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Ocean Bay Middle School

Middle · Home of the Stingrays · Principal Marcus Timmons
Ocean Bay Middle School

Home of the Stingrays, with teachers earning district-wide honors in the heart of Carolina Forest.

  • 2027 HCS Rookie Teacher of the Year (Tabitha Barnes)
  • Top 5 HCS Teacher of the Year finalist (Brittany Horne)
  • Active PTO, student clubs, and athletics

📍 905 International Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

Ocean Bay Middle School, home of the Stingrays, sits in the heart of the Carolina Forest community and is led by Principal Marcus Timmons.

Recognized teaching

Ocean Bay's faculty has been earning notice across the district: Tabitha Barnes was named the 2027 HCS Rookie Teacher of the Year, and Brittany Horne was named one of the district's Top 5 Teacher of the Year finalists. Strong, supported teaching is the single biggest in-school factor in how well students learn — a good sign for District 3 families weighing the middle-school years. Ocean Bay feeds into Carolina Forest High.