🚍✨ This morning, in preparation for the start of school, our bus drivers, principals, the superintendent and transportation coordinator came together to align expectations and strengthen partnerships. This collaboration is an important piece of the foundation for student success—ensuring every child starts and ends the day safely and with care. 🌻#ocsu Student's first day is August 27
about 7 hours ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman



🚍 **Dear OCSU Families** — This summer, our principals have been working with Butler’s Bus Service to create a transportation plan that is safe, efficient, and fair for all students.

We know no plan is perfect, but your input will help us start strong on the first day of school! Please take a few minutes to fill out our short survey. If you have students in more than one school, you can fill it out more than once.

📄 Need a paper copy? Contact your school office.

**Survey Link:** survey link (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5OblL4lWygxoZbzyXb0zcwuLszGpTFdfv1AWBIN89zVPJwQ/viewform)


Thank you for your support!
— Jackie Ramsay-Tolman, Your OCSU Superintendent

3 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

LRUEMSD School Board Meeting—August 18, 2025; 6:00 pm; Lake Region High School. Click HERE for full agenda. https://5il.co/3nvl4

4 days ago, Central Office Communications
On, August 19 at 6pm, OCSU will hold its second Parent-Teacher-Community Association (PTCA) meeting at Lake Region High School. At this meeting we will discuss:
- sister-school meeting structures and recruitment strategies
- representation on the OCSU PTCA
- provide feedback on school/district websites

We look forward to seeing everyone there!
5 days ago, OCSU Communications
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The updated Orleans Central middle school handbook is now available. It is accessible via school websites or directly from the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sG8d8rOcdQIyAE9FDhQ6HbM52nWAp1rNdFW4oePGmmk/edit?tab=t.0

If you have questions, please contact the main office.
10 days ago, OCSU Communications
middle school handbook

School Board Meeting Lake Region Union High School—August 11, 2025; 6:00pm. LINK to full agenda.

11 days ago, Central Office Communications

Long-term Facilities Planning Committee Report: OCSU faces significant challenges that require the attention and cooperation of the community to address: the rising costs of education and the subsequent increases in taxation; the need to provide an excellent education for our students in safe, welcoming, and productive settings; the need to alleviate staffing shortages by providing a safe, sustainable, and enriching work environment; and to house our educational enterprise in school buildings that are efficient, functional, and cost-effective. FULL REPORT

11 days ago, Central Office Communications

Please read this 2025 - 2026 welcome letter from Superintendent Ramsay-Tolman. Thank you!

14 days ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman
A note to all families: Orleans Central is currently collaborating with our bussing company to review and determine any changes to bus routes for the upcoming school year. Please check the OCSU website in early August for official notifications.
21 days ago, OCSU Communications
bus
OCSU welcomes Children’s Literacy Foundation Summer Readers and Book Giveaway! Wednesday July 23rd at 9 am join author Natalie Kinsey-Warnock for a presentation outside Orleans Elementary School. All children attending will choose a free book to take home. Children not attending the OCSU summer program must be accompanied by an adult. Rain date it TBD.
about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications
Lake Region Union Elementary Middle School Facilities Committee meeting July 17, 2025; 10:30 am at COFEC. See Agenda here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3488/OCSU/5874072/07-17-25_Agenda_EMS_Facilities_Committee.pdf
about 1 month ago, Central Office Communications
Truexcullins: OCSU Planning Project Update. Join us for the presentation at Lake Region Union High School on Monday, June 16, 2025; 6:00 pm. If need to join virtually, log in here: meet.google.com/juu-ntcd-cmf. For a copy of the presentation visit: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cQKTS0owZwpdIthfpu3uXHcipI2xxTyOLpa-IRET9_Q/edit?usp=sharing
2 months ago, Central Office Communications
A reminder that even during summer months when school is not in session, OCSU has tools and resources in case anyone needs to report potential threatening behavior to students, staff, or the school community. To place a report, you can use one of the following ways: Contact your school principal or the superintendent of schools (1-802-525-1204) Email the behavior threat assessment team at: crisis@ocsu.org Use our dedicated crisis form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAD01ohaIZa9tcu8F9KWYNK6KaPejqZFjt9ZgRgLoNrNAzSw/viewform Please visit this site to learn more about behavioral threat assessment planning and reporting:: https://www.ocsu.org/page/behavior-threat-assessment-team Thanks for your part in keeping our schools safe!
2 months ago, OCSU Communications
OCSU logo
Preschool screening is coming up - if you have a child ready for preschool, give us a call! We hope to hear from you!
3 months ago, COFEC Preschool
Preschool Screening
Interested in hosting an exchange student? An information session will be hosted June 4 6-7:30pm at Lake Region Union High School. Contact akoennicke@borderlessfriends.org for more information.
3 months ago, OCSU Communications
Exchange Student Q&A poster
LRUHS Student Art Show—May 23 through June 4
3 months ago, Central Office Communications
LR Art Show 2025
On May 7, 2025, the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) hired Joseph Achilles as the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) for its new alternative education program. In this role, he will conduct behavioral assessments and help design behavior plans. Mr. Achilles, a St. Johnsbury native with a strong background in psychology and applied behavior analysis, expressed his commitment to supporting students through alternative educational methods. More about this board meeting can be found in a recent Newport Daily Express article: https://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/news/ocsu-hires-board-certified-behavioral-analyst/article_f187a3f2-6e59-4a33-8841-d249d83b0296.html
3 months ago, OCSU Communications
Welcome to Mr. Achilles
LRUHS Music Department Spring Concert & Senior Solo Night on May 18th Barton, VT - The Lake Region Union HS presents the annual spring concert and Senior Solo Night on Sunday, May 18th, 7:00 PM at the Barton United Church. This concert features performances by the chorus, select chorus and two selections by the LR Jazz Band. The final set of the night are pieces selected and performed by LR's senior musicians Xander Bradley, Tucker Broe, Lorelai Collins, Alayna Dean, Lydia Knight, and Josiah Quinn. The choral part of the program includes "Now Let Me Fly," "O Danny Boy, " the bluegrass number "Spread Joy over this Land" by Vermont's Patti Casey and American and South African freedom songs. The jazz band will be performing "Night and Day" by Cole Porter and "Feeling Good" by Newley & Briccuse. Senior Solos will be presented by Xander Bradley, Tucker Broe, Lorelai Collins, Alayna Dean, Josiah Quinn, and Lydia (Monty) Knight at sdoncaster@ocsu.org or (802)754-2500 x219. Admission by donation. Proceeds will be used for concert expenses and the LR Music Department Scholarship Fund.
3 months ago, OCSU Communications
Collage by LR Foundations students led by Mark van Blunk and Theresa Perron, 2018
OCSU is hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year! Check below to learn how you can bring your strengths to our team. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkVDelk_U/R_6mjRv9-Rt_9WX4dF-Nzw/view?utm_content=DAGkVDelk_U&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
3 months ago, OCSU Communications
Newport Bike Rodeo RESCHEDULED - Please see the update information about the Newport Bike Rodeo, which has been moved from Saturday, May 10th to Sunday, May 11th due to inclement weather.
3 months ago, Central Office Communications
Newport Bike Rodeo Poster