Owego-Apalachin CSD Archives - Page 9 of 18

Graduation Weekend across the Southern Tier, including at OFA

Saturday, June 25 by WEBO

This was graduation weekend for high schools around the Southern Tier, including at Owego Free Academy. The school held their 143rd Commencement on Saturday morning, and the ceremony was carried live on WEBO. It was the last OFA graduation for Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell,... Read More.

OACSD Supt. joins WEBO for last interview before retirement

Friday, June 24 by WEBO

Dr. Bill Russell will retire Saturday after 10 years of serving as Superintendent of the Owego-Apalachin School District. He joined the WEBO Morning Show today for one last interview Friday. In the interview, he discussed his years on the job, his retirement plans, and some of his... Read More.

OES Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Tuesday, May 31 by WEBO

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District held a special dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Owego Elementary School today. The event was hosted by Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell and the district's Board of Education. Many national, state, regional, and local representatives were on hand,... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin CSD announces new superintendent

Friday, May 20 by WEBO

The Owego-Apalachin School District Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent to take over later this year. Corey Green currently serves as an assistant superintendent in the Sidney School District. Prior to that, he also served as an elementary/middle school principal... Read More.

Two from OFA sign letters of intent Thursday

Friday, May 6 by WEBO

Two Owego Free Academy student-athletes signed their national letters of intent Thursday to continue their careers at Division II schools. Emma Renda will play lacrosse at the University of Charleston while Marissa Scott will swim at Gannon University. They signed their letters in front of... Read More.

OACSD Budget Proposal for 2016-17

Thursday, May 5 by WEBO

Owego-Apalachin School District residents will be asked to vote on a budget proposal for next school year that contains a property tax levy increase of less than 1 percent. The budget proposal adopted by the school board includes a total tax levy increase of... Read More.

OFA student close to breaking state lifting record

Friday, April 1 by WEBO

An Owego Free Academy student unofficially broke a state lifting record last week. Junior Lindsay Field dead-lifted 385 pounds - 82 more than the state record of 303 pounds for her age - at an event at Norwich High School over spring break. She is going... Read More.

OA School District Tests Water for Lead and Copper

Wednesday, March 30 by WEBO

Owego-Apalachin is the most recent school district in our area to release the results of water testing. The district tested for the presence of copper and lead in sources of drinking and cooking water throughout all four district buildings including the transportation facility. The... Read More.

Tioga United Way Announces Upcoming Fundraiser

Friday, February 26 by WEBO

Anna D'Arcy, the Student Council President at Newark Valley High School, and a Student Board Member for the Tioga United Way talked with us at WEBO about an upcoming fundraiser. An after school floor hockey tournament between Newark Valley High School... Read More.

Several Local High Schools Take to the Stage This Weekend

Friday, February 19 by WEBO

Several high school musical performances are being held this weekend. Owego Free Academy is putting on their performance of "Wonderful Town". This musical follows the story of two sisters as they travel to New York City to find careers and relationships. "Wonderful Town" will... Read More.

Firefighters Called to OFA

Thursday, February 18 by WEBO

Firefighters were called to Owego Free Academy this morning after a fire alarm was triggered inside the building. School district officials say the alarm was accidentally set off by a welding project. Students and staff were evacuated to the Owego Elementary School as a... Read More.

OA Schools Give Update on Search for New Superintendent

Monday, February 8 by WEBO

The Owego-Apalachin School District has given an update on their timeline for finding a new district superintendent. The Board of Education will be holding initial interviews of potential candidates on February 29th, March 2nd, and March 3rd. Interviews of final candidates will be held... Read More.