ORHS News

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Last Day of School: June 18, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, On April 16, 2025, the ORCSD School Board determined tha...

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April 15 Community Dinner

April 16, 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the April 15 community dinner. We estimate that 250 ...

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ORCSD Joins NEA v ED Federal Lawsuit

April 10, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, We are writing to inform you of the School Board and adm...

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Strategic Planning Sessions May 6 and 27, 2025

March 24, 2025

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, I would like to personally invite yo...

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ORMS Robotics Students Successful at State Championships

March 24, 2025

DURHAM – Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Bill Sullivan are pleased ...

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2025 Building Committee Call for Applications

March 21, 2025

Dear Oyster River Community Members, The Oyster River Cooperative School District an...

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E-Waste Collection April 1-14, 2025

March 20, 2025

ORCSD schools will be collecting electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) between Apri...

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Now Hiring: Bus and Van Drivers

March 20, 2025

Join our Transportation team and support student success! We offer great pay at $26....

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ORHS Debate Team Competes in Cambridge

March 18, 2025

Congratulations to the Oyster River High School (ORHS) Debate Team who competed in the ...

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March 11 Election: Thank you

March 12, 2025

Updated 03/17/2025: You may view the official election results on the distric...

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You're Invited! April 15 Community Dinner

March 7, 2025

Updated 03/12/2025 Location: Oyster River Middle School (1 Coe Dr, Durham,...

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ORHS Team Overdrive 8410 Competes in Salem

March 7, 2025

On March 1-2, 2025, Oyster River High School’s (ORHS) robotics team Overdrive #84...

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ORHS Students Exhibit at Durham Public Library

March 7, 2025

All work submitted by Oyster River High School (ORHS) students to the 2025 Scholastic A...

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Election Day March 11, 2025

February 25, 2025

Election for ORCSD School Board candidates and the FY 25-26 budget will take place...

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Capital Plan Information Session

February 20, 2025

Dear Oyster River Students, Staff, Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members,   ...

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ORCSD Celebrates School Resource Officer Nicolosi

February 11, 2025

DURHAM – The Oyster River Cooperative School District wishes to recognize Durham ...

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2025 Distinguished Service Award

February 4, 2025

Retired ORCSD Child Nutrition Director Doris Demers was recognized on February 4, 2025,...

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Feb. 19 Information Session

January 29, 2025

Dear Oyster River Community,  This year on voting day, you will notice that ORC...

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NEW 1-Hour Delay Option for Inclement Weather

January 28, 2025

Dear Oyster River Students, Staff, Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members, In No...

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FY26 and Capital Plan Information

January 27, 2025

Dear Oyster River Community,   The ORCSD FY26 operating budget will be...

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2025-2026 Kindergarten Registration Information

January 21, 2025

Updated 02/11/2025 View the flyer. Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 sc...

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23 ORHS Students Receive Scholastic Awards

January 16, 2025

Updated 02/21/2025: All work submitted to the Scholastic Art Awards will be exhibi...

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Mast Way Educator Receives Presidential Award

January 15, 2025

This article was updated on January 23, 2025, with the official ORCSD press release. ...

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2024-2025 Seal of Biliteracy Information

January 15, 2025

Dear Oyster River High School Seniors and Families,    The Oyster River Coo...

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Important Dates to Remember

January 14, 2025

Important Dates to Remember January 22nd through *January 31st until *5:00 PM - F...