the person showing unsafe behavior
students and staff impacted by the unsafe behavior
the school building and related property
Threat assessment is not an adversarial process; many threats are a cry for help. Having a team approach with a clear process allows for the safety of everyone involved. The process is designed to address, evaluate, and manage threatening behavior and troubling situations that may impact school safety. OCSU’s guide is based on best practices created by the U.S. Secret Service & U.S. Department of Education, and the need to follow these best practices are mandated by the Senate and House.
To learn more about behavioral threat assessment in OCSU, please visit this website. To report a potential incident please do one of the following:
Contact your school principal or the superintendent of schools (1-802-525-1204)
Email the team at: crisis@ocsu.org
Use our dedicated crisis form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAD01ohaIZa9tcu8F9KWYNK6KaPejqZFjt9ZgRgLoNrNAzSw/viewform
The Lake Region UHS presents our annual Modern Band concert on Friday, October 24th at 7:00 PM in the LR Gymnasium. There will be a Community Spaghetti Supper in the Cafeteria starting at 5:30 PM, free to concert goers. Artwork by the LR visual arts students will be on display. The LR Jazz Band, Modern band and solo vocalists will present music by Tower of Power, John Coltrane, Charles Mingus, Black Sabbath, Johnny Cash, CCR, Robert Johnson, Goodbye June, Couch, Evanescence, Tracy Chapman and originals. Admission is free but donations will be accepted to benefit the Music Activities and Scholarship Fund. This show is supervised by Dr. Sara Doncaster, LR Music Director at LR; and Chris Doncaster, bassist and LR Modern Band Instructor. For further information, please call Dr. Doncaster at (802) 754-2500 x219, or email sdoncaster@ocsu.org
Hi All,
Just a quick reminder that we have a PTC meeting tonight, Tuesday 10/14 at 6PM in the Art/Music room at Albany Community School. Agenda here.
To support families attending the meeting, the gym and playground will be open for children. A high school volunteer (Ashton Peck) will be present to help supervise, but we ask that parents review the following ground rules with your children beforehand:
Be respectful and kind: Keep hands to yourself, avoid rough play, and use indoor voices while in the school.
Use equipment properly: Treat balls, toys, and playground gear as you would during school.
Stay together, in the right areas: Kids should remain in the gym or on the playground—no wandering the halls.
No food in the gym: To keep things clean and safe, no food please. Water bottles are okay.
Follow directions: Ashton, our high school volunteer, is there to help—please listen to him. If there’s an issue or someone gets hurt, let him or another adult know right away.
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor play. If they bring toys or personal items from home, be prepared that they may be shared.
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Amber Wright - PTC Co-chair
Jess Booth - PTC Co-chair
📍LRUHS Board Meeting - Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Lake Region Union High School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/ejv-nxmx-ygm
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 443-601-9492 PIN: 321 263 275#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/10-06-2025-lr/
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/829040
But Chad’s efforts don’t stop there—he works hard all year long to make sure our school is clean, safe, and running smoothly. From early mornings to late evenings, he is always there to lend a hand, fix a problem, or keep things shining. His dedication, positivity, and pride in his work make a huge difference every single day.
Thank you, Chad, for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. We truly appreciate you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TaHfPmDYW45VC887u1Lvtf0IfbUDBYGbkawSmia2Hds/edit?tab=t.0
We hope to see folks there!
📍LRUHS Board Meeting - Monday, September 29, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Lake Region Union High School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/cox-xwdt-kwg
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 316-536-0477 PIN: 460 726 747#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/09-29-25-lr/854720
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-high-school-district/829040
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyq7m1qoQ2zAih4zfa9M_JzihWrxS7XnBHmHRH3sM8UHXFlA/viewform?usp=dialog
All School Board meetings are open to the public and have remote access.
📍LRUEMSD Board Meeting - Monday, September 22, 2025, 6:00PM
👉 Join in person: Barton Graded School
👉 Join by link: meet.google.com/idv-vpef-tca
👉Join by phone: (US) +1 417-319-7143 PIN: 489 293 710#
✅Agenda: https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-elementary-middle-school-district/
👉 Board meeting agendas, past meeting minutes, and recorded meetings can be found at https://www.ocsu.org/documents/school-boards/2025-2026-school-board-agendas-and-minutes/lake-region-union-elementary-middle-school-district/829043
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVDBUneDoh1pXWexcVkX-oQ-M2wkFVBld-A4-h6w57g/edit?usp=sharing
Can you believe this week means its been a month since school has started? And the vibes have been good, ya'll! The students are settling into routines, diving into lessons, and building community through advisory, clubs, and recess. Its been great to have our building so full of learning and laughter!
Our first year as a middle school has come with some positive changes. For example, our students have a wider variety of clubs to choose from, they're able to choose their own electives, and can switch between lunch and recess at their own pace. Ask your child about their clubs and advisory program.
We're excited to see what this year will bring but we're already off to a great start and we know more great things are coming our way. See you at the Harvest Dinner! Happy School Year!
We hope to see you all at the Harvest Dinner on September 17th from 4:00-6:00! The teachers will be hosting a presentation for families from 5:00-5:30 on our academic policies for all grades. We're looking forward to seeing you!
REMINDER: Town Hall Meeting tonight
Monday 4:00 – 5:00pm: OCSU is pleased to offer online town hall events this school year! On the second and fourth Monday of each month, from 4-5pm, members of our central office team will be available to field questions and chat with our community. If there are questions we cannot immediately answer, we will bring guests to the next event to address those topics. Check our events calendar for the link to join and specific dates, or check the info below.Time zone: America/New_York Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/zxa-bhnt-orm Or dial: (US) +1 563-538-1654 PIN: 440 725 860# More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/zxa-bhnt-orm?pin=4536151168752
Join us!
