Dighton-Rehoboth High School
Guidance Department
February 2026 Newsletter
Important Dates and News
We hope everyone is looking forward to a well deserved February break. We are excited to share that our seniors continue to receive acceptances to colleges. Please find our acceptance scroll below.
Some important information to share as we close out the year.
February 15th deadlines are right around the corner. Please make sure that you have requested your transcript and submitted your application by the deadline.
Mid year reports with T2 grades have been sent to all colleges for seniors who have applied.
Other important dates:
Academic Term 3 Closes: April 7, 2025
FAFSA. Many priority deadline for colleges are 2/1 and 2/15 so complete asap if you have not already
CSS Profile is required of many colleges - please check your list and complete if needed
2/24 Teachers will finish putting in their recommendations for full year courses on 2/24
3/5 Junior College Planning Night for Students and Parents 5:30-7PM
2/26 On Spot Admissions Day BCC (at capacity) reminder to all those signed up
Class of 2026 College Acceptances
Please let Mrs. Shillan know your college acceptances so you can be added to the scroll. We encourage you to let us know as they come in, not once they are all in. Very excited to hear about all of your acceptances! 🎉🎉
Course Selections
Course selections for next year are underway
We will be meeting with juniors after vacation to go over course selections and begin junior meetings. We will also be meeting with underclassmen to assist with course selections.
DRRHSImportantSchedulingDatesandProcedures
2/10 to 2/25
2/26 to 3/6
Instructions
See the DRRS Falcon Flash Scheduling Smore for instructions and more details on the scheduling process.
Mark Your Calendars
On Spot Admissions Day Bristol Community College
ATTENTION SENIORS: A representative from Bristol Community College will be at D-R on
February 26th , for an on-site acceptance day. This is currently full so this is a reminder to all those who signed up.
College Night for Juniors & Parents
Attached is the flyer for our College Night for juniors and parents. Please save the date and consider attending this annual event with a panel of college admissions representatives.
Date: Thursday, March 5th 5:30-7 PM in the media center. T
Hope to see you there!
The Guidance Department
Individual Meetings with Juniors
Individual Meetings with Juniors will begin after February break and will continue through the month of March. Be on the lookout for a google invite.
2026 NACAC National College Fair Boston
You and your students are invited to this year’s NEACAC College Fair at Bridgewater State University on Thursday, May 21, 2026. We’re looking forward to hosting more than 100 college and university admission representatives participating from across the country.
· NEACAC requires that schools are members to be eligible for bus reimbursement. Secondary School membership is $25 and includes an unlimited number of staff.
· In addition to the college fair, you can also choose to join us for an
o admission presentation,
o student-led campus tour and/or
o lunch in our East Campus Commons.
· Please register online at: https://forms.gle/CRaW4wdXRppMYGJU8.
The registration form will ask you to rank your preference for when you attend the college fair. You have the option to attend the college fair during one of two possible hour-long sessions (9 – 1o a.m. | 10 – 11 a.m.). We will accommodate requests in the order they’re received until we reach capacity.
Thank you!
Standardized Testing
March 14th SAT at DR, sign up now before it's full
SAT/ACT Testing
Juniors and Seniors
Not all colleges require standardized testing (SAT/ACT) so please check the college website or www.fairtest.org
For the link to SAT testing, please visit www.collegeboard.com or click on photo to the left.
Financial Aid
MEFA
It’s financial aid season. We have several blog posts that can help you navigate the applications while learning more about the process. Click on each resource below for guidance.
FAFSA, MEFA, CSS Profile. The FAFSA is available for Submission!
SEE YOU YOUR SCHOOL'S FINANCIAL AID DEADLINE
Some Colleges and Universities also require, in addition to the Fafsa, the CSS Profile
Participating Schools are here
CSS Profile HERE
The FAFSA and CSS Profile both became available on December 1st. Please visit www.fafsa.ed.gov to complete the free application for student aid. Students will not be eligible for any financial aid without completing the FAFSA.
Scholarships
All Scholarships can be found in Naviance and on the board in Guidance
Please check your Naviance account for scholarships
First Generation Endicott Scholarship
Every year Endicott College offers a first-generation scholarship, the Inspire Scholarship, to a select group of students whom we believe are poised to make an impact at the College and beyond.
This has the opportunity to offer substantial assistance to make the Endicott experience possible. While we typically use the FAFSA to identify and award these students, we are also asking our secondary school counseling colleagues to help identify eligible students.
Please complete this short form by March 10 if you have any students who have been admitted to Endicott for Fall 2026 who you think would be a good fit.
The students will need to meet the following criteria:
- First-generation college student—for the purposes of this scholarship, this is defined as an individual whose parents did not complete a baccalaureate degree
- United States citizen or permanent resident
- Demonstrates high financial need
- Strong academic performance in high school
Any student that you recommend will need to complete the FAFSA, if they have not already done so.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if you'd like me to provide you with a list of your high school's admitted students. A recommendation does not guarantee the student will receive the Inspire Scholarship but ensures they are considered.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Michael C. Iorio
Assistant Vice President & Dean of Admission
978-232-2023
miorio@endicott.edu
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All Things Guidance
Guidance Google Classroom Code MXVGBKP - students can sign up for google classroom
All students should be using the Naviance platform for college and career planning.
Students have their own unique login and password that they can share with their parents. Please use your school email and log your password somewhere you can remember it. To access Naviance Student Login Click the Naviance icon above or click HERE
How to make an appointment with your counselor?
Please see below for how to connect with us
lmaidment@drregional.org x5611
jpayne@drregional.org x5608
jtremblett@drregional.org x5610
Secretary, Mrs. Kathy Shillan 508-252-5050 x5605
