Ocean City High School

11/22/2024 Morning Announcements Girls' basketball tryouts will be held Mon 11/25 & Tues 11/26 for all grade levels. Both days will be at the OC Intermediate School from 3:00-5:15. All athletes must be cleared to tryout. Attention Girls basketball players - on Monday and Tuesday there will be a bus taking athletes to the Intermediate School. Please be at the glass doors by the auditorium after school. There is a small window to sign up for the 1st ever Intramural Club 3v3 basketball tourney. Staff teams are needed as well! Forms are outside F107 and in the gym. Games need to start the week of Dec 9th. See Ms. Kelly in F107 for more details.

Congratulations 1st marking period Honor Roll students!

11/21/2024 Morning Announcements Boys basketball tryouts will be held next Mon & Tues for 10-12 grade athletes from 3-5. Freshmen tryouts will be Tue. Nov. 26 from 3-4:30. All athletes must be cleared to tryout. If you have any questions about clearance, see the nurse immediately. Attention all Freshmen boys trying out for basketball. There will be a tryout on Mon. Nov. 25th. You will meet with Mr. Ballezzi in the high school main gym to verify clearance. Tryouts will be held at the Civic Center from 3:15 - 4:30. Thank you to everyone who showed for yesterday’s doubles pickleball. Congrats to Gabe Merton and Brendan Sardy for taking the win! It was a good start to the club. Next tourney will be 3v3 basketball. See Ms. Kelly in F107 for details. CLA will be meeting today after school in C109. Today's discussion will be about school rules and policies. Hope to see you there! The Monthly Student/Staff Athletic Challenge returns this December! With prizes awarded to the top 3 Male & Female Performers! Come join us on Wednesday December 4th (Day 1) during Flex A & B – the first one will be a 3-Pt Basketball Competition!

11/19/2024 Morning Announcements Attention all freshmen who are interested in playing baseball this spring. Please stop by Coach Bristol's room (C-107) to give him your parents email address and contact information for the monthly newsletter of upcoming events. THERE WILL BE A BOY'S WINTER TRACK INFORMATION MEETING ON MONDAY NOVEMBER 25TH DURING FLEX A IN THE MAIN GYM. SEE COACH MATTHEWS WITH QUESTIONS. Boys and girls winter crew registration is open. Please go to ochscrew.com for more information or to register. The doubles pickleball tourney is tomorrow after school at 3 pm at the Intermediate School on the outdoor courts. Sign-up forms are outside F107 and the girls PE office. It’s $2 per team. Get your form to F107 before period 5 tomorrow to play Model UN will be continuing discussions on Additive Manufacturing this Wednesday after school in room A233. Bring your friends! There will be an ASL Club officer meeting today during Flex A and B. Full ASL Club meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, during Flex A and B.

11/18/24 Morning Announcements Hello OCHS! The yearbook is conducting its first fall music survey. Your responses will help create a playlist for the yearbook’s fall section. To make your mark, find the QR code on Schoology, our Instagram, or on the homeroom slides. Tryouts for winter cheer will be held Monday, November 25th and Tuesday, November 26th after school in the dance gym. Sign up using the QR codes and see Ms. Patel with any questions. There will be a doubles pickleball tournament Wednesday, Nov 20th at the Intermediate School at 3 pm. Your choice of doubles and staff/faculty are welcome to play. Forms need to be in today because brackets need to be made. Please see Ms. Kelly in F107 to sign up Attention ALL current and soon to be inducted NHS members. There is a MANDATORY Induction Ceremony rehearsal on Wednesday, November 20th in the auditorium immediately after school. Contact Mrs. Georges or an officer if you cannot attend. If there are any freshman girls interested in playing basketball who have not signed up already, please see Mrs. Henry in room B102 during Flex 1 today, Monday or Tuesday. It's that time of the year again! Stop in The Nest and make a holiday card for a local veteran. Last year, over 300 cards were made. The last day to make a card will be Tuesday, December 3rd. The Literary Magazine will hold a pop-up thrift shop on Monday, 11/25. Stop by Scioli's room (B211) during either flex to shop for clothing, accessories, books, wall art, craft supplies, and more. Everything is under $10, and we accept cash or Venmo. This spring, the Esports Club is competing in Rainbow 6 Siege against other high schools in the High School Esports League. If you are interested in joining our team, you must have a completed club permission slip, a special Siege permission slip, be 16+ and try out. You cannot try out without your completed permission slips. Tryouts will be in December. Exact dates to follow. If you have questions or need to pick up a permission slip, please see Mrs. Buono in C216. Boys interested in trying out for swimming must be cleared by the nurse by Friday, November 22nd. Tryouts will be 11/25 and 11/26 at the Ocean City Fitness and Aquatic center at 3PM. There will be a bus from high school to pool.

