We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding achievements of five of our musicians at the recent SE District Mass. Music Educators concert festival! Through competitive auditions, Mary Petitto (Chorus), Gabe McCrohan (Treble Choir), Harrison Baglini (Chorus), Kaitlyn Arguin (Orchestra), and Catherine Holahan (Treble Choir) earned the privilege of performing alongside top music students from the region. #WeAreDR! Caw! Caw!
Yesterday, twelve of our DECA students competed at the district level in multiple categories. Four of our members placed in the TOP 5 of their category and therefore will be moving to the States! #WeAreDR! Caw! Caw!
Attention DR Alumni & Community Members,
If you recall, the Dighton-Rehoboth District started the Strategic Planning process last year by developing the Portrait of a Graduate (POG). I am very pleased to share that the next phase of our Strategic Planning initiative is on schedule for a proposal to be made to School Committee in late May/early June. Both our Strategic Planning Committee and our DLT have christened this process “DRiving Toward 2030.”
I want to salute all who have been collaborative in this process since the Portrait of a Graduate kicked off in the fall of 2022. Now, I am asking everyone else to consider participating. We are adding a few more subcommittee members who are alumni or live in our two towns.
We are now at the stage of assembling subcommittees to build out the five foundational elements of the “DRiving Toward 2030” plan.
Participating is optional; and in my opinion, it’s not a heavy lift. We are probably looking at a maximum of three evening meetings over a 4-month period.
If you are willing to serve on a subcommittee, please take 2-3 minutes prior to January 9 at Noon to complete this Google Form. We will be creating subcommittees for each of the 5 focus areas (see below) and would like to know your top 3 subcommittee preferences.
Please be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 24 at 6pm for our next in-person DRiving Toward 2030 meeting.
DRiving Toward 2030 Subcommittees
- Funding and Facilities (Resources) - Sustainable fiscal health, facilities, and resources
- Safe & Healthy Learning Environment - Cultures that welcome learning and school environments where each scholar thrives
- Curriculum, Instruction, & Learning Outcomes - High-quality curriculum and instruction that results in future-ready learning outcomes
- Community Engagement - Enhanced school and community connections and family engagement
- Expanded Learning Opportunities - Learning opportunities both in school and community
Thank you!
Together, we are DR!
Bill Runey
Superintendent
Due to numerous road closures in our towns, I have concerns about elementary buses running after sundown. Therefore, we will have the following dismissals: High School at 1pm; Middle Schools at 2pm; Elementary Schools at 3pm. Champions will remain open. Families should be aware that delays are inevitable. A decision on after-school activities is forthcoming.
Thank you for your understanding of this decision made in the name of safety.
Bill Runey
Superintendent
We wish you and your families a joyous and meaningful Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. May your homes be filled with warmth, your hearts with contentment, and your spirits with the true spirit of the season. #WeAreDR! Gobble! Gobble! Caw! Caw!
The recent pep rally was a resounding success, igniting a surge of school spirit and galvanizing the entire student body. The energy in the gymnasium was intense as students of all grades filled the stands, their voices roaring in unison with every cheer and chant. A series of hilarious games pitted each class against each other with the Class of 2024 winning bragging rights as the most spirited class.The energy was contagious, and even the teachers were swept up in the fervor, joining the students in a jubilant celebration of school spirit. #WeAreDR!
Our recent Spirit Week was an undeniable success, injecting an infectious dose of energy and camaraderie into our DR community. The hallways were abuzz with excitement as students embraced the daily themes with enthusiasm and creativity. From the playful costumes of “Decades Day’ to our prideful ‘Green & Gold’ day the school transformed into a kaleidoscope of self-expression and school spirit. Caw! Caw!
Our Theatre Company’s production of The Play That Goes Wrong High School Edition continues with their last performance tonight at 6:30 PM. The rave reviews from the audience are a testament to their talent and commitment! Don't miss out! Come and see our FALCONS shine!
The Falcon 5k Remembrance Walk/Run scheduled for Saturday, November 18th has been postponed due to weather. A new date will be decided and will be announced by Student Government. Thanks for your understanding.
Celebrating National School Psychology Week!
Let's honor the dedicated school psychologists who support students' well-being and academic success. Share your appreciation for these unsung heroes in education. #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYouPsychologists #WeAreDR
The Dighton-Rehoboth Best Buddies Chapter hosted its annual Halloween Party on Tuesday, providing students with a fun-filled event with costumes, music, pizza, games, and creative activities.
