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

March

20 ~ 23 Fine Arts Dept. to Universal '

25 ~ IReady Math Testing

26 ~ End date for 3rd Quarter

27 ~ iReady Reading Testing

April

2 ~ Report Cards Issued via PowerSchool

3 - 4 ~ Kid Frankenstein Play 6 - 7pm

7 - 11 ~ Unified Sports Club Spirit Week

12 ~ Earth Day at the Bay

16 ~ HCS Tech Fair

17 ~ Career Day at the Bay

18 - 25 ~ Spring Break

Click on the links for the 25 - 26 School Calendar

We need your input!

The South Carolina Department of Education is asking parents of students to participate in a school climate survey for OBMS. The survey is managed and completed entirely in the Power School site. Accessing the Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey link through Parent Portal in the browser:

Enter your username and password to log in to your Parent Portal Account.

Select the Forms link from the left-hand navigation bar.

Click on the form titled ‘2025 PARENT AND GUARDIAN SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY’ to open the form.

Click on the link within the form

On the Qualtrics survey page that appears, follow the instructions to complete and submit the survey.

Repeat the steps listed above if you have multiple students associated with your Parent Portal and you wish to submit a separate response for another student listed.

OBMS is in full swing with the Heart Association. Please encourage your student to register and complete Finn’s challenge. If we get 50 percent to register, we will get $500 for sports equipment. The last 4 years since the Heart Association has been giving the $500 incentive Ocean Bay is the only school to receive that money. We are behind this year. Please put it on your remind so the kids will complete it. Tomorrow is the last day to pay the $5 for the incentive on April 11th. Students will get to have recess during both of their discoveries if they donate the $5.00.

Not Signed up yet? There’s still time to join the excitement!

Complete Finn’s Mission together with your family to learn life-saving skills and become a lifesaver!

Win a Stingray Experience for 2 at Ripley's Aquarium! Win the poster contest for Earth Day at the Bay & win a prize valued at over $160. See details below. Posters are due by March 25th!

7th Grade Field Trip - Topgolf (April 8th)

Permission slips were passed out during advisory today. Students should pay via My Payments Plus and return their permission slips to their advisory teacher by Friday March 28th.

Cost $25.00

The Artistically Gifted and Talented scholarship applications to attend a summer Fine Arts camp are now available on the website. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2025.

Congratulations to our OBMS Rookie Teacher of the Year: Miss Taylor Masterson! Miss Masterson teaches math at OBM and is the Coach of our Stingray Cheerleading Team.

Congratulations to Mrs. Brittany Horne our March Teacher of the Month for Ocean Bay Middle School. Mrs. Horne teaches 7th grade ELA and we just love her!

Congratulations also to the OBMS Employee of the Month for March: Ms. Amanda Cobb who works in our cafeteria. Thanks for all you do!

Congratulations to this week's OBMS Student of the Week: Sophia Azzarella. Sophia was nominated by Ms. Mysholowsky, who says, "Sophia is the definition of hard-working, conscientious, and a role model! She often lends a helping hand to her peers and teachers. Additionally, Sophia is an active participant in class and submits high-quality work. Way to go, Sophia!"

Congratulations to this week's OBMS Student of the Week: Arthur Tenis Alberto Formigo. Arthur was nominated by Coach Joseph Goodwin, who says, “Arthur is always working hard on his 4 Wall Fitness Challenge. He goes with the flow and is always eager to participate in whatever activity we are doing in PE. He is a pleasure to teach.” Congrats, Arthur!

Congratulations to our very own 7th grader, Hailey Patterson. Hailey was highlighted on Good Morning America for her hard work in Girl Scouts. She discussed her Bronze Project with Troop 25 in Myrtle Beach and appeared live on Good Morning America during the episode titled "The Great Girl Scout Takeover!"

"GMA" celebrated National Girl Scout Day by sharing inspiring and empowering stories, examining our organization’s history, and showing where to get Girl Scout cookies. Very impressive, Hailey!

Regional National History Day Competition is Friday, March 14th at CCU. Categories with student competitors:

Individual Website:

Genevieve Rozycki

Kinsey Williams

Isabel Santelli Colonnello

Group Website:

Jolie Vu and Sofia Caballero

Liam Small, Ben Orr, and Yosef Laniado

Individual Performance:

Natalie-Elisabeth Battles

Historical Papers:

Carter Hicks

Kameron MacDonald

Lillia Sorra

Lara Chadkewicz

Sophia Hausman

Anya Patel

Ryan Bell

Group Documentaries:

Katrina Drocella and Morgan Finley

Tomer Aharoni and Bojun Chen

Congratulations to ALL of these students and we are SO PROUD! Thank you also to Mr. Matthew Harder & Ms. Jennifer Delaney for all of the work you have done with these young scholars to get here.

Please congratulate the list of students who competed in the state level Concert Performance Assessment yesterday. They earned the highest rating of Superior with their performance and sight-reading:

Kirsten Alo

Margaret Aycock

Addyson Ball

Natalie-Elisabeth Battles

Ryan Bell

Gracie Cavanagh

Ana Cevallos

Paul Corpodean

Sophia Craig

Jan Escamis

Katrina Drocella

Bradi Gileau

Emmily Guzman Perez

Justin Halfon

Faith Hofmann

Bella Holt

Sophia Hopper

Brooklynn Lawson

Kaylyn Mahon

Grant Mator

Ada McGowen

Jenny Motley

Iris Nguyen

Grace Ordia

Tucker Pangia

Tucker Pence

Gabriel Schindler

Miles Stephens

Devin Zhang

Evren Unerli

Gianluca Vega

Jolie Vu

Mason Yongue

Ocean Bay Middle School will take a team of students to the Technology Fair this year as part of the Tech Club. All students who wish to participate must check in with Mrs. Livingston by Friday, February 21st, before completing the online registration. OBM may enter up to 5 students in each category, so all participants must be approved by Mrs. Livingston, Mrs. Beattie, and Mr. Sperling before competing. OBM Tech Club will provide transportation to the Convention Center, but all participants must be picked up by a parent/guardian at the Convention Center upon competition completion. Permission slips and more information will be provided in March.

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.

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

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

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.