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• NJSLA Math & ELA State Testing (All grades) - Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9
• Teacher Appreciation Week - Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9
• 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club Production - Thursday, May 8 & Friday, May 9 - 7:00pm @ OCIS
• 8th Grade Raider Nation Dance - Friday, May 9 - 7:00pm @ OCHS (See below for details & permission slip)
• NJSLA Science Testing (5th & 8th Grades Only) - Tuesday, May 13-Wednesday, May 14
• NJHS Induction Ceremony - Wednesday, May 14 - 6:30pm @ OCIS
• Early Dismissal Day - Friday, May 16 - 12:10pm
• Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, May 22 - 7:00pm @ OCHS
• No School - Friday, May 23 & Monday, May 26

This is a reminder that state testing will be taking place this week @ OCIS for all 4th - 8th Grade students.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK:

• 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 - 2025 - Click Here

All 5th and 8th grade students will participate in the Science Assessments on Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14. The same expectations and procedures apply for these assessments.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

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!

The 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club production of Frozen Kids will be held this week on Thursday, May 8th & Friday, May 9th.

Please see below for details. Click Here to purchase tickets to come see our talented students!

The Raider Nation Dance for all current 8th Grade Students will be held this 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 (see link below)

Click Here to access the permission slip.

Deadline for permission slips has been extended to Wednesday, May 7th.

Join the OCSD Art Department on Saturday, May 10th at the Ocean City Music Pier to celebrate the talents of our Visual & Performing Arts students! See below for times and details.

NJHS is hosting a food drive from May 5th - May 16th. This food drive is being coordinated by the National Honor Society at the high school and is a battle between OCIS and Tighe Middle School in Margate.

Please see the attached flyers for more information. All items collected will go to the Ocean City Community Cupboard. The middle school with the most items collected will get "bragging rights".

Items should be turned in to your child's homeroom.

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

8th Grade students who are planning on participating in a sport next year at OCHS - please see the flyer below for registration information.

Visit the link by clicking here for additional details.

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!

Due to testing in the schools the next OCPTA General Membership Meeting scheduled for May 6 has been cancelled. We hope to see everyone at our next meeting June 10, at 12:30 p.m. in the Intermediate School.

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

May 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!