"I have a curious mind, a caring heart, and the courage to never give up!"
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Ocean City Elementary School is to prepare students to
pursue a career of their choice and to become productive citizens. The
school motto: "I have a curious mind, a caring heart, and the courage to
never give up" encourages and empowers students to seek information,
love learning, treat others with kindness and respect, and to always,
always work hard. The type of student we hope to grow is a continuous
learner, an appreciator of the arts, and a giver of their personal
gifts. At OCES, teachers and staff follow the motto and hold high
expectations for themselves and their students. There is a commitment to
provide a safe, orderly, caring and attractive environment in which
students can learn and grow. The staff, parents and students are united
in their commitment to educate students to be leaders of the future.
SCHOOL AWARDS
OCEAN CITY ELEMENTARY - A NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
In Fall 2018, OCES was selected as an “Exemplary High Achieving School” by the
Maryland State Superintendent of Schools and National Blue Ribbon school. Factors contributing to this
award include scoring in the top 15 percent of all Maryland schools on
the PARCC assessments, achieving a Kindergarten readiness assessment
showing 79 percent of our students to be kindergarten ready for the
2018/2019 school year, our partnership with the University of Maryland
Center for Health Literacy, the “Stand Up, Speak Up” program, and our
amazing OC Stars! In Fall 2019, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos recognized Ocean City Elementary, as a National Blue Ribbon School. This recognition is based on our overall academic
performance and progress in closing achievement gaps among student
subgroups. The coveted National
Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the hard work of educators, families
and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students
master challenging and engaging content.