
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! 🥜🍇🍞




8th graders from William Davies Middle School were recently treated to a tour of Oakcrest's campus. These Dragons were guided by students currently enrolled in OHS's REACH program. The Future Falcons explored the Nest and then participated in a Q&A session during which they asked their pressing questions about the coming 4 years. Thanks to all the staff and student ambassadors who made this visit possible!





Congratulations to the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of the Oakcrest High School Class of 2025!
Our Valedictorian, Ava Mokienko, is a 3-season athlete, participating in Tennis, Swimming, and Crew. She is in her 4th year of the Nest's Biomedical Magnet Program, is a valuable member of the National Honor Society and Math Club, and serves as an ambassador for OHS's 8th Grade Shadow Program. Ava is deciding between Rutgers University, University of Florida, and the University of Virginia.
Our Salutatorian, Joseph Marengo, is a 4-year member of the Chess Team and was elected to the position of secretary for the National Honor Society. He is a valuable part of the Academic Team and Future Business Leaders of America. Joseph is deciding between Rutgers University and NYU and intends to study economics.
Falcon Nation is so proud of them both! 👩🎓💙📚🎓👨🎓



Seniors in Oakcrest's Biomedical Magnet have been hard at work in recent weeks preparing for the National Healthcare Association's Electrocardiogram Certification Test, even staying late for after-school group study sessions. Their dedication paid off: 13 OHS 12th graders passed the exam and are now Certified EKG Technicians! Congrats to these Falcons!


In early April, students from Oakcrest's Biomedical Magnet took an eye-opening trip to Philadelphia to check out the Franklin Institute's Body Worlds exhibit, which features donated, plastinated human remains displayed to educate the public about the body and its systems. 🧠🔬💙




Oakcrest Law students recently visited The Atlantic County Criminal Courts Complex. Students were able to meet court staff & witness criminal sentencing proceedings. Thanks to Judge Levin and court staff for providing insight into the daily operations of the legal system!


Shout out to the Oakcrest Falcons named Students and Staff Member of the Month for March! Pictured from left to right are students Melvin Gyewohene, Margaret Vergata, Audrey Vergata, teacher Jake Matlock, students Veronika Keiser, Harmonie Rawlings, Jalynn Watts, Yerelin Conse Mendoza and Zicri Forest. Congrats to all. You've made Falcon Nation proud!


Students from Oakcrest's FBLA club & Business department recently visited the Hess school to teach 5th graders about careers and entrepreneurship. This was part of Junior Achievement's "High School Heroes" program to give students an opportunity to give back to the schools in their community. Thanks to Hess for having us and the opportunity to display our Falcon Pride!











April is distracted driving awareness month. Motorists can help keep our roads safe for pedestrians, passengers and drivers this month and every month by not being distracted behind the wheel. Do your part to “stay in your lane” and keep our community safe.


Today's Sibling Spotlight is on Kimberly Shaw and Gracie Sykes! Kim (Co'20), a member of Oak's chapter of the National Honor Society and LAX and Field Hockey teams, was a graduate of the Nest's Biomedical Magnet and went to school for radiology. She is currently working as an x-ray and cat scan technologist. Gracie (Co'25) is an integral member of the NHS, Student Council, the Class of 2025 Executive Board, Future Business Leaders of America, and Tennis and Softball teams. She is unsure where she'll attend college but intends to obtain an MBA. Both sisters took full advantage of their time at OHS!




Congrats to Oakcrest 10th graders Samiya Barnard and Jasir Whye, who won last month's Sophomore Cornhole Tournament! 🌽🏆💙


Borgata is hiring for summer!
They are hosting a hiring event on April 14th-April 17th with on-the-spot interviews for seasonal positions (May–October). EVS, Guest Room, Pool Attendants & other postions!
Pre-register and apply in advance—spots are limited!
