OCIS Digital Backpack

• School Resumes - Monday, April 28
• OCIS Pickleball Tournament - Tuesday, April 29 - 2:30pm
• OCIS School Spirit Day - Thursday, May 1
• Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, May 1 - 7:00pm @ OCHS
• 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 - 7:00pm @ OCHS (See below for details & permission slip)

Thursday, May 1 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..

The OCIS Pickleball Tournament will take place this Tuesday (April 29th) after school starting at 2:30pm. Please note that this event is not open to the public or spectators - only students participating may attend.

Students attending must have previously registered to participate (registration is closed - permission slips were due April 11). If we do not have a permission slip on file, students will be required to be picked up.

Please see the following information & details for students participating on Tuesday:

-Paddles will be provided or students can bring their own

-Playoffs will begin at 3:15pm

-Everyone will be done by 4pm and can be picked up at Haven Ave. Students are permitted to leave once their team is eliminated (if leaving early, they must be signed out at the rear entrance to the building through the basketball courts on Haven Ave.)

Calling all 6th grade parents!! Planning for the annual 7th grade PEEC trip has begun. Come join us on Wednesday, April 30th at 5:30pm at OCIS for more information! Packets and forms will be distributed at the meeting. Can't wait to see you there!

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

To ensure every student has the best opportunity to succeed and demonstrate their true abilities, we appreciate your continued support. 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 chromebooks 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

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

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.

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.

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!

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!