OCIS Digital Backpack

• PTA Scholastic Book Fair - Oct 20-24
• Parent Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal Days @ 12:10pm) - Oct 22, 23, 24
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) - Monday, Oct 27
• Red Ribbon Week - Oct 27-31
• NJSLA-Adaptive Fall Field Test - Tuesday, Oct 28 & Wednesday, Oct 29
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) - Friday, Oct 31
• OCIS Spirit Day - Monday, Nov 3
• No School - Fall Recess - Nov 5-7
• Picture Retakes - Monday, Nov 10

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday afternoon, Thursday evening, and Friday afternoon. Parents / Guardians must have a time slot reserved to attend a conference time.

Links for parent sign-up / registration closed on Friday afternoon. If you did not reserve a time slot and wish to sign up for a conference, please contact our Guidance Department at 609-399-5611 ext. 5420.

Additional note!

When entering the school on the day / night of your conference, please enter through the main doors located in the front of the building on Bay Avenue.

Please note: If you do not wish for your child to attend the book fair, please email Mr. Engle at mengle@ocsdnj.org and your child's teacher will be notified of your wishes.

You can use the link below to shop the fair, set up an eWallet or get more information.

https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/booklists/F24/F24_ES_TT/

This week is National School Bus Safety Week. As always, safety is our first Priority - Please visit the following website for more information & tips on School Bus Safety.

School Bus Safety - Click Here

Throughout the week, we will be reviewing safety tips / rules / guidelines with our busing students. We encourage parents & guardians to review this information with your child at home as well. Thank you for your help & partnership in keeping our OCIS students safe!

Click the link below to support the PTA and purchase some great Ocean City School District gear! Store closes next week - so don't wait!

PTA Merch Store - Click Here

Looking for extra help or support with homework? Come to the NJHS homework help club. Any student attending must have a completed permission slip on file - click here to complete!

See flyer below for additional details!

Red Ribbon Week will be held the week of Oct 27-31. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to raise awareness and prevent drug abuse, alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and violence. It's the longest-running and largest drug awareness program in the United States.

Students are encouraged to participate in the daily themes outlined on the flyer below.

***Please note that Friday, Oct 31st students are permitted to wear Halloween Costumes to school. Students must follow school dress code or they will be required to change / parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothing. No masks or weapons are permitted.***

Students with excellent attendance throughout the entire month (no more than one unverified absence) will be entered into a drawing to win a Wawa gift card. One winner will be selected per grade level and announced at the beginning of November. Click here for additional details and information.

Please note:

• Unverified Absence = any absence without a doctor’s note.

• Verified Absence (with a doctor’s note) will not count against this initiative.

Regular attendance is key to student achievement and success. We look forward to celebrating our students’ commitment to being present and engaged every day.

Please click the link below to access the OCIS Dodgeball Tournament Team Form. Please note that each student must have an individual permission slip on file in addition to the team form!

• Team Form - Click Here
• Individual Student Online Parent Permission Form - Click Here

The Ocean City School District, in collaboration with Mainland Regional, Greater Egg Harbor Regional, Egg Harbor Township, and Cape May County Special Services School Districts will be hosting their second annual Cape Atlantic League (CAL) Unified Sports 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Proceeds benefit the CAL Unified Sports Program, fostering and promoting social inclusion between students with and without disabilities through shared sports experiences.

Click here to register and get more information

The Chess Club will meet on Tuesday, October 21st after school from 2:20-3:20pm. The Chess Club meets the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Please visit this link below to order your 25-26 Yearbook!

Yearbook Order Link - Click Here

Fall Sports Information

Fall Sports are now underway! Please visit the OCSD athletics calendar for up-to-date information on games and meets taking place throughout the upcoming weeks!

For District Sporting Events & Schedules, please click the link below:

OCSD Athletics Calendar - Click Here

Your membership to PTA helps provide many fun and educational activities for our students.

Please consider joining by clicking:

PTA Membership Form - CLICK HERE

Please remember to visit the Ocean City PTA website to view the many events / activities / and additional information from our amazing PTA!

OCPTA Website - Click Here

For a calendar containing all upcoming events at the library, please click the link below:

Upcoming Events - Click Here

Parents & guardians are asked to review the student dress code with their child.

At OCIS , we encourage students to express their individuality and personal style. At the same time, we ask that all clothing choices reflect the standards of a respectful and focused learning environment. Appropriate school attire helps us maintain a positive atmosphere where all students feel comfortable and ready to learn. Thank you for your continued support in upholding these expectations.

OCSD STUDENT DRESS CODE - Click Here to View

Students are also reminded that cell phones (including wireless headphones) must be turned off and placed in student lockers or bookbags throughout the day.

To report a student absence:

• Email: OCISattendance@ocsdnj.org
• Please state student's name, grade, homeroom teacher, and reason for the absence

Please note that an email or parent note does not excuse your child from school. For the absence to be coded as an absence not counting towards truancy (verified), a doctor's note or other proper documentation as outlined in the district attendance policy must be submitted to the main office when your child returns to school.

Please Review the School District Attendance Policy by clicking here for additional information on state requirements regarding absences and student attendance.

Tardy / Late To School

Students receive two free unexcused lates per marking period (arriving after 7:45am). Any additional unexcused late arrivals will result in a detention being issued as outlined in the OCIS student code of conduct. Students arriving with a doctors note will be marked as an excused late arrival.

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for success in school. Students should be absent from school only when it is absolutely necessary. If your child is going to be absent, parents are required to notify the school to report the absence prior to the start of the school day.

OCIS Attendance Guidelines / Types of Absences

• An Excused Absence per the state of New Jersey is a student’s absence from school for a full day or a portion of a day for the observance of a religious holiday pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14 through 16, Take Your Child to Work Day, Veteran’s Day or any other absence determined to be excused by the New Jersey Department of Education

• An Unexcused Absence per the Ocean City School District that does not count towards truancy (however, is still considered an official absence by the state of New Jersey) occurs under the following conditions:
• Illness, supported by doctor's letter
• Family illness or death, supported by parent / doctor letter
• Student’s required attendance in court; supported by written documentation.
• Necessary, unavoidable medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled at a time other than the school day; supported by written documentation.

All other absences are considered unexcused and will count towards truancy.

What happens if my child reaches a high number of absences that count towards truancy?

• Letters are sent home to parents if their child reaches 4, 7, 10, 15, or 20 days of absences that count towards truancy.
• Guidance, Administration, and School Nurses will be in communication to assist and develop the appropriate plan to assist your child and their attendance in school.
• Please communicate with Mrs. Uhrich (Guidance) or Mr. Engle (Principal) if there are ongoing concerns regarding attendance so we can approach in a proactive manner.

• Please continue to check your PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly to stay updated on your child's grades, attendance, and more.
• If you do not already follow our OCIS Facebook page, we encourage you to follow for posts & news throughout the year.
• To view the OCIS Morning Announcements, please visit our Morning Announcement Page
• The Ocean City Intermediate School Website is a great resource for information as well!