Our Alumni Spotlight this month features Eliana Raposa, Dighton-Rehoboth Class of 2022, who recently earned her master’s degree in Statistics from UMass Amherst and landed her dream job as a Pro Player Analyst for the Kansas City Royals.
After D-R, Eliana attended St. Thomas Aquinas College, earning her B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science and a minor in Economics. She graduated summa cum laude in just three years while also excelling as a collegiate softball player. She continued her education and softball career at UMass Amherst, where she earned her master’s degree.
Looking Back…
“The most impactful part of my time at Dighton-Rehoboth was Coach Madsen. She served as a role model and mentor that was a constant force of encouragement and wisdom. In terms of classes, D-R offered me the ability to take a rigorous course load, including enrolling in a virtual high school class, which through testing allowed me to enter college having already earned 33 credits, giving me the opportunity to graduate with my bachelors degree a year early.”
Advice to a D-R Student…
“My advice to current D-R students would be to take advantage of every opportunity you have and to get involved. It helps you to become more well-rounded and teaches you how to work and interact with a group of people that you may not have thought to before. You learn how to manage your time better, a skill that will be a great benefit in the future, and most importantly allows you to have fun and do something that you are interested in outside of academics.”
Eliana’s internships—including working in player development with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League—helped her discover her passion for working in sports and ultimately helped lead her to her dream career in Major League Baseball.
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons #DRAlumni
After D-R, Eliana attended St. Thomas Aquinas College, earning her B.S. in Mathematics with a concentration in Actuarial Science and a minor in Economics. She graduated summa cum laude in just three years while also excelling as a collegiate softball player. She continued her education and softball career at UMass Amherst, where she earned her master’s degree.
Looking Back…
“The most impactful part of my time at Dighton-Rehoboth was Coach Madsen. She served as a role model and mentor that was a constant force of encouragement and wisdom. In terms of classes, D-R offered me the ability to take a rigorous course load, including enrolling in a virtual high school class, which through testing allowed me to enter college having already earned 33 credits, giving me the opportunity to graduate with my bachelors degree a year early.”
Advice to a D-R Student…
“My advice to current D-R students would be to take advantage of every opportunity you have and to get involved. It helps you to become more well-rounded and teaches you how to work and interact with a group of people that you may not have thought to before. You learn how to manage your time better, a skill that will be a great benefit in the future, and most importantly allows you to have fun and do something that you are interested in outside of academics.”
Eliana’s internships—including working in player development with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod League—helped her discover her passion for working in sports and ultimately helped lead her to her dream career in Major League Baseball.
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons #DRAlumni
💚💛 It’s almost time to show our Falcon spirit!
This Friday, September 18, let’s fill our schools with Green & Gold and celebrate what unites us: one district, one community, one Falcon family.
Together, #WeAreAllFalcons and #WeAreDR!
#DT2030 #EIS
This Friday, September 18, let’s fill our schools with Green & Gold and celebrate what unites us: one district, one community, one Falcon family.
Together, #WeAreAllFalcons and #WeAreDR!
#DT2030 #EIS
Today, we celebrate our IT Professionals! Thank you for the hard work you do to keep us connected!
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
Tomorrow is International Dot Day! 🔴🟡🟢🔵 Inspired by The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds, we’ll celebrate creativity, courage, and the idea that everyone can make their mark!
DES Falcons—don’t forget to wear your DOTS tomorrow! Let’s fill our school with color and creativity!
#InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark #DT2030 #WeAreDR #EIS #WeAreAllFalcons
DES Falcons—don’t forget to wear your DOTS tomorrow! Let’s fill our school with color and creativity!
#InternationalDotDay #MakeYourMark #DT2030 #WeAreDR #EIS #WeAreAllFalcons
Students at Dighton Elementary have been learning so much that sometimes our teachers need to mix in a much-needed dance break to keep the fun going!
Mrs. Fernandes does just that! When her students are absolutely rocking their learning, they get to take a “rock break,” so to speak. 🎸🎶
Mrs. Lima even joined in on the fun and put in a song request!
We love seeing our Falcons working hard, having fun, and finding joyful ways to celebrate learning at DES! 🦅💚💛
#EIS #WeAreDR #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
Mrs. Fernandes does just that! When her students are absolutely rocking their learning, they get to take a “rock break,” so to speak. 🎸🎶
Mrs. Lima even joined in on the fun and put in a song request!
We love seeing our Falcons working hard, having fun, and finding joyful ways to celebrate learning at DES! 🦅💚💛
#EIS #WeAreDR #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
International Dot Day is celebrated globally every year on September 15 to encourage creativity, courage, and collaboration. This year DES will be joining in the fun. Make sure to wear your dots!
