Summer Rowing Programs
Atlantic County Rowing Association (ACRA)
Lake Lenape Park West (6303 Old Harding Highway, Mays Landing, NJ 08330)
Learn-to-Row Program: For interested rowers around age 12 (entering 7th grade) and up to
adults… teaches beginners how to scull (row in boats that use two oars) using small group instruction (approximately 4-6 rowers per coach). Generally two nights per week
for six weeks, weather permitting.
How to Join: call-in process, typically in mid- to late June, then registration on the first evening
of summer practice
For more information… Atlantic County Rowing Association(ACRA) on Facebook
Viking Rowing Club
Dr. John Holland Boathouse (N Surrey Avenue & Calvert Avenue, Ventnor City, NJ 08406)
Learn-to-Row Program (“Chicken Dippers”): Different levels / days for new rowers age 10-
14… teaches beginners how to sweep (row in eight-person boats with one oar each),
generally two nights per week for five weeks.
How to Join: in-person registration at the Dr. Holland Boathouse, June 19-21, from 6pm – 8pm
For more information… https://vikingrowingclub.org and Viking Rowing Club on Facebook
Weeks 1 & 2 progress updates on the turf installation referendum project at Oakcrest.
Oakcrest High students rocked the OWLympics in Philly! Actuary science, fierce competition, and endless career opportunities! #OakcrestPride #OWLympics2023
Congratulations to the Oakcrest Boys Varsity 4 for bringing the James & Margaret Smith Memorial Trophy back to Oakcrest as the 1st place Boys Varsity 4 at the Atlantic County Championship! They edged out the 2nd place Mainland by 4.14 seconds!
Congratulations to the Oakcrest Girls Lightweight 4, Boys Novice 4 and girls 2x for beating their heated rivals to secure 3rd place in each of their races this past weekend at the Atlantic County Championship!
Each year, OHS selects a Dr. Dennis Foreman Novice Teacher of the Year. The award is given to a teacher that is in their first 3 years of teaching experience and has gone above and beyond in their roles. Our Novice Teacher of the Year for the 22-23 SY is Mr. Ari Carrillo! Use the link below to view our Spring Choir Concert and the presentation of this award to Mr. C. https://www.youtube.com/live/Vg0xEhs3OJM?feature=share
Reminder that Tuesday May 16th is College & Career Signing Day. Students should stop by the MPR to take a photo in their college and career gear!
Our Annual Green Fair is tomorrow, May 13th , Rain or Shine! Bring your recycling, textiles, items for our 2nd hand table, and your appetite (for our food trucks)! There will be vendors with environmentally themed items , educational demonstrations, activities for kids, performances & MORE!
The grass is almost gone! We will continue to provide updates as work continues on the new turf football field. Photo and video credits to our OHS JROTC and their drone work.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Bgp1TjyrlTt1_CKHko0hC5Vvlz9xIl9V/view?usp=share_link
Chef Ingemi's Creative Cuisine Classes Baking Cakes 🎂
Join us at Oakcrest HS this Saturday May 13th from 10am-2pm for some GREEN family fun at our annual Green Fair!! 50+ vendors, shredding, recycling, crafts, funny farm animals, bounce house, face painting, plant sales, food, prizes and MORE!
OHS Performing & Visual Art Students participated in the Atlantic County Teen Arts Festival in downtown Hammonton on May 10th. They performed for adjudication and enjoyed a variety of workshops with other students throughout Atlantic County. It was an inspiring and fun day!
GREATER EGG HARBOR REGIONAL
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION NIGHT
Thursday, May 18th at 6:30pm
Congratulations to the 2023 Oakcrest Prom Court!
Thinking of becoming a Wizard or Witch? Consider attending Hogwarts!
Mr. Leathers hosted Mrs. Hinton's class in the E-Sports studio today during Zero Period!
Hey Oakcrest community- there is so much happening at our school this week, you wont want to miss it! Remember there is always something new to discover at the Oak. #oakcrest_hs @oak.2024
STEM challenge to see who can stack the tallest tower.
Construction has begun at the Stadium on our Synthetic Turf Field -
A lot of Progress for Day 1 !!!!
Can't wait!!
Congratulations to all of our winning Falcons from last week! Thanks to @oak.2024!
