Superintendent/Principal's Message

August 2025

Dear Oysterponds Students and Families,

I hope you are having a wonderful summer filled with relaxation, adventures, and quality time together! As we begin to look ahead to the upcoming school year, I wanted to reach out with some important updates and share my excitement for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Getting Ready for the New School Year

As we prepare for another amazing year of learning, we will continue to use ParentSquare for the majority of communication between Oysterponds and your family. Over the next few weeks, you’ll receive Back-to-School updates through ParentSquare. This includes all required student forms for the upcoming school year. Please keep an eye out for notifications and reminders to ensure all items are submitted timely. 

Please note that our school day hours will be changing for the 2025-2026 school year. School doors will open at 8:30 a.m. for student arrival, with the instructional day beginning promptly at 8:40 a.m. Dismissal times will be 2:30 p.m. for Pre-K students and 2:50 p.m. for K-6 students. More details regarding the school day schedule are outlined below. 

Soaring to New Heights

I'm thrilled to announce that our theme for the new school year is "Soaring to New Heights," which perfectly aligns with our new school mascot, the Fish Hawks! We believe every student has the potential to reach incredible heights in their academic journey and personal growth. This theme represents our unwavering commitment to nurture each student’s potential and create an environment where every student feels valued and empowered to think independently.

Summer Camp Success

Our summer camp program just concluded, and what an incredible month it was! Over 30 students joined us for our four-week program that brought together exciting activities, local field trips, and opportunities to build new friendships. We hope all participants had a fantastic experience filled with learning, friendship, and memorable moments. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the upcoming school year, please call our main office at 631-323-2410, or send an email to jcobis@oysterponds.org. Don't hesitate to reach out. Our goal is to ensure a smooth transition back to school for all our students and families.

We're looking forward to a fantastic year of learning and growth as we soar to new heights together. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child's education.

Have a wonderful and safe rest of your summer. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2025-2026 school year!