OCA Calendar | 4/21/2026 6:37:00 PM

Mt. Pleasant, SC - We are getting closer to the end of the year and things are very busy, but exciting!

This past week was a great week at OCA as we got back into the swing of things, and we have a lot more upcoming events to look forward to.

Earlier today we had our spring Feeding Frenzy pep rally and we had so much fun honoring our spring sports teams. We also played a lot of games. OCA has the best pep rallies!! Enjoy these pictures. There are some good ones, even a couple of me getting a pie in the face.

Senior Checklist!

If you have a senior, please review the checklist. We also have a Senior meeting tomorrow, April 22, at 11:15 a.m. We will be going over this checklist with the seniors, talking about responsibilities and obligations as we finish out their time at OCA.

Making Math fun!

Ms. Robinson and Ms. McCann, two amazing math teachers, did a really cool project in their Algebra II classes where students worked in groups to design their own game for game night! They worked together to create a challenging and fun game their classmates could play to review skills from this academic year.

Students created more than 40 questions of their own from the curriculum and skills they have learned as the basis of their game. Upon completion, they worked through a series of probability questions to determine whether the game they created was fair or not for the players. After they finished the work and project, students did a gallery walk of the projects and played the games created by their classmates. 
   

Big Day For OCA Alum

This Thursday will be a huge day for OCA Alum Monroe Freeling. The NFL Draft is being held in Pittsburgh this year, and Monroe is expected to be among the players selected in the very first round.
A member of the class of 2023, Monroe took advantage of his educational opportunities at Oceanside and graduated after playing just three seasons at the University of Georgia and was named to the All-SEC second team this past season.

After he gave an impressive performance at the NFL Draft Combine earlier this spring, rumors have been swirling as to where he might land on draft day, but Monroe has told everyone his has spoken with that is doesn't matter to him where he goes.

"I've talked to a lot of teams, and I've met with a lot of teams," Freeling said. "I visited a couple of teams. What I have heard from a lot of my teammates throughout this whole draft process who have gone through it already is that the teams they really thought they were going to go and were convinced, were not the teams they went to. Some said they actually went to someone they never talked to."

Freeling has played both left and right tackle in the past, and where he plays in the NFL will be determined in large part by which team selects him. But, like the team, Monroe has said it doesn't matter to him what position he plays.

"I'll play anywhere," Freeling said. I'll be a jack of all trades. You put me at right, I'll learn right. You put me at left, I'll learn left. You put me at center, I'll play center. Wherever you need me to be, that's where I'm gonna be. I'm a football player at the end of the day. Especially, playing offensive line, you have to know how to play all positions just to play one.

"So, as for whatever team drafts me, put me at right, put me at left, I'm up for whatever. I've had experience at both. I was a swing tackle my sophomore year, so I got some ample experience in games. Probably like 300 snaps maybe, but that's about four games, so that's enough."

Monroe has been ranked as high as No. 7 in terms of offensive players in the draft. The team most rumored to be his future home is the Detroit Lions, who have the 17^th overall pick in the draft.

If it is the Lions, he will get to hear his name called by a Detroit football legend, Calvin Johnson, who was the second overall pick in the 2007 draft out of Georgia Tech. The Lions announced that Johnson, who was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2018 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2021, will announce the teams' pick.

Other teams known to have shown interest in Freeling include (Pick): Cleveland Browns (6 & 24), Kansas City Chiefs (9), Miami Dolphins (11), Los Angeles Rams (13), Minnesota Vikings (18), Carolina Panthers (19) and Pittsburgh Steelers (21).

For friends and family who want to be a part of this special day, there will be an NFL Draft watch party on Thursday evening at the All-American Sports Bar, 545 Belle Station in Mount Pleasant.

Parking Reminder/School Safety

Just a friendly reminder that all vehicles parked on campus must be registered with Oceanside and have a school parking tag displayed. If your vehicle is not registered and/or does not have a tag displayed, you will be assessed a $50 parking violation fee.  If you have any questions, please stop by the front office.

