Ocean City Primary School

🌞 Ocean City Primary School’s Summer Reading Bingo Challenge! 🌞

Hey OCPS families! It's time to dive into a summer full of stories, fun, and adventure with our Summer Reading Bingo! 📖

Here’s how it works:
- Complete as many reading challenges on your Bingo card as you can
- Color in each box as you go
- Have your grown-up sign your completed card
- Bring it to the Primary School Library in September to receive a small prize!

From reading under the stars to reading to a pet, every box is a chance to make memories and explore new worlds through books!

Save your completed card and bring it with you when school starts!

Some of our students have already accepted the challenge!

Happy reading, OCPS!

What an incredible year it has been at Ocean City Primary School! As we wrap up the school year, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing faculty, staff, students, and families. Your dedication, support, and positivity made this year one to remember. From the very first day to today’s final wave goodbye, we’ve shared so many moments of growth, learning, and joy. A special congratulations and best of luck to our 3rd graders as they move on to the Intermediate School—you will be missed more than you know! Wishing everyone a happy, safe, and sunshine-filled summer! We can’t wait to welcome our returning and new students back in the fall!

Congratulations to all of our amazing 3rd Grade Spelling Bee participants! Yesterday, May 27th, the Ocean City Primary School held its annual 3rd Grade Spelling Bee, and we couldn’t be prouder of the incredible effort, courage, and talent shown by every student who participated. A special congratulations to our top three spellers: 🏆 1st Place: Lincoln Murray – Mrs. Eget's Class 🥈 2nd Place: Bridget McGlaughlin-Evans – Mrs. Naplacic's Class 🥉 3rd Place: Ford Andrews – Mrs. Naplacic's Class Thank you to our wonderful judges, dedicated 3rd grade teachers, and the incredible PTA for making this event possible. Your support helps create lasting memories and inspires a love of learning in our students!

Please join OCSD this Memorial Day weekend in honoring military members who made the ultimate sacrifice. OCSD will hold a staff in-service day and be closed for students on Friday, May 23, and will be closed Monday, May 26, for the observance of Memorial Day.

On Thursday, May 22nd, OCPS 3rd graders performed their spring music show, "Our Future is Bright" under the direction of Ms. Julianne Smith, music teacher. Students sang, performed a dance called Bachata, and played instruments for their families and friends to show off their hard work over the last few months. Congratulations to all of 3rd grade on a fabulous performance!

June will be here before you know it— and with it comes extra help through New Jersey’s Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) Program for Kids. Eligible children will receive a Summer EBT card by mail, which can be used to purchase $120 worth of food at participating retailers. Visit ocsdnj.org/page/food-services

In support of Mental Health Awareness, we’re inviting all staff and students to participate in “Wear Jeans & Green Day” on Wednesday, May 21. Please wear jeans and something green to show your support!

The final program in our Raider Ready Kindergarten Orientation series is next week, Wednesday May 21 at 3:15pm! Event Details: • Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 • Time: 3:15 PM • Location: Ocean City Primary School • Focus: Registration We encourage all incoming Kindergarten students and their parents to attend this event. All Ocean City residents are eligible to attend. Attached is a flier with more information. To pre-register, fill out the form linked https://bit.ly/RaiderReady4 We look forward to seeing you there!

Did you know that Ocean City School District offers a vital service called Project Child Find? The mission of Project Child Find is to ensure that all children ages 3 and up with delays or disabilities are identified, located and evaluated in order to receive early intervention supports or special education services. More information can be found here: https://www.ocsdnj.org/page/special-services

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Playland’s Castaway Cove Wristband Fundraiser, hosted by the Ocean City PTA! Date: Saturday, May 17th Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Wristbands: $20 each Join us for an afternoon of fun at the boardwalk’s most iconic amusement park — all while supporting our schools! Each wristband grants unlimited access to rides during the event hours. See the attached flyer for more details and instructions on how to order your wristbands. Let’s make this a memorable day for our students and families while raising funds for important PTA programs. Thank you for your support — we can’t wait to see you there!

The Ocean City School District proudly celebrates New Jersey Special Education Week, May 12-16, 2025. We honor the dedicated, compassionate professionals who support our students every day. This year's theme, "Planting the Seeds of Education" highlights the vital contributions of our teachers, educational professionals and families who nurture student growth. At Ocean City School District, we remain committed to raising awareness, recognizing achievements, and creating inclusive opportunities for all students. To our special education staff, thank you! Your passion and dedication continue to make a difference, one seed at a time. 

Attention - This Saturday, May 10th, is our OCSD Arts Showcase at the Music Pier from 10am-5pm. ! Please help celebrate our students by attending! All students (Pk-3rd) will have artwork on display. Looking forward to seeing you there!

NOW HIRING! District Athletic Trainer Please visit TalentEd School Spring to apply: https://ocsdnj.schoolspring.com/

It's National School Nurses Day, so we're celebrating the OCSD school nurses who provide comfort and caring every day! Our nurses manage screenings, look out for our overall well-being, keep up on health trends and always have a way of making us feel better! ❤️‍🩹 

Please join Dr. Angelillo in thanking OCSD's outstanding teachers during #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Our teachers are the heart of our district, and we appreciate all they do to help our students thrive!

May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month. OCSD prioritizes our students' well-being and offers extensive mental health resources and information. We encourage students, staff and families to check out the OCHS monthly wellness newsletter and visit our Wellness website page so they know what to do and who to contact for support in any situation. Go to www.ocsdnj.org/page/wellness for more.

Raider Ready Program #3 Do you have a child entering Kindergarten at OCPS in September? If so, don't forget to register for our 3rd Raider Ready event taking place Thursday, May 8th at 3:15 pm! The focus of this session is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)! Click the link below for more information and to register! https://bit.ly/RaiderReady3

Spring break kicks off with early dismissal on April 17. Schools are closed from April 18-25 and classes resume on April 28. Have a great break!

Since we'll be off next week for spring break, OCSD is holding Take Your Child to Work Day today! Some new and familiar faces will be seen roaming the halls and getting a firsthand look at what makes our district so special. From art to STEM, and gym to administration, these members of the extended Raiders family will get a taste of what it's like to be part of our school community. Stay tuned for pictures from the day! 

Ocean City Primary School Spirit Week! 4/14 through 4/17 Get ready for a fun-filled week of school spirit leading up to Spring Break! Join us for Spirit Week from April 14th to April 17th with themed dress-up days each day. Show your school pride and creativity – we can’t wait to see you all participating! Here are the themes for each day: Monday, 4/14 – "Local Support Day" Wear something from your favorite local business to show your love for our community! Tuesday, 4/15 – "Sports Team Day" Show off your team spirit! Wear your favorite sports team's gear and represent who you’re rooting for! Wednesday, 4/16 – "Red Raider Out" It’s time to show off your school pride! Dress in red from head to toe and let’s see how strong our Red Raider spirit can be! Thursday, 4/17 – "Vacation Vibe Day" Dress up like a tourist visiting Ocean City! Think Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and a fun vacation look to get us all in the Spring Break mood! Let’s make this week a memorable one as we celebrate our school spirit before Spring Break! Don't forget, on Thursday 4/17 we have a 1/2 day with 1:30pm dismissal (1:20pm for PreK). There will be NO School on Friday, 4/18 and the entire following week 4/21 through 4/25!