More information to come!
about 2 months ago, Barton Graded School
Fall fest

On Fridays, middle schoolers at BCS participate in a variety of clubs like Tinker Club, STEAM Challenges, Basketball Club, Digital Escape Rooms, French Club, and more. This week, our Outdoor Club got to try out some Fall Photography and Fairy House building! These clubs are a great way to have some fun and practice new activities on a Friday afternoon while getting to have mixed grade level groups.

about 2 months ago, Brownington School Communications
Four girls arms around their backs with fall scenery
Pumpkin
Fall leaves with student
Fall leaves with student
Fall leaves with students
Fall leaves with student
Student with a pumpkin on his head
Students throwing leaves
Fairy house in the woods
Fairy house in the woods
The next OCSU PTCA meeting is October 2, 2025 at 6:00pm in the Lake Region cafeteria. Here is a link to the next OCSU PTCA meeting agenda.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TaHfPmDYW45VC887u1Lvtf0IfbUDBYGbkawSmia2Hds/edit?tab=t.0
We hope to see folks there!
about 2 months ago, OCSU Communications
PTC Oct 2 meeting
All School Board meetings are open to the public and have remote access.

📍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
about 2 months ago, Barton Graded School
board
Lake Region’s student council, in conjunction with OCSU’s parent groups, are working to host a fall student event, and we’re looking for your help! On Saturday, October 25th, we’re looking for people to host a “trick-or-treating table” in the LR gym. Please check the link below for more information or to sign up.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyq7m1qoQ2zAih4zfa9M_JzihWrxS7XnBHmHRH3sM8UHXFlA/viewform?usp=dialog
2 months ago, OCSU Communications
flyer

Important Reminders: Picture day is tomorrow! BCS Open House is on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:00-6:00! Please join us for an evening of exploring our school community, meeting teachers, seeing our spaces, and more.

2 months ago, Brownington School Communications
Open House Flyer

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

2 months ago, Barton Graded School
board
We're not clownin' around! Tuesday, September 23rd is school picture day! Photo forms were sent home with students last week. If you are interested in purchasing school pictures, please fill out the form and send it to school with payment on Tuesday. If you need a new form, please reach out to the school ASAP. The following day, September 24th, is our Open House! Be on the lookout for more information.
2 months ago, Brownington School Communications
School photo in clown costume
Last week, 8th graders were invited by Green Mountain Farm to School to participate in a gleaning field trip. They traveled to Cabot Smith Farm and gleaned over 800 pounds of yellow squash. This was a unique experience for students and a great way to connect with our food. Hopefully families were able to cook them up and enjoy the fruits of their labor over the weekend!
2 months ago, Brownington School Communications
Yellow squash in boxes
Student harvesting yellow squash
Students carrying yellow squash together
Yellow squash with heart leaf
The next OCSU PTCA meeting is September 16, 2025, 6pm, in the Lake Region UHS cafeteria. A link to the agenda is below. We hope to see everyone there!

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qVDBUneDoh1pXWexcVkX-oQ-M2wkFVBld-A4-h6w57g/edit?usp=sharing
2 months ago, OCSU Communications
meeting reminder
Butler's Bus Service is now hiring! Want to learn more about how you can join their team and support our local schools? Please see the attached flyer.
2 months ago, OCSU Communications
bus drivers needed flyer

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

3 months ago, Central Office Communications

Mark your calendars! BCS Open House will take place on Wednesday, September 24th from 5:00-6:00 PM. It will be a great time to talk with teachers and staff, see our school all set up, and continue to build our BCS community.

3 months ago, Sam Rosenbaum
Flyer sharing information about open house on sept. 24 from 5-6
Check out the Newsletter...Hot off the press! This is a great chance to meet the staff members that will work together to make this year a wonderful year for our BCS Middle School!

https://secure.smore.com/n/t83h20-what-s-up-at-bcs
3 months ago, Jennifer Ullrich
Logo 2
The teachers and staff members of BCS are jumping for joy that students will be coming to our Middle School building tomorrow! A lot of hard work, care, and excitement have gone into getting ready for the first day of school and the months that will follow. It was great to see so many new and familiar faces at our Meet and Greet yesterday and hopefully it helped students and families feel more at ease as we officially embark on this journey together. Tomorrow, students will receive a home communication folder that will contain all of their Back to School paperwork. Please be on the lookout for this so that it can be returned to school ASAP. Don’t hesitate to reach out with questions via email or phone call. We look forward to making this a year of community building, meaningful learning, and joy! Go Bears!
3 months ago, Brownington School Communications
Teachers standing in a line in front of school building jumping up
Teachers standing in a line in front of school building
Classroom setup
Classroom setup
Classroom setup
Classroom setup



🚍 **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

3 months 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

3 months 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!
3 months ago, OCSU Communications
hands
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.
4 months ago, OCSU Communications
middle school handbook

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

4 months ago, Central Office Communications