IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students. Students should log on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening and adult education classes are cancelled.
As road conditions are anticipated to worsen overnight and due to the previously scheduled early dismissal days, WCPS will hold virtual learning days on January 23rd and 24th. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All afterschool, evening, and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
SCHOOLOGY Quick Tips:
- Schoology can be accessed at https://worcesterk12.schoology.com/
- All students should log-in to Schoology at their regular reporting time. Middle and high school students will follow their regular schedules, and elementary students should log in to their homeroom for more information from their teacher.
- Don't know your child's log-in for Schoology? Reach out to your child's school, or use our HelpDesk (https://worcesterk12help.zendesk.com/) to request the credentials.
VIRTUAL LEARNING Quick Facts:
- Please note that no student will be penalized for not being able to access remote learning. Students will have five (5) days after a return to in-person learning to complete any assigned work; completing that work will count for their attendance on the virtual day.
- View the full Virtual Learning Plan at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education approved a modification to the current school year calendar. In addition to using the built-in inclement weather days in June, April 22-23, are now full days of school for students. View the modified calendar at https://5il.co/2f41t.
BREAKING: The Worcester County Board of Education has adopted a revised Virtual Day Instruction plan for the remainder of the school year. Learn more about what virtual learning during inclement weather will look like for our students by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/virtual-day-instruction.
Fourth grade students are participating in their annual Tournament of Books. Students will read sixteen books and vote on their favorite in March. At the end of the tournament, each 4th grader will receive a copy of the winning book thanks to the Hertrich Cash for Class Program.
Fourth grade students at Ocean City Elementary School are participating in their annual Tournament of Books. Students will read sixteen books and vote on their favorite in March. At the end of the tournament, each 4th grader will receive a copy of the winning book thanks to the Hertrich Cash for Class Program.
We are pleased to announce MRS. STACEY PHILLIPS as our 2024-2025 TEACHER OF THE YEAR! This is Mrs. Phillips' 30th year of teaching. Mrs. Phillips loves working with colleagues to help children see the connections between the Arts and other subjects. She encourages her students to remember knowledge is not confinded to a box called Art, Math, or Reading and that information and skills transfer across subjects. She always wants students to keep these words in mind: "Observe, Imagine, and Create." ❤️
We are so very proud of you, Mrs. Phillips and honored to have you represent OCES! ❤️
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open two-hours late tomorrow, Monday, January 13, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly.
WCPS Families: Please visit https://www.worcesterk12.org/article/1958144 for an important communication from Superintendent Lou Taylor on the recently announced PowerSchool data breach.
IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025. This is not a virtual education day, but a closure. All after school, evening, and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
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IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025. This is not a virtual education day, but a closure. All after school, evening, and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
Attention WCPS families: As temperatures remain low, WCPS wants to remind our students and their families to be safe near bodies of water that form ice this time of year. Remember, the ice on ponds, storm water retaining areas, and canals is never strong enough to allow any human to walk on them. Keep the below safety tips in mind for winter water safety.
• Do not walk, skate, or play on frozen bodies of water. A good rule to follow is there is no such thing as a sate thickness of ice in our area.
• Keep pets and children away from ice-covered bodies of water.
Animals are particularly at risk of falling through thin ice.
• Educate children. Tell kids about the dangers of playing near frozen bodies of water and reinforce the importance of never venturing out on the ice.
• Report dangerous conditions. If you see anyone venturing onto the ice, immediately call 91l and inform local authorities.
We are so grateful to the small (but mighty!) WCPS maintenance and custodial teams working so hard to clear our school parking lots and sidewalks to get schools ready to welcome students back once it's safe to do so. Please drop a ❤️ or a comment below to send warm wishes and thanks to our crews! #WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud
IMPORTANT: Due to continued inclement weather conditions, all Worcester County Public Schools, including The Nest Early Learning Center, will be closed on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, all Worcester County Public Schools, including The Nest Early Learning Center, will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
IMPORTANT: Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Worcester County Public Schools, including The Nest Early Learning Center, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 6, 2025. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.
Reminder: The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Learn more about our safety protocols by visiting https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
During the 2024 holiday season, Ocean City Elementary School students donated a truckload of non-perishable food items to the Diakonia food pantry. Members of the third grade Gentlemen’s Club spearheaded the food drive, collecting food items each week and organizing it for delivery. It is truly the season of giving at OCES.
Our bus drivers know how to get into the holiday spirit!!! 💚❤️
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