OCIS Digital Backpack
Raider Report - Upcoming week of March 17-21
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- PTA Bookfair @ OCIS - Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21
- 8th Grade Class Picture - Tuesday, March 18th
- Rock Your Socks - World Down Syndrome Awareness Day - Friday, March 21
- OCIS School Spirit Day - Tuesday, April 1
PTA Fall Book Fair - March 17-21
The PTA's Fall Book Fair will be held at the Intermediate School this week (March 17-21). Students will have the opportunity to visit the book fair during their ELA classes throughout the week.
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.
Visit our Book Fair Website at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/oceancityintermediateschool1You can use this link to shop the fair, set up an eWallet or sign up to volunteer.
8th Grade Class Picture - Tuesday, March 18th
8th Grade Parents & Guardians,
We are excited to offer the opportunity to purchase a full 8th grade class photo this year! The group photo will be taken on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025. Don’t miss out on this special keepsake for only $12.
Please click here to access the flyer containing addition details and ordering information.
Important Note: This will be the full 8th grade class photo, so it’s a great way to commemorate this milestone!
Rock Your Socks - Down Syndrome Awareness Day
On Friday, March 21st, choose some socks that are going to get noticed! They might be mismatched socks or your boldest and most colorful socks, whatever takes your fancy!
The idea is to start a conversation, so when people ask you about your socks, you can tell them, “I’m wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome”. Then, you can tell them everything you want them to know about Down syndrome.
Lost & Found
Our lost & found items are beginning to accumulate! If your child is missing a sweatshirt, water bottle, or any other item, please have them check the Lost & Found bin located in the cafeteria.
Raider Fit Challenge
Congratulations to the following RaiderFit Challenge winners!
Activities & Clubs
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.
National Junior Honor Society
OCIS Band & Chorus Spring Concert
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!
Spring Baseball
Attention all boys in grades 6th - 8th. Are you interested in playing baseball this season? Tryouts will be held on Tuesday, April 1st and Wednesday, April 2nd 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!
Spring Softball
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!
Spring Sports Information
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 Corner
8th Grade Sun & Fun - We Need Your Help!
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!
PTA Website
Please remember to visit the Ocean City PTA website to view the many events / activities / and additional information from our amazing PTA!
Red Raider Fishing Sale & Flea Market - Saturday, March 15
OCNJ Job Fair - Saturday, March 15
Ocean City Public Library Events
March Events
For a calendar containing all March events at the library, please click the link below:
March Events - Click Here
Band Fundraiser - OCHS
Yearbook Sales!
Attendance Reminders - OCIS
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.
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.
Dress Code Reminders
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.
Additional Reminders
- 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!