Ocean City Intermediate School

The OCIS Brain Bowl team earned an impressive 3rd place finish at the annual Quiz Whiz competition held at Holy Spirit High School. Competing against a strong field of teams, our students showcased their knowledge across a wide range of topics, including computer science, politics, math, and pop culture. Their quick thinking, teamwork, and depth of knowledge were on full display throughout the event. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and outstanding achievement!

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of April 27 - May 1.

https://app.smore.com/n/w12ds-ocis-digital-backpack

Bring Your Child to Work Day was a huge success! We were excited to welcome our staff’s children into our school community for a day of learning, exploration, and fun. This special day gave children a glimpse into our school environment and the important work our staff does each day.

Congratulations to our Distinguished Honors and Honors students on your outstanding achievements! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. Keep striving for success. We are so proud of you!

We’re proud to host staff members’ children during Take Your Child to Work Day! Did you take your OCSD student to work today? Post photos in the comments!  

Get ready for a fun night of entertainment! Join us tomorrow for our Lip Sync Event on April 23 at 7:00 PM at OCIS. Come cheer on your friends and staff as they take the stage with their best performances. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. Hope to see you there!

The Raider Nation Dance was held on Friday, April 17th for 8th grade students who will be attending Ocean City High School next fall. Students from Ocean City Intermediate School, Upper Township School District, Longport, Margate City, and choice students from surrounding districts had a great time meeting one another and building connections before the start of the school year.
Thank you to the PTA and PTO for organizing such a fun evening for our future Raiders!

The Ocean City Primary School is excited to announce an Open House on April 27th to showcase its state approved preschool program and invite families to learn more about its high-quality early childhood education program. The Ocean City Primary School will be hosting an open house to allow families to tour the classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn about the curriculum and activities offered.

Open House Details:
Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 3:15
Location: 550 West Avenue, Ocean City, NJ

Last week, our 4th Grade Wax Museum was on Friday, April 17th brought history to life at OCIS! Students researched influential historical figures and “walked in their shoes,” sharing what they learned with families and our school community in a fun and interactive way.
Thank you to our 4th grade teachers: Mrs. O'Neill, Mrs. Kirey, Mr. Lane, and Mrs. Kelly, for organizing this great event, and great job to our 4th grade students on their outstanding presentations!

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of April 20-24.

https://app.smore.com/n/3r4dbs-ocis-digital-backpack

Congratulations to 4th grade students Adriana Vogt and Sawyer McAllister, who each received Honorable Mention in the 2026 Cape May County “My County” Poster Contest! This year’s theme, “The Four Seasons of Cape May County,” invited students to showcase what they love most about our county throughout the year.

We are proud of Adriana and Sawyer for their creativity and for representing OCIS. Great work!

OCIS partnered with the Ocean City Police Department and the Cape May Cross County Connection TMA to educate and promote the importance of Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety.

Our March Students of the Month demonstrate Integrity. They consistently show honesty and strong moral principles in everything they do. These students make the right choices even when no one is watching. We are proud to recognize their commitment to doing what is right and setting a positive example for others.
4th Grade: Matthew Orgovan -& Jacqueline Oropeza Mendoza
5th Grade: Ben Burnley & Charlie Gheen
6th Grade: Ryota Funabashi & Rori Schmid
7th Grade: Lola Ciseck & Nathan Woodside
8th Grade: Elise Venturi & Devon Barnes

Today, 4th and 5th grade students had the opportunity to see an assembly featuring a Latin jazz concert. The jazz quartet presented various songs in various Latin jazz styles for the students and provided a little bit of historical context and stories to each as well. It was a great experience!

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of April 13-17.

https://app.smore.com/n/g01tap-ocis-digital-backpack

As we wrap up the week, our Pep Rally was a huge success! Thank you to Student Council for organizing this awesome event, and a big thank you to all the staff and students who participated. Congratulations to this year's Rock, Paper, Scissors champion, Nick McClellan, on a job well done!

OCIS held their spring band and choir concert, and Mr. Butterick and Mrs. Rowe did a wonderful job leading a great performance.

We hope all our OCSD families have a wonderful spring break! 

April is the Month of the Military Child. OCSD salutes military members and the families who make sacrifices so their loved ones can serve.