WELCOME BACK & IMPORTANT COVID UPDATES 8/29/21: Please see my latest letter welcoming everyone back for the 202102022 school year, and providing important COVID-related updates: https://5il.co/y28x
COVID UPDATE: MASK POLICY, TESTING & MORE: Please see my latest letter to the community related to the newly updated mask policy, new testing program, and ongoing mitigation strategies: https://5il.co/xep1
TOWN COOL ROOM: In response to the current heat wave, the town has established a cooling room at the police station (110 Loon Hill Rd) through Monday, 7AM-7PM. Please pass on to those who may be vulnerable to the heat and do not have air conditioning. 978-452-1227
COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic EXPANDED HOURS: The vaccination clinic scheduled for this coming Thursday, August 12th has been expanded to 5 PM-7 PM at DHS to accommodate additional appointments. All members of the community are welcome. To schedule click here: https://www.dracutps.org/article/508094?org=dps
COVID-19 VACCINATION CLINICS: Please see my latest news post for information on vaccination opportunities next week for students 12 and up as well as family members: https://www.dracutps.org/article/506164?org=dps
UPDATE: COVID & MORE 7/31/21: Please see my latest update to the community related to the state's newly released COVID guidance and more: https://5il.co/wd4h
LARGE GRANT AWARD FOR DRACUT HIGH SCIENCE: DHS has been awarded a $63,541 grant from the Mass Life Science Center. This award will be used for 2 new Biomedical Science courses & the purchase of equip for Biology, Biotech, Biomed, & AP Biology. @malifesciences @MALifeSciences
Another Middies State Championship: Congratulations to the Dracut High Middies Cheerleading Team. In winning the Massachusetts D3 Championship, the Middies have secured their 16th state title. Great job! #MIDDIEPRIDE
Miss Massachusetts 2021 is a MIDDIE! Congratulations to Sarah deSouza (Class of 2014) and best of luck as she prepares to compete in the upcoming Miss USA event. #MIDDIEPRIDE
WE HAVE A STATE CHAMPION! Junior Ava Soucy is the 100m State Champion! She won by running the 100m in 12.69 seconds. Congratulations! #MIDDIEPRIDE
Acknowledge Flag Day by participating in the Democracy of Town Meeting! Tonight, 7PM at Dracut High School. Many items involving the town and schools need your vote. Give a couple of hours so your voice can be heard!
WE HAVE A PLAN TO RENOVATE THE ENGLESBY ELEMENTARY GROUNDS & IMPROVE COMPLEX RD TRAFFIC. Interested in participating in a plan to increase safety and improve traffic? ATTEND TOWN MEETING, MONDAY 6/14 AT 7PM AT DHS. A couple of hours of your time to have your voice heard...
FUNDING SUPPORT FOR A NEW K-8 MATH CURRICULUM REQUESTED: The district is seeking to save $133,000 and ensure prompt implementation of our new program. Interested? ATTEND TOWN MEETING MONDAY, 6/14, 7PM AT DHS. A couple of hours of your time to have a voice in the decision...
PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, GUARDIANS, & YOUNG ADULTS, YOUR VOTE IS NEEDED! Town Meeting had to be rescheduled due to a lack of a quorum. Now Monday, 6/14 @ 7PM at DHS. SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS! A couple of hours supporting the educational needs of Dracut's children is a small sacrifice
UPDATE ON LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Please see what I hope is my last COVID update regarding the last day of school: https://5il.co/tx78
EARLY RELEASE WED. JUNE 9: Given temp of 90 degrees, continued humidity, & mandatory mask wearing, tomorrow, Wed. June 9th will be a MODIFIED EARLY RELEASE DAY. RMS: 10:55AM; DHS: 11 AM; Elementary schools: 12PM. No PM preschool; Lunch will be served; YMCA program will operate.
EARLY RELEASE WED. JUNE 9: Given temp of 90 degrees, continued humidity, & mandatory mask wearing, tomorrow, Wed. June 9th will be a MODIFIED EARLY RELEASE DAY. RMS: 10:55AM; DHS: 11 AM; Elementary schools: 12PM. No PM preschool; Lunch will be served; YMCA program will operate.
EARLY RELEASE DAY June 8th: Due to the combination of heat, increasing humidity, and mandatory mask wearing in school buildings, tomorrow, will be a modified early release day: RMS 10:55AM; DHS 11AM; Elementary schools 12PM. See my letter with more details: https://5il.co/tr5z
TOWN MEETING TONIGHT: Have a voice in many funding items including a number related to the Dracut Public Schools. 7PM in the air conditioned Dracut High School Performing Arts Center.
UNIFIED TRACK INAUGURAL SEASON: Congratulations to our Unified Track & Field team. Our Middies competed against rival Methuen this week in javelin, shot put, long jump, 100m and the 4 x 100m relay. Great job. #MIDDIEPRIDE @MIAA033 @SpOlympicsMA @MVConference @methuensports
