OCIS Digital Backpack
- OCIS School Spirit Day - Tuesday, April 1
- World Autism Awareness Day - Wednesday, April 2
- First Day of 4th Marking Period - Thursday, April 3
- OCIS Spring Concert - Tuesday, April 8 - 6:30pm @ OCHS
- OCIS Lip Sync & Talent Show - Thursday, April 10 - 7:00pm @ OCIS
- Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) - Thursday, April 17
- No School - Spring Break - Friday, April 18 - Friday, April 25
- School Resumes - Monday, April 28
This is a reminder that the fourth marking period begins on Thursday, April 3rd!
- Please note that with the change of marking periods students will have a new specials class. Students should check their schedules in PowerSchool so they are aware of their schedule for the 4th Marking Period.
- Report cards will be released later once all grades are finalized. An email will be sent to all Parents / Guardians notifying them when they are available in PowerSchool.
Brain Bowl
If you haven't stopped by Ms. Weaver's room for a permission slip to our next competition on April 2nd, please see her as soon as possible.
Lip Sync & Talent Show
Attention all Lip Sync Talent Show participants: This week is TECH WEEK. You must attend one practice for sound check on Tuesday or Thursday.
Spring Baseball
Attention all boys in grades 6th - 8th. Are you interested in playing baseball this season? Tryouts will be held THIS WEEK on Tuesday, April 1st and Thursday, April 3rd after school. We'll first meet in Mr. B’s room before going out on the field: room 409. Tryouts will run until 3:45 PM both days.
Important Reminders:
✅You must be registered on PowerSchool to participate.
✅ You must see Nurse Cantwell to ensure you are registered properly.
Don't miss your chance to be part of the team! See you on the field!
Attention all softball players: Softball tryouts are coming up soon and will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd and Thursday, April 3rd. If you are interested in signing up for softball, please stop down and see Mrs. Handshaw in Room 310 to pick up required information and forms! You will receive information on how to register and clearance status. We are looking forward to the start of the season!
It's time for Spring OCIS Sports sign- ups - Please see the important information below outlining the new process to register students in PowerSchool.
OCIS Spring Sports are as follows :
Softball (girls)
Baseball (boys)
Track and Field (boys)
Track and Field (girls)
Please note our NEW sports registration process (instructions below):
Registration will be completed in your PowerSchool parent account, be sure to have your username and password set up. For PowerSchool account information, please contact IT at the high school .
Important :PowerSchool works best with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, but you can try other browsers.
Instructions for Parents to sign your child up for Spring Sports :
Visit ocsdnj.powerschool.com (PowerSchool App is the preferred method)
Sign in with your parent username and password.
Select the student’s name for whom you are registering.
Click on Forms
If using a browser, find in menu options, on the left
If using PS App, find in …More, then Forms
Once in Forms find Athletics
Then fill out the following for EACH student participating in ANY sport:
Athletics 1: Registration Form
Download the blank Physical Evaluation Form to bring to doctor’s office.
Athletics 2: Waivers and Acknowledgements (PLEASE NOTE: your student needs to login to their own PS account also and complete the student questions section ! You cannot complete it from the parent account!)
Athletics 3: Physical Upload and Verification for Participation
Upload your students completed physical.
All physical examinations must have taken place within 365 days of the start date.
Have your student check with Nurse Cantwell if you are unsure of your student's last Physical exam.
Nurse Cantwell email is : ccantwell@ocsdnj.org
Spring Sports will generally start the first week of April but check with your specific coach for exact dates.
Please visit the OCSD athletics calendar for up-to-date information on games and events taking place throughout the upcoming weeks!
PTA Website
Please remember to visit the Ocean City PTA website to view the many events / activities / and additional information from our amazing PTA!
April Events
For a calendar containing all April events at the library, please click the link below:
As we enter the spring months and warmer weather is ahead, parents & guardians are asked to review the student dress code with their child. Please review our school's dress code policy below. Thank you for your support in adhering to these guidelines.
Students are also reminded that cell phones (including wireless headphones) must be turned off and placed in student lockers or bookbags throughout the day.