OCIS Digital Backpack

• OCIS Spring Concert - Tuesday, April 8 - 6:30pm @ OCHS
• OCIS Lip Sync & Talent Show - Thursday, April 10 - 7:00pm @ OCIS
• PTA Someone Special Dance (K-5th Grades) - Saturday, April 12 - 6-8pm
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) - Thursday, April 17
• No School - Spring Break - Friday, April 18 - Friday, April 25
• School Resumes - Monday, April 28
• OCIS Pickleball Tournament - Tuesday, April 29 - 2:30pm

We’ve recently noticed an increase in students carrying large amounts of books and materials throughout the day and to and from school. This is just a reminder that students in grades 6–8 have access to lockers throughout the school day, and students in grades 4–5 can store materials in their desks and classrooms.

If you notice your child struggling with the weight of their backpack or organization, please encourage them to speak with their teachers or reach out to our school counselors, Mr. DiBartolo or Mrs. Conover. They’re happy to help with locker use or other strategies to keep students organized and moving safely.

Congratulations to the following OCIS students for being selected as our March Students of the Month. These students were nominated by their teachers for demonstrating the month's character trait of Integrity! Keep up the great work - we're proud of you!

This month we also are highlighting one of our hard working & dedicated staff members, Mrs. Coley, as our March Staff Member of the Month!

Join OCSD's Special Education Parent Advisory Group on April 15 for an important discussion with the Ocean City Police Department. Learn how the "Blue Envelope" program supports safe interactions with police and other first responders. See below for more information.

Are you ready for some fun and friendly competition? All 4th - 8th grade students are welcome to participate in the 2025 OCIS Pickleball Tournament. Students and teachers will battle it out to be crowned the 2025 OCIS Pickleball Champion!

See the flyer below for more information and click the link below to access the registration form or pick one up in the main office. Forms are due Friday, April 11th!

Registration Form - Click Here

Please click the link below for information on NJSLA State Testing @ OCIS for all 4th - 8th Grade students. More information will be sent home in the upcoming weeks.

NJSLA Dates & Testing Information - 2025 - Click Here

Please see the flyer below with details on the PTA's Autism Awareness Month poster and essay contest. The due date for Essays & Posters has been extended to Wednesday, April 16th and can be turned in to the OCIS main office.

As we get closer to the end of the school year, we have many 8th grade events and activities to look forward. Please see below for dates & announcements (more to be added in the upcoming weeks)!

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Tuesday, June 17th - 4:00pm @ OCIS

This is a reminder that the 8th Grade behavior contract sent home with all 8th Grade Students is due this Monday, April 7th. Please click here to access if you misplaced your copy.

The Raider Nation Dance for all current 8th Grade Students will be held on Friday, May 9th. Please see below for details and a link to the permission slip. All students attending the dance must have a permission slip completed / turned in by Friday, May 2nd.

The Student Council is sponsoring a "Spring Break Spirit Week" as we launch into our Spring Break. Please see below for dates and details!

Our 6th -8th grade students in Physical Education just wrapped up a fun and competitive tournament of "Tchoukball"! Tchoukball is a unique and exciting team sport which includes elements of team handball, volleyball and squash. Students had a great time building their skills and creating new defensive and offensive strategies throughout the tournament.

Mark your calendars! The OCIS Band & Chorus Spring Concert will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium.

Come out to support our talented musician!

The Lip Sync is only 4 days away! Admission will be $3 for students and $5 for adults. NJHS will be selling “Well Wishes” for $1 at all lunches all this week to support the Lip Sync & Talent Show participants. Send your friends in the show a good luck message and a treat for just one dollar. Parents and family members can buy “Well Wishes” at the show. See you at the show Thursday!

Please be reminded that 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club will meet Monday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 9 this week from 2:30-5:00pm. No late bus is provided, please plan for transportation.

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

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

OCSD Athletics Calendar - Click Here

The OCIS class of 2025 Sun and Fun Day (field day) is quickly approaching. This is a fun day for the 8th grade students to celebrate the end of their OCIS journey with their classmates. Please see below for you how can help make this a memorable day for our 8th graders before they depart for OCHS!

4th & 5th Grade students at OCIS are invited to the PTA's Someone Special Dance being held on Saturday, April 12th at the Civic Center.

Click Here to access the permission slip & for more information.

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 April events at the library, please click the link below:

April Events - Click Here

Please visit this link below to order your 24-25 Yearbook!

Yearbook Order Link - Click Here

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.

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.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

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

• 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.
• The Ocean City Intermediate School Website is a great resource for information as well!