Duval Dispatch

Dear Duval Families-

Last week was a short, but fun week! After two snow days, we continued our project with Beth Bailey and hosted a family event on Thursday Night. We had a great turn out and the students had a lot of fun creating new cards together! This week, Beth Bailey will work with students on Monday and Tuesday who missed extra card making time because of the snow days.

This week we start our Boosterthon kick off on Wednesday, February 4! Students will come home with lanyards explaining how to sign up! We are raising money to transform our cafeteria into a functional stage space with appropriate lighting and sound!

Remember that Friday is an Early Release Day!

Have a wonderful week!

Ms. Craig and Mrs. Salamone

- Students MUST come to school prepared to go outside which includes a winter coat, and gloves, hat and boots on really cold or snowy days. Kids MUST have boots to play IN the snow. Please email Ms. Craig or Mrs. Salamone if you need help getting winter gear. We have hard from some of you and are happy to help get snow gear for students!

- Traffic around Duval is ONE WAY. Toward South Ave both in front and behind the school. There is NO PASSING during Drop Off or Pick Up.

- There is also no public access behind the building during school hours. Even if the cones aren't up, please don't drive around the building 9:20am-3pm.

- Please don't rely on a phone call or email during the day for dismissal changes. Unless it is an emergency, please send a note.

Here is the January News from Nurse Andersen. Please check it out HERE.

Thank you.

Hello Duval families!

We had a great time at the art family night- are we so grateful to Beth Bailey and the local artists who were able to join our students over the past few weeks. The program was a great success!

Duval is so excited to be doing a Boosterthon glow run again this year! Registration is now open and the program will kick off this week on 2/4. Lots more info to come on this event- one of biggest fundraisers of the year. We are raising funds to make improvements to our cafetorium. Registration is available at mybooster.com. Make sure to follow our PTO Facebook page for all the latest updates as we kick off the event!

We have also finalized the date for our annual Talent Show- this is one of our most loved Duval events and we can’t wait to see our students shine! The Talent Show will be held on 3/19 at WHRHS. Signup via Google form (https://forms.gle/mefvAG85Et9R83vc8) or the attached paper form, no need to do both.

If you’re not currently following the Duval PTO Facebook page please join us as it’s the easiest place to get updates in real time- https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1a2aDR9mMx/?mibextid=WC7FNe

We are always available for any questions or to provide more info at duvalpto@gmail.com.

Important upcoming dates:

2/4: Booster kickoff

2/10: February PTO meeting 7p @Duval library

2/13: Booster Glow Run

~Duval PTO

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Jan. 28th: Report Cards on Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Jan. 29: Family Card Night (Artist in Residency Celebration) - 5-7pm

Feb. 4: Boosterthon Kickoff

Feb. 4: Budget School Committee Meeting 6:30pm

Feb. 6: Kindergarten Concert @ 10:00am

Feb. 6: Early Release Day (Dismissal at 12:10pm)

Feb. 10: February PTO Meeting 7:00pm @ Duval Library

Feb. 13: Boosterthon Glow Run

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Date: Monday, February 2nd at 6:30pm

Location Hanson Middle School auditorium, 111 Liberty Street, Hanson

The WH School Committee is holding two community forums for parents, students, and other community members to elicit feedback about their vision for our district superintendent. Anyone is welcome to attend either and you do not have to come for the full time.

Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM

Location: Whitman-Hanson Regional High School

Tickets: https://fs17.formsite.com/WHathletics/xqqvxiezik/index

All proceeds benefit Whitman-Hanson athletics programs

Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear a living legend whose life story is as inspiring as his voice is unforgettable.

For more information, contact Bob Rodgers at robert.rodgers@whrsd.org

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Email: ashley.craig@whrsd.org
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Location: 60 Regal Street, Whitman, MA 02382
Phone: 781-618-7055
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