A reminder about our upcoming OCSU PTCA Wellness Initiative! Linked below are challenge cards for anyone wanting to participate.

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15c52DMRjl5LzepHVYP_WaA4TS6yskI8E?usp=sharing
about 24 hours ago, OCSU Communications
wellness challenge

Orleans Central Supervisory Union's Long-term Planning Committee's "Listening Sessions"
The Committee seeks the public's input on a proposed renovation of Lake Region High School and the
construction of a new regional elementary and middle school. More broadly, these sessions are an
opportunity for the community to collaboratively address the need to provide an excellent education at an
affordable cost.

This week: Albany Community School, Thursday, April 16
All sessions start at 6:00pm.

Upcoming:
April 29 Irasburg Village School
April 30 Virtual session - https://meet.google.com/sha-husi-qth
May 7 Town of Westmore – Fellowship Hall

Sessions are open to all. After a brief introduction, a moderator will guide the conversation. There is no
set agenda.

For more information on the proposal and the Committee's work to date please see the Long-Term
Planning section of the OCSU website: https://www.ocsu.org/o/ocsu/page/long-term-planning

4 days ago, Central Office Communications
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Make a Difference in Your Community!

The Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District is seeking community members to fill school board vacancies. Following the LRUEMSD Annual Meeting, several seats remain unfilled, and community participation is essential to ensure strong representation for each town.

Open Seats Available In:
- Albany
- Westmore
- Orleans

These positions play an important role in supporting our schools, students, and community.

WHY SERVE?
- Help shape the future of local education
- Represent your town’s voice in decision-making
- Support students, staff, and families
- Be part of meaningful community impact

WHO CAN APPLY?
- Residents of Albany, Westmore, or Orleans
- Individuals interested in education and community service
- No prior board experience required

If you’re interested in serving or want more information, please reach out to Orleans Central Supervisory Union (802) 525-1204 or email Lisa Worden, lworden@ocsu.org.
11 days ago, Barton Graded School
Board Seat Vacancies

Orleans Central Supervisory Union's Long-term Planning Committee's "Listening Sessions"

The Committee seeks the public's input on a proposed renovation of Lake Region High School and the construction of a new regional elementary and middle school. More broadly, these sessions are an opportunity for the community to collaboratively address the need to provide an excellent education at an affordable cost.

This week:

Wednesday, April 8 - Barton Academy & Graded School
Thursday, April 9 - Lake Union Region High School

All sessions start at 6:00pm.

Upcoming:
April 16 Albany Community School
April 29 Irasburg Village School
April 30 Virtual session - https://meet.google.com/sha-husi-qth
May 7 Town of Westmore – Fellowship Hall

Sessions are open to all. After a brief introduction, a moderator will guide the conversation. There is no set agenda.

For more information on the proposal and the Committee's work to date please see the Long-Term Planning section of the OCSU website: https://www.ocsu.org/o/ocsu/page/long-term-planning

11 days ago, Central Office Communications
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED
Make a Difference in Your Community!

The Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School District is seeking community members to fill school board vacancies. Following the LRUEMSD Annual Meeting, several seats remain unfilled, and community participation is essential to ensure strong representation for each town.

Open Seats Available In:
- Albany
- Westmore
- Orleans

These positions play an important role in supporting our schools, students, and community.

WHY SERVE?
- Help shape the future of local education
- Represent your town’s voice in decision-making
- Support students, staff, and families
- Be part of meaningful community impact

WHO CAN APPLY?
- Residents of Albany, Westmore, or Orleans
- Individuals interested in education and community service
- No prior board experience required

If you’re interested in serving or want more information, please reach out to Orleans Central Supervisory Union (802) 525-1204 or email Lisa Worden, lworden@ocsu.org.
16 days ago, Barton Graded School
vacant board seats
Dear OCSU - Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Please join me in sending a heartfelt thank you you to all of our OCSU para educators for the care they show, the flexibility they bring, and the difference they make in countless quiet and powerful ways every single day! Our OCSU Paraprofessionals are so often the steady, strong presence behind the scenes and beside our students every day. They are supporting learning, building relationships, and stepping in wherever they’re needed. They are problem solvers, encouragers, advocates, helpers, and relationship builders. We count on them for so much, and our students and schools are better because of them. And to our para educators- you are essential to our schools, our teams, and our communities. We count on and celebrate you every day, and are so grateful for your service to our schools and students. Thank you so very much for all that you do! Superintendent Jackie
17 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman
para
Updatede OCSU Long-term Planning Listening Session schedule
18 days ago, Central Office Communications
OCSU Long-Term Planning Committee—Listening Sessions
Butler's is hiring!
24 days ago, Barton Graded School
butler's

A reminder that the next OCSU PTCA meeting is March 24, 2026, at 6pm Lake Region Union High School. Here is the full agenda:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zlPETCln_4FNPjnUD79HFaZTD-wXr29qsoWhC-4DOEA/edit?usp=sharing
This meeting is immediately following the Lake Region PTCA meeting at 5pm. People are welcome to attend either or both. We hope to see folks there!

