Ocean City School Board President Elected VP Of County Board

Ocean City native Kevin Barnes will serve as the vice president of the Cape May County School Boards Association.

Ocean City School Board Election 2025: Kevin Barnes

Election Day is Nov. 4. Here's what Board of Education candidate Kevin Barnes has to say.

Ocean City School Board Election 2025: Jennifer Cawley-Black

Election Day is Nov. 4. Here's what Board of Education candidate Jennifer Cawley-Black has to say.

Ocean City Students Bike With Cops To Learn Safety

Ocean City Intermediate School students learned safety practices while cycling alongside local police officers.

Ocean City Students Grow Plants, Legacy In Memorial Garden

Ocean City Primary School students are growing a lifelong love of learning in Mrs. H’s Helping Hands Garden.

Sweet Treats Give Ocean City STEM Students A Hands-On Lesson

Gifted and Talented students visited local businesses, applying ice cream, saltwater taffy and mini golf to STEM education.

Teen BMXer From Ocean City Raises $250K To Fight Cancer

Ryland Bricker’s “Race for Life” campaign supports The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through BMX and community fundraising.

Ocean City High School Senior Gets National Honor Society Scholarship

Christopher Garrabrant, named a 2025 National Honor Society Scholarship Finalist, is one of 25 selected from thousands of applicants.

Ocean City Primary School To Host Open House For Preschool Program

Parents and guardians can tour classrooms, meet with staff and learn about the curriculum and activities.

School Performance Reports: See How Ocean City

How do Ocean City schools compare to others? Check out the newest state data:

Ocean City School Staff Learn Self-Defense

The district's professional development day afforded teachers and staff the opportunity to take a self-defense class.

Tax Increase In Ocean City School Budget

Rising costs meant that the $50.8 million proposed budget will have a tax rate increase, district officials said.

Ocean City Educator Named Counselor Of The County

Angelo DiBartolo, a guidance counselor at Ocean City Intermediate School, is the 2024-2025 Cape May County Counselor of the County.

Small State Aid Increase In Store For Ocean City Schools In 2025-26

A slight increase in state aid is in store for the Ocean City School District in the upcoming school year.

Ocean City School Board Member Represents District In New Position

Jacqueline McAlister, a BOE member since 2012, will now serve on the New Jersey School Board Association’s Nominating Committee.

District Settles Lawsuit Claiming Grooming Of Ex-Ocean City Student

The former Ocean City High School student claimed in the lawsuit that she was sexually groomed by a substitute teacher at 16-years-old.

Cooking Competition Nets 2 Atlantic Cape Students Scholarships

Tricia Guittar and Citlally Cruz, both Atlantic Cape Community College freshmen, won the competition with beer bread and sweet corn chowder.

Ocean City High School Named One Of NJ's Best: New Ranking

A new ranking by Niche places Ocean City High School as one of the top public high schools in all of New Jersey.

Ocean City's Amanda McCormick Is A 'Great Person': Teacher Spotlight

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Ocean City Teachers Can Fuel Up With Free Wawa Coffee In September

Wawa is launching its "Cheers to Classrooms" initiative Monday. Teachers and school staff can get a free any size coffee through Sept. 15.

'Innovative' Educational Methods Net Ocean City Spot In State Study

Ocean City High School is a participant in the New Jersey Department of Education's Promising Practices Project.

Ocean City High School Picked For Post-COVID Learning Study

Ocean City High School is one of 52 statewide that "demonstrated exceptional growth" when comparing pre- and post-pandemic studies.

From Spain To The Shore: Cape May County's Teacher Of The Year Named

Antonio Martín Franco taught in Spain before he came to America. He was selected as Cape May County Teacher of the Year.

Flyers Community Caravan To Hit Ocean City This Week

Get exclusive Flyers-themed merch, see Flyers alumni and hang out with Gritty himself when the Community Caravan comes to the island.

Ocean City Native, West Point Cadet Named 'Goldwater Scholar'

Cadet Garret Longstaff, Class of 2025, is the recipient of one of the most prestigious scholarships in the United States.

New School Performance Reports Released: See How Ocean City Did

Here's how Ocean City schools fared during the 2022-23 school year.

New Superintendent Named In Ocean City

Christian Angelillo, with more than 25 years of experience in education, said he looks forward to joining the Ocean City community.

New School Aid Figures Released: How Much Will Ocean City Get?

Dozens of school districts across New Jersey will see cuts in state aid. How did the Ocean City School District fare?

Unified Sports Finale Hosted By Ocean City, Cedar Creek High Schools

Special education students from Ocean City and Cedar Creek high schools will face off against Egg Harbor Township in a basketball game.

Superintendent Search Continues In Ocean City

The search for a new superintendent is a priority for the Ocean City Board of Education in the new year.

'Inappropriate' LGBTQ Graphic Novel Sparks Controversy In Ocean City

"Heartstopper," a graphic novel focusing on the love story between two boys, was criticized by parents for being sold at a book fair.

Here's How Ocean City K-8 Schools Rank: U.S. News

The U.S. News list includes data on more than 79,000 public elementary and middle schools nationwide. Here's how local schools ranked:

'Family Values' Candidates Take Ocean City School Board

Seven were vying for three Board of Education seats and it appears one incumbent was unseated, according to unofficial results.

Trans Student Policy Sparks Discussions In Ocean City

LGBTQ+ advocates told the school board that Policy 5756 is important for the safety of transgender students and should not be repealed.

District Approves 3-Year Contract For Ocean City Educators

The agreement was reached eight months before the current contract ends.

Duo Snags Victory In Atlantic Cape's First MRE Culintary Challenge

The freshmen from Ocean City and Egg Harbor Township were down a teammate, but managed to pull off a win by one point.

See Ocean City School District's Latest Niche Rankings

See district-wide rankings for academics, sports, teachers and more - and how it holds up statewide.

Prevent Dangerous Mishaps During the Back to School Rush

Many households in New Jersey have a similar experience during the morning rush — at any minute, things can go wrong.

District Settles Bullied Ocean City Student's Lawsuit

The 13-year-old faced such severe racial and sexual harassment at school that she attempted suicide, according to the lawsuit.

U.S. News Best High Schools: Where Did Ocean City Rank?

Families can use the annual rankings to compare schools at the national, state and local levels on various factors.