April is Autism Acceptance Month! This Thursday, April 2nd, join us as we celebrate and show our support by wearing blue and blowing bubbles together. Let’s come together to promote understanding, inclusion, and acceptance for all!
Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of March 30 - April 3.
https://app.smore.com/n/03c7m-ocis-digital-backpack
https://app.smore.com/n/03c7m-ocis-digital-backpack
Spirit Week is Coming to OCIS next week! Get ready to show your school spirit. Be sure to check out the themed days below and join in the fun!
Join us for a free Chorus and Band Concert on Tuesday, March 31st at the Ocean City High School Auditorium.
All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
All are welcome and we hope to see you there!
This is a reminder about tonight’s “Don’t Press Send: Addressing Digital Wellness – From AI and Beyond” parent/guardian presentation tonight at the OC High School. 6:30 - 7:30PM
Sign up now and get ready for some fun and friendly competition at the OCIS Pickleball Tournament! 🏓
📅 Date: April 29 ⏰ Time: 2:30pm - About 4pm 💰 Entry Fee: $5 per person
All students in grades 4-8 can sign up. Registration forms and fee are due by April 17th.
Forms can be picked up in the main office or they are posted outside of Mrs. Halliday's classroom.
📅 Date: April 29 ⏰ Time: 2:30pm - About 4pm 💰 Entry Fee: $5 per person
All students in grades 4-8 can sign up. Registration forms and fee are due by April 17th.
Forms can be picked up in the main office or they are posted outside of Mrs. Halliday's classroom.
Softball tryouts are next week! Be sure to stop by and see Nurse Cantwell to make sure your physical is up to date. Don’t forget to complete the registration form on PowerSchool. Can’t wait to see you on the field!
Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of March 23-27.
https://app.smore.com/n/rg9ys7-ocis-digital-backpack
https://app.smore.com/n/rg9ys7-ocis-digital-backpack
Today we celebrated World Down Syndrome Day by rocking our socks!
As we wrap up the book fair tomorrow, if you forgot to bring in your money, you may still visit the book fair until 10:00 AM on Friday. Thank you to OCPTA and all of our volunteers for your help and for supporting our readers!
Rock your socks this Friday, March 20, in honor of World Down Syndrome Day! Wear fun or mismatched socks to celebrate uniqueness and support those with Down Syndrome.
This is a reminder to all 4th-5th grade band students that you have an after-school rehearsal tomorrow/today.
Reminder for OCSD Families: The “Don’t Press Send: Parenting in the Digital Age” parent presentation will take place Wednesday, March 25 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Ocean City High School Auditorium.
This free event is open to all parents and guardians in the Ocean City School District and will focus on digital wellness, including practical ways to balance technology use, set boundaries, and help keep children safe online in an age of constant connectivity and AI-powered content.
This free event is open to all parents and guardians in the Ocean City School District and will focus on digital wellness, including practical ways to balance technology use, set boundaries, and help keep children safe online in an age of constant connectivity and AI-powered content.
Attention Baseball players: Baseball try outs will be Monday March 23th to March 25th. Please see Nurse Cantwell to ensure you have an updated physical and all forms are completed.
Happy Pi Day! Pi = endless possibilities, curiosity and exploration. That’s an equation that sounds a lot like learning at Ocean City Schools!
Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of March 16-20.
https://app.smore.com/n/t8gjw-ocis-digital-backpack
https://app.smore.com/n/t8gjw-ocis-digital-backpack
Congratulations to Alice Bickings, who was selected to represent OCIS at this year's Cape May County School Board's Association 8th Grade Dialogue. We are proud of Alice for this wonderful achievement!
Feeling lucky? Next week, students can purchase tickets during lunch and place them in the prize bucket for the basket they want to win. Prizes are donated by local businesses. Winners will be announced at the end of the day on Friday, March 20th. Pick your prize, try your luck, and support Student Council!
Please mark your calendars:
All students have early dismissal on March 12.
Schools are closed on March 13.
For staff, March 12 is a PM in-service day and March 13 is a FLEX in-service day.
All students have early dismissal on March 12.
Schools are closed on March 13.
For staff, March 12 is a PM in-service day and March 13 is a FLEX in-service day.
That’s a wrap on Read Across America! Students had a great time celebrating all week long with special guest readers, including staff, parents, and even high school students who came over to read with our 4th graders.
