Ocean Academy Charter School

We have a very special Parent Academy Class on Tuesday, June 9th at 5:45 PM. FOR PARENTS ONLY! We are very fortunate to have this presentation, which was arranged by Cori Scotti, Ocean Academy Board Member & the Business Administrator and Music Director for the Parish Community of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lakewood and Voz Latina! The presentation focuses on illegal drug use and human trafficking. Very important information! Presentation will be in the High School Cafeteria.

Yesterday, our kindergarteners set sail to face the Pirates of the Metedeconk River / Barnegat Bay — an Ocean Academy School tradition for the past 9 years aimed at driving away pirates who plunder the waters! Everyone had a wonderful time aboard the Sea Gypsy II, where students also searched for lost treasure chests. Ocean Academy loves Jersey Shore Pirates.

Career Day was a big hit at Ocean Academy yesterday! Ms. Petchers' First Grade class welcomed a martial arts instructor, a nurse, and a music therapist, who shared what they do and why they love their professions. Experiences like these help our students discover the many exciting career paths available to them as they grow and learn.

This time of year is filled with graduation celebrations, and Ocean Academy’s Fifth Graders recently marked a very special milestone of their own! Last month, students proudly graduated from the L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence) Program, made possible through the support of the Lakewood Police Department and our School Resource Officer, Michael Del Valle.

This was Ocean Academy’s very first L.E.A.D. graduation, and we could not be prouder! Throughout the program, students gained important life skills such as making positive choices, resisting peer pressure, avoiding drugs and violence, and developing confidence, leadership, and respect for others.

In this photo, Officer Del Valle presents “Diplomas” to each of our 5th Grade teachers in recognition of their dedication and support. We are incredibly proud of our students and look forward to seeing them carry these valuable lessons with them as they begin their middle school journey and beyond.

The 4-H Community-Ecology Club organized a Penny War fundraiser for Ocean Academy Charter School. Students were encouraged to bring in loose change for the chance to sponsor an animal at Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. Over a two week period, our school managed to raise over $1,000 to help the aquarium in its conservation efforts. The three top performing classes selected Stitch the penguin, Ace the turtle, and Wally the sloth to sponsor. The rest of the funds were delivered to Jenkinson's Aquarium by Ms.Tomkus and Mrs. Mosko, two of the 4-H leaders. The funds our school raised will go towards helping Jenkinson's conservation partners: Save Barnegat Bay, Project Terrapin, and a local whale conservation group. Thank you to everyone who participated in our very successful fundraiser!

Ocean Academy High School still has a few openings available for our incoming 9th-grade class!

Give your child the opportunity to attend a high school where teachers truly know and support each student. Our small, personalized learning environment helps students thrive while preparing for the future with opportunities to earn college credits while still in high school.

Small classes. Meaningful connections. Big opportunities.
Join the Ocean Academy family today! Give Itzy, Clara, Alejandra, or Laura a call for further information at 732 987-6525.

Our Second Graders had a great field trip to Point Pleasant's Boardwalk! They got to play arcade games, had pizza for lunch, and the best part of the trip was a visit to Jenkinson's Aquarium, where they learned about ocean life and a few other odd coastal land creatures! Great fun was had by all. Bonus: One Second Grader won 1,000 tickets at the Arcade!

Ocean Academy will be celebrating National Physical Education & Sports Week - Tuesday, May 26th - Friday, May 29th!

Calling for Kindergarten Students! Ocean Academy still has openings for this September! Must be five years old by October 1, 2026. Call Laura, Itzy, Clara, or Alejandra at 732 987-6525 for information on how to apply!

Our 4th Grade Student, Sergio Rojas, won First Prize in the Annual Ocean County Clerk's "My County" Poster Contest!

The awards were given out at a Board of Commissioners' meeting by the County Clerk John P. Kelly and Deputy Director of the Board of Commissioners Jennifier Bacchione.

Here we have Sergio and his winning poster with Ocean County Clerk John P. Kelly and another picture of Sergio receiving his award with his family and Ocean Academy's Art Teacher Ms. Peralta.

Here is the full List of winners:

🥇1st Place Winner - Ocean Academy Charter School
🥈2nd Place Winner - St. Joseph's School
🥉3rd Place Winner - LBI Elementary School
🏅Honorable Mention - Forked River School