Attention DR Alumni & Community Members,
If you recall, the Dighton-Rehoboth District started the Strategic Planning process last year by developing the Portrait of a Graduate (POG). I am very pleased to share that the next phase of our Strategic Planning initiative is on schedule for a proposal to be made to School Committee in late May/early June. Both our Strategic Planning Committee and our DLT have christened this process “DRiving Toward 2030.”
I want to salute all who have been collaborative in this process since the Portrait of a Graduate kicked off in the fall of 2022. Now, I am asking everyone else to consider participating. We are adding a few more subcommittee members who are alumni or live in our two towns.
We are now at the stage of assembling subcommittees to build out the five foundational elements of the “DRiving Toward 2030” plan.
Participating is optional; and in my opinion, it’s not a heavy lift. We are probably looking at a maximum of three evening meetings over a 4-month period.
If you are willing to serve on a subcommittee, please take 2-3 minutes prior to January 9 at Noon to complete this Google Form. We will be creating subcommittees for each of the 5 focus areas (see below) and would like to know your top 3 subcommittee preferences.
Please be sure to mark your calendar for Wednesday, January 24 at 6pm for our next in-person DRiving Toward 2030 meeting.
DRiving Toward 2030 Subcommittees
- Funding and Facilities (Resources) - Sustainable fiscal health, facilities, and resources
- Safe & Healthy Learning Environment - Cultures that welcome learning and school environments where each scholar thrives
- Curriculum, Instruction, & Learning Outcomes - High-quality curriculum and instruction that results in future-ready learning outcomes
- Community Engagement - Enhanced school and community connections and family engagement
- Expanded Learning Opportunities - Learning opportunities both in school and community
Thank you!
Together, we are DR!
Bill Runey
Superintendent
Middle School Early Release is at 11:45am tomorrow. Winter break is December 25th through January 1st. ⛄️
Our Winter Band Concert is tomorrow night, December 21st! The show starts at 5:30 in the DRRHS Auditorium. All are welcome! Performers should arrive at 5pm and report to the cafeteria. Hope to see you there!
Reminder: DMS School Spirit Days start tomorrow!
DMS will have a one hour delay this morning, Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Buses may experience delays. Please see Superintendent Runey’s email from last night regarding attendance.
Due to numerous road closures in our towns, I have concerns about elementary buses running after sundown. Therefore, we will have the following dismissals: High School at 1pm; Middle Schools at 2pm; Elementary Schools at 3pm. Champions will remain open. Families should be aware that delays are inevitable. A decision on after-school activities is forthcoming.
Thank you for your understanding of this decision made in the name of safety.
Bill Runey
Superintendent
5th Grade Families: We are collecting donations for Christmas is for Kids! If your child would like to donate any new items such as mittens, hats or scarves, they may do so in their homeroom through December 15th.
Our book fair is in full swing! Students can purchase items in library class or when invited by Mrs. Hayden during lunch until December 15th. If it's easier, you can purchase items in our online store up until December 21st! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/dightonmiddleschool
Just a reminder for middle school families-we dismiss at 11:45am tomorrow!
Middle School Early Release is at 11:45am tomorrow. There is no school Thursday & Friday for Thanksgiving! 🧡 🤎
Tomorrow is Picture Re-Take Day! If students would like retakes, please be sure that they have their picture package with them on this day. They will turn in the package that they received in order to get a retake.
DMS would like to say thank you to all the individuals who have served in the military!
Tomorrow is green & gold day at DMS! Wear green and gold to show your DR spirit tomorrow! 💚💛 #WeAreDR
Celebrating National School Psychology Week!
Let's honor the dedicated school psychologists who support students' well-being and academic success. Share your appreciation for these unsung heroes in education. #SchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYouPsychologists #WeAreDR
Athletic Event UPDATE: The home soccer game has been switched to an away game at Freetown, Lakeville.
Congratulations to Aiden Camara and Emma Cox, the winners of our Green & Gold Night Scavenger Hunt who were honored today by Superintendent Runey and DRRHS Principal, Dr. Ash! 💛💚
Remember to wear orange tomorrow for Unity Day and in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month! 🧡
Here is this week's newsletter! https://www.smore.com/807t1
Thank you to all the families who came to our Open House tonight! #WeAreDR 💚💛
This is a friendly reminder that today is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:45. Happy Wednesday!
