Oyster River News

A photo of Vivan Best.

Oyster River High School (ORHS) rising junior Vivian Best won the Senior Affiliate Awar...

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*** A message from Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) Principal Bill Sullivan *** Dea...

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The R.E.A.C.H. waiver form may be completed here. Please complete one waiver pe...

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Complete the survey here. Dear Oyster River Families, My entry plan journey in th...

A group photo of all four staff members who got pied in the face.

On May 30, 2025, Mast Way School families and friends gathered for the school's ann...

An image showing Oyster River High School seniors throwing their hats during their graduation ceremony.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025!  A recording of Oyster River High Sc...

A photo of Ella and the HAVEN puppets and puppeteers.

View the press release. On June 10, 2025, HAVEN Education visited Mast Way School to...

A graphic with the caption: summer hours June 23-August 22.

Summer hours are Monday, June 23, to Friday, August 22, 2025. The SAU office and sch...

A photo of three students standing in front of their science showcase exhibit during the event.

On June 2, 2025, Oyster River High School (ORHS) hosted the 15th edition of its annual ...

A graphic with the caption: Important graduation time and location change.

See the June 5, 2:00 p.m. update with additional information below. The ceremony wil...

A graphic showing a calendar and the caption: 2025-2026 School Calendar.

2025-2026 School Calendar Our printable 2025-2026 school calendar is availabl...

A photo of a group of students and adults admiring artwork during the event.

2025 Mast Way Art Show

June 4, 2025

The Mast Way School team would like to thank students, staff, families, and community m...

A photo of families and community members sitting in the bleachers and on the grass overlooking the athletic field where students are playing their instruments during Bandapalooza.

A large crowd gathered on Oyster River Middle School’s (ORMS) athletic field for ...

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...

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