DRRHS Falcon Flash

Dear DRRHS Families,

April has arrived at DRRHS and with it some warmer, albeit a bit wetter, weather. It is hard to believe the fourth quarter of this school year begins next week and with it the last few months before the Class of 2026 become proud alumni of the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School. Though it was a short week there was no shortage of eventful happenings here on campus. Here are a few highlights:

• On Tuesday DRRHS was honored to host Congressman Jake Auchincloss who represents our 4th Massachusetts congressional district. 180 DRRHS students were joined by our state delegation and the Congressman for a town hall style question and answer event. The students asked extremely thoughtful questions showcasing the deep thinking our educators are inspiring in our students every day at DRRHS.

• The DRRHS Theatre Company continues to put the finishing touches on their spring musical “Little Shop of Horrors”. We hope you will be able to join us in the auditorium on April 10th and 11th at 6pm or April 12th at 1pm to take in what promises to be an amazing performance.

• Many of our spring sports began their competitive schedules this week. Congratulations to the boys volleyball team on collecting their first win of the year against Argosy Charter School 3-0 on Thursday

As always there was much to be excited about here at DRRHS. I hope everyone has a restful long weekend. Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrate.

With Falcon Pride,

Dustin Demers - Principal DRRHS

As shared in the Superintendent's message last evening, the last day of school for students will be Friday, June 26th.

For clarity, the two early release days that will now be full school days are:

• Wednesday, April 8
• Friday, June 26

April 3 - Good Friday, - No School

April 8 - Full Day of School

April 9 - DRRHS Theatre Company - Little Shop of Horrors @ 6:00 pm

April 10 - DRRHS Theatre Company - Little Shop of Horrors @ 6:00 pm

April 11 - DRRHS Theatre Company - Little Shop of Horrors @ 1:00 pm

April 20 - No School - Patriots' Day

April 21 - 24 - Spring Break

End of Year Important Dates

May 22 - Junior/Senior Prom

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 - SENIOR GRADUATION

Last Day of School - Friday, June 26 - Full Day

Subject: Technology Repair Fees

Dear Families,

We hope this message finds you well. As part of our commitment to maintaining our technology resources, we wanted to inform you about our updated repair fee structure. These fees help us cover the cost of repairs when school-issued devices are damaged due to misuse or carelessness. The fees are divided into three tiers, depending on the extent of the damage. These fees will appear on your child’s My School Bucks Account.

Level 1

Charger, Cover (top or bottom), Touchpad, etc.

$40

Level 2

Keyboard, Monitor

$75

Level 3

Total Loss/Replacement

$300

We encourage students to handle their devices with care to avoid any damage and the associated costs. If a device does require repair, the appropriate fee will be communicated to you along with the steps to resolve the issue.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support in keeping our technology in great condition! If you have any questions or concerns, please email the IT Department (emails are listed below).

cgeorge@drregional.org

lharwood@drregional.org

Dear Dighton Rehoboth Families,

Exciting things are happening at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School! Our Career & Technical Education (CTE) department is launching three brand-new programs: Medical Assisting, Criminal Justice, and Culinary Arts, and we’re looking for enthusiastic parents and students to help us bring these programs to life.

We are currently seeking volunteers to serve on our Program Advisory Committees (PACs). PAC members play an important role in helping guide and strengthen our programs. Your insights and experiences can help us design meaningful learning opportunities that prepare students for real-world careers.

As a PAC member, you will help:

• Shape and strengthen program curriculum

• Inspire students as they explore their career pathways

• Share industry knowledge and perspectives

• Help ignite curiosity and a passion for lifelong learning in our students

The commitment is minimal but impactful:

• Approximately 3–4 virtual meetings

• One in-person walkthrough once the program spaces are completed

If you have experience in healthcare, law enforcement/criminal justice, culinary arts, or related industries, or simply have a passion for helping students succeed, we would love to have you involved.

This is a wonderful opportunity to help shape the future of Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School and support the next generation of skilled professionals.

If you are interested in joining a Program Advisory Committee, please sign up using the Parent and Student Interest Form found below.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and our school community.

Warm regards,
Michael Strojny
CTE Director
Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School

Please use this link to view the newsletter.

