OCA Calendar | 1/13/2026 5:00:00 PM
Mt. Pleasant, SC – Last week was a great week as we got right back into the swing of things academically here at OCA. All of us here want to thank you, our students and parents, for your patience as we have negotiated our way through some requested schedule changes.
Last week was especially exciting because, on Thursday, all the Principals and Board Chairs from Limestone Charter Association School met in Columbia to make official their move to the South Carolina Public Charter School District (PCSD) at the District's January Board meeting.
Principals Mike Lorenz (OCA), Dr. Cheryl McKinley (ACA)
and Dr. Julie Marshall (LCA).
The 14 Limestone Charter Association schools were required to make the transition from Limestone to PCSD as a result of Limestone University closing its doors last year. I was accompanied to the meeting by our board chair, Chris Swisher, and we were joined by Legion Collegiate Academy principal Dr. Julie Marshall, assistant principal Mike Drummond and board chair Judge Collier as well as Atlantic Collegiate Academy interim principal Dr. Cheryl McKinley and board chair Matt Harris.
Carol Aust, who works closely with all three Pinnacle Charter Academy schools, was also there at the meeting.
During the PCSD Board meeting, Oceanside was recognized for earning a citation for excellence during the 2024-25 school year. Each school in the state is graded annually for its performance in many different areas, and OCA has been recognized for excellence on a regular basis.
After the board meeting all 14 schools were invited for a luncheon and orientation session with the staff from the SC PCSD. Talking with many of the other principals after the orientation, we all were excited about how the move to the PCSD will benefit our schools and students. This will be a great move for OCA and our sister schools.
The other schools that made the move to the PCSD included Coastal High School (9-12), Discover School at Myrtle Beach (K-8), Discovery School at Rock Hill (K-8), East Link Academy (K-8), Global Academy of South Carolina (K-8), Goucher Charter Academy (K4-8), Horse Creek Academy (5K-12), Mountain View Prep (7-12), Orangeburg High School for Health Professions (9-12), Riverstone High (7-12) and Summerville Prep Academy (K-8).
School Board Chairs Chris Swisher (OCA), Judge Collier (LCA) and Matt Harris (ACA).
Upcoming Events
The application process is now open for the 2026-27 school year at Oceanside and, to answer questions from any prospective parents, our next Shark Talk is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, in the OCA gymnasium. Visit our Admissions Page for complete information on enrolling at OCA for next year. The deadline for applications is January 31.
A reminder that Monday, January 19, is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday and there will be no school that day. That same week, on Friday Jan. 23, OCA will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at the "From Sea To Stars Gala" at the Cotton Dock-Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant. This will be a formal event with formal attire required. The deadline to RSVP for the event is Monday, January 19. Make your reservations online HERE.
As part of the celebration, the inaugural class of the Landsharks Athletics Hall of Fame will be introduced.
The final week of January will feature an important School Board meeting on Tuesday, the 27th, at 4 p.m. We will have our first Personalized Learning Day on Friday, January 30th.
10th Anniversary Gala
On Friday the 23rd, OCA will celebrate its 10th Anniversary at the "From Sea To Stars Gala" at the Cotton Dock-Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant. This will be a formal event with formal attire required. The deadline to RSVP for the event is Monday, January 19. Please RSVP at
https://ocagala.my.canva.site/
As part of the celebration, the inaugural class of the Landsharks Athletics Hall of Fame will be introduced.
Academic Integrity
Academic Integrity is everything in education and our staff has been working hard to prevent cheating. There will be serious consequences when you get caught. But, even if you don't get caught, you are only hurting yourself in the long run. Taking shortcuts will only hurt you in the big game of life.
Writing Contest
OCA will be holding its first writing contest during the spring semester. This is a great opportunity for our students to show their talents and creativity.
Graduation
Graduation date and time has been set! Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 29, at 11 a.m. and will be held at Seacoast Church.
From the Guidance Counselors & Dual Enrollment Desk
When it comes to athletic schedule changes, all requests go through the coaches and athlete department form. Schedule changes will only be made after a student makes the roster.
Schedule adjustments have largely been finalized for the spring semester. If you have any specific needs or concerns, please contact Ms. Richardson directly by phone at 843-936-7128. Any changes will be reflected in PowerSchool once they are finalized. If you wish to request a change, be sure to complete the drop/add form linked below:
2025-2026 Schedule Change Request Form
2025-2026 SEMESTER 2 Dual Enrollment Withdrawal Request
Virtual SC registration opens on Wednesday, January 14, for all juniors and seniors.
The OCA Writing Lab will officially open on Tuesday, January 20, with slightly different times and rooms.
- 2 AM A Days - Room 122
- 3 PM A Days - Room 120
- 4 AM B Days - Room 121
- 3 PM B Days - Room 121
Community Service
Remember, to walk across the stage at graduation you must do 25 hours of community service. This time of the year there are always great opportunities to give back and help people in need. If you are doing community service please let us know.
Support Teachers
To support our amazing teachers and staff at OCA please feel to donate at our Team Oceanside or feel free to contact me. This helps us pay for special treats like coffee and our holiday meals. We want to make sure our teachers feel the support and love from our OCA families. Follow this
link to support Team Oceanside.
About Oceanside Collegiate Academy: Oceanside Collegiate Academy (OCA), located in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., serves high school students in a safe, small and family-centered setting. Our students seek the opportunity and challenge of rigorous curriculum, high academic standards and elite athletics while earning up to two years of college credit. OCA serves students in grades 9-12 using an honors curriculum in 9th and 10 grades with a dual enrollment curriculum in 11th and 12th grades.
Learn more about OCA by visiting our website at OceansideCollegiate.Academy and by following us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X. For video content, visit our YouTube channel.
