After-School Sports -  Boys/Girls

Tuesdays for 4th graders
Thursdays for 5th graders

4th & 5th Grades: Get ready to ignite your afternoons with thrilling sports and games alongside your pals! Dive into the action with Mrs. Pontari and unleash your passion for after-school sports. Starting in May, the ultimate playground awaits—come join the fun!

Ms. Pontari - EMAIL

Art Club

MEETING DAY

 6th - 8th Grades: Join Art Club and unleash your creativity. This year, members will leave a lasting impression by painting a Sports and Activities mural near the gym. Depending on time availability, we'll explore more exciting projects throughout the school year. Spots are limited, so be sure to commit to attending regularly. Come and be part of the artistic journey with us!

Mr. Bogushefsky - EMAIL

Band

MEETING DAY

4th - 8th Grades: If you have an interest in music, the OCIS Band welcomes you. Open to all students, this opportunity offers the chance to learn an instrument, collaborate with peers in music creation, and participate in stage performances. Join now for an exciting musical journey!

Mr. Butterick - EMAIL

Brain Bowl

MEETING DAY

6th - 8th Grades: Brain Bowl is a year-long activity where you will practice trivia-style questions as members of the official OCIS Brain Bowl Team. During weekly meetings, students work in groups to practice questions from particular categories such as History, Literature, Science, Math, the Arts. A few times a year the team will travel to local schools to compete against other middle school students.

Ms. Weaver - EMAIL

Cheerleading

MEETING DAY
Late December-February

6th-8th Grades: The OCIS Cheer Club offers 6th to 8th graders a chance to learn dances, cheers, chants, and team-building activities. Members also perform at school events and attend all boys and girls home basketball games to boost team spirit, lead the crowd and help to motivate the basketball teams.

Mrs. Parker - EMAIL
Mrs. Kelly - EMAIL

Chess Club

MEETING DAY

4th - 8th Grades: Chess, a game with a rich history spanning over 1500 years, captivates millions worldwide, making it one of the most beloved games ever played. What's the secret to its long lasting popularity? It's timeless nature appeals to many ages, welcoming players from 6 to 106. Catering to beginners and masters alike, it is always a unique experience. Chess fosters camaraderie among those with shared interests in puzzles, strategy games, and friendly competition. It's a mental workout and fosters intellectual growth.

Mr. Veit - EMAIL

Chorus

Tuesdays (2:30-3:20) for 4th & 5th graders

MEETING DAY (during school hours) for 6th - 8th graders

4th - 8th Grades: Sing, hang out with friends, attend field trips, and have fun with the Chorus Club. All students are welcome to join in! Please stop by the vocal music room 306 and see Mrs. Rowe for a practice schedule and permission slip.

Mrs. Rowe - EMAIL

Circle of Friends Club

Thursdays

4th - 8th Grades: Our laid-back club is all about fostering connections between old and new friends. Throughout the year, we enjoy various activities like outdoor play, crafting, games, gentle scavenger hunts, and simply unwinding together while "Just Plain Chilling." It's a peaceful and cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy the company of your peers.

Fishing Club

MEETING DAY

7th & 8th Grades: Founded in 2004, the Fishing Club aims to encourage the love of fishing and reconnect children with the outdoors and outdoor exploration. Members learn essential skills like knot tying and species identification. Trips include charter boat, surf, and pier fishing. Additionally, we organize a fishing flea market to raise funds for members, ensuring they have access to necessary gear for their angling adventures.

Mr. Verducci - EMAIL

Mocean City Dance

MEETING DAY (2:20-4:00)
Winter months

4th - 8th Grades: Mocean City Dance focuses on bringing positivity to both our school and ourselves through self-reflection. Mocean City Dance begins with a team building exercise at OCIS each week, followed by a guided dance lesson by the OCHS Dance class at the OC Aquatic and Fitness Center. Each dance is directly tied to the team building activity completed that week. Mocean City Dance runs weekly during the winter months from 2:20-4:00pm.

Alyssa Morrison - EMAIL

Erin Porter - EMAIL

Motion Media Club

Thursdays (3:00)

4th - 8th Grades: Our Motion Media Club meets-up at the Ocean City Skateboard Park on Asbury Avenue for skating and filming video together. On the colder winter days, we will edit videos in the OCIS iMac Lab. All students are welcome.