We're grateful for the snack donations and delighted to see the kids enjoying themselves.
#WeAreDR #BestBuddies
We're thrilled to announce that Falcon's Nest, DRRHS's school store, is now open for business! To shop, please visit: https://falcons-nest-drrhs.square.site/
Gear up and show your #WeAreDR pride!
The DRRHS staff is thrilled to be back for the 2023-2024 school year. Today, we heard from Superintendent Runey, met as a faculty and perfected our Falcon power poses!
Hello Seniors and Families,
We hope you are enjoying the summer!
The Guidance Counselors at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School are offering a Common Application Boot Camp on Wednesday, August 30 from 12 - 2 PM in Room 220 (Ms. Saxon’s science classroom). All seniors are welcome to join us.
See for more info: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GSPp2SvAkXaR1BW_YZvwS4oJ9Iuon6-d3aGZZ-3ugXs/edit
Due to the sudden onset of torrential rain, we must move the graduation indoors. We apologize, but this is the only decision to be made. Overflow will be in the auditorium as well as the cafeteria if guests do not have time to make alternate plans.
We were fortunate enough to have the opportunity to host our CTE and Civics Showcases this week, and it was indeed a memorable experience. Witnessing our students present and engage in discussions about their impressive work at DR was a true delight. The level of poise and confidence displayed by our students when asked about their programs and projects was truly commendable. We want to thank our staff, students, families, and School Committee for their unyielding support. Our entire DR community is proud of their exceptional efforts and achievements. Congratulations to all! #WeAreDR
Congratulations to Mrs. Voccio, Mr. Augusto, and Morgan Randall who were honored tonight at the Russell Latham Memorial Awards Ceremony presented by the Rehoboth Lions Club. Mrs. Voccio and Mr. Augusto were selected as this year’s Outstanding Teachers and Morgan received the Outstanding Youth Award. They were presented by Ms. Carly DelRosso. #WeAreDR 💚💛
Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District’s Portrait of a Graduate Survey
The DRRSD has begun the important process of Strategic Planning and has developed a more refined Portrait of the Graduate draft. Currently, we are gathering additional input to inform the creation of the final draft. We are asking all community members to please take this VERY BRIEF survey below by May 8. Thank you!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DRRSD-POG2
The South Coast Conference is proud to honor the outstanding achievements of the Top 5 students from each of its member schools: Apponequet, Bourne, Case, Dighton-Rehoboth, Fairhaven, Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, Old Rochester, Seekonk, Somerset-Berkley, and Wareham High Schools. These exceptional students embody the four pillars of the National Honor Society - service, character, scholarship, and citizenship - and have left a remarkable impact on their schools and the wider community. We commend these students for their dedication, hard work, and leadership, and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. #WeAreDR
Dighton-Rehoboth Senior Named Outstanding CTE Scholar
For immediate release
Superintendent Bill Runey is pleased to announce that a DRRHS Senior was recently named one of 50 outstanding CTE Scholars in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA). Thomas Dyson, son of Jo Anne and David Dyson, is an exemplary DRRHS student in the CTE Engineering Design and Drafting Program under the direction of Mrs. Jessica Nardozzi. Thomas is a self-motivated, respectful, and dedicated student who has demonstrated his knowledge and skills both inside and outside the classroom. His dedication is evident through his membership in SkillsUSA, where he received the Career Technical Education Award in Engineering and Drafting, placing 2nd in a state competition. Thomas is an incredibly hard-working student who has consistently chosen to challenge himself. Thomas one of DRRHS’s top Student Athletes, competing 4 years in Winter Track and Lacrosse. Thomas was awarded the Junior Scholar Athlete of the Year Award. Thomas is planning to attend Liberty University in the fall where he will continue to pursue his post-secondary education in Mechanical Engineering.
An awards banquet, hosted by The Massachusetts Association of Vocational Administrators (MAVA) was held recently at Mechanics Hall in Worcester and annually attracts more than 500 educators, public officials, parents, and students to honor these promising seniors.
Pictured L-R: John Herald, CTE Director; Jo Anne Dyson; Thomas Dyson; Jessica Nardozzi; and Bill Runey
