Last Friday, Oakcrest Juniors and Seniors sported their best formal attire and attended Prom at the historic Flanders Hotel in Ocean City. Shout-out to all the Falcons who danced, posed, and made memories by the beach! 💃💙🕺
In early May, Oakcrest High School hosted its annual Green Fair, which featured area sustainability-focused vendors selling everything from native plants to local honey. There were also freebies for residents of Hamilton Township, activities and attractions for little ones, K-9 demonstrations by HTPD, and tables representing OHS's Science and Kindness Clubs and Culinary and Carpentry programs. Props to Oak Science teacher Kristine Demark for her role in planning this popular event! ♻🌎🐝
Earlier this month, two members of Oakcrest's Girls' LAX team hit huge milestones...
🥍 Sophomore Madison Carland scored her 100th goal in Oak's game against Collingswood High!
🥍 At the same game, Senior Fatima Sougoufara made her 600th save!
Congrats to both athletes on these awesome accomplishments!
Yesterday was Mother's Day, and Father's Day is right around the corner. To honor those celebrations of parenthood, we're shouting out this year's flock of Oakcrest goslings (and their caretaker, history teacher Pat Weisback)! This year, Mama and Papa Canada Goose hatched 6 babies, all of which are thriving nicely in their nest at the Nest. Falcon Nation loves watching them grow, but we're excited and proud to see them take flight later this spring. 💙🪿🪺
Five Oakcrest art students recently participated in the Atlantic County Bar Association & Prosecutor’s Office Law Day Art Contest. Sophomores Carissa Kofitsas, Love Burnside, Chikamara Ekwebelem, and Taylor Karr and Freshmen Jemma Mauceri and Stephanie Castillo-Ozoria all received exhibitor awards. Carissa and Jemma were awarded Best in Show for their pieces, which will be on display at the Atlantic County Superior Courthouse. Congrats to all these award-winning student artists!
In late April, Oakcrest's Guidance Department sponsored a field trip to visit Pennco Tech in Blackwood, NJ where they explored its various vocational training programs. In addition to learning about the trades offered by this institution, the Falcons in attendance impressed their tour guide with their attentiveness, curiosity, and respectful demeanor. Props to all involved for representing the best of OHS!
Most Philadelphia Eagles' fans would love to relive last year's championship season. Oakcrest history teacher Bailey Wood can look back on it fondly thanks to the team's success...AND her own! Bailey was recognized as a 2024 All-Pro Teacher by the franchise, who gifted her tickets to a game, during which she was invited on the field and shown on the Jumbotron. She was also given a tour of the stadium and locker rooms and met recently-retired defensive end Brandon Graham. Finally, the team very generously gave Bailey two custom jerseys and a signed football...and the Nest a monetary donation. Go Birds! 💙🏈🦅
In April, Seniors enrolled in Oakcrest's Biomedical Magnet traveled to Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia. There, they visited a simulation lab to work with a patient care manikin with vitals that responds physiologically and verbally to examination. Additionally, they toured a cadaver lab where current medical students showed them each body system. Shout-out to all these OHS 12th graders, who will have a head start on their career in the medical field thanks to their participation in this program! 🏥🩺⚕
Oakcrest Athletics had another banner day, securing a couple decisive and important victories...
🎾 Boys Tennis upset 13-1 Cedar Creek, winning yesterday's match 3-2! The Falcons' record is now 6-5. Next up: West Deptford at 4:00 this afternoon.
🏐 Boys Volleyball took down Mainland 2-0, bringing their winning streak to 4! Their record is now 8-5, and tomorrow they go head-to-head with Cape May Tech.
Congrats to all the student athletes and coaches on these big wins!
