Dighton Elementary School

Today we celebrate our paraprofessionals!

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The journey to becoming a Dighton-Rehoboth graduate starts in PreK and grows stronger each year! Our Falcon represents the pride and spirit of #WeAreDR and the values in our Portrait of a Graduate. Now our students and our community are helping to choose a name that reflects all that our Falcon stands for.

Stay tuned to vote on your favorite Falcon name!

The winning classroom will be presented with a special prize that celebrates what it means to be part of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools.

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Students in the DES Drama Club are preparing for their exciting debut performance! Approximately 40 students in grades K–4 have been hard at work learning their lines, designing and creating props, and exploring the fundamentals of stage production as they get ready to present their upcoming show, The Paper Bag Princess.

This enriching opportunity was made possible through a generous Feinstein Grant and the dedication of our outstanding staff advisors—Ms. Farley, Ms. Rubano, and Ms. Nunes—who have guided students every step of the way. We are so proud of our young performers and can’t wait to see them shine on stage!

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🎉Congratulations to Superintendent Bill Runey!

We are proud to share that Superintendent Bill Runey has been named one of Education Insider Magazine’s Top Fifteen School District Superintendents of 2026! This distinguished, national honor celebrates Mr. Runey’s leadership philosophy which is rooted in trust, connection, and purpose, and shaped by a lifelong commitment to service and education.

Under Bill’s leadership, the district continues DRiving Toward our 2030 strategic plan, expanding opportunities for students through strong academics, growing Career & Technical Education pathways, and a #WeAreDR culture that prioritizes relationships across our school community.
“This work is never about one person,” Runey said. “It’s about the incredible students, educators, and families who show up every day committed to learning and supporting one another.”

Education Insider’s Top 15 School District Superintendents of 2026 celebrates visionary leaders who are redefining excellence in education.

Read the full article here: https://www.educationinsidermagazine.com/cxoinsight/bill-runey-nwid-882.html

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🐧 DES Grade 4 JiJi Squad! 🐧

We are excited to share a special leadership opportunity happening at Dighton Elementary! Our 4th grade JiJi Squad is stepping up to support younger students during ST Math time.

These students have been carefully selected by their teachers and are ready to visit classrooms to help guide, encourage, and support their peers as they build math skills through ST Math.

This is a wonderful example of:
🤝 Peer mentorship
🌱 Student leadership
📚 Building confidence in math

We are so proud of our 4th graders for taking on this important role and supporting our school community!

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📚 Book Vending Machine Success at DES! 🦅

Our new Book Vending Machine has been a huge hit at DES! Today, SRO Bennett helped a student pick out a book after she was “Caught Doing Good.” Moments like these make celebrating positive choices even more special.

We love recognizing our Eagles for the great things they do every day. Keep up the amazing work!

🦅 Great job, Eagles!

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Thank you to all the families of our incoming Kindergarten students who attended tonight’s Kindergarten Information Night. Below you will find key takeaways from the presentation.

We would also like to extend our thanks to Champions for providing childcare for families during the event and to DRSEPAC for attending and connecting with families.

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Big thank you to all of our guest readers this week as part of Read Across America Week! 📚 We loved having so many special visitors share their time and favorite stories with our students. Your enthusiasm helped make reading even more exciting and meaningful for everyone.

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We’re loving all of our guest readers this week for Read Across America Week! 📚✨

Today, Superintendent Runey visited Mrs. Duarte’s Grade 4 class to read Where to Hide a Star by Oliver Jeffers, sharing a wonderful story that sparked imagination and curiosity. Earlier this week, Assistant Superintendent Dr. Souza read the hilarious picture book I Don’t Want to Read This Book by Max Greenfield to Ms. Cornell’s Kindergarten class, filling the room with laughter and excitement.

We are so appreciative of our guest readers for taking the time to visit our students and celebrate the joy of reading. Moments like these help empower, ignite, and shape a lifelong love of learning in our schools. 📖💛💚

Thank you to everyone who helped make this week so special!
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Today our Grade 1 students had a very special visitor as part of Read Across America Week! We were thrilled to welcome Representative Thurber, who joined us to read "The Book with No Pictures" by B.J. Novak.

Our students were fully engaged, laughing and participating as Rep. Thurber truly brought the book to life with his enthusiasm and expression. The fun didn’t stop there — he enjoyed the story so much that he stayed to read it again during Mrs. Grillo’s Grade 4 library class!

Thank you, Rep. Thurber, for visiting DES, sharing your time with our students, and helping us celebrate the joy of reading. Experiences like this inspire a love of books that lasts a lifetime!

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Read Across America Day celebrates the joy and power of reading, inspiring students of all ages to discover new stories and grow a lifelong love of books. 📚 Join us in encouraging every learner to pick up a book and read!

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Get ready, Class of 2039 — we can’t wait to meet you! Join us at Dighton Elementary School for our Annual Kindergarten Information Night and Open House. This is your chance to get an inside look at everything kindergarten has to offer. We’ll walk you through our exciting curriculum and give you a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a Dighton Elementary kindergarten student. You’ll meet our amazing teachers, support staff, and administration, explore the building, and get all the details about registration and scheduling your child’s June screening appointment. Kindergarten is just around the corner, and this is the perfect first step. We’re excited to welcome our newest learners and their families — don’t miss it! Can’t make it? Don’t worry! All families who completed the town census this year will receive an information packet by mail from the school. New to town? Reach out by phone at 508-669-4245 or email our Administrative Assistant Ms. Caldeira at kcaldeira@drregional.org — we’re happy to help!

Today, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day!

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Happy President's Day!

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Today, we celebrate our School Resource Officers! #WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030

On Wednesday, February 11, the Dighton Rehoboth Regional District will operate on a 2-hour delay to allow roads to be cleared. No AM PreK/Preschool. Champions will open with a 2-hour delay. For specifics, contact your child's school. Be safe! Thank you! Bill Runey, Superintendent

Let’s celebrate Valentine’s Day this Friday!
Students and staff are invited to wear red, pink, and white to spread love, kindness, and school spirit. ❤️🤍💖
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🎉🦅 We are so proud of our first two “Caught Doing Good” students! 🦅🎉

These amazing students were recognized for showing kindness, helping others, and making positive choices. They earned their 💚 We Are DR bracelets and a 📚 token for the book vending machine — what a great way to celebrate doing the right thing!

Way to go, Eagles! Keep spreading kindness and positivity! 💚✨

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This week, we celebrate our School Counselors. #WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030