We ask that you take a moment to review this information with your child. We thank you for your support in our efforts to maintain a safe, caring, engaging and supportive learning environment for our students.
- There should be no physical contact with other students in school. This includes friendly horseplay, "messing around", etc. Disciplinary action will be imposed for students violating this expectation.
- Students are to keep their cell phones and Air-pods in their locker at all times during the school day
- No running and horse playing
- Treat all with respect
- Keep your hands and other objects to yourself
- Respect other peoples space and their belongings
- Use appropriate language throughout the school day
- Follow classroom rules and directions
School Closed
Register Now for Speak Up
We are extremely excited to partner with the SpeakUp Program again this year on Thursday, February 6. Speak UP is a program for students, parents and school adults to engage in open and honest conversations. Registration is now open for SpeakUP, CLICK HERE to register. Students selected 4 new topics:
* discrimination
* expectations at school and home
* mental health and stress
* status
CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE for our flyer.
Winter White Out Dance
The UTMS SOAR program will be hosting the 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Winter Dance on Friday, January 31 from 6:30PM-8:00 PM. Students are encouraged to dress in White from head to Toe for a total Winter White Out in gym. Admission to the dance is $10 with snacks, accessories, photo booth, and more available for purchase.
All 8th Grade Families are asked to complete the 8th Grade Promotional Certificate Form. This form will allow you to chose how your child's name will be printed on their 8th Grade Promotional Certificate as well as how it will be announced at our Promotional Ceremony. The form can only be completed one time per student. CLICK HERE to complete the form.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, JANUARY 24. ANY FAMILY WHO DOES NOT COMPLETE THE FORM BY THIS DATE WILL HAVE THEIR CHILD'S NAME PRINTED AND ANNOUNCED A PROMOTION THE WAY IT IS STORED IN GENESIS. Thank you for your assistance.
Below are a few things to keep in mind as we begin to prepare for our 8th graders to leave the nest!
OCHS has confirmed that Phase 2 of OCHS registration has started. Please be on the lookout for a very important email from Chris Banks (subject Welcome Class of 2029) and then an email from powerschool@ocsdnj.org. PLEASE FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY!
- CLICK HERE for a letter inviting all students and their families to the OCHS Orientation on Tuesday, February 4. Please read the letter for more details.
- All students will be assigned counseling appointments unless a parent/guardian has indicated that their student will not be attending OCHS on the form perviously shared with families. If you have not yet completed the form, you can Complete the Google Form indicating your student's intention for high school: Click here to complete the High School Plans form. Letters will be mailed home next week with the date and time of your student's counseling appointment the week of February 25.
The UTMS Yearbook is currently on sale for pre-order. Pre-ordering a yearbook is the only way to purchase a yearbook for the 2024-2025 School Year, due to the rising costs of printing extra books, there will be no yearbooks available for purchase after the deadline to order.
Order your yearbookNOW at the price of $36, the price increases to $40 soon. CLICK HERE to order your yearbook.
8th Grade families if you would like to place a "Recognition Ad" in the yearbook you can order one by CLICKING HERE.
To access the live Athletics Calendars for all games CLICK HERE.
For information regarding away locations CLICK HERE.
This week's Games:
Tuesday, January 21:
- Girls Basketball at EHT Fernwood
Wednesday, January 22:
- Boys Basketball vs. Galloway Township
Thursday, January 23:
- Boys Basketball at Galloway Township
Friday, January 24:
- Girls Basketball vs Galloway Township