Stingray News
Excellence is the Expectation
Ocean Bay Middle School creates a culture where students come
to discover and experience learning by collaborating with
teachers and peers. We strive to build a strong foundation and to
understand and appreciate the wealth we see in each other.
Furthermore, we believe in ourselves and our abilities to do great
things individually, but even greater things together.
Meet Our Administration
Mr. Marcus Timmons
Principal
Mrs. Jennifer Mundy
Assistant Principal
7th Grade and 6th Grade Girls
Mr. Robert Hamby
Assistant Principal
8th Grade and 6th Grade Boys
About Us
The mission of Ocean Bay Middle School, a diverse student-centered learning community, is to guarantee that all students are fully prepared, successful contributors in a rapidly changing global society through relevant, rigorous, standards-driven personalized learning provided in a safe, nurturing environment.
Contact Us
Email: Secretary Tamicka Norfleet tnorfleet@horrycountyschools.net
Website: Ocean Bay Middle School Website
Address: 905 International Dr. Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Phone: (843) 903-8420
Fax: (843)903-8421
Facebook: Ocean Bay Middle School Facebook
Twitter: Ocean Bay Middle School Twitter
Bell Schedule
Important Events
November 11- 21: Canned Food Drive
November 25-29- No School/ Fall Break
December 3 - 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Concert @ 6pm
December 4- Interim Reports available
December 9-13 - 12 Days of Winter Countdown
December 9- 6th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert @ 6pm
December 9 - 13: Book Fair
December 11 - Math IReady Diagnostic
December 12 - Reading IReady Diagnostic
December 12 - 7th and 8th Grade Banc Concert @ 6pm
December 17 - Stingray Football Banquet @ 6pm
December 19 - Chorus Concert @ 6pm
Lunch Menu for the Week of November 18th
The 12 Days of Winter Countdown for Teachers and Students - Starts Dec. 5th
Student Council sponsored Food Drive
Tacky Turkey Teacher Contest
Support your Favorite Teacher and Buy those Feathers!
Purchase feathers for your favorite teacher! Feathers are $1.00 each. Student council will use different colored feathers to represent different amounts. The top teachers (both male and female) with the most feathers on their turkeys will be crowned “Tacky Turkey Teacher of the Year.” We will have them strutting and gobbling around for an entire day! Now that is worth at least $1.00 to see!!!
Feathers for sale from your advisory teacher every day from November 6th – November 20th, 2024
Order A Yearbook Recognition Ad for Your Student Today!
OBMS Stingray Football Banquet
Coastal Youth Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker at Main Street Theatre
We have two OBMS students performing in the Nutcracker, 6th grader Yuri Martin and 7th grader Zariah Ceron-Smith.
CFHS Booster Club Golf Tournament
The Carolina Forest Booster Club met on Monday, October 7th. We were hoping you could help us. One of our biggest fundraisers will be occurring in December. It is our CFHS All Sports Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, December 7 starting at 9 am. All money raised will support the athletic programs at the high school, Black Water Middle, Ocean Bay Middle, and Ten Oaks Middle.
Lowcountry Food Bank
If you are in need of food please use the links below to find the nearest food bank and distribution calendar.
Teacher of the Month for November - Ms. Zoanne Sanks
Employee of the Month for November - Ms. Patricia Maxwell
1st Quarter Honor Roll
Student of the Week - Ayla Clayton
Student of the Week - Elin Butwin
Announcing the 2024 -2025 OBMS Basketball Teams
OBMS Basketball Schedule 2024 - 2025
OBMS Basketball Fundraiser
Ocean Bay Middle Basketball
To our Ocean Bay supporters..A new season is upon us and our girls and boys have been working hard in anticipation of a successful basketball season. The costs to run our program continue to rise and we want to provide the best experience possible for them. We are looking to our families, friends, and community for help. We are trying to purchase shooting shirts, upgrade our training equipment and provide special team events. Please take a couple minutes to make a donation. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Please click the links below to help us reach our goal.
Thank you in advance for your generous support!
OBM Basketball Dri-Fit Shirt Sale
OBM Boys & Girls Basketball will be selling short and long sleeved dri-fit t-shirts to help fundraise for this upcoming season. The shirts are available for purchase on MyPaymentsPlus through Monday, November 18th.
Short Sleeve Dri-Fit T-shirts -
Adult S - Adult XL - $15
Adult XXL - $17
Adult XXXL - $18
Long Sleeve Dri-Fit T-shirts -
Adult XS - Adult XL - $20
Adult XXL - $22
Adult XXXL - $23
Any purchased t-shirts will be distributed to students at school once they have arrived in stock.
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All County and All State Choir
Veteran's Day Ceremony at OBMS
Thank you to our teachers, students, guest speakers and Veterans who made our Veterans Day Ceremony a success!
Coastal Carolina University Color Guard
Missing Man Table Ceremony
Topping Off Ceremony at the New Elementary School on Carolina Forest Blvd.
