Orleans Central Supervisory Union

Dear OCSU, As colder weather approaches, I know that weather-related school closures can be challenging for families. I wanted to share the steps we will take to make the safest and best decisions possible. You can read the full message here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1D22nDcOyEaXhImXeQQyGNldkp_9LAbiG/view?usp=drivesdk Thank you, Jackie Ramsay-Tolman Your OCSU Superintendent

1 day ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

Modern Band Concert at LR October 24th
Barton - The Lake Region UHS presents our annual Modern Band concert on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 PM in the LR Gymnasium. The LR Jazz Band, Modern band and solo vocalists will present music by Tower of Power, John Coltrane, Rodgers & Hart, Charles Mingus, Black Sabbath, Johnny Cash, CCR, Robert Johnson, Goodbye June, Couch, Evanescence, Tracy Chapman, Cranberries, and originals. Artwork by the LR visual arts students will be on display. Our Community Spaghetti supper starts at 5:30 PM, free to all concert goers. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to benefit the Music Activities and Scholarship Fund. This show is supervised by Dr. Sara Doncaster, LR Music Director at LR; and Chris Doncaster, bassist and LR Modern Band Instructor. For further information, please call Dr. Doncaster at (802) 754-2500 x219, or email sdoncaster@ocsu.org

2 days ago, Central Office Communications

The primary goal of the behavioral threat assessment is to prevent harm and promote the safety of everyone and everything involved:
the person showing unsafe behavior
students and staff impacted by the unsafe behavior
the school building and related property

Threat assessment is not an adversarial process; many threats are a cry for help. Having a team approach with a clear process allows for the safety of everyone involved. The process is designed to address, evaluate, and manage threatening behavior and troubling situations that may impact school safety. OCSU’s guide is based on best practices created by the U.S. Secret Service & U.S. Department of Education, and the need to follow these best practices are mandated by the Senate and House.

To learn more about behavioral threat assessment in OCSU, please visit this website. To report a potential incident please do one of the following:
Contact your school principal or the superintendent of schools (1-802-525-1204)
Email the team at: crisis@ocsu.org
Use our dedicated crisis form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAD01ohaIZa9tcu8F9KWYNK6KaPejqZFjt9ZgRgLoNrNAzSw/viewform

7 days ago, OCSU Communications

The Lake Region UHS presents our annual Modern Band concert on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 PM in the LR Gymnasium. There will be a Community Spaghetti Supper in the Cafeteria starting at 5:30 PM, free to concert goers. Artwork by the LR visual arts students will be on display. The LR Jazz Band, Modern band and solo vocalists will present music by Tower of Power, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Black Sabbath, Johnny Cash, CCR, Robert Johnson, Goodbye June, Couch, Evanescence, Tracy Chapman and originals. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to benefit the Music Activities and Scholarship Fund. This show is supervised by Dr. Sara Doncaster, LR Music Director at LR; and Chris Doncaster, bassist and LR Modern Band Instructor. For further information, please call Dr. Doncaster at (802) 754-2500 x219, or email sdoncaster@ocsu.org

8 days ago, OCSU Communications

🎉 Happy National Principals Month! Please join me in thanking the incredible OCSU principals who lead with dedication, care and inspire students every day. Your impact is invaluable! #ThankAPrincipal #NationalPrincipalsMonth Thank you! Jackie

13 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

Dear OCSU, I wanted to remind everyone that there is no school for students on Friday, October 10 due to Teacher Professional Development. Schools will also be closed on Monday, October 13 for Indigenous People's Day. I hope that everyone has a good long weekend, and we will see our students again on Tuesday, October 14th 🍂 Take good care, Jackie

13 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

Subject: Update on School Phone Service Dear OCSU Families, We are currently experiencing some technical issues with our school phone lines. This is impacting all schools except Irasburg. Please know that all schools have access to emergency outgoing phone service and can make calls if needed. Internet and email services are operating normally, so that communication and instruction are continuing without interruption. If you need to reach your child’s school for an immediate matter, please use email until our phone service is fully restored. Our team is actively working with our service provider to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We will share updates through your school’s regular communication channels as soon as we know more. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Superintendent Ramsay-Tolman

14 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

All School Board meetings are open to the public and have remote access.

