Irasburg Village School

We are overwhelmed by the kindness of our local librarian, Ms. Colette, and her family. In a beautiful tribute to her late sister-in-law, Laura J. Boomer Houle, both the Houle and Boomer Families have donated $600 worth of brand-new books and LEGOs to our school library!

This generous gift will spark so much creativity and joy for our students for years to come. We are so honored to keep Laura’s memory alive through the pages of these books and the many creations our students will build.

Thank you, Ms. Collette, for your unwavering support of our young readers and for this incredible contribution to our school community. 🌟

3 months ago, IVS Communications

Ms Colette speaking to the students about the reasoning behind the donation

Please join us for the Valentines Dance Party!

3 months ago, IVS Communications

Due to anticipated cold weather, the OCSU PTCA Winter Party has been rescheduled to March 7, 2026, from 1-3pm. The event will still be held at Lake Region Union High School. Please update your calendars; we hope to see everyone there!

3 months ago, OCSU Communications

Reminder:

To celebrate our 100th Day of School on February 11th, our wonderful First Graders are kicking off their annual Food Drive! We are so proud of our little leaders for giving back to the community.

We are collecting non-perishable items only (canned goods, pasta, boxed meals, etc.) to help those in need.

📍 Where: Drop off donations at Irasburg Village School in either 1st Grade classroom.

🗓️ Last Day to Donate: Tuesday, February 18th.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us reach our goal!

3 months ago, IVS Communications

We had an absolute blast hosting Learnin’ The Ropes recently for a high-energy, stunning performance today! From high-level skills to incredible crowd interaction, our students and staff didn't just watch the show—they were part of it!

Beyond the amazing tricks, they shared a powerful motivational message about staying active and healthy. It’s easy to see why they’ve performed all over the country in major arenas!

A huge thank you to these wonderful performers for inspiring our IVS community to jump toward a healthier lifestyle!

3 months ago, IVS Communications

students jumping at the jump rope performance

Please join us for Lake Region Union High School’s theater department production of Alice By Heart. Alice By Heart is a poignant and beautiful musical set in 1940s England, where the characters escape the realities of World War II by imagining themselves inside the book Alice in Wonderland.

Tickets will be sold at the door for $5. Concessions and merchandise will be available for purchase to support the theater program and the Barton Theater.

Shows are on February 13, 14, 20, and 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Barton Memorial Building.

We hope to see you there! Please reach out to jpastel@ocsu.org for more information.

3 months ago, OCSU Communications

To celebrate our 100th Day of School on February 11th, our wonderful First Graders are kicking off their annual Food Drive! We are so proud of our little leaders for giving back to the community.

We are collecting non-perishable items only (canned goods, pasta, boxed meals, etc.) to help those in need.

📍 Where: Drop off donations at Irasburg Village School in either 1st Grade classroom.

🗓️ Last Day to Donate: Tuesday, February 18th.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us reach our goal!

3 months ago, IVS Communications

flyer written and colored by 1st graders

Some more winter activities fun! From the bowling lanes to the local trails, it’s been amazing to see everyone staying active and trying new things.

We’ve had groups:

Bowling strikes 🎳

Making a splash while swimming 🏊‍♂️

Trekking through the snow cross-country skiing ⛷️

Gliding across the ice while skating ⛸️

It’s been a "cool" way to build new skills and spend time with friends.

Check out some of the highlights below and get ready for another day of winter activities tomorrow!

4 months ago, IVS Communications

students posing at bowling alley for winter activities

students posing at Craftsbury Outdoor Center after cross country skiing

students ice skating for winter activities

Dear OCSU community,

Due to the extremely cold weather this weekend, the LR Modern Band concert has been rescheduled for Sunday, February 1st, 3:00 PM in the LR Cafeteria. I hope you can attend! Thank you

4 months ago, Central Office Communications

Next week is Spirit Week as we celebrate the Great Kindness Challenge!

The Great Kindness Challenge is an annual, school-wide initiative during the month of January. It’s a proactive and positive bullying prevention program that helps improve school climate and increases student engagement. It’s all about proving that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a huge difference!

Check out our dress-up schedule for the week below:

Monday January 26th: Dreaming of a Kinder World (PJ Day)

Tuesday January 27th: Crazy for Kindness (Mismatched/wacky clothes day)

Wednesday January 28th: Giddy Up for Kindness (Dress like a cowboy/cowgirl)

Thursday January 29th: Hats Off to Kindness (Hat Day!)

Friday January 30th: Shine Bright with Kindness (Wear neon clothes)

We can't wait to see everyone participating and spreading kindness around like confetti! 🎉

4 months ago, IVS Communications

Great Kindness Challenge Spirit Week Days

Our library is truly a magical place and that's all thanks to our amazing librarian, Ms Kate! ✨📚

We absolutely love seeing our students captivated during read-alouds, completely lost in wonderful stories. Recently, one class was inspired by a read-aloud about fascinating creatures, and then let their imaginations soar by building their own out of LEGOs or bringing them to life with their colorings!

