FLU SHOT CLINIC: Massachusetts has mandated that all school children (including fully remote students) must get a flu shot. In support of our families, we have partnered with CVS Pharmacy & will host a flu shot clinic on 10/29/20 For more info & to register: https://5il.co/m76w
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Please see a joint statement by Merrimack Valley Conference superintendents regarding interscholastic sports: https://5il.co/lqhs
Reopening Update 10/1/20: Please see my latest and likely last reopening update in advance of the start of in-person learning: https://5il.co/lqii
Please see my important letter to families as we prepare for in-person, hybrid learning. Ensuring everyone stays healthy requires a partnership... https://5il.co/llpg
Please see this joint Dracut Public Schools-Dracut Police Department press release. There is no place for this in our schools... https://jgpr.net/2020/09/17/dracut-police-and-schools-investigating-racist-anti-police-graffiti-found-at-elementary-school/
It's Here! The School Year is About to Begin! Please see my welcome back message to the community : https://5il.co/l2i9
Our fantastic partnership with the @GreaterLowellY continues. The Y has created a school day childcare program in Dracut to support families. Please see their application packet: https://5il.co/l14n For additional info, call the Greater Lowell YMCA at 978-454-7825
Reopening Update 8/31/20: Please see my latest reopening update which includes important information about the start of the school year: https://5il.co/kgfu
Bus Passes will be available for pick up at Dracut High School at the following dates and times:
September 1st: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
September 8th: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
September 10th: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
September 15th: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
For more information click here: https://5il.co/k386
8/18/20 Superintendent's Reopening Update. Please see my latest update for information on our Remote Learning Academy and more: https://5il.co/jtw5
What a great graduation ceremony today! Thanks to all. Best of luck to the Class of 2020.
70 days in the making... We are only hours away from graduation! Nothing was going to stand in the way of ensuring the Class of 2020 gets their rightful sendoff. We have the bagpipes, we have the ship, and we have matching masks for the graduates. 10AM. The clock is ticking!
Reopening Update 8/7/20: The District Reopening Plan Working Draft is available: https://5il.co/j9dh I will be presenting the document & other presentation materials at the Public Hearing on 8/10/20. For info on that meeting see: https://www.dracutps.org/article/282339?org=dps
Reopening Radio Interview: The audio of my 7/18/20 interview on AM 980 WCAP Saturday Morning Live: https://5il.co/imhe Thanks to @980WCAPSML
Reopening Update 7/24/20: See my latest letter to the community regarding the reopening of schools: https://5il.co/imdp
I have uploaded an updated version of our virtual Pride Night 2020. A small technical glitch has been corrected. Almost 1,000 views to date demonstrates support for the Class of 2020! Great viewing as Graduation 2020 approaches: https://youtu.be/ctXRi7nipSk
Looking forward to discussing current information on the reopening of schools on 980 WCAP's Saturday Morning Live from 7-8 AM this morning.
GRADUATION UPDATE: Graduation will indeed be occurring at 10AM on Sat, August 15th. The ceremony will take place on the lawn in front of the Englesby. Lakeview Ave will be closed for the ceremony. Mr. Manley will provide details to graduates & families next week. #MIDDIEPRIDE
Pride Night 2020 is Here! Pride Night 2020 is Here! Our annual celebration of awards and scholarships for our graduates and the generous community organizations and individuals who help us celebrate #MIDDIEPRIDE presented virtually. See it here: https://youtu.be/JzSwiyslT3o
Parent/Guardian Survey: A letter with updates on reopening & links to a survey for parents on reopening has been sent via Aspen (grades 1-12), & via FamilyID for incoming K families who registered online. Contact school secretaries if you need assistance accessing the document.
The new Website and App are here! Be sure to check it out at www.dracutps.org and download the Dracut Public Schools Apptegy app in the Apple and Play Stores!
TOWN MEETING TONIGHT: 7PM at Dracut High.
CELEBRATING OUR MILITARY-BOUND SENIORS: Samantha Cardillo (Army Nat Guard) & Christian Soriano (US Naval Acad) won't be able to join us for graduation in August so today Mr. Manley presented them with their diplomas. Best of luck and thanks for making a commitment to our country.
