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This coming week, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week across the country! Please join us in recognizing the incredible dedication, care, and hard work our OCIS teachers show each and every day. While we appreciate them all year long, this is a special time to say thank you for the lasting impact they make on our students and school community. We are so grateful for all that they do!
This is a reminder that All 5th and 8th grade students will participate in the Science Assessments this week on Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th.
State testing for Math, ELA, & Writing will take place @ OCIS for all 4th - 8th Grade students on May 12th-14th.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE DATES ABOVE:
- Students who arrive late during testing will need to complete a make-up test. Late arrivals will wait in the office until testing concludes for the day.
- Please ensure students bring their charged Chromebook's to school each day
- Students should bring wired (non-bluetooth) headphones to use during testing. A pair will be provided for students who do not own their own pair.
- Have your child get a good night’s sleep the night before each test.
- Encourage your child to eat a healthy breakfast each morning before testing.
NJSLA Dates & Testing Information - 2026 - Click Here
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!
Wednesday, May 6th is national "Bike & Roll to School Day". To recognize this day and educate on the importance of bicycle safety, we will again be partnering with the Ocean City Police Department for a special “Bike with a Cop” event taking place on Wednesday, May 6th, before school.
This event is designed to promote and educate students on safe biking practices and safe routes to and from school. Students will be escorted in the morning to school by OCPD officers, who will share important bicycle safety tips along the ride while students practice and demonstrate safe biking habits.
"Bike with a Cop" Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 6th
Meeting Time: 7:00 a.m.
Meeting Locations (two options):
Transportation Center (9th & Haven)
Wawa (34th Street)
Destination: Ocean City Intermediate School
Requirements: Students must wear a helmet.
If your child signs up to participate in this event, they will be entered to win a free bike light!
Please complete the sign up form by clicking here!
Parents are welcome to ride along, but this is not required. Please note that OCPD will not be escorting students after school.
We thank the Ocean City Police Department for their continued partnership in promoting bicycle safety and helping ensure that our students are safe traveling to and from school. If you have any questions about the Bike with a Cop event, please contact the Intermediate School at 609-399-5611.
The PTA is holding a Dance-A-Thon on Friday, May 8th! Please click the link below for more information and registration forms.
Registration & Information Forms - English
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)!
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:
PTA Website
Please remember to visit the Ocean City PTA website to view the many events / activities / and additional information from our amazing PTA!
Upcoming Events
For a calendar containing all upcoming events at the library, please click the link below:
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.