OCIS Digital Backpack
Raider Report - Upcoming week of Feb 3-7
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- OCIS Spirit Day - Monday, Feb 3
- 8th Grade OCHS Orientation / Elective Fair - Tuesday, February 4 - 5:00-7:00pm
- Kindness Week - Feb 10-14
- No School - Monday, Feb 17th
- Student Early Dismissal - Monday, Feb 24th (12:10pm)
- 6th - 8th Grade Winter Dance - Friday, Feb 28th - 7:00pm
OCIS School Spirit Day - Monday, Feb 3
Monday, Feb 3 will be our next school wide OCIS Spirit Day! Wear your favorite OC gear, support your favorite school team / club / activity, or simply wear Red & White.
OCIS Loves Excellent Attendance!
Throughout February, students with excellent attendance (no more than one unverified absence in the month) will be entered into a drawing to win a Wawa gift card! There will be one winner per grade level, announced at the beginning of March.
✅ Unverified Absence: Any absence without a doctor's note.
📝 Important: Verified absences (with a doctor's note) will not count against this initiative.
Attendance plays a crucial role in student success. We're excited to encourage great attendance and look forward to recognizing our students for their excellent attendance!
8th Grade Orientation & Electives Fair
An Orientation and Electives Fair will be held on Tuesday, February 4th for current 8th grade students that plan on attending OCHS in the fall. The focus of this program is to prepare students for scheduling and to give everyone a better understanding of the requirements for graduation and the opportunities at the High School.
Please see the flyer below for additional details!
SEPAG Meeting - Wednesday, Feb 5
Please join us for a SEPAG meeting on Wednesday, February 5th from 5:00-6:00pm in the OCHS Community Room. Childcare will be provided.
Drama Club - Matilda Jr. - Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to our 6th - 8th Grade Drama Club students on an excellent production of Matilda Jr. this past Thursday & Friday. We are so proud of you and the production was fantastic!
A special shoutout to Mr. Craver for all of his hard work in organizing and working with our talented students!!!
Student Council - Upcoming Events!
Vision Screenings - Feb 12 & 13
This year, the Lions Club of Wildwood is offering vision screenings for all students at OCIS. In order for your child to be screened, we must have a completed permission slip on file. Paper versions of the form were sent home with students or you can find a copy at the link below. Please complete and submit to the nurse's office by Monday, February 3rd.
Vision Screening Permission Slip - Click Here
If we do not receive a permission slip, your child will not be screened by the Lions Club. However, Nurse Cantwell will be required to complete the screening at a later date.
OCIS is scheduled for the Lions Club to conduct vision screenings on February 12th and 13th during the school day.
OCHS Drama Guild Skate Night - Sunday, Feb 2!
Activities & Clubs
OCIS Lip Sync / Talent Show
Do you like to sing, dance, have a hidden talent or just be silly with friends? Do you juggle, tell jokes, yodel, or play a musical instrument? It’s time to reveal your talent!
OCIS Lip Sync/Talent Show Club will host an informational meeting Tuesday, February 4th in room 115. You will discuss what the club is and how you can be involved in our annual Lip Sync Talent Show.
Mocean City Dance Club
Winter Reading Challenge & Ocean City Public Library Events
Mike's Seafood Run / Walk - Feb 15
Ocean City You Athletic Association - Baseball & Tee Ball Registration
Please click the link below to access a handout with information on 2025 Baseball & Tee Ball Registration through the OC Youth Athletic Association.
Upper Twp. Girls Softball Registration - Now Open!
Winter Sports Information
Winter 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:
Yearbook Sales!
Morning Arrival
This is a reminder that students must be in homeroom by 7:45am to be marked as present / on time.
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.
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 winter months, 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!