Thank you to the OCPTA for the generous purchase of headphones for our 4th & 5th Grade ELA classes! We are plugged in and ready to learn! We truly appreciate all that you do to support our teachers and students at OCIS!

Congratulations to the students listed below for winning the "Don't Ghost Us - Be Present" attendance initiative that ran throughout the month of October. All eligible students at OCIS were entered into a drawing and the following students were the lucky winners of a Wawa Gift Card! We look forward to future attendance initiatives to recognize our students with excellent attendance!

Colin Barnard, Charles Gheen, Mason McDevitt, Michael Orgovan, Francisco Cetino Mejia

It’s almost GO time! Have you signed up your student yet? Go to MyBooster.com today and start getting giveaway entries. We’re ready to have fun and raise some funds for our school! Our first winner will be announced on 11/12/2025! Register now!

Thank you to our OC Veterans and Veterans everywhere for your service. Ocean City Primary School students will celebrate their family members who served in the military and other veterans during the annual “Pastries with Patriots” event.

Reminder: The OCHS Open House for ALL prospective incoming freshmen is this Wednesday, Nov. 12. Don’t miss the chance to talk to teachers, guidance counselors and coaches – all at one event.

5:30-6:00 p.m. - School Choice Presentation
6:00-7:30 p.m. - Open House for all prospective freshmen

More info here: https://www.ocsdnj.org/article/2441824

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of November 10-14

https://secure.smore.com/n/s9w5v-ocis-digital-backpack

We’re so proud of our Students of the Month for October! Congratulations on your hard work and dedication!
Respect: Showing your regard for other people's feelings or possessions.
Justin Chen, Maryam Benjamin, Sebastian Judge, Emma Olsen, Ema Rodriguez, Jesus Olmedo-Bautista, Layla Camacho, Easton Lloyd, Brielle Wiggins & Gunner Juelg.

Schools are closed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 5-7, for Fall Recess. Enjoy the break! 🍁

After learning about bones and their spooky surprises, Mrs. Kirey and Mrs. O’Neill’s classes made veggie disguises!
Their Veggie Skeletons grinned from ear to ear— A healthy Halloween treat full of frightful cheer!

Current eighth graders and their families can get all their high school questions answered during the OCHS Open House on November 12.
5:30-6:00 p.m. - School Choice Presentation
6:00-7:30 p.m. - Open House for all prospective freshmen
More info here: https://www.ocsdnj.org/article/2441824

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of November 3-7

https://secure.smore.com/n/z3bq8-ocis-digital-backpack

Sign up a team for the OCIS Dodgeball Tournament! Students should download and fill out the sign-up sheet linked below (copies are also in the office). Return to Mrs. Halliday or the main office. Parents: Click the link within the sign-up sheet or scan QR code to fill out permission form.

Sign-up sheet: https://5il.co/3rp95

Reminder: All schools have early dismissal this Friday, Oct. 31.

OCIS kept bike safety awareness rolling with October events. 🚲🚦 We celebrated National Walk & Roll to School Day, held educational presentations with the Ocean City Police Department and the Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association, and encouraged students to take the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Pledge.

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of October 27-31

https://secure.smore.com/n/cvh4a-ocis-digital-backpack

Don't forget, next week is Red Ribbon Week! Check out the flyer below for the fun spirit days we will be having!

Big thanks to our PTA for a successful Book Fair this week!

Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students had a spooktacular time at the Halloween Dance last Friday! A huge thank you to the OCIS Student Council for sponsoring and organizing our first dance of the year!

Great Season Alert! Last week, the OCIS XC has seen some jaw-dropping performances, fierce competition, and an amazing display of heart and endurance! Stay tuned for the Meet of Champions!