Oyster River News

Middle school students are seen competing in the Morse Recital Hall.

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

A graphic showing Mast Way and Moharimet schools' logos with the caption: 2026-2027 kindergarten registration.

For additional information, visit our Kindergarten Registration page. Dear Oyster Ri...

A collage of four photos showing Mast Way students engaging in Hour of AI activities and drinking hot cocoa.

In December, Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) students explored the pow...

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On December 17, 2025, the ORCSD School Board approved the 2026-2027 school calendar.&nb...

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P L E A S E  P O S T Oyster River Cooperative School District Durham, Lee, M...

The Oyster River Cooperative School District shown on a grey background.

OPENINGS Individuals wishing to file for a school district opening must do so betwee...

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2025 Season's Greetings

December 16, 2025

Dear Oyster River Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members, As we approach t...

Side by side logos of Mast Way and Moharimet Schools

Dear Oyster River Families,   In March 2026, voters in Durham, Lee, and Madbury ...

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Dear Oyster River Families, ParentSquare notified us that starting today, December 1...

A photo of Diya teaching her AI class to Moharimet students during a Tiny Coders session.

Read the press release. Oyster River High School (ORHS) sophomore Diyashree “D...

Two photos of smiling ORCSD drivers with their thumbs up.

Join our Transportation team and support student success! We offer great pay at $28....

Rendering of a proposed typical classroom at Moharimet School.

Dear Oyster River Families,  During last night’s School Board meeting, ...

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Dear Oyster River Students, Staff, Parents, Caregivers, and Community Members,  ...

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Superintendent Shaps' communications may be found on our Superintendent page. ...

Music Teacher Marc LaForce is seen alongside four students.

DURHAM – Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Rebecca Noe proudly share ...

A group of people gathered at night in front of the Moharimet sugar house during the 2025 Pumpkin Stroll.

On Thursday, October 23, the Moharimet community celebrated the school’s annual P...

Principal Lowe and Mast Way PtO Chair Kelly Plouffe in the Mast Way lobby.

2025 Mast Way Spooktacular

October 27, 2025

On October 24, Mast Way School opened its doors for its annual Spooktacular. The commun...

A group photo of UNH students in company of Child Nutrition Director Maredith St. Onge.

DURHAM, N.H. — Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Child Nutrition Director Mared...

Two renderings showing the potential expansion at Moharimet and Mast Way schools.

Additional information is available on our Elementary Projects page. Dear Oyster Riv...

A group photo of Team Overdrive 8410.

DURHAM - Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Rebecca Noe wish to congratulate...

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Original publication: August 7, 2025 Updated: 10/02/2025 Earlier today, Chief ...

A photo of the Oyster River High School ApplyNH poster displayed in a hallway.

Join us for ApplyNH Day! On October 16, 2025, the ORHS Counseling team will provide ...

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Updated 9/29/2025: End 68 Hours of Hunger bag value is between $25 and $30. Each bag pr...