Last month, the Nest hosted one of its most important events, the biannual Athletic Wall of Fame Induction. Several alumni and current and former staff members were recognized for their athletic achievements, their coaching successes, their impact on the Mays Landing community, and their behind-the-scenes contributions to Oakcrest sports. Falcon Nation congratulates and thanks you all! 💙👏💙👏
Oakcrest High School's REACH Kickball team has been enjoying their fall season, competing against OHS's sister schools and even Oak staff members! Shout-out to these student athletes (and their coaches) for their sportsmanship, effort, and winning attitudes! 🦵💥⚽
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Mark your calendars: the Oakcrest Thespian Society will be performing with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members Foreigner on October 11th in Atlantic City! If you're a fan of power ballads, arena rock, or cheering on your fellow members of Falcon Nation, grab your tickets while they're still available! 🎤💙🎸
The Greater Egg Harbor Regional High School District has a new function on our app that many parents and students will find useful: Late Bus Notifications.
Beginning Monday, October 6th, 2025, anyone with the Greater Egg App downloaded on their mobile device will have the ability to receive push notifications about buses that are running late at any of our schools; Oakcrest, Absegami, and Cedar Creek High Schools.
To download the app, please click on the appropriate link for your Android or Apple devices. You may also visit the app store on your device and search for "Greater Egg Harbor Regional". Be sure to allow for push notifications in the settings and make sure to subscribe to the correct school under the app "Preferences". More than one school can be selected.
Beginning Monday, October 6th, 2025, anyone with the Greater Egg App downloaded on their mobile device will have the ability to receive push notifications about buses that are running late at any of our schools; Oakcrest, Absegami, and Cedar Creek High Schools.
To download the app, please click on the appropriate link for your Android or Apple devices. You may also visit the app store on your device and search for "Greater Egg Harbor Regional". Be sure to allow for push notifications in the settings and make sure to subscribe to the correct school under the app "Preferences". More than one school can be selected.
Oakcrest's Math Club, advised by teachers Leah McDonnell and Jason Brown, have teamed up with the First United Methodist Church of Mays Landing to help supply their community food bank. Earlier this week, dozens of Falcons worked together to make 159 PB&J sandwiches, which will be distributed to the homeless. 🥜🍇🍞🫶
Students from William Davies Middle School were recently invited to check out the Nest, where they learned all about Oakcrest's Biomedical Magnet Program by participating in a variety of games and activities. Shout-out to all the OHS staff and students who coordinated this fun and informative event...and to the visiting Future Falcons who made a great impression on their future teachers and classmates! 🩺🩻💙
Last week, Oakcrest science students and teachers paid a visit to Mays Landing landmark Winding River Campground, where they collected litter while canoeing the beautiful Great Egg Harbor River. Props to all the Falcons who helped to make this corner of Atlantic County a cleaner and greener space! 🛶💙🐢
Oakcrest High School would like to formally welcome HTPD Community IMPACT (Intervention, Mentorship, Prevention, and Community Trust) Officer Tasha Cannon to its campus. Officer Harris will be in all Hamilton Township schools on a regular basis working to build relationships with our area youth. Tasha is an Atlantic City High School graduate who played basketball at the high school, collegiate, and professional level, and she's extremely excited to make a difference in her new role! 💙👮♀️🏀
Oakcrest's chapter of the National Honor Society was out and about in Mays Landing last week volunteering at the Lake Lenape Boat Races. The group proudly repped the Nest by helping to direct traffic and manage crowds. Props to all the Falcons involved in making this important community event run smoothly!👏💙👏
Attention, Oakcrest Class of 2028 parents! Check your email for a link to join a virtual meeting all about your child's Senior Trip to Disney World!
Join us on Friday September 26th to support the accomplished former Falcon athletes who are being inducted into the Athletic Wall of Fame, just before kickoff of the Oakcrest vs. Absegami football game at 6pm. This year, 8 new members will join the long list of past inductees who have impacted the history of Oakcrest athletics, both in their time at The Nest and beyond.
Congratulations to all of this year's recipients:
Kevin Costello, Alec Rodriguez, Liz Steelman (Day), Mike Lopez, Dr. Richard Carlson, Dennis DiDonato, Peggy Graham-McCord and Charles Dean Williams.
