Oyster River News

An aerial drone photo of the Oyster River Middle School showing students spelling out "2025" on the athletic field.

On Friday, May 16, 2025, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) students and staff of all gr...

A photo collage showing all ten top ten seniors of class of 2025.

DURHAM — The Oyster River Cooperative School District wishes to recognize and con...

A photo of Superintendent Shaps and Principal Lowe in the classroom with students and staff during the symposium.

On Monday, May 12, 2025, Ms. Bowden-Gerard and her 4th grade students joined Science an...

A photo of Mr. Lanzer presenting to students and staff in a classroom at Moharimet School.

Moharimet 4th grade students have made an important discovery on the school campus that...

A group photo of teams 2820A and 2820Y at the World Championship in Dallas.

Read the 5/23/2025 press release. Two Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) teams p...

A photo showing Author Jacqueline Davies talking in front of a large audience in Mast Way School's library.

On May 14, 2025, Mast Way School had the honor of welcoming Jacqueline Davies, beloved ...

A photo of ORCSD MATHCOUNTS coach Dr. Dan Rubine.

General polynomial equations are deemed to be humanity’s oldest algebra problem&n...

A photo showing Superintendent Shaps leading the strategic planning session on May 6, 2025.

Superintendent Shaps invited Oyster River community members to join him for two strateg...

A photo of a group of Team Overdrive #8410 in the pit during a competition.

The Oyster River High School (ORHS) F.I.R.S.T. Robotics team, Team Overdrive #8410, con...

A graphic showing confetti with the caption: May 5-9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week!

May 5-9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week. We celebrate our ORCSD educators who work ...

A graphic with the caption: SAU office closed April 25 and May 2, 2025.

The SAU office (36 Coe Dr, Durham, NH 03824) will be closed to the public on April 25 a...

A photo of a group of drivers standing in front of school buses next to the Transportation office.

On April 22, 2025, the ORCSD Transportation team and administration celebrated National...

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

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

Mr. Cangello is seen talking to students about a WWII exhibit at the museum.

When Mr. Cangello’s Social Studies classes left school for a field trip to t...

A graphic showing a sticky note with the caption: Last day of school June 18

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

A photo showing a family enjoying their meal during the April 15 Community Dinner at Oyster River Middle School.

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

Two volunteers and a student selling maple syrup and t-shirt at the event.

Article originally published on 3/18/2025 and updated on 4/09/2025 Thank you fo...

A photo collage showing students during their presentation to the ORCSD School Board on April 2, 2025.

On April 2, 2025, Mast Way School Principal Misty Lowe introduced 4th grade educators a...

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

Students and adults seen engaging in activities in the Learning Commons during the 2025 Humanities Night.

On March 20, 2025, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) staff and students hosted their an...

A photo of Team 2820A walking on stage to receive their award.

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

Logo of ORCSD on a grey background.

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

A graphic showing different computer parts that can be collected.

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

Two photos of smiling ORCSD drivers with their thumbs up.

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