April 13, 2023
Dear DRRSD Community,
I know this message is late, but after today’s events, I feel that it is important that I reach out to you.
First, my heart goes out to the students and families that live in the Maple Street area of Dighton. I know that you have been displaced from your home all evening. I will be sure that our staff is sensitive to this when your children come to school tomorrow. If you need anything, lunches, school supplies, etc., please let us know. Contacting the school's Main Office is likely to be your quickest solution.
Secondly, I am grateful to our District Leadership Team who rose to the occasion today. We were given this information about five minutes before the high school dismissed, and we had to make transportation adjustments to ensure that our middle school and elementary school students were not stranded on a bus if they lived in that area. The staff at each middle and elementary school made sure the students were safe.
It is likely that we will have quite a bit of media attention tomorrow. I have made it clear to any media contacts that our first priority is the learning environment for our students and staff. We will do everything in our power to insulate the school community from these distractions.
Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school’s Main Office or my office.
Fortunately vacation is just a few hours away.
Take care,
Bill Runey
Superintendent
We Are DR!
Congratulations to these outstanding students! #WeAreDR
http://reportertoday.com/rehoboth/stories/dighton-rehoboth-honors-excellence-in-mcas,41784
Thank you to all the incoming kindergarten families who joined us for a successful information night on Thursday. If you were unable to attend please reach out to the school next week and we can send the information packet to you. #WeAreDR
DES would like to thank our amazing librarian, Ms. Racine, for her hard work and dedication to supporting students, teachers, and the entire school community. Librarians play a critical role in promoting literacy, creating a love of reading and learning, and expanding students' horizons through exposure to diverse perspectives and ideas. Ms. Racine's work is invaluable, and we appreciate her efforts to make sure that students have access to the resources they need to succeed. Once again, thank you to Ms. Racine for all you do for the staff and students at DES.
Thank you to our amazing DES Paraprofessionals who play a critical role in supporting teachers, students, and their families, and their commitment to helping students is truly inspiring. From providing classroom assistance to facilitating daily activities, paraprofessionals serve as a valuable asset to educational settings, and they deserve our utmost appreciation and recognition. Thank you, DES paraprofessionals, for making a difference in the lives of students and for all that you do.
To Our School Librarians: Thank you for always encouraging your students to read. From curating collections to providing research assistance and fostering a love of reading, you play an essential role in our school community. On this Librarian Appreciation Day, we want to express our gratitude and appreciation for all that you do. Your dedication to connecting us with information and inspiration is an inspiration in itself. So once again, thank you for your hard work and commitment to our students. #WeAreDR.
This week is National Assistant Principals Appreciation Week. We are honored to have such dedicated APs who play a crucial role in the success of our schools. They provide support and guidance to both teachers and students, assist with administrative duties, and help to create a safe and positive learning environment.
National Assistant Principals Appreciation Week is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate their hard work and commitment to education. By acknowledging their contributions, we can show our appreciation for the critical role they play in shaping our schools and the future of our students. To celebrate their efforts, we will be highlighting the incredible work of our amazing team members across all levels of education, from elementary to high school.
Starting tomorrow, we will kick off the celebrations by honoring the exceptional work of our elementary team. Throughout the week, we will share a post for every level, and we invite you to join us in celebrating our team and the outstanding work that they do. #WeAreDR
Congratulations to School Committee member Janice Terry who retired last night. She started her service to DRRSD 30 years ago! #WeAreDR
MCAS Reminder
Please support our DR high school students in this great endeavor to help the community! Contact krose@ddregional.org to sponsor a tree. http://reportertoday.com/rehoboth/stories/d-r-high-school-students-partner-with-tree-plenish,41514
Thank you Ms. Curtis, Ms. Racine, and Ms. Rubano for putting on an amazing Dr. Seuss night. Everyone had so much fun at the different activities planned. Even the Cat in the Hat made an appearance. #WeAreDr
Dr Seuss night is tomorrow from 5-7pm
Chorus Reminder for 3/8
Reminder: Half Day Tomorrow
DR SCHOOLS SURVEY
The results of this 5-minute survey will be very helpful to our Strategic Planning work. Anyone in our two towns or any alumni can complete it. The deadline is March 7. Thank you! #WeAreDR 💚💛
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DRRSD-POG
The timing of tomorrow's forecasted snowstorm is right during our morning commute. Out of an abundance of caution, I am canceling school for Tuesday, February 28. I hope everyone enjoys the snow day, especially the high school seniors, and remains safe. Thank you! We Are DR!
Bill Runey, Superintendent.
National Maintenance Worker Appreciation Week to Jim, Chris, Vinny, and Kyle
Here are this weeks Golden Ticket Winning Numbers
We took our #WeAreDR message on the road today to the #Stonehill College Employment Fair! We had interest from several education majors and college students who want to join us ASAP as substitute teachers. #WeAreDR 💚💛
The DES Sweetheart Dance was so much fun. Thank you to Dighton PTO for putting on another amazing event. We hope everyone had a great time. #WeAreDR