Congratulations to all of this year's recipients:
Kevin Costello, Alec Rodriguez, Liz Steelman (Day), Mike Lopez, Dr. Richard Carlson, Dennis DiDonato, Peggy Graham-McCord and Charles Dean Williams.
On 9/25, the Oakcrest Biomedical and Digital Communications magnet programs were joined by athletics coaches and administrators at William Davies Middle School for their annual high school fair. Students in 8th grade had the opportunity to speak with students enrolled in both magnet programs, as well as advisors and coaches of athletics at Oakcrest. For more info about enrolling in a magnet program or athletics, visit oakcrest.net and click on the magnet or athletics tabs.
Oakcrest's REACH students were recently invited to check out the Nest's wood shop, where they received a great lesson on measurement and hand tools from teacher Tom Kurtz! 🔨🪚📏
On Friday, September 26th, Oakcrest will induct Dr. Richard Carlson into the Athletic Wall of Fame. An 11-time varsity letter winner in soccer, wrestling and baseball, he was captain of all three teams in 2004. In wrestling, he was a three-time District 32 Champion with a 103–22 career record. He earned Honorable Mention All-CAL in soccer and 2nd Team All-CAL in baseball. He was also recognized as a Varsity Academic Scholar. Dr. Carlson is the owner of Optimal Health Chiropractic and Physical Therapy in Egg Harbor Township, NJ and was a professional team chiropractor for the 2019 Atlantic City Blackjacks.
The next Share the Keys Virtual Opportunity is 9/30/25
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Oakcrest is home to several new faculty members this school year. Please give a warm welcome to...
🗣️ Abimael Rivera, Spanish teacher
🎭Brianna Langhurst, English and Drama teacher
🩺 Brittney Jones, school nurse
💙 Cassidy Rice, speech therapist (not pictured)
The Nest is thrilled to have added these new Falcons to our Flock!
🗣️ Abimael Rivera, Spanish teacher
🎭Brianna Langhurst, English and Drama teacher
🩺 Brittney Jones, school nurse
💙 Cassidy Rice, speech therapist (not pictured)
The Nest is thrilled to have added these new Falcons to our Flock!
The Oakcrest High School Athletic Wall of Fame committee is proud to announce Alec Rodriguez as a member of the class of 2025 inductees. A 2019 graduate of Oakcrest, Alec was a 4-year varsity letterman in both football and baseball. He was a 2-time football captain (2017–2018), 1st Team Defense selection in 2018 and a member of the NFF South Jersey Chapter Scholar Athlete Hall of Fame. In baseball, he earned 4 CAL All-Star selections, joined the 100 Career Hit Club with 105 hits, and was a 3-time Tri-Cape Carpenter Cup pick (2016, 2018, 2019). After graduation, he played Division I FCS football at Cornell (2019–2020) before earning his degree from Rowan University in 2023.
Oakcrest High School is proud to honor Peggy Graham-McCord, affectionately known as 'Ms. G,' as one of this year's inductees for the Athletic Wall of Fame! Peggy is often recognized by faculty, administration and the community for her dedication to our athletic department, dating back to 2010. She coordinates nearly 1,000 student-athletes each year, manages all event logistics, and created the 'O’s to the Pros' alumni showcase, among other projects throughout the school. Recognized as an Honorary Captain of Oakcrest Football (2013) and Staff Member of the Month (December 2023), she continues to be the heart of Oakcrest Athletics and a passionate advocate for the Athletic Wall of Fame.
Oakcrest High School is proud to announce Michael Lopez as an inductee for the class 2025 Athletic Wall of Fame. In his time at Oakcrest, Michael earned seven varsity letters—four in wrestling and three in football—serving as a team captain in both sports. A standout wrestler, he recorded over 80 career wins, captured a District 32 title and earned multiple All-Area honors. In football, he excelled on both sides of the ball, earning All-Conference and All-County recognition as a linebacker, nose tackle, and kicker. Voted Most Athletic Male in his 1983 senior yearbook, Lopez went on to serve 20 years with the Atlantic County Department of Public Safety, later becoming a Defensive Tactics Instructor and A.A.A.I. Certified Personal Trainer.