Please see the flyers below for a DRSEPAC special presentation on April 13th with Autistic Selt-Advocate and Speaker Andrew Arboe and a Family Resource Fair

Please use the button below to access the monthly DR Wellness Newsletter

January's theme was self and socially aware. These are Falcons who understand and advocate for oneself and others using compassion and kindness

Congratulations to:

9th Grade: Callen Forget

Personable, Compassionate, Friendly

10th Grade: Mia Alves

Inclusive, Welcoming, Kind

11th Grade: Devin Fournier

Helpful, Appreciative, Kind

12th Grade: Gia Papa

Dependable, Caring, Persistent

February's theme was globally minded and community engaged. These are Falcons who build awareness of the world beyond Dighton-Rehoboth while actively engaging at the local level

Congratulations to:

9th Grade: Graham Baker

Compassionate, Community-engaged, Intelligent

10th Grade: Patrick (Forge) Duczkowski

Aware, Caring, Sincere

11th Grade: Ava Randall

Dedicated, Kind, Motivated

12th Grade: Zachary Ferreira

Kind, Open-minded, Generous

Please remember to create a ParentSquare account if you have not done so yet. Thank you!

Please note that the district wide cell phone/electronic device policy will be strictly enforced this year. Please review the policy:

District Electronic Device Policy

The term “electronic devices,” includes but is not limited to cell phones, iPads/tablets, laptops/computers (other than those issued by the District), electronic/smart devices, and headphones/airpods. The expectation is that these personal devices remain off and away during the school day. Staff may require students to store phones in a centralized location. The only exception is at the high school, where students are permitted to use their phones during transition time in the hallway between classes and during lunch. High school students are not allowed to use their phones during class time, or when out of the classroom during class time (i.e., bathroom breaks). Students remain solely responsible for any loss or damage to any electronic devices used or brought onto school property. Use of electronic devices at school are subject to the District’s Acceptable Use Policy and any applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to M.G.L. c. 272, sec. 99, which is sometimes known as the Massachusetts Wiretapping Law.

1. Warning

2. Office Detention

3. Office Detention/Confiscation of Phone for Day

4. Habitual: Parent Contact/Phone Turned in at the Beginning of the Day

*This goes for all technology*

7:00 - Doors open (breakfast available)

7:17 - First Period Begins

1:51 - Dismissal

A reminder that a student will be assigned Saturday School if they accrue 5 attendance points in a quarter.

• An unexcused absence (one not accompanied by a valid medical note) equals one attendance point.
• An unexcused tardy/dismissal equals an attendance half point.

A student's exemplary academic standing or disciplinary record have no bearing on the assignment of a Saturday School in the case of five or more attendance points being accrued over the course of one quarter of the school year.

First period begins at 7:17AM. Any student not in their classroom at 7:17 or later will be considered tardy for that day.

All Chromebooks should be charged and ready for each school day. Outside devices are not permitted, only school issued Chromebooks can be used at DRRHS during the school day.

The school has a limited number of loaner chromebooks and priority is to those students whose chromebooks are being fixed. Please remember that students should be bringing in fully charged chromebooks to school every day with charging cords.

If a Senior or Junior is planning on parking at school, they can purchase a sticker in the office. The cost to park at school is $60 for the year. At the start of Semester 2, parking will be $30 for the balance of the year. Parking forms are available in the office. Please be aware that students will not be able to go out to their cars during the school day. They must remember to have everything with them when they enter the building in the morning.

Please make sure you do not cut through the Faculty Parking Lot before or after school. The Faculty Parking Lot should not be used as a shortcut for safety reasons. Thank you!

Please click the button below to access our District Wide Student Handbook.

Medical Permission Forms are due to the nurse for all students. The form was emailed to families before the start of the school year. If you have not completed the form, please do so as soon as possible. Hard copies of the forms are available in the nurse's office or the high school main office.

Please use the button below to access an important letter from our school nurse.

Thinking about Spring? Our Carpentry students made adorable Log Cabin bird houses and are selling them for $20 (they are a lot bigger in person) Also some pretty neat Bat Houses to help keep them out of your attic $30. Call Tracy Dishon (508) 252-5025 extension 5604 to reserve yours.

Little Falcons Preschool has openings for next year. Our program features developmentally appropriate kindergarten readiness curriculum. Our EEC high school students help teach the class while earning their Certification giving our program a 2 to 1 ratio. We offer 2 sessions, AM and PM Monday through Friday following the school calendar. Call Tracy DIshon (508) 252-5025 extension 5604 for more information.

