade students on Thursday, January 22nd, and Friday, January 23rd. Any students scheduled to take an exam on either of those days will come at the normal start time and will be provided a testing location for each exam(s).
Please contact my office at 607-687-7301 or by using Let’s Talk!. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Phil Schofield, Principal
Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
The January 2026 regents exam schedule is attached. As seen on the district calendar (and from our OFA January Updates email), due to a large number of students taking the exams on Tuesday and Wednesday, we will be holding exam-only days on Tuesday, January 20th, and Wednesday, January 21st. If your child is not scheduled to take an exam on those days and has not been asked to come in for review, NWEA, and/or to make up work, they will NOT attend school on Tuesday, January 20th, or Wednesday, January 21st.
Transportation will be set up for any students who typically require busing. Students testing in the AM will follow their regular bus times. Transportation will take students home around noon. Students taking a PM exam will be brought in by 12:15 pm. They will then ride their normal 3:20 bus home. The afternoon exam students will get a phone call from their driver about when they will be picked up. Anyone who needs extra time can still get a ride home by calling the Bus Garage at 607-687-7305.
Due to the small number of students testing on Thursday and Friday, we will follow our regular school day schedule for ALL 9th - 12th grade students on Thursday, January 22nd, and Friday, January 23rd. Any students scheduled to take an exam on either of those days will come at the normal start time and will be provided a testing location for each exam(s).
Please contact my office at 607-687-7301 or by using Let’s Talk!. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Phil Schofield, Principal
Click here for a PDF version of the letter: https://aptg.co/J9kxxc.
NOTICE TO THE OA SCHOOL COMMUNITY
Please be advised that the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting Monday, January 12, 2026, until further notice. The pool will be reopened following the installation of new bleachers. This phase of the construction project could take up to two weeks. We will communicate once the pool is reopened for all activities. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to enhance the long-term safety, functionality, and quality of the pool.
Thank you,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
Please be advised that the Owego Apalachin Central School District community pool will be shut down starting Monday, January 12, 2026, until further notice. The pool will be reopened following the installation of new bleachers. This phase of the construction project could take up to two weeks. We will communicate once the pool is reopened for all activities. We appreciate your understanding and support as we work to enhance the long-term safety, functionality, and quality of the pool.
Thank you,
Owego Apalachin Central School District
OA REMINDER: The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting tonight, Monday, January 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Apalachin Elementary School, 405 Pennsylvania Avenue, Apalachin, NY 13732.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mLnhLuakIns.
Board meeting agendas and meetings are posted on Board Docs on our website at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
The meeting will also be streamed for viewing only on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/mLnhLuakIns.
Board meeting agendas and meetings are posted on Board Docs on our website at www.oacsd.org. We encourage anyone with questions or comments to utilize Let’s Talk! - https://www.oacsd.org/page/lets-talk. Your questions and comments will be addressed by the appropriate district personnel or members of the board of education.
Student Profile: Sam Beyer
Sam Beyer wants to one day become a computer engineer or an electrical engineer. See how his work at the IT student work program has helped him learn some valuable skills along the way. Learn more about Sam in this student profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/msyJzeKuYzU
Sam Beyer wants to one day become a computer engineer or an electrical engineer. See how his work at the IT student work program has helped him learn some valuable skills along the way. Learn more about Sam in this student profile on Showcase Classroom TV. https://youtu.be/msyJzeKuYzU
