April 13, 2023
Dear DRRSD Community,
I know this message is late, but after today’s events, I feel that it is important that I reach out to you.
First, my heart goes out to the students and families that live in the Maple Street area of Dighton. I know that you have been displaced from your home all evening. I will be sure that our staff is sensitive to this when your children come to school tomorrow. If you need anything, lunches, school supplies, etc., please let us know. Contacting the school's Main Office is likely to be your quickest solution.
Secondly, I am grateful to our District Leadership Team who rose to the occasion today. We were given this information about five minutes before the high school dismissed, and we had to make transportation adjustments to ensure that our middle school and elementary school students were not stranded on a bus if they lived in that area. The staff at each middle and elementary school made sure the students were safe.
It is likely that we will have quite a bit of media attention tomorrow. I have made it clear to any media contacts that our first priority is the learning environment for our students and staff. We will do everything in our power to insulate the school community from these distractions.
Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school’s Main Office or my office.
Fortunately vacation is just a few hours away.
Take care,
Bill Runey
Superintendent
We Are DR!
Congratulations to these outstanding students! #WeAreDR
http://reportertoday.com/rehoboth/stories/dighton-rehoboth-honors-excellence-in-mcas,41784
To Our School Librarians: Thank you for always encouraging your students to read. From curating collections to providing research assistance and fostering a love of reading, you play an essential role in our school community. On this Librarian Appreciation Day, we want to express our gratitude and appreciation for all that you do. Your dedication to connecting us with information and inspiration is an inspiration in itself. So once again, thank you for your hard work and commitment to our students. #WeAreDR.
This week is National Assistant Principals Appreciation Week. We are honored to have such dedicated APs who play a crucial role in the success of our schools. They provide support and guidance to both teachers and students, assist with administrative duties, and help to create a safe and positive learning environment.
National Assistant Principals Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their hard work and commitment to education. By acknowledging their contributions, we can show our appreciation for the critical role they play in shaping our schools and the future of our students. To celebrate their efforts, we will be highlighting the incredible work of our amazing team members across all levels of education, from elementary to high school.
Starting tomorrow, we will kick off the celebrations by honoring the exceptional work of our elementary team. Throughout the week, we will share a post for every level, and we invite you to join us in celebrating our team and the outstanding work that they do. #WeAreDR
Congratulations to School Committee member Janice Terry who retired last night. She started her service to DRRSD 30 years ago! #WeAreDR
Please support our DR high school students in this great endeavor to help the community! Contact krose@ddregional.org to sponsor a tree. http://reportertoday.com/rehoboth/stories/d-r-high-school-students-partner-with-tree-plenish,41514
DR SCHOOLS SURVEY
The results of this 5-minute survey will be very helpful to our Strategic Planning work. Anyone in our two towns or any alumni can complete it. The deadline is March 7. Thank you! #WeAreDR 💚💛
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DRRSD-POG
The timing of tomorrow's forecasted snowstorm is right during our morning commute. Out of an abundance of caution, I am canceling school for Tuesday, February 28. I hope everyone enjoys the snow day, especially the high school seniors, and remains safe. Thank you! We Are DR!
Bill Runey, Superintendent.
We took our #WeAreDR message on the road today to the #Stonehill College Employment Fair! We had interest from several education majors and college students who want to join us ASAP as substitute teachers. #WeAreDR 💚💛
When administrators, teachers, school counselors and other mental health professionals collaborate, our Dighton-Rehoboth students succeed! The DRRSD wants to take a moment to recognize our school counselors, clinicians, and all of our other professionals who contribute to our students’ success including the Speech and Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Reading Specialists, and our Adapted Physical Education Instructors. Together, WeAreDR! Thank you for making such a positive impact on our students and school community!
Dighton-Rehoboth REC Night at DR!
Youth players are invited to come cheer on the Dighton-Rehoboth High School Falcons Basketball Teams!!
BOYS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD AT 6:30PM
GIRLS: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH AT 6:30PM
Congratulations to Lucy and Kianna for these outstanding achievements! #WeAreDR 💚💛
The Dighton Rehoboth Community extends its thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies to the Bristol Plymouth school community. There are few tragedies greater than a life taken too soon. Should any DR students or staff need support in the wake of this incident, please reach out to your Principal or Superintendent Runey.
It is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!
The Dighton Rehoboth Public Schools thank you! Your commitment to ensuring the well-being of our students and staff is greatly appreciated. Your bravery, courage, and selflessness are an inspiration to us all. We are grateful for your tireless efforts to serve and protect us and are thankful to have such dedicated and courageous individuals in our midst.
Thank you for your service.
We are just two weeks away from the Green & Gold Night Open House at our Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School! Students and families in grades 7 & 8 should check today’s email from Superintendent Runey for more details. Also, community members and students considering transferring to DR are also welcomed! More details are linked here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eAoT2YeBzVhBFUPTfXxKM3aHCP6T9OdTBAhbNiLoqcI/edit?usp=sharing #WeAreDR
DR Basketball players and fans please follow this link to a custom online apparel store. Everyone can order apparel to show their Falcon Basketball Spirit!
The store is open from today until Dec 18th.
The items will be distributed at home basketball games at DR High School.
https://drbball2022.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
This post is about two of the amazing aspects of our high school: our Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs and giving spirit of our students. One of our seniors, Jack, wanted to make our new Superintendent, Bill Runey, feel welcomed, so he worked with the teachers in Carpentry and Advanced Manufacturing to create this beautifully framed (and autographed 😊) DR Falcons mirror.
Our CTE programs give our students the competitive advantage no matter whether they are bound for college, careers, or the military! Thank you to the CTE teachers, Mr. Gouveia, Mr. Arnold, and Mr. Calvin for giving Jack the supports to turn his kindness into a tangible sign that We Are DR!
Join us for the high school’s Green & Gold Night open house at 6pm on January 19 to see even more evidence of how great our high school is!
The DRRHS Best Buddies held their Cookie exchange get together tonight. Holiday music played while students socialized and exchanged cookies. Such a great night!
The Dighton Rehoboth Regional School District is proud to announce that the Dighton-Rehoboth High School Field Hockey team is the October 2022 recipient of the We Are DRiven to Serve award for Community Service.
The Dighton Rehoboth Girls’ Field Hockey team, composed of 27 players, is being recognized for the We Are DRiven to Serve award for Community Service because during September (childhood cancer awareness month), the team organized and hosted a bake sale and donated the profits to the Izzy Foundation.Since 2011, this national foundation, based in Providence, has provided support to families dealing with pediatric cancer.
Coach Meghan Marcotte said, “We know that many families have children who are battling cancer, and that researchers are still searching for a cure for cancer. In addition, many families utilize the Izzy Room at Hasbro Children’s Hospital while their children are being treated.”
“Of the many tragedies in our world today, pediatric cancer is one of the most difficult. The child and their family are robbed of so many special moments. Our Field Hockey team’s commitment to the Izzy Foundation is a way to help comfort those families in true We Are DR fashion,” offered Superintendent Bill Runey.
The DRRHS Field Hockey team has a special connection with the Izzy Foundation. Emma Wheeler, a DR alumni, played field hockey and was in treatment at Hasbro Children’s Hospital the same time as Izzy. Each year, the team tries to put together a fundraiser to raise money for childhood cancer research and the Izzy Foundation.
The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School Theatre Company didn't disappoint on opening night! Shout out to our outstanding cast and crew of the Lost Girl. If you didn't catch it tonight, come on out tomorrow!! #WeareDR
