We are excited to begin the 2025–2026 school year! Our staff has been hard at work during in-service days, reviewing key materials and preparing for a successful year ahead. This included revisiting safety procedures, PBIS protocols, updating substitute binders, completing required trainings, and engaging in meaningful collaboration.
A major focus has been on strengthening collective efficacy—our shared belief that by working together with purpose and commitment, we can make a positive impact on every student. This approach fosters equity, sets high expectations, and builds a strong, united school community rooted in shared values.
We look forward to a great year of learning and growth together!
28 days ago, Barton Graded School
🌟Colleague Spotlight of the Week🌟
ARACELI BEAUREGARD (Mrs. B): Thank you for the time and effort you’ve dedicated to setting up our Maker Space. Your creativity and initiative in gathering materials from the giveaway pile, organizing supplies, and thoughtfully arranging the furniture to create inviting learning areas have truly brought this space to life. It’s exciting to see the vision take shape, and we’re looking forward to opening it soon. Our Maker Space will be a shared classroom where all students will have the opportunity to explore, create, and discover. We sincerely appreciate your enthusiasm and dedication in helping bring this exciting learning environment to our school community.
RANDY & ORION, our amazing custodial team: Thank you for all your hard work this summer! Your flexibility and responsiveness—especially as we navigated a few last-minute challenges—did not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate your dedication and the effort you put into caring for our building.
29 days ago, Barton Graded School
Join us at Barton Graded for our Meet & Greet where students and caregivers can tour our building, meet the staff and visit their classrooms. We look forward to serving our Barton and Glover K-4 students this year!
about 1 month ago, Barton Graded School
🚍 **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
about 1 month 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
about 1 month 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!
about 1 month 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 2 months 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 2 months 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.
2 months ago, OCSU Communications
2 months ago, Central Office Communications
The movers are HERE- pulling our middle school materials/furniture and supporting the transition with our Sister-School, Glover Community!
Huge thank you to Daniels Movers for this work.
3 months ago, Barton Graded School
3 months ago, Central Office Communications
3 months ago, OCSU Communications
On May 8th, Barton’s 7th & 8th grade traveled by coach bus with Brighton’s 8th grade to Hulbert’s Outdoor Center in Fairlee. This trip was focused on teamwork and leadership development while they worked through the ropes course, zip lines and other activities. This was a VSAC sponsored event. Thank you to our GearUp counselor, Dylan Bertolini for making this opportunity possible.
4 months ago, Barton Graded School
On Wednesday, May 28, Glover K–3 students joined their grade-level peers at Barton Graded for an author visit and shared literacy experiences. Tanya Sousa, local author, read her story "Rescued", which is based on the true story of Tanya's dog rescuing her as a child. She talked with our students about what types of books they enjoy reading and the elements of story-telling. Students also engaged with literacy games and activities in our Barton classrooms.
To learn more about Tanya:
https://roseappleacresfarm.com/tanyas-studio4 months ago, Barton Graded School
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.
4 months ago, OCSU Communications
7th grade visited the Lidback family farm to wrap up our spring focus of Ecology, Natural Resources, and Biodiversity. Students toured the Lidback's farm to see some conservation efforts, then conducted a biodiversity study both in fields and in the creek.
4 months ago, Barton Graded School
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
On April 16, our students in grades 1–3 enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to Colburn Farms with Green Mountain Farm to School! This visit was a wonderful opportunity for them to learn firsthand about maple syrup production and the traditional process of sugaring.
From tapping trees to seeing how sap is turned into syrup, students had a sweet time exploring and discovering more about this New England tradition.
5 months ago, Barton Graded School
