Congratulations to Freshman Ciara Kehoe, part of the undefeated DHS Gymnastics team (6-0), who has set a new DHS record in the Vault, scoring a 9.8 (last week she set a record in the Floor Exercise). You can see it here: https://youtu.be/yyeOSVYp_HU #MIDDIEPRIDE
FOLLOW UP TO REMOTE LEARNING DAY MESSAGE 2/1/21: It has come to my attention that some families may not have received my voice call from earlier this evening. The text of the call which includes details beyond those in the original post may be reviewed here: https://5il.co/p71k
REMOTE LEARNING DAY 2/2/21: Because of the storm, tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, the DPS will conduct a FULL REMOTE LEARNING DAY FOR ALL STUDENTS. Please note that If wide spread power outages occur overnight I may need to alter the status of the day & would do so early in the AM.
EARLY RELEASE, MONDAY FEBRUARY 1st: Due to the impending snow storm, tomorrow, Monday, February 1st will be an early release day for the Dracut Public Schools.
FRESHMAN GYMNAST SETS SCHOOL RECORD: Congratulations to Freshman Ciara Kehoe, who recently set a DHS school record in Floor Exercise with a 9.7. See part of her performance here: https://youtu.be/I1oWjUsTuow Keep an eye on the team as they are 5-0 this year. #MIDDIEPRIDE
APPOINTMENT OF NEXT BROOKSIDE PRINCIPAL: Please see my letter announcing the appointment of Lindsey Howe as the next Brookside principal, upon the retirement of Principal Dawn Smith later this year after 10 dedicated years of service: https://5il.co/p51z
Comcast Limiting Data For Some Residential Customers: Please see my letter regarding a new Comcast policy that may impose data limits on certain customers: https://5il.co/p1rd
CHANGES TO THE SCHOOL CALENDAR: Please see my letter to parents and guardians regarding the addition of two early release days to this year's calendar: https://5il.co/osgo
1/8/21 GREENMONT FULL REMOTE DAY: Due to a pipe break at the Greenmont Avenue Elementary School, the school will operate fully remote today, Friday, January 8th.
It's not the holidays without performances by our students. Huge thanks to the Lowell Philharmonic Orchestra for their support of public schools performing arts. Great job by the DHS Orchestra, Mrs. Callahan and neighbors: https://youtu.be/JJTXQddrlRQ @BillericaPS @CPS_CCHS
FULLY REMOTESCHOOL DAY 12/17/20: Due to the approaching storm, Thursday, December 17th has been designated a FULL REMOTE SCHOOL DAY. All schools will follow their regular schedule remotely. Students enrolled in the Remote Learning Academy will follow a regular schedule.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING SNOW DAYS 12/15/20: Please see my latest update regarding snow days and the possibility of having them become full remote days: https://5il.co/nxxm
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT 12/11/20: Please see my latest update to the community related to a shift in the learning model at three of our schools beginning next week: https://5il.co/ntir
WINTER SPORTS JOINT MERRICACK VALLEY CONFERENCE STATEMENT: Please see a joint release from MVC leaders on winter sports: https://5il.co/no2i
ATHLETIC FIELDS VIDEO CELEBRATION: We couldn't have a grand opening for our newly renovated athletic fields but we wanted to celebrate the collaborative effort of residents and to thank everyone. Please watch our video celebration: https://youtu.be/_jDNfsgV66w
SUPERINTENDENT'S COVID UPDATE 11/25/20: Please see my latest COVID update: https://5il.co/nd1u #HAPPYTHANKSGIVING #MIDDIEPRIDE
Congratulations to student-athlete Calvin Desmarais who has signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. #MIDDIEPRIDE @RiverHawkMLax
Congratulations to student-athlete Leah Durkin, who has singed a National Letter of Intent to play Division I lacrosse at the University of Hartford. #MIDDIEPRIDE @HartfordHawks
Congratulations to Junior vocalist Rachel McIntosh who has been recognized for her talents by being accepted into the Senior District Chorus. As further recognition, Rachel also received an All-State recommendation. #MIDDIEPRIDE @MMEA_NED