Thank you for sparking so much creativity and a love for reading! We are so grateful for everything you do!

4 months ago, IVS Communications

students listening to read aloud in Library

What a buzz in the air this past Friday! 🐝✨
We are so incredibly proud of all our students who participated in today’s Spelling Bee. Every single student showed so much courage and talent up on that stage—you all did a fantastic job!
A huge congratulations to our Top 10 finalists, and a special shout-out to our Runner-Up and this year’s Grand Champion! 🏆👏

Thank to our judges for joining us for this event! Finally, a massive THANK YOU to Ms. Bousquet ("Ms. B" 🐝) for organizing such a wonderful event. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Way to go, spellers!

4 months ago, IVS Communications

top 10 spellers (top 8 pictured) with Mrs Harryman (Director of Curriculum and Instruction), Mrs Jen Simpson (one of our judges for the spelling bee), and Ms Bousquet (organizer of the IVS spelling bee)

students listening to the rules of the spelling bee

A reminder there is an OCSU PTCA meeting on January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm at Lake Region Union High School to complete planning for our winter event. More information is below:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HB6bVL87oreDvTplRzBzaBAu4yZBU31KJE6Q3ld5PfI/edit?tab=t.0

We hope to see everyone there!

4 months ago, OCSU Communications

Winter Modern Band Concert

The LR Music Department will present the Winter Modern Band concert on Sunday, January 25th, 3 pm. In the LR Gum. This is a fundraiser for music lessons and workshops. Admission is by donation. We will be having a bake sale and selling refreshments. This show will be a lot of fun and a great way to celebrate our OCSU community. Three of our bands will be presenting music by Chicago, 21 Pilots, Black Sabbath, Duke Ellington, Sublime, Stevie Wonder, Joe Cocker, Goodbye June, Lenny Kravitz, Pat Benetar and more, including three original works by students. For further information please contact Sara Doncaster at (802) 754 - 2500 x219 or email at sdoncaster@ocsu.org

4 months ago, Central Office Communications

January 15, 2026: All afterschool activities for the schools of OCSU (Albany, Barton, Brownington, Glover, Irasburg, Orleans, and Lake Region) are cancelled for today as the National Weather Service warns of freezing at about 4:00 pm.

4 months ago, Central Office Communications

The next OCSU PTCA meeting is on January 22, 2026, 4:30pm, at Lake Region UHS. All are welcome! The main focus for the meeting will be completing planning for our SU-wide winter party event. More details are below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HB6bVL87oreDvTplRzBzaBAu4yZBU31KJE6Q3ld5PfI/edit?tab=t.0

4 months ago, OCSU Communications

The 4th grade has been learning about storing and transferring energy between objects. We have learned that the more energy you put into something, the more energy you will get out. We built rubber band cars and tested them out by winding them up more or less to see how far they will go. For our final run we made a big circle and used a central point as a goal to reach. They all had a great time building and testing out their cars!

Here is a link to the video of the test: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tqSXo_Q73Fry_9zxdr_2Q5rsxPULUd-1/view?usp=sharing

4 months ago, IVS Communications

students in science preparing their 'cars'

It’s Spelling Bee season! Irasburg Village School has officially registered to participate in The Scripps National Spelling Bee! We have 27 students from 3rd & 4th Grade, who will participate in our Spelling Bee on January 16, 2026. Participating in the Bee will help your student:

develop vocabulary and language skills,
strengthen life skills like time management and goal setting,
inspire a lifelong love of learning,
gain confidence and camaraderie with their fellow students and
practice poise under pressure and public speaking skills.
Our 3rd & 4th grade Spelling Bee will take place on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in the gym, at Irasburg Village School. In case of a snow day, the alternate date will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Parents & supporters are welcome to come!

4 months ago, IVS Communications

Dear Orleans Central Supervisory Union Community, After hearing from our road crews across our Orleans Central Supervisory Union towns and their concerns about the potential for black ice on our dirt roads later this afternoon, we are calling for an early dismissal today out of an abundance of caution. Preschool and middle schools will begin dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Elementary schools will begin dismissal at 11:35 a.m. The high school will dismiss at 11:45 a.m. We will not be having any afterschool activities. Please look for additional communication from principals, athletic directors, and coaches about any games that are scheduled for this evening. The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority, and we appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we make decisions based on changing road conditions. Please take care as you travel today, and thank you for your continued partnership and support. Warmly, Jackie Ramsay-Tolman - your OCSU Superintendent

4 months ago, Superintendent Ramsay - Tolman

Students had so much fun hitting the trails for some cross-country skiing and gliding across the rink during ice skating. There’s nothing like Winter Activities to keep the energy high!

We have even more photos coming your way soon from our bowling and swimming groups!

4 months ago, IVS Communications