ICYMI, the Oakcrest Dance program held its annual Spring Concert in mid-April. At this well-attended event, participating Falcons showcased what they've been learning over the year in Dance, Dance Composition, and Dance Ensemble. There were also special appearances by the OHS Dance and Step Teams. Shout-out to all the talented performers for their hard work and showmanship! 👏👏👏
Oakcrest Girls' Track has had a notable season, winning silver in the 4x200 and bronze in the Super Sprint Medley, the 4x100, and 4x100 Hurdles at the West Deptford Relays in early April. The group also took home medals at the Woodbury Relays later in the month. They participate in Counties THIS AFTERNOON at EHT. Good luck to all the girls competing! 🏃🎽👟
Yesterday, Oakcrest Athletics had an afternoon for the books, winning ALL their games and matches.
🏐 Boys' Volleyball took down Creek for the second time in 6 days and brought their current winning streak to 3 games. Today they take on Mainland.
🥎 Softball beat Cape May Tech 15-2, clinching their division and bringing their record to 13-4.
🎾 Boys Tennis beat Buena 4-1, bringing their overall record to 5-5. They've won 3 of their last 4 matches.
🥍 Boys LAX had a big win, taking down Hammonton 10-3 on their Senior Night, at which they celebrated soon-to-be graduating 12th graders Kevin Bird, Marek Guerrier, Aiden Oldfield, and Hunter Oldfield.
🥍 Girls LAX beat district rival Absegami 10-5, bringing their record to 7-7. It was head coach Samantha Becker's first win at her alma mater.
Congrats to all the student athletes involved in these victories! 💙💪
Oakcrest's Jazz Ambassadors have impressed judges across the region in recent weeks, winning several competitions, including a festival at Pennsville High, at which they were awarded 1st place, an Outstanding rating, and the titles of Best Saxophone Section, Best Trombone Section, and Best Rhythm Section. The group also won their second consecutive TIA Region 1 Jazz Championship at EHT High School, where they picked up awards for Best Sax and Best Trumpet Sections. Senior Marvin Clarke was also given an Outstanding Soloist Award at this event. Congrats to all the student musicians involved in these stellar performances!
Great educational experience today at the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC! Thanks to all the Oakcrest students who attended this and to Mr Novak for providing funding for our charter bus.
Oakcrest High School’s Sports Management students recently went on private tours with the Eagles @ Lincoln Financial Field and the Phillies @ Citizens Bank Park! They got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the stadiums and learned about careers in sports management.
Congrats to REACH program paraprofessional Jennifer Osler, who was recently awarded a Certificate of Excellence by GEHRHSD contractor Effective School Solutions. Jenny was recognized for her dedication to Oakcrest, her students, and her colleagues...and for being a generally outstanding educator! 👏👏👏
ATTENTION, OAKCREST CLASS OF 2025! Get your Senior Class tees while you still can. See Ms. Miller in room 111 or Ms. Campbell in 209 to purchase! Last day to buy is Thursday, May 1! 🎓💙👕
Congrats to Oakcrest history teacher and boys' LAX coach Jake Matlock, who recently claimed the title of 2025 Rock Paper Scissors Champ after defeating math teacher Tom Hrabal in OHS's annual tournament! 🪨📜✂
Oakcrest Girls' Lacrosse has had a busy and successful first month. Since the start of their season...
🎓 They celebrated their 8 graduating members of the OHS Class of 2025 at their Senior Game against Absegami, which the Lady Falcons won 8-6.
🐯 They were invited to visit Princeton University, where they watched PU's Women's LAX take on and defeat Stony Brook University's team.
💙 9th grader Bridget Guerrier was voted the Courier Post's South Jersey High School LAX player of the week for March 31 through April 6.
🥍 Sophomore Madison Carland hit a milestone, earning her 100th career point and 100th draw control.
Congrats to all for making Falcon Nation proud!
Oakcrest's Math Club, one of the Nest's busiest student organizations, recently worked together to make 165 PB&J sandwiches, which were donated to a Mays Landing food bank. Shout-out to all these Falcons for their commitment to community service! 🥜🍇🍞
