Welcome to Oyster River Cooperative School District

October 10 Community Dinner

The Oyster River Wellness Committee invites you to a community dinner celebration on Thursday, October 10, 2024, to enjoy a delicious, locally and sustainably sourced fall harvest dinner.

Moharimet students at a table with volunteer Jim Davis looking at animal mandibles.

Moharimet School

Moharimet School students learning about animal feeding habits during a Year of Journeys assembly on September 27.

Superintendent Shaps looks on as Mast Way Mast Way students raising their hands in a classroom.

Mast Way School

Superintendent Shaps visited Mast Way School classrooms on the first day of school.

Oyster River Middle School

The ORMS Child Nutrition team serving meals on the first day of school.

A photo of Superintendent Shaps and Assistant Superintendent Filippone greeting students and families on the first day of school.

Oyster River High School

Bob D. Bobcat and Superintendent Shaps cheering on ORHS students during the school's October 4 spirit day.

Two preschool students feeding chicken at Emery Farm on a sunny October day.

Preschool Education Program (PEP)

Oyster River preschool students visited Emery Farm in fall 2023.

A photo of ORHS staff and students cheering on the Todd Allen Field at Oyster River High School during Spirit Day.

ORHS October 4 Spirit Day

October 8, 2024

On Friday, October 4, 2024, Oyster River High School (ORHS) students of all grade level...

ORMS Teacher Selected to Participate in Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program

October 7, 2024

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

A collage of all five commended students' photos with the caption: Congratulations!

2025 National Merit Scholarship Program

September 30, 2024

Five Oyster River High School Seniors Commended by the 2025 National Merit Scholarship ...

A photo of UNH scientists showing infrared technology to Moharimet 2nd grade students

Moharimet Kicks Off Year of Journeys

September 30, 2024

On Friday, September 27, Moharimet School kicked off its 2024-2025 school year theme, &...

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Oct. 28 Internet and Digital Safety Program

September 24, 2024

Location: Morse Recital Hall at the Oyster River Middle School (1 Coe Dr, Dur...

A graphic showing fresh root vegetables, apples, and a garden salad with the caption: Community Dinner Octoebr 10, 2024

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...

A photo of students filling their plates with fresh vegetables in a school cafeteria.

2024-2025 Child Nutrition Information

September 17, 2024

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

A graphic showing a starry space background with a comet and an astronaut with bobcat ears reaching for the Earth.

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 ...

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.

Community Dinner - October 10, 2024

Teacher Workshop Day - October 11, 2024

Colombus Day - October 14, 2024

Community Conversations OR Alumni-October 16, 2024

Inclusive Connections: Parents Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Youth Support Space-October 21, 2024

Inclusive Connections: Parents Caregivers of Multicultural Youth Support Space-October 22, 2024

School Board Meeting-October 22, 2024

Internet and Digital Safety Program-October 28, 2024

School Board Budget Workshop-October 31, 2024

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