26 days ago, OCSU Communications
🌿 OCSU PTCA Wellness Fair 🌿

Call for Health & Wellness Vendors!

Are you a health or wellness professional interested in connecting with our community? Join us for a day dedicated to promoting healthy living and well-being!
28 days ago, Barton Graded School
wellness fair

LR Presents Modern Band Unplugged
Barton, VT - the Lake Region Union High School Music Department presents “Modern Band Unplugged” on Sunday, March 29th at 3pm in the LR Cafeteria. A free Community Souper lunch will be served, starting at 1:30 PM. We will have acoustic duos, trios and solos performing covers and original songs. Please come and join us to listen to some great music! This concert is completely student-led, with students creating the set list, rehearsing and arranging pieces outside of class, selling refreshments, setting up equipment, running a silent auction, and so much more. This will be a great learning experience for our students and a chance to fundraise money for our lesson scholarship fund and spring workshops. In order to fundraise the money for lessons we are going to sell beverages, baked goods, popcorn and more! We are also asking for a suggested donation of $5. For further information feel free to contact Sara Doncaster at (802) 754-2500-219 or email sdoncaster@ocsu.org. We are so excited to present this student-produced concert and we really hope to see you there! - by Abigail Wheeler, LR Band Manager. Cover art by LR Senior Riley Downs

29 days ago, Central Office Communications
Modern Band Unplugged Concert 3/29/26
Dear Orleans Central Supervisory Union Community, Due to the winter weather advisory in effect and predicted snowfall that is likely to reduce visibility and create difficult road conditions for buses—especially this afternoon on our dirt roads—we will have an early dismissal today. I took many factors into consideration in making this decision, including feedback from the National Weather Service and local observations across our towns. Out of an abundance of caution, we will dismiss early. Preschool and middle schools will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., elementary schools at 11:35 a.m., and the high school at 11:45 a.m. There will be no afterschool activities. Please travel safely, and thank you for your understanding. Warmly, Jackie Ramsay-Tolman Superintendent
29 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman
LR PTCA and OCSU PTCA
The LR PTCA will be meeting Tuesday, March 24th at 5:00 in the Student Resource Room. Families will have an opportunity to review the Comprehensive Needs Assessment and provide feedback on the Continuous Improvement Plan. We will also be planning an event to be held in May.

The OCSU PTCA will meet at 6:00 directly after the LR PTCA meeting.
about 1 month ago, Central Office Communications
LR PTCA Meeting
OCSU PTCA Meeting
Just a reminder that Orleans Elementary School is hosting a community listening session on March 19 at 6pm to discuss proposed renovations to all district schools. All are welcome to attend. More information is available at the following links:

https://www.ocsu.org/o/ocsu/page/long-term-planning

https://www.ocsu.org/article/2765487
about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications
We held our annual ABC 123 Family Fun Night on Thursday, with families coming to enjoy fun stations. They made bookmarks, made their own books, listened to stories from a local librarian, played math games, enjoyed letter sound basketball, and ate pizza! Thank you to all who participated!
about 1 month ago, COFEC Preschool
Sound basketball
Screen time
Water table letters
More sound basketball
OCSU Long-Term Planning Committee Listening Sessions
about 1 month ago, Central Office Communications
LTPListeningSessions
The next OCSU PTCA meeting is March 12, 2026 at 5pm at Lake Region. A link to the agenda is below. We hope to see everyone there!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NZjKXy5FtwTs0dsVY3L14ky0g9T4LLiPjFRMbKZg23U/edit?usp=sharing
about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications
PTCA March 2026 meeting

Just a reminder that there is a winter celebration today (Saturday, March 7) from 1-3pm at Lake Region UHS. Based on the weather, some activities will transition inside or change, but the event is still occurring. We hope to see everyone there!

about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications
A reminder that the rescheduled OCSU winter party is March 7, 2026, at Lake Region High School from 1-3pm. Please see the flyer for more information. We hope to see everyone there!
about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications
Winter Party (rescheduled)
Long-Term Planning Committee Report
about 1 month ago, Central Office Communications
Long-Term Planning Committee Report 1-2026