Principal For the Day - SC State Representative Thomas "Case" Brittain, Jr.
Principal Timmons with SC State Representative Thomas "Case" Brittain, Jr. (Horry District 107). Mr. Brittain participated in the "Principal for a Day" initiative and shadowed Principal Timmons at Ocean Bay Middle School this past Tuesday.
OBMS Student Council Campus Cleanup! Thanks for keeping our campus clean😊
Clemson Summer Camp
Hungry Howie's OBMS Spirit Night
Rent the Spirit Rock!
Rent the Spirit Rock Now Available on My Payments Plus!
This is a great way to celebrate your child's birthday or accomplishment.
1st semester dates are now available.
2nd semester dates will be added in December.
Cost is $15.
Tutoring at the Bay
Ocean Bay Middle School is proud to offer every student the opportunity to participate in our Extended Learning Program for additional academic support outside of the regular school day. Your student is invited to participate in our Rays Extended Learning Program.
In the Rays Extended Learning Program, sessions will be held in the afternoons on Tuesday and Thursday from after school until 4:45 PM, beginning on September 10, 2024.
Students will receive assistance on content area assignments, homework, and any missing assignments reflected from PowerSchool. Students will have the opportunity to work on digital content as well.
A permission form is required. Students are not required to attend every session offered. They may attend as needed.
Bus transportation will NOT be provided. All students are to be picked up by 4:45 PM. If your student is not picked up by 5:00 PM, it is possible that your child will be unable to participate in the afternoon Extended Learning Program.
Clubs at Ocean Bay Middle School
Art Club
First Meeting Thursday October 17th at 3:45 - 4:30
ASL Club
American Sign Language Club
Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm
Room 602
Advisor(s): Mr. Del Castillo & Dr. Medina
Battle of the Books
Meeting Times: Start Sept. 9, 2024
7:45-8:15am
Battle of the Books Room In Library
Advisors: Mrs.Lovette & Mrs. Williams
FCA Club
Drama Club
OBMS Sewing Club
Sewing Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:45 pm in Mrs. Baran's Room 812
Ocean Bay Middle School Science Club
Meeting Times: First & Third Tuesday of each month 3:30-4:45pm
Meets in Room 713
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Lilly, Mr. Del Castillo & Mr. Woodson
Student Council
Student council is open to all 6th-8th grade students. Student council is a group of student leaders who work with adult advisors to collaborate with others to impact their school community. These students will participate in school fundraisers, create student events, work on school improvement projects, and participate in community outreach.
Beta Club
OBM Tech Club
Dungeons and Dragons Club
Meets every Wednesday from 3:45 - 4:45
- Meeting Times: Every other Wednesday
Sponsor: Mrs. Green-Johnson
The Unified Sports Club will have November Practice on Thursday 11/21 from 8-8:30am in the gym.
Students should let their advisors know they are present that morning and all schoolwork must be completed in order to attend.
Notice for Parents of Walkers and Bike Riders
Notice from Bus Office
Per Carolina Forest transportation bus office, due to our buses being at capacity; students can not ride home with a friend. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause. Feel free to contact the bus office at 843-236-0705 if you have any questions or concerns.
Visitor's Notice
Morning Car Rider Drop-off
HCS Attendance Policy
If your child is going to be absent, please email OBMattendance@horrycountyschools.net regarding any attendance matters (i.e. absences, illnesses, medical notes, questions, etc). If your child is out sick you must have a medical excuse note from a doctor. Notify your child's teacher via the Parent PowerSchool account if you have any questions or concerns pertaining to the class assignments.
HCS Clear Bag Protocol
School safety is everyone’s responsibility! The single most effective preventative tool regarding school safety and security is the “If you see something, say something ®” protocol. It is critically important that if students see or hear something that is concerning, they say something to a trusted adult or report it below.
Reminder from the Nurse
The Tdap vaccine is required before entering the 7th grade. The Tdap vaccine is (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis/Whooping Cough), which your child has had as a toddler.
For your child to be compliant with the SC Immunization Law Requirements you must provide proof of vaccine on a valid SC Certificate of Immunization.
Please make an appointment with your child’s health care provider. Other providers such as Urgent Care and Minute Clinic, administer Tdap vaccines as well.
If your child has already had the Tdap vaccine, please submit it to the school nurse. You can also email it to mireland@horrycountyschools.net or Fax to 843-903-8421
Thank you,
Marylou Ireland, BSN RN NCSN
OBM School Nurse
843-903-8433
All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2024-2025 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.
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South Carolina Dental Screening Associates
South Carolina Dental Screening Associates (SCDSA) are licensed dentists, dental hygienists and assistants that go into schools and other facilities throughout SC to provide dental services to children ages 1 - 19.
Parents do not have to miss work and students do not have to leave school, so routine dental care is easily managed by our program. We provide dental services and oral health education at on-site locations as needed or when requested.