Ocean City High School

Spring break kicks off with early dismissal on April 17. Schools are closed from April 18-25 and classes resume on April 28. Have a great break!

Since we'll be off next week for spring break, OCSD is holding Take Your Child to Work Day today! Some new and familiar faces will be seen roaming the halls and getting a firsthand look at what makes our district so special. From art to STEM, and gym to administration, these members of the extended Raiders family will get a taste of what it's like to be part of our school community. Stay tuned for pictures from the day! 

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to the amazing staff members who provide support in our classrooms! We're thankful for all you do to help our students succeed every day!

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate OCSD's commitment to inclusion and support. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow together as we strive to meet the needs of all students. 

This weekend......... 🎭 Join the OC Drama Guild for a Spectacular Performance of Chicago! 🎭 Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an unforgettable experience! The OC Drama Guild proudly presents the critically acclaimed musical Chicago, set to dazzle audiences on Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th. 🌟 Event Details: What: Chicago Teen Edition When: Friday, April 4th @ 6:30 pm Saturday, April 5th @ 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm 🎟️ Tickets: Visit https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ocean-city-school-district/6793d3f18b97cd27ef142ead to secure your seats. Hurry, they’re selling fast! Bring your friends and family for an evening of dazzling performances and memorable moments. Don’t miss out on this incredible event—mark your calendars and join us for a night of entertainment that you’ll be talking about for years to come.

Craving a coffee boost? Swing by for a cup and enjoy the incredible artwork created by Ocean City High School students! Invite your friends or bring your family to check it out. The exhibit will be on display at Positively 4TH Street Coffee Bar and Cafe from March 30th to April 13th.

Wear BLUE on Wednesday, April 2nd to help OCSD "Light it up Blue" in support of World Autism Awareness Day. Let's come together as one Raider Nation to show that inclusion matters!

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Angelillo, threw out the first pitch in Wednesday's home opener against Egg Harbor Township. Dr. Angelillo wishes all of our spring student-athletes a successful season. Go Red Raiders!

Join Ocean City School District's Special Education Parent Advisory Group on April 15 for an important discussion with the Ocean City Police Department. Learn how the “Blue Envelope” program supports safe interactions with police and other first responders. RSVP to cbrunetti@oscdnj.org by April 7.

Join us for the Ocean City High School and Mainland Regional High School Virtual College Admissions Panel event. Get tips from the professionals about finding the right college fit, applications, campus visits, financial aid, and more! Learn about testing, AI's impact on admissions, early decision details, and student support from reps from Villanova, University of Miami, Rowan, and more. Open to OCHS and MRHS students. Click here to register: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/da9c8f49-cabf-4b02-a647-1ec71a3422a8@bdb299f6-2963-41d6-a084-1b5dc12ca30a

🎭 Join the OC Drama Guild for a Spectacular Performance of Chicago! 🎭 Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for an unforgettable experience! The OC Drama Guild proudly presents the critically acclaimed musical Chicago, set to dazzle audiences on Friday, April 4th and Saturday, April 5th. 🌟 Event Details: What: Chicago Teen Edition When: Friday, April 4th @ 6:30 pm Saturday, April 5th @ 1:30 pm & 6:30 pm 🎟️ Tickets: Available now! Visit https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ocean-city-school-district/6793d3f18b97cd27ef142ead to secure your seats. Hurry, they’re selling fast! Bring your friends and family for an evening of dazzling performances and memorable moments. Don’t miss out on this incredible event—mark your calendars and join us for a night of entertainment that you’ll be talking about for years to come.

On Monday, March 3rd, OCHS will be celebrating SEL Day! 🌟 Be sure to check out all the exciting activities we have planned!

Mark your calendars and get ready for a spectacular evening! 🌟 Event: Mr. OCHS Date: Friday, February 28 Time: 6:00 PM Join us at Ocean City High School for a night filled with entertainment, talent, and fun! Don't miss out on the chance to support our senior boys as they showcase their unique skills and personalities. Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable experience. Come be a part of this amazing event and cheer on your favorites! See you there! 🎤👏

Unleash your inner artist and support the French Club at their exciting Paint Night event on March 7th! Join us for an evening of creativity, camaraderie, and colorful expression.

We are thrilled to invite you to our annual OCHS Jazz Band Concert this Friday evening! 🎷✨Come and enjoy an unforgettable night filled with captivating performances by our talented jazz musicians. Don't miss this opportunity to support our young artists. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ocean City School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Stay safe.

