ORMS (5-8) News

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

Three 8th grade students from Team Blandorians stand in the school gym holding dodgeballs during the tournament.

By Kate MacLeod Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) hosted its third annual Dodgeball ...

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

Dr. Matt Davis stands at the podium in the ORMS concert hall during his Science Friday presentation.

2025 - 2026 Science Fridays

December 3, 2025

by Kate MacLeod Science Fridays at Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) is a lecture se...

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

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

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Looking for local support? These resources can help with financial needs, community ...

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2025 ORMS Walk a Mile Event

October 29, 2025

by Kate MacLeod On Friday, October 24, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) students an...

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

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Please join us at the Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) on Monday, November 10, at 9:00...

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

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Basketball Signups Are Open in FinalForms! Students who are interested in tryin...

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

ORMS News Crew students rehearse in the studio; one student operates the computers and switchboard.

By Kate MacLeod Each school day at Oyster River Middle School kicks off with the Mid...

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Our Signs of Suicide (SOS) program is offered on November 3rd, 2025, for fami...

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

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2025-2026 ORCSD Music Events

September 23, 2025

View the flyer. Dates and times are subject to change. Additional events are open...

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Elementary Projects Information

September 19, 2025

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Elementary Projects section on the ...

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Our district and schools use different technologies to support learning and communicati...

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On Wednesday, September 10, between 6:00 and 7:00 p.m., the district wil...

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View the signed letter here.   September 4, 2025   Dear Oyster Ri...

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To view or print our 2025-2026 Blue White Day Calendar, please visit our&nbsp...

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Welcome Back to School!

August 26, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, We look forward to welcoming students back to school tom...

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Dear Oyster River Families, Bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year are now availab...