LRUEMSD School Board Meeting—August 18, 2025; 6:00 pm; Lake Region High School. Click HERE for full agenda. https://5il.co/3nvl4
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!
- 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!
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
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.
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.
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
The movers are HERE- pulling our middle school materials/furniture and supporting the transition with our Sister-School, Glover Community!
Huge thank you to Daniels Movers for this work.
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
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!
On May 8th, Barton’s 7th & 8th grade traveled by coach bus with Brighton’s 8th grade to Hulbert’s Outdoor Center in Fairlee. This trip was focused on teamwork and leadership development while they worked through the ropes course, zip lines and other activities. This was a VSAC sponsored event. Thank you to our GearUp counselor, Dylan Bertolini for making this opportunity possible.
On Wednesday, May 28, Glover K–3 students joined their grade-level peers at Barton Graded for an author visit and shared literacy experiences. Tanya Sousa, local author, read her story "Rescued", which is based on the true story of Tanya's dog rescuing her as a child. She talked with our students about what types of books they enjoy reading and the elements of story-telling. Students also engaged with literacy games and activities in our Barton classrooms.
To learn more about Tanya: https://roseappleacresfarm.com/tanyas-studio
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.
7th grade visited the Lidback family farm to wrap up our spring focus of Ecology, Natural Resources, and Biodiversity. Students toured the Lidback's farm to see some conservation efforts, then conducted a biodiversity study both in fields and in the creek.
LRUHS Student Art Show—May 23 through June 4
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.
On April 16, our students in grades 1–3 enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to Colburn Farms with Green Mountain Farm to School! This visit was a wonderful opportunity for them to learn firsthand about maple syrup production and the traditional process of sugaring.
From tapping trees to seeing how sap is turned into syrup, students had a sweet time exploring and discovering more about this New England tradition.
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.