Diving safely on school grounds: Please talk with your child about driving safely on school campus during or after school hours.

Upcoming Events

This Friday is a PLD day and is a great time to get stuff done and get caught up. Don't waste this great opportunity.

Cheer tryouts for the 2026-27 academic year will be held on May 15 (6-8 p.m.) and May 16 (10 a.m.-Noon).

Seniors Cap/Gown distribution is scheduled with Jostens for April 27 in the cafe from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. If you are a senior, or are the parent of a senior, please make sure to get your orders done ASAP. Visit lowcountrygrad.com to place those orders.

Dual Enrollment Final Schedule: It is that time of the year again. As we are coming to the end of the year it is final exam season.  Please see the schedule.

New Cheer Coach

Oceanside Collegiate Academy is excited to announce Tricia Hargrove as our next Cheer Head Coach. Coach Hargrove brings a proven record of leadership in athletic program development, student mentorship, and championship-level success, including multiple SCISA State titles and an undefeated state championship season at Palmetto Christian Academy.

Her background as both an elite athlete and experienced coach reflects her commitment to excellence, discipline, and building strong team culture. We are thrilled to welcome her and her family to the Landshark community.

EOC's Testing Dates and Information

Students should come to their exams prepared with a charged Chromebook and should leave their cell phones at home or in their car. Students should eat a good breakfast before coming for their exams, but they may bring a water bottle and small snack if needed.
Testing times will be sent out later to student and parent emails. Remember, only students who are testing will attend school on those days except for Friday, May 1. All DE students need to come in that day as they are finishing up the year.

• Friday, May 1: English 2 - Writing ONLY
• Tuesday, May 12: US History
• Wednesday, May 13: Algebra 1 - Regular School Day
• Thursday, May 14: Biology and English 2 Reading

Outside Deep Clean

This is a reminder about our Stadium Workday as we get our new stadium, "The Deep," ready. We'd love to see you out there this Saturday, April 25, from 9 - 11 a.m. Even if you can only make it out for a little while, every bit of help will make a big difference.
What we'll be working on:

• Pressure washing bleachers & concrete
• Fence repair & general maintenance
• Planting shrubs, trees, and flowers
• General cleanup & beautification

If you're able to bring work tools or supplies, here are some helpful tips for things we will need.

• Shovels
• Rakes
• Wheelbarrows
• Hedge trimmers
• Work gloves
• Pressure washers
• Leaf blowers

If you want to donate flowers, plants or shrubs of any kind, they will be welcomed.

A meal will be provided for all volunteers after we finish the work.

Please note: We do NOT need mulch this year thanks to a generous OCA parent donation, we just plenty of mulch spreaders!

Make sure to RSVP today so we can plan for food. Use the Google Form below to sign up and let us know if you're bringing anything. If you have any questions, reach out to Brooks Barrineau.

Signing Day

Our spring Signing Day will be on Wednesday, April 29. Please feel free to attend as we celebrate our amazing student-athletes as they sign to make their dreams come true.  

Spring Physical Day

We're hosting our annual Spring Physical Day on Saturday, May 16, from 9-11:30 a.m. in the OCA Café. This is your chance to knock out your required physical for the 2026–27 school year early and avoid the rush later. The cost is $20 per student.

Take advantage of this opportunity so you're ready to go for next season! If you have any questions, reach out to Brooks Barrineau.

Dual Enrollment

All students new to dual enrollment should have already applied to TTC for the 2026-27 school year.  If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Mrs. Beckham.

Teacher Appreciation Week Is May 4-8

As you all know, we are so blessed to have many amazing teachers here at OCA. Teachers who truly care about your kids. We want to give back to our teachers and let them know how much we appreciate all they do during Teacher Appreciation Week.

We are planning to have meals catered in, gift cards and small gifts for our teacher. If you can help by donating to this effort, please make your donation to Team Oceanside. Your money will be spent on showing our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them.

Click HERE to donate. 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.