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Mast Way School (K-4)

Welcome to Mast Way School!

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Season's Greetings from Superintendent Shaps

As we enter the winter holiday season and approach the beginning of a new year, Superintendent Shaps wishes to thank the Oyster River community.

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Now Hiring: Bus and Van Drivers

Join our Transportation team and support student success! Apply today.

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Author Matt Forrest Esenwine Visits Mast Way

The children's book author visited Mast Way students on December 10, 2024.

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Coding and Cocoa

On December 4, students took part to the Hour of Code and enjoyed hot cocoa served by our amazing volunteers!

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Experiential Learning

4th grade students investigate the structural adaptations of horseshoe crabs from the Great Bay estuary.

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Be the "I" in Kind

Be the "I" in Kind celebrates Mast Way students' kindness.

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Students look on attentively as Assistant Director of Facilities Nate Fisk paints the playground.
Playground Maintenance by Facilities

Students look on attentively as Assistant Director of Facilities Nate Fisk paints the playground.

A Rising Hawk Recognition
A Rising Hawk Recognition

Mast Way School's after-school program, Rising Hawk, reconizes students who are kind, safe, respectful, and gentle per the Hawk Constitution.

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Kindergarten Fieldtrip to Butternut farm

Mast Way School kindergarten students recently enjoyed a beautiful day at Butternut Farm.

DEC
23

Winter Break - December 23, 2024, to January 1, 2025

Start: Dec 23, 2024 End: Jan 1, 2025

Multi-Day Event

JAN
2

School Board Meeting-January 2, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

JAN
7

Rescheduled: Bond & Budget Hearing-January 7, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

JAN
15

School Board Meeting-January 15, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

JAN
20

Martin Luther King, Jr. Civil Rights Day - January 20, 2025

All Day Event

JAN
22

Joint Board Meeting with Barrington-January 22, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

JAN
27

Teacher Workshop Day - January 27, 2025

All Day Event

FEB
4

Annual Meeting Session I-February 4, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

FEB
5

School Board Meeting-February 5, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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News & Updates

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School Board Openings and Warrant Deadline

December 17, 2024

PLEASE POST OPENINGS Individuals wishing to file for a school district opening m...

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2025 ORCSD Notice of Budget Hearing

December 17, 2024

PLEASE POST Oyster River Cooperative School District Durham, Lee, Madbury NH&nbsp...

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14 ORHS Students Selected for State Music Festival

December 11, 2024

DURHAM – Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Rebecca Noe proudly share ...

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Author Matt Forrest Esenwine Visits Mast Way

December 11, 2024

On December 10 and 11, 2024, Mast Way School welcomed celebrated author Matt Forrest Es...

A photo of two elementary students experiencing activities in UNH's STEM-MoBILE.

Dec. 4 Coding and Cocoa

December 6, 2024

Updated 12/17/2024: Read the official press release. On Wednesday, December 4, 2024,...

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Mast Way Dec. 5 Winter Concert

December 6, 2024

What a fun-filled week for Mast Way School students with Coding and Cocoa, a snow delay...

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MW December 2024 Unified Arts Calendar

November 21, 2024

To view or pint our December 2024 UA calendar, please visit our calendar&nbsp...

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Astronaut Alum Scott Poteet Visits Oyster River Schools

November 21, 2024

Updated: 11/27/2024. View the official press release here. Oyster River Coopera...

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Be the "I" in Kind

November 20, 2024

Be the "I" in Kind is a Mast Way School program designed to encourage and sup...

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Working Together to Engage Every Learner

The Oyster River Cooperative School District serves the contiguous town communities of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, located 50 miles north of Boston in the southeast corner of New Hampshire. The district is 12 miles west of Portsmouth and the Atlantic Ocean beaches, and 40 miles southeast of the White Mountains, offering four-season recreational activities and immediate proximity to the state’s Lakes Region. The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is located in Durham. As a result of its geographical location, the district and its students have easy access to many cultural and educational opportunities.

Oyster River Schools

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23 Mast Road
Lee, NH 03861
Phone 603-659-3001

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photo credit: Emily Walsh

11 Lee Road
Madbury, NH 03823
Phone 603-742-2900

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photo credit: Ashlyn Lytle

1 Coe Drive
Durham, NH 03824
Phone 603-868-2820

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55 Coe Drive
Durham, NH 03824
Phone 603-868-2375

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