Ocean Avenue School has an active volunteer program that provides assistance to teachers and brings parents, grandparents, and community members into our schools. There are many different ways for parents to become involved with their child's education. Research has proven that parental involvement in schools is key to a child's academic success. Parents and grandparents can greatly enrich the lives of students by serving as tutors, classroom helpers, and library helpers. Volunteering at Ocean Avenue can fit your schedule, can be in an area of interest to you, and can be mutually beneficial for both you and your child. We encourage your participation in your child’s education. To support our teachers in establishing classroom procedures, routines, and expectations we do not begin our volunteer program until mid-October. 

All volunteers must sign in and out in the Main Office and wear their nametags while they are in school. The online volunteer application has information regarding the background check conducted. It can be found here on the PPS webstie under Community Engagement/Volunteer in our school and on the parent portal. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions. In all cases of volunteering, including chaperoning a field trip, parents must complete the volunteer application packet at least 2 weeks in advance.