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!
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
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.
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Recently Lake Region National Honor Society students visited OCSU kindergarten students to read to them and share gift bags.
Reminder: The PTCA groups from our OCSU schools are planning a collaborative retreat event 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!
OCSU Districts: Reconfiguration Options: Bring your phone for interactive participation!
The PTCA groups from our OCSU schools are planning a collaborative retreat event 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!
Public Forum: Reconfiguration Options for Lake Region Union Districts of OCSU –
April 7, 2025 – 6:00 pm –
Lake Region Union High School –
Virtual Link: meet.google.com/fjn-uhbg-gkz
A reminder to report any potential threatening behavior. To place a report, use one of the following ways:
• Contact your school prinicipal or the superintendent of schools (1-802-525-1204)
• Use our dedicated hotline:
• Email the team at: crisis@ocsu.org
• Use our dedicated crisis form
To learn more about behavioral threat assessment in OCSU, please visit this website
ANNUAL MEETING--Lake Region Union Elementary-Middle School District: March 10, 2025; 7:00 pm; at Lake Region: Annual Report can be found here https://5il.co/375id
Tonight's board meetings for LRUHSD and LRUEMSD will be held virtually due to the weather.
Carousel (both boards together) 6:00 pm: meet.google.com/ixy-kccp-qyq. LRUHS 7:00pm: meet.google.com/tyb-xhsw-thq; LRUEMSD 7:00 pm: meet.google.com/equ-ffwv-dqd.
Evening Events Canceled - February 13, 2025
Due to the ongoing storm, all LR events are canceled for this evening. The chance of glazing in that late afternoon timeframe makes it too risky for athletes and the theatre performers to travel to their respective sites during that time. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Reminder to OCSU Parents, Community Members, Faculty and Staff The OCSU Superintendent Search Committee has invited three candidates to visit our school community and participate in a second round of interviews with the Committee and School Board on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Committee invites parents, members of the community, faculty and staff to meet each candidate in 30 minute sessions between 4:30 and 6:00 pm in the Lake Region Cafeteria. Your participation and input is important to this process. Sincerely, David Blodgett & Neil Urie OCSU Superintendent Search Committee Co-Chairs
Dear OCSU Parents, Community Members, Faculty and Staff
The OCSU Superintendent Search Committee has invited three candidates to visit our school community and participate in a second round of interviews with the Committee and School Board on Wednesday, Feb. 12. The Committee invites parents, members of the community, faculty and staff to meet each candidate in 30 minute sessions between 4:30 and 6:00 pm in the Lake Region Cafeteria. Your participation and input is important to this process.
Sincerely,
David Blodgett & Neil Urie
OCSU Superintendent Search Committee Co-Chairs
ATTENTION SENIORS!! The LR Local Scholarship packets are due no later than Feb. 14th!! Bring your completed packet to the School Counseling office by Feb. 14th !!
Newport, VT - On Sunday, January 5th, at 2 PM at the United Church of Newport, the Lake Region UHS music department presents our first annual Midwinter Solo & Ensemble Concert. Singers and instrumentalists will be presenting classical solo and chamber music, and festive songs of the season. Repertoire includes music by Hindemith, Weber, Rieding, Tchaikovsky, Kern, Betinis, traditional and modern carols, and more. The Jazz Ensemble, Chorus and Select Chorus will be performing.
Admission is free, but donations or non-perishable food items will be gratefully accepted to benefit the NEKO Barton/Orleans Food Bank and the United Church Food Shelf. For further information, please contact Sara Doncaster at sdoncaster@ocsu.org or call (802) 754-2500 x219
November 4, 2024: Lake Region Union High School District Business & Operations Committee meeting to discuss FY26 Budget, see agenda here: https://5il.co/302ms at 5:00 pm and LR board meeting 6:00 pm: check out the agenda here: https://5il.co/302lc