ORMS (5-8) News

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 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 graphic showing the June 2025 ORMS calendar.

To view or print our May 2025 Blue White day rotation calendar, please visit our c...

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 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 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...

A photo of a group of drivers standing in front of school buses next to the Transportation office.

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

A graphic showing the blue and white day rotation in May 2025.

To view or print our May 2025 Blue White day rotation calendar, please visit our c...

A photo of ORMS students, administrators, and EDies board members.

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

A graphic showing a sticky note with the caption: Last day of school June 18

Dear Oyster River Families, On April 16, 2025, the ORCSD School Board determined tha...

A graphic showing the planet Earth with the caption: Earth Week April 22-25, 2025.

The Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) Sustainability Club has been hard at work plannin...

A photo showing a family enjoying their meal during the April 15 Community Dinner at Oyster River Middle School.

April 15 Community Dinner

April 16, 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the April 15 community dinner. We estimate that 250 ...

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Dear Oyster River Families, We are writing to inform you of the School Board and adm...

An image showing the blue and white day rotation for the month of April 2025.

To view or print our April 2025 Blue White day rotation calendar, please visit our&nbsp...

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Dear Parents, Guardians, and Community Members, I would like to personally invite yo...

Students and adults seen engaging in activities in the Learning Commons during the 2025 Humanities Night.

On March 20, 2025, Oyster River Middle School (ORMS) staff and students hosted their an...

A photo of Team 2820A walking on stage to receive their award.

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

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Dear Oyster River Community Members, The Oyster River Cooperative School District an...

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ORCSD schools will be collecting electrical and electronic waste (e-waste) between Apri...

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Join our Transportation team and support student success! We offer great pay at $26....

A graphic with the caption: March 11 election, thank you!

Updated 03/17/2025: You may view the official election results on the distric...

A graphic with the caption: March 20, 2025, 5:30-7:00 pm.

Please consider joining us at Oyster River Middle School on March 20, 2025, 5:30-7:00 p...