ORMS (5-8) News

A photo of WMUR News Reporter Kelly O'Brien and a cameraman filming an interview with an Oyster River Middle School 8th grade student.

WMUR and UNH Visit Oyster River Middle School

March 27, 2024

Updated 3/28/2024: The WMUR news video may be viewed here. On Wednesday, March 27, 2...

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Reduced Plastic Lunch Day April 16, 2024

March 26, 2024

On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the ORCSD Sustainability Committee will be hosting a reduce...

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E-Waste Collection April 8-19, 2024

March 25, 2024

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

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ORMS Students Excel at Robotics State Tournament

March 8, 2024

DURHAM – The Oyster River Middle School is pleased to share that three teams of s...

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Early Release April 8, 2024

March 7, 2024

Updated 3/08/2024: No afternoon PEP on April 8, 2024 Dear Oyster River Students, Par...

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ORCSD School Board At-Large Vacancy

March 4, 2024

Residents of the Oyster River Cooperative School District The School Board is lookin...

A photo of Oyster River studnets controlling their robot during the February 18 state challenge at Manchester Community College

ORMS Students Qualify for VEX IQ Robotics World Championship

February 20, 2024

Three of the 14 Oyster River Middle School teams who competed in the 2024 VEX IQ State ...

SRO Nicolosi is seen standing his front of his Durham PD vehicle in front of the Oyster River Middle School entrance.

School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

February 15, 2024

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

A photograph of Detective Lieutenant Eric Kinsman during his Feb. 1 presentation at the Oyster River Middle School's Concert hall.

ICAC Presentation Resources

February 12, 2024

On February 1, 2024, Detective Lieutenant and New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Chi...

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NH SAS Testing Dates

February 12, 2024

Mast Way School March 6, 2024: Grade 4 March 7, 2024: Grade 3 Moharimet Sc...

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Alida Carter Named Assistant Principal of Oyster River Middle School

February 12, 2024

On February 7, 2024, Alida Carter was named Assistant Principal of Oyster River Mi...

A photo of Oyster River Middle School Student Diya Sridharan with the caption: Inspiring young minds, Diya's Robotics Club

Inspiring Young Minds: Diya's Robotics Club

February 6, 2024

A remarkable initiative took place at Moharimet School during the fall of 2023 thanks t...

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NH SAS Testing Dates

February 6, 2024

The New Hampshire Statewide Assessment will be given on the following dates  Ma...

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Winter 2024 Open Circle Parent Program

January 29, 2024

During Open Circle lessons at school, students learn to be cooperative and caring, how ...

Oyster River Middle School student Noah Sanders has been sworn in as a member of 2024 New Hampshire's Kid Governor Executive Council. Front row, from left, Cambrie, Jackson, Noah, and Madelyn Sanders; back row, Fifth Grade Teacher Diana Pelletier, mother

Noah Sanders Sworn In as 2024 NH Kid Executive Councilor

January 26, 2024

DURHAM — Principal Bill Sullivan is pleased to share that Oyster River Middle Sch...

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Bill Sullivan Named Principal of Oyster River Middle School

January 24, 2024

DURHAM -- The Oyster River Cooperative School District is pleased to announce that Bill...

A graphic with two photos. On the left, two groups of campers playing a game on the ORMS athletic field and on the right two campers working on a science project. The image is captioned: REACH Summer Camp, registration February 19 to April 19, 2024.

2024 REACH Summer Camps

January 23, 2024

Updated 2/12/2024: Summer Camp catalogue is now available. ORCSD is collaborating ag...

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Seasonal Inclement Weather Information

January 5, 2024

We are now well into inclement weather season, and there is no perfect weather call. Sn...

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Dr. Robert Shaps to be New Superintendent

December 21, 2023

Dr. Robert Shaps Selected as New Superintendent of Oyster River Cooperative School Dist...

Superintendent Morse with students in the classroom during Coding and Cocoa.

2023 Coding and Cocoa

December 12, 2023

Updated 12/19/2023: You may read the full press release here. On Wednesday, December...

Oyster River middle school students shown enjoying the musical cakes activity during the fundraiser.

ORMS Hosts Dodgeball Fundraiser

December 12, 2023

On Friday December 1, 2023, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) hosted a dodgeball fundra...

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Important Planned School Closures Information

December 6, 2023

Dear Oyster River Parents, Guardians, and Students,   Please note the following ...

NH Kid Govenor candidate Noah Sanders (Team Atlantic) casting his ballot at the Durham Town Hall.

NH Kid Governor Election

November 15, 2023

Updated:12/08/2023 To read the full press release, please click here. On November 9,...

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Important Traffic Notice

November 14, 2023

Dear Oyster River Middle and High School Parents, Guardians, and Students, Thank you...

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ORMS Coffee Connection

November 13, 2023

Updated 12/20/2023: You may read the full press release here. Did you know dedicated...