📍LRUHS Board Meeting - Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Lake Region Union High School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/ejv-nxmx-ygm
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 443-601-9492 PIN: 321 263 275#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/10-06-2025-lr/
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/829040

19 days ago, Barton Graded School

Sending out a huge thank you to all of our Orleans Central custodians not only today, on National Custodian appreciation day, but every day! Thank you for all that you do for us! Jackie

20 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

Good morning, Brownington students and families- this message is to let you know that Will's bus route will not be running this morning. We do not have a driver. This Bus route covers - NORTH BROWNINGTON 2025-2026 AM Left on/Center Road to Veterinary Lane ( CHURCHILL RD HINMAN SETTLER RD Left on/PARKER RD Right on/MOULTON RD Left on/ KATHY LANE (back into McCoys drive) Right on/ HINMAN SETTLER RD Old cemetery Lane/To old stone house road Left on Old Stone House Road/ DUTTON BROOK LANE OLD STONE HOUSE RD Center of Village 7:35 Brownington School ROUTE 58 Willoughby Ave/ to Orleans School I'm sorry for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact Julie at Butlers bus service. Thank you

20 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

Good morning Glover students and families this message is to tell you that unfortunately Richard Epinette’s Glover Bus Route is going to be canceled this morning because we do not have a driver- This route covers MUD ISLAND RD HINMAN SETTLER RD SHADOW LAKE RD salmon road DANIELS POND RD ANDERSONVILLE RD (right) BEECH HILL RD (right) Phillips Rd Parker Rd BEAN HILL RD BORLAND RD BEAN HILL RD We are very sorry for this inconvenience. Please contact Julie at Butlers bus service if you have any questions. Thank you.

23 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

More information to come!

24 days ago, Barton Graded School

The next OCSU PTCA meeting is October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Lake Region cafeteria. Here is a link to the next OCSU PTCA meeting agenda.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TaHfPmDYW45VC887u1Lvtf0IfbUDBYGbkawSmia2Hds/edit?tab=t.0
We hope to see folks there!

26 days ago, OCSU Communications

All School Board meetings are open to the public and have remote access.

📍LRUHS Board Meeting - Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Lake Region Union High School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/cox-xwdt-kwg
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 316-536-0477 PIN: 460 726 747#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/09-29-25-lr/854720
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/829040

27 days ago, Barton Graded School

Lake Region’s student council, in conjunction with OCSU’s parent groups, are working to host a fall student event, and we’re looking for your help! On Saturday, October 25th, we’re looking for people to host a “trick-or-treating table” in the LR gym. Please check the link below for more information or to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyq7m1qoQ2zAih4zfa9M_JzihWrxS7XnBHmHRH3sM8UHXFlA/viewform?usp=dialog

29 days ago, OCSU Communications

Are you a parent or legal guardian of a student(s) who received special education services or supports during the 2024-2025 school year? If you are, then the VT AOE wants to hear feedback on your experience from last school year! Please check out the survey listed here:
https://education.vermont.gov/document/2024-2025-special-education-parent-involvement-survey
The parent involvement survey window is open until September 30th, 2025. Contact: Caitlin Chisholm by emailing Caitlin.Chisholm@Vermont.gov with any questions you have about this survey.

30 days ago, OCSU Communications

All School Board meetings are open to the public and have remote access.

📍LRUEMSD Board Meeting - Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Barton Graded School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/idv-vpef-tca
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 417-319-7143 PIN: 489 293 710#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-elementary-middle-school-district/
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-elementary-middle-school-district/829043

about 1 month ago, Barton Graded School

The next OCSU PTCA meeting is September 16, 2025, 6pm, in the Lake Region UHS cafeteria. A link to the agenda is below. We hope to see everyone there!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVDBUneDoh1pXWexcVkX-oQ-M2wkFVBld-A4-h6w57g/edit?usp=sharing

about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications

Butler's Bus Service is now hiring! Want to learn more about how you can join their team and support our local schools? Please see the attached flyer.

about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications

All School Board meetings are open to the public and have remote access.

📍LRUHS Board Meeting - Monday, September 15, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Lake Region Union High School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/aai-bnof-rch
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 929-999-1544 PIN: 198 827 299#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/09-15-25-lr/851811
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/829040

about 1 month ago, Barton Graded School