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A photo montage showing Mast Way students looking at horseshoe crabs in the classroom.
Experiential Learning

4th grade students investigate the structural adaptations of horseshoe crabs from the Great Bay estuary.

A photo montage of multiple students standing in front of the Kindness wall.
Be the "I" in Kind

Be the "I" in Kind celebrates Mast Way students' kindness.

Learn more
Students look on attentively as Assistant Director of Facilities Nate Fisk paints the playground.
Playground Maintenance by Facilities

Students look on attentively as Assistant Director of Facilities Nate Fisk paints the playground.

A Rising Hawk Recognition
A Rising Hawk Recognition

Mast Way School's after-school program, Rising Hawk, reconizes students who are kind, safe, respectful, and gentle per the Hawk Constitution.

A photo of a Rising Hawk student standing in front of a colorful banner and poster that reads: Rising Hawk of the Week.
Kindergarten Fieldtrip to Butternut farm

Mast Way School kindergarten students recently enjoyed a beautiful day at Butternut Farm.

A photograph of Mast Way School's main entrance.
Mast Way School (K-4)

Welcome to Mast Way School!

A photo collage of two smiling bus drivers in their school bus with the caption: We're hiring bus and van drivers.
Now Hiring Bus and Van Drivers

Join our Transportation team and support Oyster River student success! We offer great pay, a competitive benefits package, and guaranteed hours.

Learn more
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Author Matt Forrest Esenwine Visits Mast Way

The children's book author visited Mast Way students on December 10, 2024.

A photo collage showing Mast Way elementary students during the coding activities.
Coding and Cocoa

On December 4, students took part to the Hour of Code and enjoyed hot cocoa served by our amazing volunteers!

A photo montage showing Mast Way students looking at horseshoe crabs in the classroom.
Experiential Learning

4th grade students investigate the structural adaptations of horseshoe crabs from the Great Bay estuary.

A photo montage of multiple students standing in front of the Kindness wall.
Be the "I" in Kind

Be the "I" in Kind celebrates Mast Way students' kindness.

Learn more
Students look on attentively as Assistant Director of Facilities Nate Fisk paints the playground.
Playground Maintenance by Facilities

Students look on attentively as Assistant Director of Facilities Nate Fisk paints the playground.

A Rising Hawk Recognition
A Rising Hawk Recognition

Mast Way School's after-school program, Rising Hawk, reconizes students who are kind, safe, respectful, and gentle per the Hawk Constitution.

A photo of a Rising Hawk student standing in front of a colorful banner and poster that reads: Rising Hawk of the Week.
Kindergarten Fieldtrip to Butternut farm

Mast Way School kindergarten students recently enjoyed a beautiful day at Butternut Farm.

A photograph of Mast Way School's main entrance.
Mast Way School (K-4)

Welcome to Mast Way School!

A photo collage of two smiling bus drivers in their school bus with the caption: We're hiring bus and van drivers.
Now Hiring Bus and Van Drivers

Join our Transportation team and support Oyster River student success! We offer great pay, a competitive benefits package, and guaranteed hours.

Learn more
A photo collage of three photos picturing Mast Way 2nd grade students visiting Wentworth Greenhouse
Author Matt Forrest Esenwine Visits Mast Way

The children's book author visited Mast Way students on December 10, 2024.

A photo collage showing Mast Way elementary students during the coding activities.
Coding and Cocoa

On December 4, students took part to the Hour of Code and enjoyed hot cocoa served by our amazing volunteers!

A photo montage showing Mast Way students looking at horseshoe crabs in the classroom.
Experiential Learning

4th grade students investigate the structural adaptations of horseshoe crabs from the Great Bay estuary.

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Memorial Day - May 26, 2025

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MW 3rd Grade SAS Testing (Math) - May 27, 2025

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ORCSD Strategic Planning Session 2 - May 27, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2025 ORCSD Strategic Planning Sessions - Flyer.pdf

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MW 3rd Grade SAS Testing (Reading) - May 28, 2025

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MW Art Show-May 29, 2025

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MW 4th Grade SAS Testing (Math) - May 19, 2025

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MW 4th Grade SAS Testing (Reading) - May 20, 2025

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School Board Meeting-May 21, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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MW 4th Grade SAS Testing (Writing) - May 22, 2025

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Memorial Day - May 26, 2025

All Day Event

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MW 3rd Grade SAS Testing (Math) - May 27, 2025

All Day Event

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ORCSD Strategic Planning Session 2 - May 27, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

2025 ORCSD Strategic Planning Sessions - Flyer.pdf

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MW 3rd Grade SAS Testing (Reading) - May 28, 2025

All Day Event

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MW Art Show-May 29, 2025

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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MW 4th Grade SAS Testing (Math) - May 19, 2025

All Day Event

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MW 4th Grade SAS Testing (Reading) - May 20, 2025

All Day Event

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School Board Meeting-May 21, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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MW 4th Grade SAS Testing (Writing) - May 22, 2025

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Memorial Day - May 26, 2025

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News & Updates

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MW May 2025 Unified Arts Calendar

April 22, 2025

To view or print our May 2025 UA calendar, please visit our calendar pag...

