Oyster River News

Graphic with the caption: Last day of school is June 16 with early dismissal.

Dear Oyster River Families,   On April 15, 2026, the ORCSD School Board determin...

Group photo of Oyster River High School students advancing to the 2026 National History Day competition.

Ten Oyster River High School (ORHS) sophomores have been selected to represent the Stat...

Community members at the salad bar during the April 22 community dinner.

The Oyster River Sustainability Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and...

Students are seen engaging in conversation with a college representative during the fair.

Oyster River High School (ORHS) welcomed students to its third annual College and Caree...

A graphic of planet Earth with the caption: Earth Week 2026.

Between April 20–24, 2026, Oyster River students and staff will celebrate Ea...

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...

Students writing letters to their French pen pals in Ms. Pennelli's classroom.

Eighth grade French students at Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) are building language...

Students, staff and families watch the Spring Festival lion dance at Oyster River Middle School.

On February 15, the Oyster River community gathered at Oyster River Middle School (ORMS...

Music Teacher Andrea von Oeyen conducts string students during the orchestra concert.

In celebration of Music in Our Schools Month, the Oyster River orchestra program presen...

Families are served breakfast by volunteers during the 2026 Pancake Breakfast.

On Saturday, March 28, Moharimet School welcomed families, friends, and commu...

Booths set up in the learning commons during ORMS Humanities Night.

2026 Humanities Night

March 31, 2026

By Kate MacLeod On Thursday, March 26, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) welcomed fa...

Oyster River High School students and teachers on stage during the Orlando concert.

On March 5, 104 Oyster River High School (ORHS) orchestra, band, and chorus students de...

A group of student taste maple sap after tapping a tree on school rpoperty.

It is the sweetest time of year at Moharimet School, where students, staff, and the sch...

Keynote speaker Christina DiMicelli talks to Oyster River educators in the Morse Recital Hall.

March has been an artificial intelligence (AI) focused month in Oyster River. On March ...

A graphic with the caption: Earth Day Community Dinner April 22, 2026.

The Oyster River Sustainability Committee invites you to a community dinner and Earth D...

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Updated 3/26/2026. View recount information. NOTICE OF RECOUNT DATE: March 1...

Grace and her parents stand in front of Olympic-themed artwork at Moharimet school.

The Oyster River Cooperative School District (ORCSD) was honored to welcome U.S. Olympi...

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Dear Oyster River Community,    Thank you for taking the time to vote yeste...

Photo of Oyster River High School senior Jahrie Houle.

DURHAM - Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Rebecca Noe are proud ...

Photo collage of students standing next to their award-winning artwork.

Congratulations to all our 2026 Scholastic Art Award winners! Don't miss the D...

A graphic with the caption: NH State Testing Information for Grades 3-8 and 11.

Mast Way School 3rd Grade May 5: Writing May 12: Reading May 19: Math...

A graphic with the caption: Voting Day March 10, 2026, towns of Durham, Lee and Madbury.

Dear Oyster River Community,   The ORCSD FY27 operating budget will be...

Logo of the Oyster River Cooperative School District.

Dear Oyster River Families, Last spring, ORCSD joined a coalition of school district...