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about 5 hours ago, Jessica Thomas

We're excited to welcome students back tomorrow! If you're looking for information on pick-up and drop-off, please refer to the newsletter.

The ACS staff is excited to welcome both new and returning students as we begin this exciting new chapter in our middle school this year!

11 days ago, ACS Communications

🌟 Teamwork in Action 🌟

Our staff kicked off inservice this week with a powerful challenge—working together to find the right path across without speaking! 🧩✨ It reminded us that communication isn’t always about words—it’s about trust, collaboration, and supporting one another.

We’re excited to carry these lessons into the school year as we continue building strong connections for our students and community! 💙🐺

12 days ago, Jessica Thomas

💙🐺 Wolf Pride on Full Display! 🐺💙

Our staff kicked off inservice with energy, teamwork, and lots of school spirit! Nothing says ready for a new year quite like seeing everyone in their Albany gear, united and excited for the journey ahead.

We are so proud of this amazing team and the passion they bring to our students and community. Here’s to a year filled with learning, connection, and Wolf Pride! 🏫✨

#AlbanyCommunitySchool #WolfPride #StrongerTogether #BackToSchool

15 days ago, Jessica Thomas

🌟 Welcome Back, Albany Community School Staff! 🌟

Yesterday and today we kicked off the school year with our staff inservice! 💙🐺 Our dedicated teachers and staff are back together, learning, collaborating, and preparing to make this year the best one yet for our students.

We’re so grateful for the passion, energy, and heart this team brings to our school community. Here’s to a year full of growth, connection, and success! ✨📚

#AlbanyCommunitySchool #WolfPride #BetterTogether #BackToSchool

16 days ago, Jessica Thomas

We are looking forward to welcoming students back to school on August 27! Please see the attached newsletter for more information!

https://secure.smore.com/n/870p9

22 days ago, Jessica Thomas

🚍 **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

22 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

23 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!

24 days ago, OCSU Communications

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.

29 days ago, OCSU 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

about 1 month ago, Central Office Communications

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.

about 1 month ago, OCSU Communications

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 2 months 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 2 months ago, Central Office Communications

Meet our teachers for the 25-26 school year! https://sites.google.com/ocsu.org/acsmiddleschool2025/home

2 months ago, Jessica Thomas

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

3 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!

3 months ago, OCSU Communications

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

LRUHS Student Art Show—May 23 through June 4

4 months ago, Central Office Communications

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.

4 months ago, OCSU Communications

Collage by LR Foundations students led by Mark van Blunk and Theresa Perron, 2018