OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join Worcester County Public Schools for our Job Fair on Saturday, March 7, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. at Stephen Decatur High School.

Meet our team and explore opportunities in teaching, administrative services, food service, operations & transportation, and technology! Register by March 5 at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there! #WeAreWorcester

With wintry weather again in the forecast, we want to share with families that as of today, WCPS has utilized only one (1) of its three (3) days built into the 2025-2026 calendar for inclement weather. In accordance with our virtual day learning plan, all three days will be exhausted prior to utilizing virtual learning.

WCPS families can find below information on 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 and collaborates with other agencies, but they actively travel roads across all regions of the the county to ensure the safety of students and staff. #WeAreWorcester #SafetyMatters

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will open one hour late on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Buses will operate accordingly. All school programs will begin following the one-hour delay.

Due to inclement weather conditions, Worcester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026. All after school, evening and Adult Education classes are also cancelled.

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

Attention WCPS families: With temperatures 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.

Worcester drivers—safety starts with you. If you see a school bus with flashing red lights, make sure to stop and wait. Remember to always stop when the stop-arm is out. #WeAreWorcester

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

🎉We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Heather Robins is Ocean City Elementary School's Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Mrs. Robins goes above and beyond every day to inspire students, support colleagues, and make our school a truly special place! ❤️ We are so proud to have Mrs. Robins as part of our OCES family. ❤️ Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Robins!

💡 Did you know? The Safe Schools Maryland Tipline is a confidential way to report anything that could impact school safety.
📞 Call/Text: 1-833-MD-B-SAFE
#PartnershipsInAction #WeAreWorcester

Worcester County Public Schools students in need of nutritious to-go meals over winter break may pick them up at locations throughout the county on December 30 and 31. #WeAreWorcester

Congratulations to Emma who is Worcester County Public Schools' 3rd-5th grade holiday design card winner!!! OCES is so proud of you!!!🎄❤️❄️

The OCES community purchased toys, clothing and food gift cards for over 100 students and their siblings this holiday season. We are overwhelmed with their generosity!♥️♥️♥️

Worcester County Public Schools students in need of nutritious to-go meals over winter break may pick them up at locations throughout the county on December 30 and 31. #WeAreWorcester

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 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!!! 🎉♥️🎄