OCIS Digital Backpack

• 8th Grade Scheduling Meetings with OCHS Counselors - Feb 9-13
• 6th - 8th Grade Drama Club Production - February 12 & 13 - 7:00pm @ OCHS
• No School - Monday, Feb 16
• Random Acts of Kindness Week - Tuesday, Feb 17 - Friday, Feb 20
• Board of Ed Meeting - Thursday, Feb 19 - 7:00pm @ OCHS
• Student Early Dismissal - Monday, Feb 23 - 12:10pm
• 6th - 8th Grade Winter Dance - Friday, Feb 27 - 7:00-8:30pm

All current 8th grade students will meet with High School Counselors throughout the upcoming week (Feb 9-13)

Letters have been sent to all parents & guardians containing your child's meeting time. If you are planning on attending this meeting, please report to the OCIS main entrance 5 minutes before your child's scheduled time. Please bring a photo ID with you to enter the building.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact our School Counselor, Kara Uhrich, at 609-399-5611 ext 5438 or kuhrich@ocsdnj.org

Please scan the QR code below for course selection materials that were discussed with 8th Graders during this week's scheduling presentation.

Congratulations to our OCIS January Students of the Month for showing the character trait of Responsibility!

4th Grade: Fallon Park & Alexa Alvarez

5th Grade: Bella Sullivan & Leilani Castillo-Guzman

6th Grade: Keegan Halliday & Everly Watson

7th Grade: Lynnie Becker & Aidan Smith

8th Grade: Parker Morton & Michael Polcini

Keep up the amazing work, Red Raiders!

Come out on Thursday, Feb 12 & Friday, Feb 13 to support our talented dram club students in 6th - 8th grades as they present Madagascar Jr. See below for more information.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE START TIME FOR THE PRODUCTION IS 7:00pm @ OCHS!

Click on the flyer below to purchase tickets!

The Yearbook 8th Grade Recognition Ad deadline for your student has been extended through February 12th or until the ad space is SOLD OUT. Last year – the space sold out prior to the final deadline date – so you may wish to place your ad sooner rather than later. When our space is full - the site will shut down.

Thank you to the families who have already submitted their ads - we know your students will love the adorable childhood photos, portraits, and notes from their families.

Please click below for information on how to order, and examples of previously submitted ads. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Weaver at cweaver@ocsdnj.org. All orders MUST be placed by February 12th at 5pm. No exceptions can be made due to our printer's deadline. Thank you!

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1056764/Ocean-City-Intermediate-School/

The district-wide parent presentation, “Don’t Press Send: Parenting in the Digital Age,” has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 25th from from 6:30-7:30pm in the Ocean City High School Auditorium.

This presentation focuses on digital wellness and will provide practical strategies to help families navigate technology use, set healthy boundaries, and protect children from online risks in a world of constant connectivity and rapidly evolving AI-powered content. Please view the attached flyer for additional information.

We look forward to this informational evening and hope you will be able to join us.

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

Yearbook Order Link - Click Here

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:

OCSD Athletics Calendar - Click Here

Spring sports season (Baseball- boys , Softball- Girls and Track & Field ) will begin in March (dates to be announced in the upcoming weeks.

Any student planning on participating in a Spring Sport should check the status of their physical with Nurse Cantwell to ensure it is up -to date.

Click the image below for more information on this event!

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!