OCS CFO Receives Distinguished Service Award

OCS Chief Financial Officer Jeff Hollamon has been awarded the Lou Thompson Distinguished Service Award by the North Carolina Association of School Business Officials. On Friday, January 15, OCS staff worked with the NCASBO to surprise Mr. Hollamon with the news via video call.   

Each year since 1995, NCASBO has recognized one member who has made substantial contributions to improve the organization and the school business official profession.  

You can read more about Mr. Hollamon and this award here: Jeff Hollamon Award. 

Dr. Christopher Barnes Named Regional POY

Dr. Christopher Barnes, principal of White Oak High School and 2020-2021 OCS Wells Fargo Principal of the Year, has been named the 2021 Wells Fargo Southeast Region Principal of the Year. The current NC Principal of the Year, Kisha Clemons, Barnes’ family, and a small group of district administrators surprised Barnes with the news at his school on January 12.

You can read more about Dr. Barnes and this wonderful accomplishment here: Southeast Region Principal of the Year. 

OCS Reopening Information

As we continue to navigate the school year, we want to ensure that our staff and families are well-informed and well-prepared for the new school landscape.  

Families can find a full guide, with information regarding safety precautions, health screenings, transportation, academics and more, here, on the district’s reopening site: Reopening Guide for Families.

A similar guide, specifically written with staff in mind, can be found here: Reopening Guide for Employees. 

Meal Benefit Applications

The OCS School Nutrition office is currently accepting online and paper meal benefit applications. 

Paper applications are being accepted by mail at P.O. Box 99, Jacksonville, NC 28540. 

Parents can find the online application here: Meal Benefit Applications. 

Paper applications can be printed from here: Paper Meal Benefit Application. 

Spanish applications can be printed from here: Spanish Meal Benefit Application. 

You can contact the Child Nutrition office with any questions. 

Contact Information for District Communications

In order to stay up to date on the latest news and updates from the district, we encourage our families to ensure that their most recent contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses, is on file at their schools. Having current and accurate information is essential in our effort to provide the OCS family with important notices and updates.

If you or someone you know has not been, or has stopped, receiving district notices, please contact your school's data manager to confirm that your contact information is entered correctly. 

2020-2021 OCS Employee Appreciation Dates

The 2020-2021 Onslow County Schools Employee Appreciation Dates are available here: 2020-2021 OCS Employee Appreciation Dates.

This page can also be found in the Community section of the OCS website.