OCIS Digital Backpack
Raider Report - Upcoming week of Jan 27-31
As we prepare to enter the 3rd Marking Period and the second half of the school year, there are a lot of upcoming events and information for the weeks ahead! Please take a moment to review the details below.
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- End of MP2 - Monday, Jan 27
- SOUPerBowl Food Drive - Monday, Jan 27 - Friday, Feb 7 (see below for details)
- 6th - 8th Grade Drama Club Production - Thursday, Jan 30 & Friday, Jan 31
- OCIS Spirit Day - Monday, Feb 3
- 8th Grade OCHS Orientation / Elective Fair - Tuesday, February 4 - 5:00-7:00pm
Start of 3rd Marking Period - Tuesday, January 28th
This is a reminder that the second marking period begins on Tuesday, January 28th!
- Please note that with the change of marking periods students will have a new specials class. Students should check their schedules in PowerSchool so they are aware of their schedule for the 3rd Marking Period.
- Report cards will be released later once all grades are finalized. An email will be sent to all Parents / Guardians notifying them when they are available in PowerSchool.
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.
Drama Club - Matilda Jr. - THIS WEEK - Jan 30 & 31
Come out this Thursday & Friday to support our talented dram club students in 6th - 8th grades! The Drama Club production of Matilda Jr. will take place on Thursday, January 30th & Friday January 31st! See the flyer below for more information.
Student Council - Upcoming Events!
5th Grade Spelling Bee
This past Thursday (Jan 23), students in our 5th grade classes participated in a Spelling Bee sponsored by the Colony Club of Ocean City.
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee winner - Mirabelle Littlefield!
We also extend our congratulations to the top 4 students:
- Madelyn Kulinski
- Bradley LaCasse
- Alexa Rosetti
- Mirabelle Littlefield
A huge congratulations to all 5th Grade students who participated and a special shout out to our 5th Grade Team of Teachers for helping to make this possible!
Vision Screenings
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.
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!
Activities & Clubs
Brain Bowl
Yearbook Club
Mocean City Dance Club
An informational meeting will be held in Room 108 after school on Wednesday, January 29th. DANCE EXPERIENCE IS NOT NECESSARY. Permission slips are required. Please see Ms. Porter in Room 108 for permission slips. The club meets on Wednesdays in February and March and pick up is at the Community Center.
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.
PTA Pool Party
Please click the link below to view information on the upcoming OCPTA Pool Party being held on Saturday, January 25th!
PTA Pool Party Flyer & Permission Slip - Click Here
For additional PTA information, please visit their website by clicking here.
Winter Reading Challenge & Ocean City Public Library Events
January Events!
For a calendar containing all January events at the library, please click the link below:
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.
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!
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 this email does not excuse your child from school. For the absence to be coded as an absence not counting towards truancy, 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!