We appreciate the top-notch OCSD custodial crew! They make our schools sparkle so our students can shine! 

For the month of October, students with excellent attendance (no more than one unverified absence) will be entered into a drawing to win a Wawa gift card! There will be one winner per grade level, announced at the beginning of November.

✅ Unverified Absence: Any absence without a doctor’s note.
📝 Important: Verified absences (with a doctor’s note) will not count against this initiative.

Attendance plays a crucial role in student success. We look forward to celebrating excellent attendance with our students at OCIS!

As September comes to a close, we recognize the importance of Suicide Awareness Month at OCIS.

Throughout the month, students contributed to a beautiful butterfly display in our lobby—each one uniquely designed as a symbol of hope, growth, and awareness. The green butterflies represent mental health and suicide awareness, reinforcing the message that no one is ever alone. Thank you to our counselors, Mrs. Uhrich and Mrs. Conover, for organizing and reminding our students of the trusted adults in our school who are always here to help.

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of September 29 - October 3

https://secure.smore.com/n/ju762-ocis-digital-backpack

OCIS Parents & Guardians - check your email for details and links to the Bicycle Safety Video and the Responsible Walking & Biking Pledge. See the flyer below for more information and how your child can enter to win a bike light!

Due to the weather -today's OCIS Field Hockey game is canceled (Thursday, Sept. 25). An announcement has been made notifying all students.

Reminder: Orders are due tomorrow - Friday, September 26th!

Help support our OCIS students & staff by participating in the PTA's fall mum fundraiser. Visit the link below for details!

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4471/OCIS/6043736/Mum_flyer.pdf

Save the date! The OCHS Open House will be held November 12th for all incoming prospective freshmen, including current district eighth graders.

5:30-6:00 p.m.: School Choice presentation
6:00-7:30 p.m.: Open House

More details ➡️ www.ocsdnj.org/article/2441824

Notice to Families - The Ocean City School District phone lines are currently down. If you need to reach the Intermediate School, please email the OCIS main office at rgreen@ocsdnj.org. We are working to get the lines restored as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience!

Take pictures, make memories ... Picture Day is Oct. 2. Click the link for additional information: https://5il.co/3q24m

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of September 22-26

https://secure.smore.com/n/dk2c0-ocis-digital-backpack

Due to the weather - pickleball club and field hockey are canceled today (Wednesday, Sept. 17th). An announcement has been made notifying all students.

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of September 15-19

https://secure.smore.com/n/8g6fv-ocis-digital-backpack

Read any good books lately? 📚 Add a favorite book in the comments! #InternationalLiteracyDay is a great reminder of the power of reading - and the importance of immersing children in books even before they can read.

Please click the link below to view the OCIS Digital Backpack for the upcoming week of September 8-12

https://secure.smore.com/n/6gz9y-ocis-digital-backpack

We look forward to welcoming all OCIS students back to school tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th. If you haven't already, please view the OCIS End of Summer Newsletter below that contains important details and information for the 25-26 school year.

https://secure.smore.com/n/paymq-end-of-summer-information-ocis

Our new OCSD staff members already had their first day of school! Welcome to the OCSD community:
Vincent Zigari – High School Art Teacher
Daniel Murray – High School Social Studies Teacher
Dominic Andrews – Intermediate School Art Teacher
Stephanie Law – High School Guidance Teacher
Laura Pelosi – High School Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Kristina Scioli – Intermediate School Psychologist
Kyra French – Primary School 2nd Grade Teacher

OCIS welcomes a familiar face in a new place! Mrs. Kara Uhrich is the new guidance counselor at OCIS, after spending eight years at OCHS as a Spanish teacher and Wellness Counselor. She's also an OCHS grad! Learn more about Mrs. Uhrich here: https://5il.co/3ntat

Please click the link below to view the End-of-Summer Newsletter containing important information for all OCIS students and families. We look forward to welcoming our students back on September 4th!

https://secure.smore.com/n/paymq-end-of-summer-information-ocis

Plan for the year ahead! The 2025-26 district calendar is now available. Bookmark it for easy reference: www.ocsdnj.org/events