Oyster River News

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You're Invited! October 10, 2024, Community Dinner

September 19, 2024

The Oyster River Wellness Committee invites you to a community dinner celebration on&nb...

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NEW: Inclusive Connections Event Series

September 18, 2024

New in 2024-2025! Two Inclusive Connections event series to offer support spaces&n...

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2024-2025 Child Nutrition Information

September 17, 2024

Our breakfast and lunch menus are available here. Lunch menus are updated monthly....

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Reaching New Heights. There's a Bobcat in Space!

September 12, 2024

Updated 09/19/2024: On September 15, 2024, Scott Poteet and the Polaris Dawn ...

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September 12 Test of Emergency Messaging System

September 6, 2024

The ORCSD will be testing its emergency mass notification system on September 12, 2024,...

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Community Conversations Focus Groups

August 28, 2024

We are excited to announce the launch of a new initiative called Community Conversation...

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ORMS Teacher Named 2024 NH History Teacher of the Year

August 22, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024 Oyster River Middle School Teacher ...

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Important Transportation and Safety Information

August 21, 2024

Updated: 8/26/2024 View our 2024-2025 Back to School Transportation and Safety video he...

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2024-2025 Back to School Information

August 12, 2024

Updated: 08/28/2024 View Superintendent Shaps' back to school video here. First ...

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August 14 Meet and Greet

July 26, 2024

Please consider joining us on August 14, 2024, to meet Superintendent Robert Shaps.&nbs...

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Register for the 2024-2025 School Year

July 26, 2024

Please complete the registration process no later than Monday, Augu...

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ORCSD to Offer a Seal of Biliteracy Award

July 8, 2024

Updated 08/20/2024: Read the press release here. Starting in the 2024-2025 school ye...

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A Message from Superintendent Shaps

July 1, 2024

Updated 7/08/2024: You may view the full press release here. Dear Oyster River Stude...

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Preschool Education Program Openings

July 1, 2024

The ORCSD Preschool Education Program (PEP) is accepting applications fo...

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ORMS Raises $3,067 for End 68 Hours of Hunger

June 26, 2024

Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) students raised $3,067 in May 2024 to benefit End 68 ...

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ORHS Students Place in the Congressional Art Competition

June 17, 2024

Oyster River High School (ORHS) juniors Lucas Caparso and Axel Freund earned praises fo...

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R.E.A.C.H. Summer Camps Waiver Form

June 17, 2024

The R.E.A.C.H. waiver form may be completed here. Please complete one waiver pe...

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2024 Summer Hours 6/17-8/23

June 7, 2024

Summer hours are Monday, June 17, to Friday, August 23, 2024. The SAU office will be...

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End 68 Hours of Hunger Summer Information

June 6, 2024

Did you know End 68 Hours of Hunger helps ORCSD families throughout the summer? The ...

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The 2024-2025 School Calendar is Available

June 5, 2024

2024-2025 School Calendar Our printable 2024-2025 school calendar is available&nbs...

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Last Day of School is June 14 with Early Dismissal

June 4, 2024

Please note the following early dismissal times for our last day of school Friday, June...

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ORHS Graduation to Start at 5:30 pm June 7

June 3, 2024

Dear Oyster River Students, Parents, Caregivers, and Community, We have been activel...

A photo of eight students during the Residence de France reception May 23, 2024.

ORHS Students Place in 2024 French American Friendship Contest

June 3, 2024

Oyster River High School (ORHS) sophomores Eva Barth-Malone, Jessica Li, and Anna Shuba...

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2024 ORHS Science Showcase

June 3, 2024

On June 3, 2024, the Oyster River High School (ORHS) hosted the 14th edition of its ann...

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ORCSD Director of Communications Elected to NESPRA

May 31, 2024

DURHAM –The Oyster River Cooperative School District is pleased to share that Dir...