SCHOOLS CLOSED TUESDAY, 1/27: Due to the ongoing storm, the Dracut Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th.
Due to the ongoing snowstorm, the Dracut Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26th.
SCHOOLS CLOSED WEDNESDAY 1/7. Given the continued conditions, the Dracut Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 7th.
2-HOUR DELAYED OPENING, January 7, 2026: Due to cing conditions, there will be a 2-hour delayed opening today. In addition, there will be no preschool programming. Please be aware that if conditions persist, additional messaging may need to occur.
EARLY RELEASE Tuesday, December 23rd: Due to the timing of an approaching weather event, the Dracut Public Schools will have an EARLY RELEASE tomorrow, 12/23. There will be no preschool sessions. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.
EARLY RELEASE TODAY 12/2/25: Due to the impending weather event and the uncertainty of the onset of heavier snow, the Dracut Public Schools will have an EARLY RELEASE DAY today. 6-12 10:30, K-12 11:30, no PM PreK. Again, there will be an EARLY RELEASE today, Tuesday, 12/2.
After a hiatus, new episodes of Education Matters, my DATV-produced show, are now airing. Check out the first 2 episodes: DHS Student Council & Clubs, and DHS Athletics, on Channel 22 or on-demand: https://dracuttv.org/shows/education-matters/. Thanks to DATV for their support.
Camaraderie and Esprit de Corps fueled our annual Halloween staff costume contest. As judged by Central Office staff: 3rd place: Greenmont Ave. Elementary. 2nd place: Campbell Elementary. This year's winner: Richardson Middle School! Great job by all six schools. #MIDDIEPRIDE
PUBLIC FORUM on the proposed new school that would consolidate the Campbell and Greenmont: Wed. 10/8 @ 6 PM @ the Greenmont. Walkthroughs available from 5:30 PM. Hear from the designers & other officials. See what is envisioned for Dracut's future: https://youtu.be/yIJMjIWvYRQ
Take a 360-degree fly-around tour of the proposed new Campbell/Greenmont Elementary School: https://youtu.be/yIJMjIWvYRQ. For additional information on the ongoing school building project, please see: https://www.dracutps.org/page/campbell-greenmont-school-building-project
"Show Your Work!" Math teachers at RMS getting students focused on a key concept for mathematics success. Outstanding Esprit de Corp and energy in support of our students. Thank you! #MIDDIEPRIDE
Welcome Back! On the eve of the start of the 2025-2026 school year, please see my welcome back letter here: https://5il.co/3p0j3
The Tennis & Pickleball facility is open for business! Residents are welcome to utilize this beautiful resource. We ask for your attention to the posted rules & help us ensure that this amazing Community Preservation Committee funded facility remains pristine for years to come.
With funding provided by the Community Preservation Committee & commitment by the Dracut Public Schools to maintain the facility, the pickleball & tennis courts for the town are almost ready! Andy Graham, DPS Facilities Director, is overseeing the final touches. Opening soon!
13 Years in the Making... A new grad week celebration was inaugurated today as members of the Class of 2025 went back to their elementary schools to thank their former teachers, and show our youngest students why Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic are so important. #MIDDIEPRIDE
Dracut High School National Honor Society students are offering babysitting services to parents/guardians who wish to attend Town Meeting this coming Monday, June 2nd. For more info, please see: https://www.dracutps.org/article/2241885
Congrats to the Class of 2025 Top 20! These Middies are headed to BC, Brown, Cornell, Fordham, Harvard, St. Anselm, Tufts, UMass Dartmouth, UMASS Lowell, Georgia, UNH, & WPI. For more details on names, schools they are attending, & anticipated majors: https://5il.co/3gyk1
Another successful district Art Show last evening. More than 400 attended this annual highlight of the spring & enjoyed viewing art from kindergarten to grade 12. The talent of Dracut students was apparent to all! Thanks to our art teachers and those who helped out.
Dracut Public Schools' Music Program has been recognized as a 2025 Best Community for Music Education district for the 7th year in a row! Congrats and thanks to our music teachers, students, boosters, and School Committee, who support our efforts. #MIDDIEPRIDE @NAMMFoundation
The relationship between the Dracut Public Schools and the Dracut Police Department is ironclad. Our 13-year School Resource Officer program and ongoing collaboration ensure an uncompromising focus on the safety of our community. @DracutMAPD @dracutpd @MJPOA @NASRO_Info
