April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Today, the Dighton Police and Fire Departments joined forces with the DR Theatre Company to present a mock car accident scene. Juniors and seniors were invited to witness the scene and learn more about the potential life-changing ramifications of split-second decisions. Please see the Distracted and Impaired Driving Newsletter for more information and resources about how to start a conversation with your teen about this serious topic. A special thanks to SRO Bennett for organizing today's event.

Sincerely,

Gail DeCecco, Principal

Donald Izzo, Assistant Principal for Grades 10 & 12

Ai-Ling Chang, Assistant Principal for Grades 9 & 11

John Herald, CTE Director

Doug Kelley, Dean of Activities and Athletics

International travel is back! Ms. Keane chaperoned seven D-R students on an trip to Portugal and Spain, while Mrs. Loell, Ms. Tache, and Ms. Hamlin accompanied twenty students on a trip to Switzerland, Italy, and France this past April vacation. First they went to Zurich, Lucerne, and the roof of the Swiss Alps. On Mount Rigi they endured a snow squall before they enjoyed a fondue dinner. The dinner was a highlight of the trip as it had live authentic folk music including learning to yodel. Next they traveled to Verona and Venice, Italy to see Juliette’s balcony and take a gondola ride. After a bus ride, they arrived in Rome and Vatican City to visit the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Roman Forum and the Colosseum. In Florence they shopped for leather and toured the city. Before leaving Italy, they ate lots of pizza, pasta, and gelato. On the way to France they stopped in Pisa to take some great photos holding up the tower. In the French Riviera, they learned how perfume was made, sat on the beach in Nice, and marveled at the riches in the principality of Monaco. To arrive quickly to their final stop, the city of light, Paris; they took the TGV, Train à grande vitesse. In Paris they smiled at the Mona Lisa, ate boeuf bourguignon in the Latin Quarter, caught a glimpse of the Notre Dame Cathedral, and watched the Eiffel Tower sparkle from an evening boat cruise on the Seine. Mrs. Loell and all the chaperones were very impressed by the students' attention and ability to respect and learn about these amazing cultures. She can’t wait to go on the next trip to London, Paris, Rome and Pompeii in April 2024!

Each year, the South Coast Conference hosts a luncheon event to honor and celebrate the top 5 academic students in the graduating class. The event, known as the Academic All-Star Luncheon, brings together all 10 member schools' top 5 graduates, along with their respective NHS Advisor, Principal, and Superintendent. This year, Independence Harbor was the venue. Every detail of the day was spectacular. We are most proud of our All-Stars: Hayden Bessette, Andrew DaCruz, Ella Damon, Kate Lewandowski, and Nathaniel Wheeler. A special thanks to Mr. Pacheco for serving as NHS Advisor and presenter and to Dr. Souza who graciously filled in for Mr. Runey,

Dear Seniors,

As you may know, every year on May 1st students across the nation planning to attend college must select, sign and submit their financial deposit to their college selection on this day. At DR each year our intent is to celebrate all our Seniors' decisions; therefore, on Monday May 1st we are encouraging all Seniors to wear apparel that represents their future plan: college, military, trade school, apprenticeship, employment, or Gap year program. So get your outfit ready to celebrate and take pictures on Monday morning in the gym on May 1st with your classmates. We look forward to celebrating with you!

The Junior-Senior Prom is scheduled for Thursday, May 18th, at the Wyndham Newport Hotel. Tickets are $80 and are now available for purchase on UNIPAY. If you are looking for more information, check out our website!

We are excited to offer several hands-on CTE camps this year! Take a look at the flyer for details.

This will be benefiting the Rehoboth Pet Pantry, a Girl Scout Silver Award Project where you can take and leave pet supplies outside of the Rehoboth Animal Shelter. The cost of this event is only a donation for the pantry, pet food, toys, leashes, collars, really anything! Water will be free, but a dollar donation is appreciated. Here's the registration link.

SEPAC flyer linked here.

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