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Raider Report - Upcoming week of March 3-7 Raider Report - Upcoming week of March 3-7

Important Dates & Upcoming Events Important Dates & Upcoming Events

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  • 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 OCIS School Spirit Day - Monday, March 3

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Monday, March 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.

Read Across America Week (March 3-7) 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 Global SEL Day - Monday, March 3rd

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Monday, March 3 is also SEL Day! OCSD has partnered with SEL4US to promote the day. Please see the link below for additional information.


#SELday Info - Click Here


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 Mid-Term - 3rd Marking Period

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Monday, March 3rd marks the mid-point of the 3rd marking period. Please check your students' grades in PowerSchool and contact their teachers with any questions or concerns.

Raider Ready at OCPS - Wednesday, March 5th Raider Ready at OCPS - Wednesday, March 5th

National Junior Honor Society Requirements - 6th Grade Student Information National Junior Honor Society Requirements - 6th Grade Student Information

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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.


Please click here to see the letter attached, which was distributed to all 6th grade math classes earlier this week.

Activities & Clubs Activities & Clubs

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Lip Sync & Talent Show

Attention all Lip Sync Talent Show Participants: there are mandatory tryouts this week - you must attend one on either Tuesday, March 4th or Thursday, March 6th.
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Brain Bowl

Our next Brain Bowl meeting will be Wednesday, March 5th after school in Ms. Weaver's room. This meeting will be for 5th and 6th graders.
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Chess Club

Chess Club will meet Tuesday, March 4th after school from 2:20-3:20pm

Spring Sports Information Spring Sports Information

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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!

OCSD Athletics Calendar - Click Here

PTA Corner 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!

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PTA Website

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

Ocean City Public Library Events Ocean City Public Library Events

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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 OC Jr. Raiders Flag Football & Cheer - 2025

YMCA of the Pines - Summer Camp Information YMCA of the Pines - Summer Camp Information

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Please click the link below to access information for summer camp offerings through the YMCA of the Pines.


Summer Camp Information - Click Here

Yearbook Sales! Yearbook Sales!

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Please visit this link below to order your 24-25 Yearbook!


Yearbook Order Link - Click Here

Attendance Reminders - OCIS 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.


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.

Dress Code Reminders Dress Code Reminders

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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.

Additional Reminders 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!
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