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As we approach the upcoming week, I want to take a moment to wish all of our students and families a safe and relaxing Spring Break! This is a much-deserved time to recharge and enjoy some well-earned rest. A reminder that all OCSD schools are closed from Friday, April 18th - Friday, April 25th.

It’s hard to believe, but when we return on Monday the 28th, we’ll be heading full speed into the final stretch of the school year — with plenty of exciting events and activities to look forward to as we wrap up the 2024-2025 school year.

Enjoy the upcoming break!

Mr. Engle

• PTA Someone Special Dance (K-5th Grades) - Saturday, April 12 - 6-8pm
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) - Thursday, April 17
• No School - Spring Break - Friday, April 18 - Friday, April 25
• School Resumes - Monday, April 28
• OCIS Pickleball Tournament - Tuesday, April 29 - 2:30pm
• OCIS School Spirit Day - Thursday, May 1

This is a reminder that Thursday, April 17th is an early dismissal day for OCIS students! All students will be dismissed at 12:10pm.

There is NO School Friday, April 18th - Friday, April 25th. Enjoy the Spring Break!!

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The Student Council is sponsoring a "Spring Break Spirit Week" as we launch into our Spring Break. Please see below for dates and details!

The annual OCIS Spring Pep Rally will be held this Wednesday, April 16th during the school day. During this time, we will have many fun events for students to cheer on their peers and teachers.

During the Pep Rally this year, there will be a relay race between two teams made up of 10 teachers in inflatable costumes! Students can vote for which team they think will win by paying $1 per vote. The teachers' faces will be covered, and their identities will remain a mystery until the day of the Pep Rally.

Each vote also enters the student into a drawing for a chance to silly string the losing team! All proceeds will go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Join OCSD's Special Education Parent Advisory Group on April 15 for an important discussion with the Ocean City Police Department. Learn how the "Blue Envelope" program supports safe interactions with police and other first responders. See below for more information.

Please click the link below for information on NJSLA State Testing @ OCIS for all 4th - 8th Grade students. More information will be sent home in the upcoming weeks.

NJSLA Dates & Testing Information - 2025 - Click Here

Please see the flyer below with details on the PTA's Autism Awareness Month poster and essay contest. The due date for Essays & Posters has been extended to Wednesday, April 16th and can be turned in to the OCIS main office.

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.

Please be reminded that 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club will meet Monday, April 14 from 2:30-5:00pm.No late bus is provided, please plan for transportation.

Rehearsal will also be held on Wednesday, April 16 from 2:30-3:20pm. The late bus is available for this rehearsal.

Attention all 7th Grade National Junior Honor Society Applicants: Essays are due on Schoology by midnight on Tuesday April 15th. Do not forget to upload your essay to the "Turn It In" submission on our NJHS page. See Mrs. Rhoads in Room 116 with any questions before Tuesday.

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!

4th & 5th Grade students at OCIS are invited to the PTA's Someone Special Dance being held on Saturday, April 12th at the Civic Center.

Click Here to access the permission slip & for more information.

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!