OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Today, 10 outstanding educators were surprised with generous grant awards from Hertrich Toyota of Pocomoke through Hertrich’s Cash for Class contest! Their creative, innovative program submissions were selected for funding, and we could not be more proud of the impact these projects will have on students.

Congratulations to the following educators and their funded projects:
Jennifer Beach, Pocomoke Middle School – Kindness in 3D
Kayla DeVaughn, Snow Hill Middle School – Algebra Incentive Trips
Mary Miller, Worcester Technical High School – 3D Printing in Computer Science and Robotics
Valerija Zienty, Worcester Technical High School – Mission: Solderable
Savanna Akins, Ocean City Elementary School – Marvelous Math Manipulatives!
Melanie Coleman, Ocean City Elementary School – Books in a Series
Emma Post, Ocean City Elementary School – Audiobooks for the Classroom
Heather Robins, Ocean City Elementary School – Tournament of Books
Jennifer Wheeler, Ocean City Elementary School – Headsets for Students
Holly Truitt, Buckingham Elementary School – Productive Peacefulness

A heartfelt thank you to Hertrich Toyota of Pocomoke and the Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships for hosting this incredible contest and supporting innovative learning opportunities across our schools. Your partnership helps our educators go above and beyond for students and the community. #PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

We are thrilled to announce our school had five winners in the Hetrich Family Autogroup Cash for Class program!!! A BIG, BIG THANK YOU to the Hetrich Family of Automobile Dealerships for funding our classroom projects! ❤️

We are so proud of our OC Stars! The group took 1st place in the Berlin Christmas Parade for Performing Group and were named the Most Energetic and Fun Performing Group, earning the Coca-Cola Award in the Ocean City Christmas Parade! The OCES Polar Express- themed float was absolutely amazing and recognized as one of the top parade floats in the Ocean City Christmas Parade! What an outstanding showcase of talent and creativity! Way to shine, OCES!!!🎄✨️🏆🎉

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Today we want to shine a bright spotlight on someone who has been a true friend to our OCES PTA and the OCES community. For 31 years, Mr. Jack Terlizzi has generously volunteered his time, steady hands, and a big heart to drive our OCES parade float. This season marks his final holiday time with us. While we will miss seeing him behind the wheel, we are filled with gratitude for the decades of dedication he has given. Thank you, Mr. Terlizzi, for 31 wonderful parade seasons-- happy retirement!!! 🎉♥️🎄

Worcester County Public Schools will open two-hours late today, Friday, December 5, 2025, due to inclement weather conditions. Buses will operate accordingly.

With wintry weather on the horizon, we want to remind families where to find inclement weather notifications. For those extended family members who may not receive notifications directly from us, you can stay in the know by downloading our mobile app and enabling notifications.

Download from the Apple App Store: https://apple.co/41QgE9c
Download from the Google Play Store: https://bit.ly/426TLOp

As a reminder, we endeavor to communicate any decisions by 5:30 a.m. at the latest. However, we ask for your patience and understanding in these difficult decisions. Our team not only monitors multiple forecasts, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

American Education Week rolls on with another wonderful celebration of learning! Today, we visited Ocean City Elementary for their Kindergarten Balloon Parade. Our young learners proudly showcased their creativity, filling the halls with color, excitement, and smiles. #WeAreWorcester #AEW2025

❤️ Happy Educational Support Professionals Day! ❤️ Today we celebrate the incredible individuals who keep our school running smoothly each and every day. From our office staff, educational assistants, custodians, cafeteria teams, nursing staff, and so many more—your hard work, dedication, and care make a tremendous difference for our students and staff. Thank you for all you do to support our OCES school community. We appreciate you today and every day! 🙌✨

A BIG thank you to our PTA Secretary Erin Jones and Worcester County Commissioner Eric Fiori for being our greeters on the first day of American Education Week!

School Safety Reminder: The well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. Learn more about our safety protocols here: https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols
#WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

BIG NEWS: The national education news organization, The 74, has once again highlighted Pocomoke, Snow Hill, and Ocean City elementary schools in Worcester County for defying the odds in teaching students to read. The author noted, "In Maryland, Pocomoke Elementary came out as the highest-performing school in the entire state; it is located in Worcester County, which last year we highlighted as one of our highest-performing districts."

Check out the full story and interactive Bright Spots map at: https://www.the74million.org/article/these-schools-are-beating-the-odds-in-teaching-kids-to-read/

#WeAreWorcester #WorcesterProud #WCPSInTheNews

It's your last chance to make your voice heard on what you'd like to see in next school year's calendar. Take the survey at https://tejoin.com/scroll/337054584 before it closes tomorrow, November 7.

We’re keeping the conversation going! Join Superintendent Dr. Annette Wallace for the second Diet Coke with the Superintendent tomorrow, November 7, from 9–11 a.m. at the Berlin McDonald’s. Stop in to chat, share ideas, and connect! #WeAreWorcester #PartnershipsInAction