Oyster River High School | ORHS

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A photo of Oyster River High School staff at the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

ORHS (Grades 9-12)

Welcome to Oyster River High School!

Oyster River High School promotes a safe and nurturing community where the uniqueness of each member is valued. We are committed to becoming educated, ethical, responsible citizens who strive to contribute positively toward the betterment of ourselves, our school, society and world.

Photo collage of Oyster River community members during the dinner.

April 22 Community Dinner

The Oyster River Sustainability Committee would like to thank everyone who attended and supported the April 22 Community Dinner.

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May 18-21 Kindergarten Registration Sessions

Additional kindergarten registration sessions for the 2026-2027 school year will be available on May 18-21, 2026. Registration for all other grades will be in August 2026.

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ORHS Robotics Team Overdrive #8410

Team Overdrive #8410 competed at the University of New Hampshire Whittemore Center on March 28-29, 2026.

Photo collage of students attending Oyster River High School's 2026 National History Day.

2026 National History Day

ORHS hosted National History Day on March 25, 2026.

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ORHS Scholastic Art Exhibition

A large crowd gathered at the Durham Public Library for the opening reception on March 4, 2026.

Photo collage showing strings orchestra students playing during the concert.

ORHS Students Explore Gratitude Through Music and Art

ORHS strings orchestra students during the Dec. 9 concert. Photos courtesy of Caitlyn Savage, Class of 2026.

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Unified Basketball Practice

On December 18, ORHS students worked alongside UNH Men's and Women's basketball teams athletes.

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Now Hiring: Bus and Van Drivers

Join our Transportation team and support student success.

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Last Day of School is June 16, 2026

April 24, 2026

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.

ORHS Sophomores Advance to National History Day Competition

April 23, 2026

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.

2026 April 22 Community Dinner

April 23, 2026

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.

ORHS Hosts Third Annual College and Career Fair

April 21, 2026

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

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ORCSD Celebrates Earth Week 2026

April 21, 2026

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

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2026-2027 Kindergarten Registration Information

April 9, 2026

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

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

2026 Spring Festival Community Day

April 8, 2026

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.

Music in Our Schools Month Orchestra Concert

April 8, 2026

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

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

ORHS Students Perform at Universal CityWalk

March 26, 2026

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