OCSU is hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Check below to learn how you can bring your strengths to our team.
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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.
This is your final friendly reminder to sign up your child(ren) for the 2025 Summer Program at OCSU. The deadline is tomorrow, Friday, May 9th. Don't miss out on all the fun this summer!
More information is here: https://www.ocsu.org/article/2173237
This is a friendly reminder that the registration deadline for our Summer Program is Friday, May 9th.
If you haven’t already done so, please complete your child’s registration by this date by scanning the correct QR below. Paper registrations are also available upon request. We’re looking forward to a fun and enriching summer experience for all participants!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Rachelle Gray at rgray@ocsu.org.
Final Reminder: The PTCA groups from our OCSU schools are planning a collaborative retreat event at Lake Region Union High School on May 14th from 6:00-8:00, and all community members are invited! The focus of the retreat will be on building upon the good work that our PTCA groups are doing now and determining best practices as we move into next year. You can register for the event by going to https://bit.ly/ocsuptca and filling out the short registration form. We hope to see you at the retreat!
Recently Lake Region National Honor Society students visited OCSU kindergarten students to read to them and share gift bags.
RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 10TH DUE TO WEATHER- Looking for a family-friendly event in the community? Check out the Newport Bike Rodeo happening at North Country Hospital on May 11th from 3:00-5:00! There will be lots of fun activities, experiences, and resources for all ages!
Reminder: The PTCA groups from our OCSU schools are planning a collaborative retreat event on May 14th from 6:00-8:00, and all community members are invited! The focus of the retreat will be on building upon the good work that our PTCA groups are doing now and determining best practices as we move into next year. You can register for the event by going to https://bit.ly/ocsuptca and filling out the short registration form. We hope to see you at the retreat!
OCSU Districts: Reconfiguration Options: Bring your phone for interactive participation!
The PTCA groups from our OCSU schools are planning a collaborative retreat event on May 14th from 6:00-8:00, and all community members are invited! The focus of the retreat will be on building upon the good work that our PTCA groups are doing now and determining best practices as we move into next year. You can register for the event by going to https://bit.ly/ocsuptca and filling out the short registration form. We hope to see you at the retreat!
Public Forum: Reconfiguration Options for Lake Region Union Districts of OCSU –
April 7, 2025 – 6:00 pm –
Lake Region Union High School –
Virtual Link: meet.google.com/fjn-uhbg-gkz
OCSU is hiring! Click below to see more information about opportunities to join our team.
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A really nice write up about our crankie project from our friends at CLiF!
https://clifonline.org/getting-creative-with-crankies/
A reminder to report any potential threatening behavior. To place a report, use one of the following ways:
• Contact your school prinicipal or the superintendent of schools (1-802-525-1204)
• Use our dedicated hotline:
• Email the team at: crisis@ocsu.org
• Use our dedicated crisis form
To learn more about behavioral threat assessment in OCSU, please visit this website
Holly Lillis, Middle School Social Studies Teacher & Robin Talmadge, Head Cook at ACS nominated for National LifeChanger of the Year award.
https://www.newportdispatch.com/2025/02/22/holly-lillis-robin-talmadge-nominated-for-national-lifechanger-of-the-year-award/
ANNUAL MEETING--Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District: March 10, 2025; 7:00 pm; at Lake Region: Annual Report can be found here https://5il.co/375id
Tonight's board meetings for LRUHSD and LRUEMSD will be held virtually due to the weather.
Carousel (both boards together) 6:00 pm: meet.google.com/ixy-kccp-qyq. LRUHS 7:00pm: meet.google.com/tyb-xhsw-thq; LRUEMSD 7:00 pm: meet.google.com/equ-ffwv-dqd.
Reminder to OCSU Parents, Community Members, Faculty and Staff The OCSU Superintendent Search Committee has invited three candidates to visit our school community and participate in a second round of interviews with the Committee and School Board on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Committee invites parents, members of the community, faculty and staff to meet each candidate in 30 minute sessions between 4:30 and 6:00 pm in the Lake Region Cafeteria. Your participation and input is important to this process. Sincerely, David Blodgett & Neil Urie OCSU Superintendent Search Committee Co-Chairs
Dear OCSU Parents, Community Members, Faculty and Staff
The OCSU Superintendent Search Committee has invited three candidates to visit our school community and participate in a second round of interviews with the Committee and School Board on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Committee invites parents, members of the community, faculty and staff to meet each candidate in 30 minute sessions between 4:30 and 6:00 pm in the Lake Region Cafeteria. Your participation and input is important to this process.
Sincerely,
David Blodgett & Neil Urie
OCSU Superintendent Search Committee Co-Chairs
Newport, VT - On Sunday, January 5th, at 2 PM at the United Church of Newport, the Lake Region UHS music department presents our first annual Midwinter Solo & Ensemble Concert. Singers and instrumentalists will be presenting classical solo and chamber music, and festive songs of the season. Repertoire includes music by Hindemith, Weber, Rieding, Tchaikovsky, Kern, Betinis, traditional and modern carols, and more. The Jazz Ensemble, Chorus and Select Chorus will be performing.
Admission is free, but donations or non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted to benefit the NEKO Barton/Orleans Food Bank and the United Church Food Shelf. For further information, please contact Sara Doncaster at sdoncaster@ocsu.org or call (802) 754-2500 x219