Mr. Beseris - EMAIL

National Junior Honor Society & Homework Help Clinic

MEETING DAY
MEETING DAY (HHC)

7th Grade: The NJHS is open for 7th graders to apply at the end of the 3rd marking period. These students must meet the academic requirements such as: have all A's in the first and second marking periods. As 8th graders, members help run our after-school Homework Help Clinic. This gives students a chance to help and connect with some of the younger students in our school! Additionally, members visit the Primary School to host a Q & A with the 3rd graders, to prepare them for Intermediate School. This visit concludes with a trip to the Boardwalk to celebrate the 8th graders' accomplishments.

Mrs. Lanterman - EMAIL

Mrs. Rhoads - EMAIL

OC Life 21 Club

MEETING DAY

4th - 8th Grades: Attention inventors and problem solvers! Come join OC Life 21 for a chance to participate in the STEAM TANK competition. Here you'll work on creating solutions to everyday problems that are both sustainable and inventive.

Mrs. Kirey - EMAIL

PB & J Club

MEETING DAY

4th - 8th Grades: Join PB & J Club to make a meaningful impact while unleashing your creativity! We're a community outreach club dedicated to supporting various organizations in our local area. Collaborate with students from all grades while crafting projects. It's a fantastic chance to have fun while lending a hand to those less fortunate.

Ms. Lubas - EMAIL

School Newspaper

MEETING DAY

4th - 8th Grades: If you enjoy writing, reporting the news, and current events, then the School Newspaper Club wants you! Be part of creating the school newspaper by putting your creative mind and thoughts to the test. Members will be given a choice on what you want to submit. From writing sports pieces to comics, you will be provided a creative space to share thoughts on the world around us to our school. Newspaper Club is a great opportunity for students to meet new friends, work in a collaborative environment, and share creative ideas.

Mrs. O'Neill - EMAIL

Student Council

MEETING DAY

7th & 8th Grades: Plan events for the school while participate in creating school spirit with Student Council. This club fundraises for charities, plans events like school dances, and creates great memories for everyone here at OCIS. Join if you would like to be a part of a great organization!

Ms. Battelini - EMAIL

Surf Club

Mondays & Tuesdays in September & October
(additional days in November TBD)

6th - 8th Grades: Pick up a new skill or perfect the ones you have! Open to all surfing abilities, the Surf Club meets on the beach at 3rd Street every week - conditions permitting. We have a great time surfing in fun fall weather.

Mr. Beseris - EMAIL

Technology Club

Tuesdays

4th & 5th Grades: Technology provides students the necessary skills to discover, experiment, create and problem-solve a variety of topics - so much more than TikTok, SnapChat, and Messenger. Areas of exploration with the Technology Club include STEM Challenges, web page design, coding, multimedia presentations, Pointillism Perfection with Wixie, Bot Building, and more. Get ready to share and learn with others who have the same interest as you.

Mrs. Schmid - EMAIL

Technology Club

MEETING DAY

6th - 8th Grades: If you enjoy tinkering with projects, making things go, experimenting, exploring, creating and problem-solving, then the Technology Club is for you! Students explore STEM challenges and work on technology projects like a stop motion showcase, web page design, and even robot programming. Come ready to share and learn with others who have the same interests as you. Our club will evolve throughout the year to meet the interests and goal of students involved.

Mrs. Duffey - EMAIL

Theater Clubs

MEETING DAY for 4th & 5th Graders
MEETING DAY for 6th-8th graders

4th - 8th Grades: With two thrilling musicals each year, including a Junior 60-minute show for grades 6th-8th and a KIDS 30-minute show for grades 4th and 5th, there's never a dull moment with the Theater Club. Theater is an exhilarating blend of words, voice, movement, and visual artistry, bringing real or imagined events to life on stage. From vibrant painted scenery to mesmerizing lighting effects, every element is meticulously crafted to captivate the audience and transport them into the heart of the action. Don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary experience!

Mr. Benfer - EMAIL

Yearbook

Club meets based on photography requirements

6th - 8th Grades: The Yearbook Club is looking for photographers, editors, designers, and memory collectors to join! Starting in October, members will dive into hands-on activities, including practicing photography skills, organizing school photos, mastering yearbook design software, and editing pages. Throughout the year, students will have the chance to capture special moments at school events. Club meetings will be scheduled based on photography requirements and the completion of yearbook pages. All communication will occur through the Yearbook Schoology page. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Ms. Weaver - EMAIL