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.

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.

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

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

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

We have two OBMS students performing in the Nutcracker, 6th grader Yuri Martin and 7th grader Zariah Ceron-Smith.

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.

If you are in need of food please use the links below to find the nearest food bank and distribution calendar.

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 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.

https://www.mypaymentsplus.com/welcome

Thank you to our teachers, students, guest speakers and Veterans who made our Veterans Day Ceremony a success!

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.

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.

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.

First Meeting Thursday October 17th at 3:45 - 4:30

• Tuesdays 3:30pm-4:30pm

• Room 602

  Advisor(s): Mr. Del Castillo & Dr. Medina

• Meeting Times: Start Sept. 9, 2024

• 7:45-8:15am

• Battle of the Books Room In Library

  Advisors: Mrs.Lovette & Mrs. Williams

Sewing Club meets every Wednesday from 3:30 - 4:45 pm in Mrs. Baran's Room 812

• 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 (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.