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ORMS Named 2025 Middle School of the Year

April 21, 2025

DURHAM – Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Bill Sullivan are delighte...

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Last Day of School: June 18, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, On April 16, 2025, the ORCSD School Board determined tha...

A photo showing a family enjoying their meal during the April 15 Community Dinner at Oyster River Middle School.

April 15 Community Dinner

April 16, 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the April 15 community dinner. We estimate that 250 ...

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ORCSD Joins NEA v ED Federal Lawsuit

April 10, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, We are writing to inform you of the School Board and adm...

A photo showing Superintendent Shaps leading the strategic planning session on May 6, 2025.

Strategic Planning Community Sessions

May 7, 2025

Superintendent Shaps invited Oyster River community members to join him for two strateg...

A graphic showing confetti with the caption: May 5-9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, 2025

May 5, 2025

May 5-9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week. We celebrate our ORCSD educators who work ...

A graphic with the caption: SAU office closed April 25 and May 2, 2025.

SAU Office Closed April 25 and May 2, 2025

April 24, 2025

The SAU office (36 Coe Dr, Durham, NH 03824) will be closed to the public on April 25 a...

A photo of a group of drivers standing in front of school buses next to the Transportation office.

ORCSD Transportation Celebrates Bus Drivers

April 23, 2025

On April 22, 2025, the ORCSD Transportation team and administration celebrated National...

A graphic showing the May 2025 unified arts rotation.

MW May 2025 Unified Arts Calendar

April 22, 2025

To view or print our May 2025 UA calendar, please visit our calendar pag...

A photo of ORMS students, administrators, and EDies board members.

ORMS Named 2025 Middle School of the Year

April 21, 2025

DURHAM – Superintendent Dr. Robert Shaps and Principal Bill Sullivan are delighte...

A graphic showing a sticky note with the caption: Last day of school June 18

Last Day of School: June 18, 2025

April 17, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, On April 16, 2025, the ORCSD School Board determined tha...

A photo showing a family enjoying their meal during the April 15 Community Dinner at Oyster River Middle School.

April 15 Community Dinner

April 16, 2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the April 15 community dinner. We estimate that 250 ...

A graphic showing the ORCSD logo on a grey background.

ORCSD Joins NEA v ED Federal Lawsuit

April 10, 2025

Dear Oyster River Families, We are writing to inform you of the School Board and adm...

A photo showing Superintendent Shaps leading the strategic planning session on May 6, 2025.

Strategic Planning Community Sessions

May 7, 2025

Superintendent Shaps invited Oyster River community members to join him for two strateg...

A graphic showing confetti with the caption: May 5-9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-9, 2025

May 5, 2025

May 5-9, 2025, is Teacher Appreciation Week. We celebrate our ORCSD educators who work ...

A graphic with the caption: SAU office closed April 25 and May 2, 2025.

SAU Office Closed April 25 and May 2, 2025

April 24, 2025

The SAU office (36 Coe Dr, Durham, NH 03824) will be closed to the public on April 25 a...

A photo of a group of drivers standing in front of school buses next to the Transportation office.

ORCSD Transportation Celebrates Bus Drivers

April 23, 2025

On April 22, 2025, the ORCSD Transportation team and administration celebrated National...

A graphic showing the May 2025 unified arts rotation.

MW May 2025 Unified Arts Calendar

April 22, 2025

To view or print our May 2025 UA calendar, please visit our calendar pag...

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Working Together to Engage Every Learner

The Oyster River Cooperative School District serves the contiguous town communities of Durham, Lee, and Madbury, located 50 miles north of Boston in the southeast corner of New Hampshire. The district is 12 miles west of Portsmouth and the Atlantic Ocean beaches, and 40 miles southeast of the White Mountains, offering four-season recreational activities and immediate proximity to the state’s Lakes Region. The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is located in Durham. As a result of its geographical location, the district and its students have easy access to many cultural and educational opportunities.

Oyster River Schools

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photo credit: ORCSD

23 Mast Road
Lee, NH 03861
Phone 603-659-3001

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11 Lee Road
Madbury, NH 03823
Phone 603-742-2900

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1 Coe Drive
Durham, NH 03824
Phone 603-868-2820

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55 Coe Drive
Durham, NH 03824
Phone 603-868-2375

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