Our Carpentry students spent the day at the JLC Residential Construction Show at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence today. They saw live building demonstrations, exhibitors, and educational sessions for contractors, remodelers, and builders. Thank you Mr Gouveia & Mr Arnold for putting in the time to show your students different aspects of the Carpentry field.

Earlier this month, counselors held an evening event for juniors and their families regarding Future Planning. Representatives from Stonehill College, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), and Worcester State University answered questions related to the admissions process. The presentation can be accessed below.

SENIORS

Seniors who have been accepted to college, please let Mrs. Shillan in guidance know. She will post it in on the window in guidance and have it announced during morning announcements if you choose.

SCHOLARSHIPS: Please check Naviance for available scholarships. The list of scholarships can also be found on the wall in guidance.

• Please review scholarships on Naviance: go to the top and select Colleges, then on the right column, select Scholarship search under scholarships.

• Read Criteria and make a list of all the ones you fit the criteria for and can apply.

• Visit Mrs. Shillan in guidance for any application that says, application in guidance. Otherwise, apply online.

• Explore CSF website for the application for local scholarships for DR students only. On the top right, click on Students and Parents to create an account. Instructions to complete the application are here. If you have questions about the application, please contact: KBELENGER@COMCAST.NET

Explore: Fastweb for national scholarships

Save the Date! NACAC Boston National College Fair April 27 and 28

See attachment below for details!

Monday 3/30

• Volleyball vs. Norton Loss 3-0

Tuesday 3/31

• Boys Lacrosse vs. Falmouth Loss 20-1

Wednesday 4/1

• Girls Tennis vs. Wareham Postponed to 5/6
• Volleyball vs. Argosy Charter Win 3-0

Monday 4/6

• Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Fairhaven (Away) 3:45pm
• Boys Volleyball vs. Barnstable (Away) 4:00pm
• Softball vs. Bridgewater Raynham (Away) 4:00pm
• Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Fairhaven (HOME) 4:00pm
• Girls JV Lacrosse vs. Fairhaven (HOME) 5:15pm
• Boys JV Lacrosse vs. Fairhaven (Away) 5:30pm

Tuesday 4/7

• Unified Track vs. Case (Away) 3:30pm
• Boys Tennis vs. ORR (HOME)
• Girls Tennis vs. ORR (Away)

Wednesday 4/8

• Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Bourne (Away) 3:45pm
• Softball vs. Case (HOME) 3:45pm
• Baseball vs. Case (Away) 3:45pm
• Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Bourne (HOME) 4:00pm
• Boys Volleyball vs. GNBVT (HOME) 5:00pm
• Boys JV Lacrosse vs. Bourne (Away) 5:15pm
• Girls JV Lacrosse vs. Bourne (HOME) 5:15pm

Thursday 4/9

• Track & Field vs. GNBVT (HOME) 3:30pm
• Boys Tennis vs. Apponequet (Away) 3:30pm
• Girls Tennis vs. Apponequet (HOME) 3:30pm

Friday 4/10

• Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Somerset-Berkley (Away) 3:45pm
• Softball vs. GNBVT (Away) 3:45pm
• Baseball vs. GNBVT (HOME) 3:45pm
• Boys Volleyball vs. Foxborough Regional Charter (Away) 4:00pm
• Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Somerset-Berkley (HOME) 4:00pm
• Girls JV Lacrosse vs. Somerset-Berkley (Away) 5:15pm

Throughout the season, you can find all DR athletic schedules on Arbiter Live.

For any questions or concerns regarding athletics and activities, please contact Matt McKinnon, Director of Athletics & Activities, at mmckinnon@drregional.org

Registration for our program is now open! Detailed program information is available on our website.

Programs for Students Entering Grades 6–9 (Fall 2026)

• CyberTank: Innovate, Defend, Pitch!

• CyberFlight: Taking Cyber Skills to New Heights!

• Forensics Institute of Bridgewater

Program for Students Entering Grades 10–12 (Fall 2026)

• The Human Body from a Medical Mindset

We look forward to another exciting summer of hands-on learning and exploration. Please visit our website for full program details, schedules, and registration information.