IMPORTANT: Due to anticipated inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closing schools three hours early on February 19, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. Please be advised that all after school, evening and Adult Education classes have been cancelled.
UPDATE: Due to this week's inclement weather forecast, the Blueprint Learning Session for Pillars 1 & 3 will now take place virtually only. Join us for the live virtual event on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at https://worcesterk12.zoom.us/j/3713916265?omn=86073487797. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Don't forget! The first Blueprint Learning Session is on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the Board of Education Office (6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day to our very own Deputy Boland!!! We have a heart for you!❤️ Thank you for your care, support, and invaluable service to our students and staff!
Get ready for a day full of fun-filled activities and entertainment to celebrate the 100th day of school! Dress up in fun ways to represent 100!
Let's celebrate our LOVE for OCES on Have a Heart Spirit Day! Wear your favorite heart apparel or the color red this Friday, February 14th.
Join us for the first Blueprint Learning Session on February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. WCPS leaders will share progress on implementation of Early Childhood Education and College & Career Readiness efforts. Join us in person at the BOE office or watch the livestream at https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI
A Message from Ocean City Recreation and Parks:
Camp Horizon and Scamper Camp registration has been moved from OCES to Northside Park from 5:30-7:30 - tonight due to school closure. Most sessions are full, but we highly encourage you to get on the waitlist as we are working on making more spots available. You will be notified by Friday, Feb. 21st for your deposit payment if spots become available. You must provide a current OCES report card for your paperwork to be accepted tonight. We will NOT be collecting paperwork for any other camps.
Protect our schools: Report any suspicious activity or safety concerns through the Safe Schools Maryland Tipline. Your tips can make a real difference.
📞 1-833-MD-B-SAFE (1-833-632-7233)
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester
IMPORTANT: Due to inclement weather conditions, WCPS will hold a virtual learning day for students on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Students should log-on to Schoology according to their regular schedule. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are cancelled.
OCES families, please read a message from Principal Julie Smith on resources for students in light of today's school safety incident: https://oces.worcesterk12.org/o/oces/article/2024935. Thank you.
WCPS families, please take a moment to view a joint message from Worcester County Public Schools Superintendent Lou Taylor and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli regarding today's school safety incident at Ocean City Elementary School. View it at https://youtu.be/rT5MQlgx6qE.
UPDATE 12:22 PM: At this time, the LOCKDOWN at Ocean City Elementary School has been lifted. All students and staff are safe, and the threat has been deemed unverified.
We are working with law enforcement to dismiss students at the regularly scheduled early dismissal time of 1:00 p.m. with an increased presence of law enforcement.
Parents wishing to pick up their child, must use Keyser Point Road and turn east onto Center Drive. Law enforcement and school system officials will direct parents through the route to pick up their child at their regular dismissal doors.
Buses will utilize the same route.
We ask for your patience and understanding as dismissal will take more time. Thank you for your continued cooperation.
Hi OCES families: Ocean City Elementary School is currently in a LOCKDOWN safety status due to a verbal threat. Our emergency response procedures have been activated, and we will provide further information as it becomes available. Please know we are working diligently to keep our students and staff safe at this time.
Ocean City Elementary School is currently in a LOCKDOWN safety status due to a verbal threat. Our emergency response procedures have been activated, and we will provide further information as it becomes available. Please know we are working diligently to keep our students and staff safe at this time.
IMPORTANT: Due to impending inclement weather, WCPS will close three hours early on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Buses will operate accordingly. All afterschool, evening, and adult education classes are also cancelled. Please note that WTHS AM classes will continue as scheduled.
PreK students are taking reading seriously! They are busy earning their medals on the way to reading 500 books!
They read the book, The Mitten, and retold the story by acting it out. #readingisfun
#TheMitten
Students in Ms. Thompson's Kindergarten Class at Ocean City Elementary have been preparing for Valentines Day. The students wrote about and drew pictures of what love means to them. Some examples include Love is making cards and being a good friend.
WCPS families, time is running out to share your feedback on the different options for the 2025-2026 WCPS calendar. Make your voice heard and take the survey before it closes on February 7, at https://tejoin.com/scroll/748536466.
Students made Valentine's cards as part of their annual participation in the Valentines for Veterans program. Students in PreK to grade four were encouraged to make homemade cards to show appreciation to veterans for their service and sacrifice for our country. This year, cards will be sent to veterans' hospitals and rehab facilities such as Perry Point, Charlotte Hall,, Baltimore Rehab and the Baltimore VA Medical Center.