Please join us in celebrating the OCHS Drama Guild and the opening of their fall play 'Alice in Wonderland'. Use the link below to purchase tickets for this weekend's performances. https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ocean-city-school-district/670409fa44f9590f700c28c9

Dear Parents, Please be advised that we received notification over the weekend that the following road closures may affect your student morning commute. The repaving of West Avenue from North Street to Ninth Street will begin on Monday. Weather permitting, the work schedule will be: • Monday, Nov. 18: Milling and grading from North Street to Second Street • Tuesday, Nov. 19: Paving from North Street to Second Street • Wednesday, Nov. 20: Milling and grading from Second Street to Fifth Street • Thursday, Nov. 21: Paving from Second Street to Fifth Street • Friday, Nov. 22: Milling and grading from Sixth Street to Ninth Street • Monday, Nov. 25: Paving from Sixth Street to Ninth Street Please do not park in these zones from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. during construction, and use caution in the area.

Did you know Ocean City High School offers over 15 dual credit courses in partnership with Atlantic Cape Community College? This program lets students earn college credits while still in high school—boosting your college application and your future! Apply by January 10, 2025! For more info, click here: https://5il.co/30mgw

Please use the link below to buy tickets for the OCHS Drama Guild's fall show, "Alice In Wonderland". https://www.onthestage.tickets/show/ocean-city-school-district/670409fa44f9590f700c28c9

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Save the date! Join us for the Ocean City High School Interdistrict Choice Open House on Nov. 12 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Tour the high school and meet the instructors of the school choice programs. Student ambassadors and program instructors will be tour guides for the evening. More information on OCSD School Choice can be found here: https://www.ocsdnj.org/page/school-choice

Week of Respect at Ocean City High School!

The Ocean City School District, in collaboration with Mainland Regional, Greater Egg Harbor Regional,  Egg Harbor Township, and Cape May County Special Services school districts, will be hosting their first Cape Atlantic League (CAL) Unified Sports 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. The route will begin at the Transportation Center at 9th Street and Haven Avenue in Ocean City, travel the length of the Route 52 causeway, and end at the John F. Kennedy Park in Somers Point. Proceeds from the 5K benefit the CAL Unified Sports program, fostering inclusivity between our special education athletes and their peers.   Click here for more information and to register: https://bit.ly/3YjW2a5 Thank you for helping connect our communities!

OCHS school community, current students and alumni, please join us for our 20th Anniversary Open House happening during Red & White Weekend, Oct. 18! Stop by from 3:30-5:30 p.m. before the big homecoming football game on Friday night! 🏈 Read more here: https://www.ocsdnj.org/o/ochs/article/1756635

Calling all swimmers! Whether you're a beginner or looking to perfect your technique, this recreational swim class at the Ocean City Aquatic & Fitness Center welcomes all skill levels. Dive in, stay active, and enjoy the water! Details and registration information here: https://5il.co/2xouo

A new digital experience with Ocean City School District IS HERE! Our brand-new website is designed to enhance your connection with our vibrant school community. With this new website and complimentary app, we can better navigate the ocean of OCSD information - all right at your fingertips! Download our app today! 👇 Apple - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ocean-city-school-district/id6477398110 Google Play - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.oceancity

September is National Attendance Awareness Month!

We’re proud to announce that Ocean City High School has been ranked the top high school in the county by U.S. News! This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, staff, and community. Read more here: https://bit.ly/USNewsNo1HS

Please join us for Freshman Orientation on Tuesday, August 27th. Doors open at 5:00 PM.