Reminder OCPS Families: Due to Teacher-In Service, today, Thursday March 13 is a Half Day with 1:30 pm dismissal (1:20pm for PreK). Tomorrow, Friday, March 14, there will be No School!
Have a great weekend!
During the month of March, OCPS will be collecting food, toys and supplies for the Ocean City Humane Society. This "Pet Project" has been collecting donations for the Humane Society for over 21 years! We would appreciate any food or supplies you are able to contribute. We also will accept paper towels, old towels, and cleaning materials! All donations can be brought to the collection box in the atrium outside of the main office.
Thank you!
Ocean City Primary School kicked off Read Across America Week complete with surprise Mystery Readers! Superintendent Dr. Angelillo stopped by to read The Good Egg to kindergarteners on Monday. Stay tuned to see who else has joined in on the fun! 📚
Read Across America Week starts next week 3/3 – 3/7) and this year, OCPS will be diving into a world of adventure with the theme "Reading is a Sea of Possibilities"! Join us as we celebrate the endless wonders that reading can bring with a fun-filled week of daily dress-up themes that will spark imagination and inspire young readers!
Check out the daily themes and get ready to dress up and show your love for reading:
Monday 3/3 - "Dive into Reading!"
Wear your Summer Best
Tuesday 3/4 - "Reading in a Sea of Blue!"
Wear Blue
Wednesday 3/5 - "ARRRGGG You Reading?"
dress like a pirate or mermaid Class snack provided (Pirate booty)
Thursday 3/6 - "Get cozy with me and read under the day!"
Wear pajamas or comfy clothes & bring a beach towel
Friday 3/7 - "Read with the Rainbow Fish and Friends!"
Wear rainbow colors or dress as your favorite book character
We can’t wait to see all the creative outfits and share in the joy of reading together!
Let’s read, dress up, and explore a sea of possibilities!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsASeaOfPossibilities
REMINDER: Monday, 2/24 is a half day due to Teacher In-Service. Dismissal will be at 1:30 pm (1:20 pm for Pre-K)
Ocean City School District will be closed on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Stay safe.
Due to the impending inclement weather, the OCPS Newspaper Club will be cancelled today, Tuesday, February 11. If your child's regular dismissal routine will be changing, please contact the main office at 609.399.3191. Thank you!
Our students brought the energy today at a spirited Pep Rally to cheer on the Philadelphia Eagles as they head to the Super Bowl! Dressed in green and full of excitement, our OCPS family showed their Eagles pride with chants, music, and lots of team spirit.
Check out the OCNJ Daily article about our fun-filled day!
https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/feb/07/ocean-city-kids-get-pumped-for-e-a-g-l-e-s/
Let’s go, Eagles! Fly high and bring home that Super Bowl win!
February is Kindness Month!
From February 10-14, the Ocean City Primary School will be celebrating Kindness Month with a fun-filled Spirit Week! Each day, students can dress up according to a special theme to spread kindness and positivity throughout our school!
Let's make this week extra special by showing kindness in our words, actions and outfits!
Ocean City Primary School is celebrating International Angelman Day on February 18th!
Join us in raising awareness and showing our support by wearing blue on this special day. Let’s come together to spread love, understanding, and hope for individuals with Angelman Syndrome and their families. 💙
To learn more about Angelman Syndrome visit, https://www.angelman.org
Please join us for a SEPAG meeting on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 5pm-6pm in the OCHS Community Room. Childcare will be provided.
Ocean City School District will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Stay safe.
Ocean City School District will be closed Monday, January 6th due to the impending storm.
As we wrap up another wonderful year, we want to take a moment to wish all of our students, families, and staff a season filled with joy, love, and laughter.
May your holidays be bright and your hearts be light! We can’t wait to see you all in the new year for more learning, growth, and fun.
Enjoy the holidays and stay safe, warm, and happy!
What a magical day at Ocean City Primary School! Yesterday, we had a special visitor – none other than Santa Claus himself!
The students were filled with joy and excitement as Santa made his grand entrance, spreading holiday cheer to everyone. There were smiles, laughter, and even some sweet wishes shared with the jolly old man.
OCPD also provided our students and staff with a pizza lunch, OCPS shirts, and other goodies donated by Johnson's Popcorn and the Ocean City Free Public Library!
A big thank you to Santa and the Ocean City Police Department for making this holiday season extra special for our school community.
Yesterday, the Elves on the Shelf paid a special visit to Ocean City Primary School and brought a little extra magic with them! These sneaky little visitors came to life, surprising students and spreading holiday cheer throughout the school, with a little help from OCPD!
Last week, our PTA held its annual "Secret Santa Workshop" where our students had the opportunity to play the role of Santa Claus and purchase gifts for their families! We know everyone will love all of the special items that the children handpicked for them!
OCPS celebrated the Holiday season with some Whoville cheer today! Here are some of our favorite Grinches!
We are thrilled to announce our New Jersey Governor's Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Member of the Year!
Teacher of the Year: Cigi Nugent-Berges
Support Staff Member of the Year: Brittany Sutherlund
Cigi and Brittany have gone above and beyond to inspire and educate our students by creating a warm, inclusive classroom environment. Their dedication, creativity, and passion for teaching have made a lasting impact on our students and school community!
Please join us in celebrating Cigi and Brittany for this well-deserved recognition!
OCPS, get ready to spread holiday cheer as we count down to winter break with festive fun! Starting Thursday, 12/5, we'll have 12 days of themed dress-up activities to make the season merry and bright. Here is a calendar with the daily themes!
