DMS Delivers

Happy Friday, DMS Families!

Today, our seventh- and eighth-grade students had the opportunity to participate in a special presentation featuring Principal Demers, CTE Director Mr. Strojny, and students from the Marketing Program at Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School.

Our students learned about the many opportunities available at DR and discovered that there truly is something for everyone! We invite our seventh and eighth grade families to join us for Green and Gold Night on Thursday, October 29th starting at 6pm.

A friendly reminder, I encourage all families to log in to Aspen to review your child's current grades and check for any missing assignments. Staying informed and having regular conversations with your child about their progress can make a big difference in helping them stay on track. Our teachers are here to support students, and we encourage families to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Thank you for working with us to help our Falcons SOAR!

Have a wonderful weekend!

With Falcon Pride,

Dr. Cheryl Leandro, Principal cleandro@drregional.org

Mr. Sean Kinney, Assistant Principal skinney@drregional.org

Go Falcons! 💚💛...Together, we SOAR! 💚💛

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the new Cell Phone Policy and it's implementation at DMS.

Our Dighton Middle School front office staff is here to partner with and support you and your child throughout the school year. We are always happy to answer questions, provide assistance, and help connect you with the right person when needed.

Below, you will find the key members of our front office team and their roles. If you would like to reach a staff member by email, our district email addresses follow a simple format:

First initial + last name @ drregional.org

For example, Dr. Cheryl Leandro can be reached at cleandro@drregional.org.

Principal: Dr. Cheryl Leandro

Assistant Principal: Mr. Sean Kinney

Office Secretaries: Karen Alves and Jessica Rapoza

Nurse: Denise Wilkins

Guidance and 504 Coordinator: Aaron Andrade

School Adjustment Counselor: Jennifer DeMatos

School Psychologist Samantha Quinn

Special Education Secretary: Allison Hanson

Special Education Coordinators: Gloria Monty and Katy Sleczkowski

We look forward to working together to make this a successful and positive school year for every DMS student and family!

• 10/24: 2nd Annual Classic Car Show (see flyer below)

• 10/25: DES/DMS Fall Fest on the DES/DMS Campus
• 10/26: Sports Day
• 10/27: Soccer: Dighton v Rehoboth (Away); Comfy Day
• 10/28 Bocce: Dighton v. Swansea (Away); Pink Out Day
• 10/29: Green and Gold Night 6pm @ DRRHS; Soccer: Norton v. Dighton (Home)
• 10/30: Costume Day
• 11/2: Soccer: Somerset v. Dighton (Home)
• 11/3: No School- Professional Development Day
• 11/5-11/13: DMS Bookfair
• 11/11: No School Veteran's Day
• 11/17: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 DES Library
• 11/18- Early Release
• 11/23: Picture Retakes
• 12/7: Band Concert Time TBD
• 12/1: PTO Meeting @ 6:30 DES Library
• 12/14: Chorus Concert @ 5pm Location: DRRHS Auditorium
• 2/2: PTO Meeting @ DES Library 6:30pm Start
• 3/16: PTO Meeting @ DES Library 6:30pm Start
• 4/6: PTO Meeting @ DES Library 6:30pm Start
• 5/11: PTO Meeting @ DES Library 6:30pm Start
• 5/21: Color Run
• 5/24 Color Run Rain Date
• 6/1: PTO Meeting @ DES Library 6:30pm Start
• 6/7: Band Concert Time TBD
• 6/10: Chorus Concert @ 6:30 pm Location: DRRHS Auditorium

We invite middle school students and families to join us at DRRHS, 6pm this Thursday evening for Green & Gold Night. From academics to clubs and activities, athletics to programs like CTE, come see how there is #SomethingForEveryone at DRRHS.

As we start to move into the holiday season, we are reaching out to all families regarding holiday assistance. Please be sure to let us know if your family could benefit from any food assistance around the holidays by completing this form no later than November 13th for Thanksgiving assistance and December 11th for December holiday assistance. All requests for assistance will be kept confidential.

We’re seeking our first Falcon Cup recipient of the 2026–27 school year!

As One Falcon Family, we want to celebrate the people who make our district special. Student, staff member, classroom, or DR group - who do you think deserves this recognition?

Nominate a candidate now!

Thanks to the hard work, generosity and participation of our school community, our school raised $495 through the 2026 Hannaford Helps Schools program. These funds will help us continue creating a positive, thriving environment for every student. Your support has made a meaningful impact on our school and your involvement and encouragement truly make a difference for our students, teachers and staff. Thank you for your continued dedication to our school community!

October 26th- Sports Day: Wear your favorite sports team apparel to school.

October 27th- Comfy Day: Wear your comfiest outfit. No blankets, No Slippers

October 28th- PINK OUT: Wear Pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness

October 29th- Green and Gold: Wear Green and Gold to celebrate Green and Gold Night

October 30th- Costume Day: Students will be allowed to wear costumes as long as they adhere to the following guidelines: Costumes must be worn to school. Students may not wear anything that promotes the use of illegal substances or activities, are derogatory, disrespectful, or depict violence. Additionally, students may not wear inflatable costumes, face paint, or masks. Lastly, weapons or items that depict weapons are not allowed (i.e. knives, swords, nunchucks, sickles, guns, etc.).

If you would like to receive a FREE Feinstein Jr. Scholar T-Shirt for your student, please complete this form. Ordering deadline is October 28.

Mark your calendars, Picture Retake Day is scheduled for November 23rd. Ordering online is easy, visit https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0716FBF.

Our STEM teacher, Ms. Murphy, is looking for clean jars to utilize with her fifth grade classes. If you have any clean jars lying around, please consider donating them to our STEM class. Thank you!

The Arts and Cultural Vitality Committee is looking for parent volunteers to join our team! Our goal is to help ensure that every student’s DR experience reflects and celebrates the diverse cultures, identities, and perspectives of our district families. If you’re interested in getting involved, please email Brian Michaud at bmichaud@drregional.org.

Is your child (a current 6th-8th grader) interested in trying out for the DMS Middle School Basketball Team? If so, please complete this form by November 2nd.

Our first School Council meeting will take place on Oct. 28th at 2:45pm. The agenda can be found by clicking HERE.

Dighton Middle School's instructional day begins at 8:15 a.m. Students may enter the building starting at 7:45 a.m. The school day ends at 2:30 p.m. Please inform the school office (508-669-4200) of any changes to dismissal plans.

The late bus departs DMS at 3:10 and heads to DES, where students can board the appropriate bus home.

As part of the DR Wellness Committee’s commitment to fostering a positive school community, we are excited to reinstate our Gratitude Initiative! We invite students, staff, and families to share their appreciation for our incredible staff. We believe that expressing gratitude can uplift spirits and strengthen our connections.

To participate, simply fill out the Google Form to recognize a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your family/child. Your submissions will be featured in a DR Wellness Committee Newsletter, celebrating the hard work an