Thursday is the last day for Senior Recognition Ads! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate your graduating senior.

02/06/2025 Morning Announcements The initial meeting for Boys and Girls golf team will be Wednesday, 2/12 at the start of lunch in B100. Be sure to sign up in adaptive scheduler. The Intramural Club table tennis tournament has been changed to Wednesday, February 12th, during lunch. Anyone interested, there are sign-up forms outside F107. Just fill it out and get it to Ms. Kelly. GO Birds! Join Ms. Montello for Yoga in the Wellness Center on 2/12/25! Yoga is an excellent way to reduce stress and increase your energy levels. If the adaptive scheduler is full, please see Mrs. Uhrich or Ms. Montello to be added to the waitlist. Attention all potential Freshmen baseball players. There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday, February 6th during either Flex A or Flex B in Room C107. See Mr. Bristol if you have any questions. Attention all NHS members. This Thursday and Friday during both Flexes, stop by A205 to get your WaWa coupons. Cash or check needed. Participation is mandatory. The OCHS Jazz Band is changing it up this year! The band is hosting a dessert night to kick off our 2025 season! Come out for some fantastic desserts, beverages and door prizes while our students perform for you! Attention any girls interested in playing flag football this spring, please come to a brief meeting during lunch/flex this Friday 2/7 in Room B210 (Sign up using Adaptive Scheduler) Spread the love to your friends within the walls of OCHS with a beautiful carnation this Valentine's Day! Look for the table outside the cafeteria during lunch for purchase and Spanish Club will handle the rest! The February Student/Staff Athletic Challenge will be a Fastest Pitch Competition. With prizes awarded to the top 3 Male & Female Performers! Come join us on Wednesday, February 19th (Day 1) during Flex A & B! CLA will be meeting after school today in room C-109. Today's topic is the separation of church and state. Hope to see you there! There will be an informational sign-up meeting for Boys Spring Track & Field on Thursday, February 13th at 11am in the auditorium. This week is National School Counselor Appreciation Week. Please stop by the guidance office to say thank you to your guidance counselor for all they do. Also, make sure you write on the poster hanging in the guidance window!

01/31/2025 Morning Announcements This is the final call for submissions for the literary magazine. Please send any art or writing submissions to Mrs. Scioli or your English teacher by the end of the weekend to be considered for inclusion in this year's edition of the Speakeasy. The Intramural Table Tennis tournament will now be on Wednesday the 12th of February. Forms are outside room F107. Fill one out and return it to Ms. Kelly. GO BIRDS!! Attention all potential Freshmen baseball players. There will be a mandatory meeting on Thursday February 6th during either flex A or Flex B in Room C107. See Mr. Bristol if you have any questions. Congratulations to Dale Curtis, Liam Zintner and Jude Govern for winning the 3v3 Intramural Club Basketball Tournament. Please listen for other announcements for future events!!! Congratulations to the relay team of Rachel Stauffer, Abby Hays, Holly Aiken, and Ryan Cooke for breaking the 200 Medley Relay school record last night at the CAL Championships. The relay earned a silver medal with a 2nd place finish. Congratulations to Rachel Stauffer for breaking the 100 Butterfly school record last night at the CAL Championships. Rachel earned a bronze medal for her 3rd place finish. Congrats to Todd "TJ" Smith on his performance in New York City last night. TJ broke 6 minutes in the mile, running a personal best 5:57. He even did the griddy on his second lap around the track. Great job TJ!!! Congrats to the girls track team on their performance at the Metropolitan Invitational in New York City last night. We placed 5 girls inside the top 10 of the mile. Maeve Smith ran 5:06, Chloe Care and Carly Godfrey both ran 5:08, Riley Tolson 5:16 and Lily Flora 5:17. Peighton Clemens and Lenna Driscoll also broke 6 minutes in the mile, running 5:41 and 5:47. Ella Miller broke her own 55 meter school record for the 4th straight meet. Special congrats to Riley Greenling, who placed 2nd overall in the novice division of the mile, running a personal best 6:10. Join the Drama Club for Skate Night this Sunday, February 2nd, at Youngs Skating Rink in Mays Landing. Please check Instagram for additional details. Attention ALL JUNIORS... Secure your spot on NEXT YEAR'S Senior Trip by submitting a deposit today! Lower your trip's cost and we can start fundraising in March! Join this amazing trip with your friends for memories that will last a lifetime!

The deadline for Senior Recognition Ads has been extended! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate the memorable moments from throughout your student's school year!