🎉 Congratulations, Dighton Elementary School!🎉 We are incredibly proud to share that Dighton Elementary School has been recognized by Special Olympics Massachusetts as a 2025–2026 Unified Champion School!❤️💚💛 This recognition celebrates our school’s commitment to creating an inclusive community where acceptance, respect, belonging, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do each day. Thank you to our amazing students, staff, families, and especially our Unified Team who help make DES a place where everyone belongs and everyone is valued. We are so proud of our Falcons! 🦅✨ #WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
Wishing our Dighton-Rehoboth community a happy and relaxing Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Enjoy the long weekend with family and friends!
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
The school year kicked off with amazing energy, excitement, and plenty of smiles! Students were warmly welcomed by our DES staff, Superintendent Runey, IT Director Lauren Harwood, Special Education Director Dr. DiGioia, members of the Dighton Fire and Police Departments, and, of course, Oakie!
The beautiful weather made the day even better. From fun at recess, to singing in music class, to making worry stones in Mrs. Carter’s class, it was a fun-filled day all around. Students also enjoyed reconnecting with friends, meeting new classmates, and settling into classroom routines and expectations.
The energy throughout the building was contagious, and we could not have asked for a better start to the school year! 💚💛
Thank you to all of our Kindergarten families who joined us for Open House today! 💚💛
Our newest Falcons had the chance to visit their classrooms, meet their teachers, and get to know some of the new friends who will be in their class this year.
A special thank you to the Dighton PTO for providing each student with a book and a delicious Kona Ice treat, and to Jenn from Bloom Bus for helping our students learn and practice important bus safety routines.
It was a wonderful morning filled with smiles, excitement, and lots of happy little Falcons. We cannot wait to officially welcome our Kindergarten students tomorrow! 🦅💚💛
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
Our newest Falcons had the chance to visit their classrooms, meet their teachers, and get to know some of the new friends who will be in their class this year.
A special thank you to the Dighton PTO for providing each student with a book and a delicious Kona Ice treat, and to Jenn from Bloom Bus for helping our students learn and practice important bus safety routines.
It was a wonderful morning filled with smiles, excitement, and lots of happy little Falcons. We cannot wait to officially welcome our Kindergarten students tomorrow! 🦅💚💛
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
Happy First Day of School! We hope you have an amazing year!
#WeAreDR #EIS DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
#WeAreDR #EIS DT2030 #WeAreAllFalcons
Thank you to all of our families and students who joined us for Open House tonight! 💚💛
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces back at DES. We cannot wait to welcome our students tomorrow and officially kick off another amazing school year!
A special thank you to the Dighton Pack 45, Dighton PTO, DR SEPAC, Cozy Corner staff, Champions staff, and our DES Specialists for setting up tables and sharing helpful information and resources with our families.
And, of course, a huge thank you to Mrs. Cox for helping create all of the amazing backdrops and photo opportunities throughout the school! 📸💚💛
We are so grateful for everyone who helped make tonight such a special way to start the year.
Here’s to an incredible school year ahead!
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces back at DES. We cannot wait to welcome our students tomorrow and officially kick off another amazing school year!
A special thank you to the Dighton Pack 45, Dighton PTO, DR SEPAC, Cozy Corner staff, Champions staff, and our DES Specialists for setting up tables and sharing helpful information and resources with our families.
And, of course, a huge thank you to Mrs. Cox for helping create all of the amazing backdrops and photo opportunities throughout the school! 📸💚💛
We are so grateful for everyone who helped make tonight such a special way to start the year.
Here’s to an incredible school year ahead!
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
ONE DR district. ONE Falcon family. ONE incredible year ahead!
Today, we came together for our 2026 Districtwide Convocation, and the energy was high!
- The Marching Band and Color Guard students kicked us off in true Falcon fashion.
- We celebrated the strength of our unified, PreK–12+ community.
- Superintendent Bill Runey challenged us to embrace what makes us strong, rethink what may need to shift, and continue to ignite, empower, and shape a district where everyone belongs.
We’re energized, we’re united, and we’re ready to get to work. Let’s make it a great year!
#WeAreDR # #DT2030 #EIS #WeAreAllFalcons
Welcome Back Dates
Reminder: New Student Orientation is Tomorrow for Grades 1-4
Pre-K Open House
Kindergarten Open House
Open House Grades 1-4
New Student Orientation
Dighton-Rehoboth Inclusive Sports Open House
