OCIS Digital Backpack
Raider Report - Upcoming week of March 3-7
Important Dates & Upcoming Events
- OCIS School Spirit Day - Monday, March 3rd
- PTA Meeting - Tuesday, March 11th - 9:00am - OCIS Multi-Purpose Room
- Student Early Dismissal - Thursday, March 13th (12:10pm)
- No School for Students - Friday, March 14th
- PTA Bookfair @ OCIS - Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21
- 8th Grade Class Picture - Tuesday, March 18th
OCIS School Spirit Day - Monday, March 3
Read Across America Week (March 3-7)
This week (March 3-7), we are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week at Ocean City Intermediate School! Throughout the week, students in all grade levels will participate in engaging activities designed to promote and ignite a love of reading.
Below, you will find the daily themes throughout the week for OCIS.. We encourage all students to take part in the fun as we highlight the importance of reading in education and beyond!
Global SEL Day - Monday, March 3rd
Monday, March 3 is also SEL Day! OCSD has partnered with SEL4US to promote the day. Please see the link below for additional information.
Students will participate in various activities and presentations throughout the week with Mr. DiBartolo and Mrs. Conover to raise awareness and celebrate the importance of social and emotional learning for our student's well-being and academic success.
Mid-Term - 3rd Marking Period
Raider Ready at OCPS - Wednesday, March 5th
National Junior Honor Society Requirements - 6th Grade Student Information
6th grade families,
We are excited to announce some changes and additions to our National Junior Honor Society Chapter at OCIS. With these changes, we are excited to see our NJHS Chapter grow in service and leadership, to pair with our academic requirements.
Activities & Clubs
Lip Sync & Talent Show
Brain Bowl
Chess Club
Spring Sports Information
It's time for Spring OCIS Sports sign- ups - Please see the important information below outlining the new process to register students in PowerSchool.
OCIS Spring Sports are as follows :
Softball (girls)
Baseball (boys)
Track and Field (boys)
Track and Field (girls)
Please note our NEW sports registration process (instructions below):
Registration will be completed in your PowerSchool parent account, be sure to have your username and password set up. For PowerSchool account information, please contact IT at the high school .
Important :PowerSchool works best with Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox, but you can try other browsers.
Instructions for Parents to sign your child up for Spring Sports :
Visit ocsdnj.powerschool.com (PowerSchool App is the preferred method)
Sign in with your parent username and password.
Select the student’s name for whom you are registering.
Click on Forms
If using a browser, find in menu options, on the left
If using PS App, find in …More, then Forms
Once in Forms find Athletics
Then fill out the following for EACH student participating in ANY sport:
Athletics 1: Registration Form
Download the blank Physical Evaluation Form to bring to doctor’s office.
Athletics 2: Waivers and Acknowledgements (PLEASE NOTE: your student needs to login to their own PS account also and complete the student questions section ! You cannot complete it from the parent account!)
Athletics 3: Physical Upload and Verification for Participation
Upload your students completed physical.
All physical examinations must have taken place within 365 days of the start date.
Have your student check with Nurse Cantwell if you are unsure of your student's last Physical exam.
Nurse Cantwell email is : ccantwell@ocsdnj.org
Spring Sports will generally start the first week of April but check with your specific coach for exact dates.
Please visit the OCSD athletics calendar for up-to-date information on games and events taking place throughout the upcoming weeks!
PTA Corner
76ers Night - Monday, March 3rd
This is the last call for the 76er's PTA evening event being held on Monday, March 3rd! The Disney on Ice is no longer available. Please click here for more information!
Pool Party - Saturday, March 8th
Please see below for more information on the PTA's Pool Part being held Saturday, March 8th.
8th Grade Sun & Fun - We Need Your Help!
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!
PTA Website
Please remember to visit the Ocean City PTA website to view the many events / activities / and additional information from our amazing PTA!
Ocean City Public Library Events
March Events
For a calendar containing all March events at the library, please click the link below:
March Events - Click Here
OC Jr. Raiders Flag Football & Cheer - 2025
YMCA of the Pines - Summer Camp Information
Please click the link below to access information for summer camp offerings through the YMCA of the Pines.
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 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 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.
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!