Yesterday, our DMS soccer team hosted their home opener. Despite a valiant effort, Dighton Middle School lost against a strong Freetown-Lakeville team. Wish us luck and come cheer us on as we face Rehoboth for a home game today. #WeAreAllFalcons #DT2030 #EIS #WeAreDR
On September 15, Dighton Elementary School celebrated International Dot Day, a special day dedicated to creativity, community, and self-expression, inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds.
Last week, our wonderful librarian, Mrs. Gustafson, shared The Dot with each class and encouraged every student in grades K–4 to “make their mark” by creating a unique dot that reflects what makes them special.
Mrs. Gustafson then brought all of the students’ dots together into one beautiful, colorful display, showing how our individual creativity can come together to create something truly inspiring. What a wonderful reminder of the power of collaboration, individuality, and community!
🎨 A special thank-you to DRRHS art teacher Alexa Hamelin for collaborating on the drawing of Vashti and her magic paintbrush featured in the display.
Every dot matters. Every student matters. Together, we make our mark! 💚💛
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After D-R, Eliana attended St. Thomas Aquinas College, earning her B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science and a minor in Economics. She graduated summa cum laude in just three years while also excelling as a collegiate softball player. She continued her education and softball career at UMass Amherst, where she earned her master’s degree.
Looking Back…
“The most impactful part of my time at Dighton-Rehoboth was Coach Madsen. She served as a role model and mentor that was a constant force of encouragement and wisdom. In terms of classes, D-R offered me the ability to take a rigorous course load, including enrolling in a virtual high school class, which through testing allowed me to enter college having already earned 33 credits, giving me the opportunity to graduate with my bachelors degree a year early.”
Advice to a D-R Student…
“My advice to current D-R students would be to take advantage of every opportunity you have and to get involved. It helps you to become more well-rounded and teaches you how to work and interact with a group of people that you may not have thought to before. You learn how to manage your time better, a skill that will be a great benefit in the future, and most importantly allows you to have fun and do something that you are interested in outside of academics.”
Eliana’s internships—including working in player development with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League—helped her discover her passion for working in sports and ultimately helped lead her to her dream career in Major League Baseball.
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Brian spoke with our students about what bullying looks like, what to do if you are being bullied or witness bullying, how to respond if you find yourself being the bully, and the importance of making safe choices both in person and online. Students also heard real-life examples and learned about the potential consequences of our choices.
The presentation, part of the Boston vs. Bullies program, uses the voices and experiences of professional New England athletes to help students understand that bullying can happen to anyone—and that we all have a role in creating a safe and supportive school community.
A big thank you to Brian Rose and DA Tom Quinn’s Office for helping us spread an important message:
Be kind. Speak up. Look out for one another.
Together, we can make PRES a place where ALL means ALL and every student feels safe, valued, and welcome.
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The DRRHS Theatre Company is proud to present Kacie Arruda, Isabella Saumweber, and Grace Swicker as 2026 Thespy Award Winners. These students scored a superior at the 2026 Virtual International Thespian Excellence Awards (Thespys). Competitors are inducted into the International Thespian Society, a longstanding honor and tradition within our Theatre Company. #WeAreAllFalcons #WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS #SomethingForEveryone
This Friday, September 18, let’s fill our schools with Green & Gold and celebrate what unites us: one district, one community, one Falcon family.
Together, #WeAreAllFalcons and #WeAreDR!
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The Dighton Middle School sixth grade students were busy learning about density and mass in science this week. #WeAreAllFalcons, #EIS, #DT2030, #WeAreDR
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Mrs. Fernandes does just that! When her students are absolutely rocking their learning, they get to take a “rock break,” so to speak. 🎸🎶
Mrs. Lima even joined in on the fun and put in a song request!
We love seeing our Falcons working hard, having fun, and finding joyful ways to celebrate learning at DES! 🦅💚💛
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Palmer River Elementary School is officially a Unified Champion School!
We are incredibly proud to share that PRES has been recognized by Special Olympics Massachusetts as a 2025–2026 Unified Champion School!
This recognition celebrates our commitment to creating an inclusive school community where acceptance, respect, belonging, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do each and every day.
A special thank you to our amazing students, staff, and families who help make PRES a place where everyone belongs and everyone is valued.
We couldn't be prouder of our Falcons!
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From welcoming the Class of 2030, new transfer students, and our continued Falcon family, to our three new CTE programs- Culinary Arts, Medical Assisting, and Public Safety- and the continuation of daily examples of Empower, Ignite, and Shape in our classrooms, it is safe to say that the new school year is off to a fantastic start!
What a great way to begin 2026–2027! We are excited about everything ahead and look forward to another year of learning, growth, opportunity, and Falcon Pride.
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Our Dighton Middle School Falcons have been busy learning routines and expectations, reconnecting with familiar faces, building new relationships, and settling into the rhythm of a new school year. From the hallways to the classrooms, there has been so much energy, excitement, and learning happening!
Our students and staff are off to a fantastic start, and we are so excited for all that this year will bring.
Here’s to a great year ahead at Dighton Middle School—where Falcons SOAR!
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Cole continues to make #WeAreDR proud through his commitment to service, his goal of attending the United States Naval Academy, and his desire to ultimately serve our country as a Naval officer. 💚💛🇺🇸 #DT2030 #EIS #WeAreAllFalcons
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ONE DR district. ONE Falcon family. ONE incredible year ahead!
Today, we came together for our 2026 Districtwide Convocation, and the energy was high!
- The Marching Band and Color Guard students kicked us off in true Falcon fashion.
- We celebrated the strength of our unified, PreK–12+ community.
- Superintendent Bill Runey challenged us to embrace what makes us strong, rethink what may need to shift, and continue to ignite, empower, and shape a district where everyone belongs.
We’re energized, we’re united, and we’re ready to get to work. Let’s make it a great year!
#WeAreDR # #DT2030 #EIS #WeAreAllFalcons