OCIS Digital Backpack

• OCIS Pickleball Tournament - Wednesday, April 29
• PEEC Parent Meeting - Thursday, April 30 - 5:30pm @ OCIS (updated time!)
• Board of Education Meeting - Thursday, April 30 - 7:00pm @ OCHS
• OCIS Spirit Day - Friday, May 1
• Teacher Appreciation Week - Monday, May 4 - Friday, May 8
• NJSLA Science Testing (5th & 8th Grades) - Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6
• National Bike & Roll to School Day - Wednesday, May 6
• NJSLA-A - ELA/Writing/Math Testing - Tuesday, May 12 - Thursday, May 14
• Student Early Dismissal - Friday, May 15 (12:10pm)

We're excited to share that Ocean City Intermediate School has earned the 2025–2026 Kind School Designation from Teach Kindness! This national recognition honors schools that have made kindness a real part of school life - from how students treat each other in the hallway to how classrooms start each morning. Ocean City Intermediate School is one of 32 schools in the country to be recognized this year.

We're proud of our students and staff for building a school where everyone belongs. Click here to read more!

The OCIS Pickleball Tournament will take place this Wednesday (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 17). 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 Wednesday:

-Paddles will be provided or students can bring their own

-Playoffs will begin around 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. Join us on Thursday, April 30th @ 5:30pm at OCIS for more information! Packets and forms with additional information will be distributed at the meeting.

Wednesday, May 6th is national "Bike & Roll to School Day". To recognize this day and educate on the importance of bicycle safety, we will again be partnering with the Ocean City Police Department for a special “Bike with a Cop” event taking place on Wednesday, May 6th, before school.

This event is designed to promote and educate students on safe biking practices and safe routes to and from school. Students will be escorted in the morning to school by OCPD officers, who will share important bicycle safety tips along the ride while students practice and demonstrate safe biking habits.

"Bike with a Cop" Details:

• Date: Wednesday, May 6th

• Meeting Time: 7:00 a.m.

• Meeting Locations (two options):

  • Transportation Center (9th & Haven)

  • Wawa (34th Street)

• Destination: Ocean City Intermediate School

• Requirements: Students must wear a helmet.

If your child signs up to participate in this event, they will be entered to win a free bike light!

Please complete the sign up form by clicking here!

Parents are welcome to ride along, but this is not required. Please note that OCPD will not be escorting students after school.

We thank the Ocean City Police Department for their continued partnership in promoting bicycle safety and helping ensure that our students are safe traveling to and from school. If you have any questions about the Bike with a Cop event, please contact the Intermediate School at 609-399-5611.

Two OCIS students, Harper Juelg and Gunner Juelg, are organizing a clothing drive through Hope for a Better Future to support women and children in East Africa. The drive will take place Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1.

If you are able to contribute, please see the flyer below for details and additional information on how to participate. Thank you for helping support this meaningful student-led effort!

Ocean City Intermediate School is excited to offer the OCIS Summer Learning Academy, a four-week summer program designed to help students stay engaged in learning while preparing for the upcoming school year. Students will participate in ELA and Math instruction along with creative enrichment opportunities such as art and other interdisciplinary activities.

The program is open to students entering grades 5–8 for the 2026–2027 school year and will run Monday–Wednesday from July 6 through July 29, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at OCIS.

Enrollment is open now through May 1st. Please click the link below to learn more and register. One form must be completed for each child attending.

OCIS Summer Learning Academy Enrollment Form - Click Here

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 - 2026 - 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 - Wednesday, June 17th - 4:00pm @ OCIS

Please visit this link below to order your 25-26 Yearbook!

Yearbook Order Link - Click Here

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

8th Graders - are you interested in playing a sport next year at OCHS? Please complete the interest form by clicking the link here or scanning the QR code below!

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 upcoming events at the library, please click the link below:

Upcoming Events - Click Here

Parents & guardians are asked to review the student dress code with their child.

At OCIS , we encourage students to express their individuality and personal style. At the same time, we ask that all clothing choices reflect the standards of a respectful and focused learning environment. Appropriate school attire helps us maintain a positive atmosphere where all students feel comfortable and ready to learn. Thank you for your continued support in upholding these expectations.

OCSD STUDENT DRESS CODE - Click Here to View

Students are also reminded that cell phones (including wireless headphones) must be turned off and placed in student lockers or bookbags throughout the day.

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.

Regular attendance and punctuality are essential for success in school. Students should be absent from school only when it is absolutely necessary. If your child is going to be absent, parents are required to notify the school to report the absence prior to the start of the school day.

OCIS Attendance Guidelines / Types of Absences

• An Excused Absence per the state of New Jersey is a student’s absence from school for a full day or a portion of a day for the observance of a religious holiday pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:36-14 through 16, Take Your Child to Work Day, Veteran’s Day or any other absence determined to be excused by the New Jersey Department of Education

• An Unexcused Absence per the Ocean City School District that does not count towards truancy (however, is still considered an official absence by the state of New Jersey) occurs under the following conditions:
• Illness, supported by doctor's letter
• Family illness or death, supported by parent / doctor letter
• Student’s required attendance in court; supported by written documentation.
• Necessary, unavoidable medical or dental appointments that cannot be scheduled at a time other than the school day; supported by written documentation.

All other absences are considered unexcused and will count towards truancy.

What happens if my child reaches a high number of absences that count towards truancy?

• Letters are sent home to parents if their child reaches 4, 7, 10, 15, or 20 days of absences that count towards truancy.
• Guidance, Administration, and School Nurses will be in communication to assist and develop the appropriate plan to assist your child and their attendance in school.
• Please communicate with Mrs. Uhrich (Guidance) or Mr. Engle (Principal) if there are ongoing concerns regarding attendance so we can approach in a proactive manner.

• 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.
• To view the OCIS Morning Announcements, please visit our Morning Announcement Page
• The Ocean City Intermediate School Website is a great resource for information as well!