Welcome to Oyster River Cooperative School District

A graphic with the caption: February 3, 2026, Deliberative Session Information.

A Message from Moderator Michael Williams and Notice of Recording

Select "Learn more" below to access helpful information for Tuesday’s Deliberative Session.

FY26-27 Budget Information

Budget documents, a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and video series are now available.

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2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin on January 27.

A photo collage showing renderings for both proposed expansions at each school.

Elementary Project Tours & Listening Sessions

Oyster River residents and community members are invited to attend school tours and listening sessions in January and February 2026.

A photo montage of students enjoying hot cocoa and coding activities in their classroom.

Mast Way School

Mast Way School celebrated Coding and Cocoa on December 3.

Moharimet students and Music Teacher Mrs. Struthers pictured signing during the concert in the Morse Recital Hall.

Moharimet School

Moharimet School hosted its 4th Grade Winter Concert on December 11.

A photo of ORMS students, administrators, and EDies board members.

Oyster River Middle School

ORMS was named the 2025 Middle School of Excellence in New Hampshire by the New Hampshire Excellence in Education Awards (EDies).

Oyster River High School

ORHS staff and administration.

Photo collage showing students petting farm animals during the fieldtrip.

Preschool Education Program (PEP)

PEP students on a field trip at DeMeritt Hill Farm in fall 2025.

A magazine cover showing Grace in her ski outfit wearing a helmet and goggles.

Durham Native on Her Way to the Olympics in Italy

February 3, 2026

Story originally published in the Town of Durham's Friday Updates - January 30, 202...

Oyster River High School Strings orchestra plays in the Morse Recital Hall.

ORHS Students Explore Gratitude Through Music and Art

February 2, 2026

This winter, Oyster River High School (ORHS) students in Andrea von Oeyen’s strin...

The Oyster River High School strings orchestra plays in the Morse Recital Hall.

2025-2026 Winter Concerts

January 29, 2026

What a wonderful season of music we enjoyed this winter! Oyster River students across a...

A gradient blue graphic with the caption: FY26-27 Budget Information.

FY26-26 Budget Information

January 26, 2026

ORCSD budget documents are available on our Budget Documents page within the Budget FY2...

2026 REACH Summer Camps

January 26, 2026

ORCSD is collaborating again this year with the Town of Durham Parks & Recreation D...

Annual Meeting Session February 3, 2026

January 22, 2026

Dear Oyster River Families, Registered voters of Durham, Lee, and Madbury are invite...

Senior Lilly Smith is pictured next to her mixed media piece, Heavy.

ORHS Students Earn 50 Scholastic Art Awards and Top Honors

January 22, 2026

Oyster River High School (ORHS) is celebrating an exceptional year in the&nbs...

A graphic showing renderings of the proposed expansion at Mast Way and Moharimet School.

Elementary Project Video Series

January 15, 2026

Dear Oyster River Families and Community Members, I am writing to share that the fir...

Tax Impact Information for Elementary Project

January 7, 2026

Dear Oyster River Families, I am pleased to share that tax impact information is now...

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.

Annual Meeting Session I - February 3, 2026

ORCSD School Board Meeting - February 4, 2026

Moharimet Tour & Listening Session - February 12, 2026

ORCSD School Board Meeting - February 18, 2026

February Break - February 23-27, 2026

Moharimet Tour & Listening Session - March 2, 2026

ORCSD School Board Meeting - March 5, 2026

Annual Meeting Session II- March 10, 2026

ORCSD Faculty Concert - March 12, 2026

News & Updates