Orleans Central Supervisory Union

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.

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

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!

Preschool screening is coming up - if you have a child ready for preschool, give us a call! We hope to hear from you!

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.

LRUHS Student Art Show—May 23 through June 4

On May 7, 2025, the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) hired Joseph Achilles as the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) for its new alternative education program. In this role, he will conduct behavioral assessments and help design behavior plans. Mr. Achilles, a St. Johnsbury native with a strong background in psychology and applied behavior analysis, expressed his commitment to supporting students through alternative educational methods. More about this board meeting can be found in a recent Newport Daily Express article: https://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/news/ocsu-hires-board-certified-behavioral-analyst/article_f187a3f2-6e59-4a33-8841-d249d83b0296.html

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.

OCSU is hiring for the 2025-2026 School Year! Check below to learn how you can bring your strengths to our team. https://www.canva.com/design/DAGkVDelk_U/R_6mjRv9-Rt_9WX4dF-Nzw/view?utm_content=DAGkVDelk_U&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer

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

Preschool Screening: Towns of Albany, Barton, Brownington, Glover, Irasburg, Orleans, Westmore. If you have a child who will be at least 3 on or before September 1st, and you are interested in a screening or enrolling your child in preschool, you are invited to attend our annual screening. Screenings at the Albany site will be held on June 4, and COFEC’s (Barton) will be June 9 & 10. To make an appointment, please call Niki at COFEC at 525-6253. We look forward to seeing you!

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!