Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of September 7-11.
https://app.smore.com/n/1xpz0-ocis-digital-backpack
https://app.smore.com/n/1xpz0-ocis-digital-backpack
First day of school vibes! Welcome back, OCIS students. We're ready to dive into another exciting school year!
Happy first day of school to all Ocean City students! We hope you had a great summer and are ready to rock and roll with us. 🎸
New Superintendent Dr. Latwis kicked off the first day back with a fun raffle inviting teachers and staff to share advice and feedback for building a strong, lasting future in Ocean City. Winners received gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses, donated by the Ocean City Education Foundation. The activity reinforced Dr. Latwis’ message - he’s here for the long haul. ⚓️
We look forward to welcoming all OCIS students back to school tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2nd! If you haven't already, please view the OCIS End of Summer Newsletter below that contains important details and information for the 26-27 school year.
https://app.smore.com/n/jt0pd-end-of-summer-information-ocis
https://app.smore.com/n/jt0pd-end-of-summer-information-ocis
I would like to send a big THANK YOU to all of our amazing students who helped with our 4th Grade and New Student Orientation, as well as our Locker Open House! A special thank you also goes out to the teachers and custodial staff who helped make these events a success. We truly appreciate everyone who gave their time and helped welcome our new students!
We can’t wait to see everyone next week! Enjoy your weekend!
It's orientation day! Fourth grade and new student orientation will be held at 9 a.m. followed by our sixth grade locker open house from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Remember to mark your calendars for the upcoming OCIS orientations on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Fourth grade and new student orientation will be held at 9 a.m. followed by our sixth grade locker open house from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. We look forward to seeing you then!
A quick reminder that a new “Bell-to-Bell” cell phone and internet-enabled device law goes into effect with the beginning of the school year. All personal devices – including cell phones, tablets and smart watches – must be turned off completely and stored in lockers or backpacks during school hours. For additional details, see https://aptg.co/XdNbDb.
Save the Date!
Last week at our 21st Century Skills STEM Camp, 7th and 8th grade students explored Earth's history through hands-on fossil activities, a special presentation by Rutgers University's Dr. Pletka, and the creation of their own museum exhibits. The week concludes with an exciting fossil dig at Rowan University's Edelman Fossil Park. We are proud of their curiosity and enthusiasm for science!
Click on the link for school supplies and summer enrichment activities for OCIS! https://www.ocsdnj.org/o/ocis/page/summer-enrichment-school-supplies
STEM Camp Highlights: Innovation in Motion!
This week, our incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade campers stepped into the shoes of mechanical engineers to master physics, simple machines, and chain reactions! Here’s a quick recap of their amazing week:
Mini Engineering Challenges, The Rube Goldberg Challenge, and Tree to Tree Adventure on Friday.
We are so proud of their teamwork, resilience, and "maker mindset" this week. Way to go, future engineers!
This week, our incoming 4th, 5th, and 6th-grade campers stepped into the shoes of mechanical engineers to master physics, simple machines, and chain reactions! Here’s a quick recap of their amazing week:
Mini Engineering Challenges, The Rube Goldberg Challenge, and Tree to Tree Adventure on Friday.
We are so proud of their teamwork, resilience, and "maker mindset" this week. Way to go, future engineers!
After School Sports with Mrs. Pontari was a swinging success! Students played basketball, soccer, kickball and “Swing Anything” wiffle ball and hockey! Thank you to the 6th and 7th grade ambassadors for helping to lead the club!
Congratulations to the winners of the July 4th Bike Parade Safety Logo Contest, sponsored by the Ocean City Gardens Civic Association and the Ocean City Police Department!
We are proud of our talented students for their creativity and artistic abilities in promoting bicycle safety. Thank you to the Ocean City Gardens Civic Association and the Ocean City Police Department for sponsoring this wonderful opportunity and encouraging safe cycling in our community.
We are proud of our talented students for their creativity and artistic abilities in promoting bicycle safety. Thank you to the Ocean City Gardens Civic Association and the Ocean City Police Department for sponsoring this wonderful opportunity and encouraging safe cycling in our community.
As we look back on June, we had a lot of exciting events taking place at OCIS! One highlight was the 8th Grade Paper Roller Coaster Design & Engineering Competition. Students put their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to the test as they designed and built paper roller coasters. It was a fun, hands-on learning experience that showcased their innovation, teamwork, and perseverance.
Congratulations to our 4th Marking Period Honor Roll Students! Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence throughout the school year are truly commendable and wish you a safe, fun, and well-deserved summer!
Thank you to our students, staff and OCSD families for a successful school year. Have a fun and safe summer! See you in September!
Yesterday, we celebrated the Ocean City Intermediate School Class of 2026 as they close one chapter and begin another. Over the years, these students have grown academically, socially, and personally, creating memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
As they move on to high school, we wish the, the courage to embrace new challenges and the determination to reach their goals. Congratulations, 8th graders! We are proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you.
As they move on to high school, we wish the, the courage to embrace new challenges and the determination to reach their goals. Congratulations, 8th graders! We are proud of all you have accomplished and can't wait to see what the future holds for each of you.
This week we celebrated all of our OCIS Students of the Month from the 2025–2026 school year with a special Ice Cream Social!
We are incredibly proud of these students for their hard work, positive attitude, and the outstanding character they demonstrate each day. Thank you for being role models in our school community and for helping make OCIS a great place to learn and grow. Congratulations to all of our Students of the Month!
