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

If you enjoyed your evening, we hope you will consider giving the ORCSD Child Nutrition department and custodial team a shout-out by completing this form.

The ORCSD Child Nutrition team outdid themselves serving a feast made with local ingredients. Each meal included a roasted pork loin or grilled Mediterranean chicken options, side salads (Garden and Caesar), primavera pasta, Israeli couscous, green beans almondine, a beverage, and dessert. 

Mast Way, Moharimet, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS), and Oyster River High School (ORHS) students and staff were in attendance to talk about sustainable projects they worked on this year and their respective sustainability clubs.

Several community members and organizations supported the event and were present to share sustainable practices and educational content.

The ORCSD Sustainability Committee wishes to thank everyone who helped make the community dinner a success.

• Mast Way 4th grade students and staff presented their sustainable tiny homes projects.
• Mast Way Librarian David McCormick shared information about the school's Seed Library.
• Moharimet 1st grade students and their ground frost citizen science project.
• Moharimet Sustainability Club members promoted proper waste disposal through a fun game, allowing community members to share why they love our Earth, and provided free books for families to take home.
• ORMS students talked about the school's sustainable initiatives.
• 8th grade Science Teacher Michele Martin and School Board Member Giana Gelsey shared information about watersheds.
• ORHS students talking about their Sustainability Club.
• The Transportation team offered information about open driver positions.
• Andrea Gardner from Discovery Education was there to explain how families can benefit from their educational videos, activities, and learning opportunities.
• Chief Operator Matt Collins from the Town of Durham's Wastewater Treatment Plant explained the town's efforts to protect public health and the environment.

The Child Nutrition team outdid themselves serving a wonderful meal showcasing local ingredients.

Mast Way students answered questions about their sustainable tiny home projects.

Moharimet students showed their contributions to the scientific community by measuring ground frost.

Moharimet Sustainability Club students promoted proper waste disposal through a fun game and provided free books for families to take home.

ORHS students were also in attendance to talk about their Sustainability Club and initiatives.

Andrea Gardner explained Discovery Education's services, including videos, activities, and learning opportunities.