IMPORTANT: Please see the below statement from Worcester County Board of Education President, Todd Ferrante:
The Worcester County Board of Education held a special closed session meeting this morning to further discuss the school safety matters brought forth in the joint letter from the Worcester County State’s Attorney and Sheriff’s offices.
As school safety is of the upmost importance to the Board, we are thoughtfully reviewing both the information previously presented by our law enforcement officials as well as the information presented today from school system leadership. We truly appreciate our school system community’s patience as we examine these matters with the focus and care that it deserves.
The Board has decided today to extend the closed session of the regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in order to further discuss these matters. The Board will now open the regular meeting on this date at 9:00 a.m. to immediately vote to move into closed session. It is my hope that the Board of Education will be able to address our school system community during the regularly scheduled open session, which will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Again, we thank our community for their patience and understanding as we work toward resolving this matter.
SUPER excited to unveil our NEW OCES shirt design! 🐬
This new design will only be available to purchase if you pre-order by October 23rd. Look for an order form in your child's Take Home folder this week. The new apparel will be delivered in November.
Did someone say it's Heavenly Hat Spirit Day???
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There's nothing better than wearing your favorite hat!
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Heavenly Hat Spirit Day 2023!!!
#OCESrocks
#cutekids
#lotsofsmiles
IMPORTANT: Please see the below statement from Worcester County Board of Education President, Todd Ferrante.
"In light of the joint letter recently received by the Worcester County Board of Education from the Worcester County State’s Attorney and Sheriff’s Offices indicating concerns regarding school safety, the Board convened a special meeting at the earliest opportunity as the safety and security of our students and staff is the number one priority of both the Board and school system staff. This meeting occurred on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, where the Board heard the concerns from our county law enforcement officials during a closed session, and at the direction of the Board, school system leadership is currently investigating those concerns.
The Board of Education will hold another special meeting on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at the Board of Education office to hear the findings of the school system’s investigation into these matters. More information about this meeting can be found on our website, www.worcesterk12.org.
At the conclusion of the October 10, closed session meeting, I anticipate being able to make a public statement specifically addressing the allegations in the letter we received while maintaining the privacy of any students and personnel referenced. We take matters of safety and security very seriously as we strive to ensure that our school system community rests assured that our schools are safe centers for learning."
Can you tell we ❤️ Heavenly Hats Spirit Day??!!??⛑️👒🎩
Hats! Hats! Hats!
#HeavenlyHatsSpiritDay
More Hat Day fun! 👒 🎩⛑️
Hip - Hip Hooray for Hat Day!
Care For Pets Spirit Day is tomorrow!
@WorcesterSystem wants to remind students, staff and families of a nationwide emergency alert test happening today, Wednesday October 4th, at 2:20 p.m. This alert will be sent to every cell phone, tv, and radio.
REMINDER: This school year, WCPS has adopted new safety protocols. Learn more about the protocols at https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/school-safety-protocols. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters
Join us on October 12th for our Conscious Discipline Workshop! Tap into the strategies, basics, and mindset shifts you need to help children succeed. Contact the Worcester County Judy Center at 410-632-5224 for more information! #WeAreWorcester
Heavenly Hat Spirit Day is Wednesday!
Happy Custodian Appreciation Day to our OCES team! Today and every day, we are thankful for our custodial staff keeping our building clean, safe, and well-maintained. You are our heros and we appreciate your hard work!!!
#thebest
#CustodianAppreciationDay
#OCESpride
OCES was full of smiles today for Fall Picture Day! If you missed it, make-ups are scheduled for November.
#bigsmiles
Fall Picture Day is almost here! 📷
Lifetouch Photos will be at OCES on Thursday, September 28th. You may preorder at mylifetouch.com using your student id or picture day id - EVTHK9KVX.
We can't wait to see your beautiful smiles on Thursday! 😁
Our PTA Golf Tournament would not have been a huge success if it wasn't for our community's support! Again, thank you to the participants and sponsors!!!
Mrs. Casale and Miss Heflin's PreK3 students and Mrs. Graham's 4th graders met for Buddy Readers today.
#welovetoread
