As we move through this busy time of year, I'd like to take a moment to recognize and thank her incredible staff at Dighton Middle School.

Your dedication, patience, and unwavering commitment to our students do not go unnoticed. Each day, you create a supportive and engaging environment where students are encouraged to grow, take risks, and succeed. Whether in the classroom, supporting behind the scenes, or helping students navigate challenges, your impact is felt in countless ways.

This time of year can be especially demanding, yet you continue to show up with positivity, professionalism, and care for one another, and for our students. That speaks volumes about the strength of this team.

Thank you for all that you do to make Dighton Middle School such a special place. I am truly grateful to work alongside such a dedicated and compassionate group of educators and staff.

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
8 days ago, Megan Smallidge
DMS Staff
It’s Staff Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible people who make our schools thrive! 💚💛

From classrooms to cafeterias, offices to hallways—our staff show up every day with dedication, heart, and an unwavering commitment to our students. You are the foundation of our success and the reason our schools are such special places to learn and grow.

Thank you for all that you do to empower, ignite, and shape the future. We are so grateful for each and every one of you. #WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
9 days ago, Lauren Harwood
Staff Appreciation Week
Today we celebrate our incredible cafeteria team on School Lunch Hero Day!

Behind every meal is a group of dedicated professionals who nourish our students, brighten their days with a smile, and keep our schools running strong. Your care, hard work, and commitment do not go unnoticed—you truly are heroes in our community.

Thank you for all you do to support, fuel, and uplift our students each and every day. 💚💛 #SchoolLunchHeroDay #WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
12 days ago, Lauren Harwood
School Lunch Hero Day
Big news for Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools! 🎉

We’re proud to share that we have been awarded $1.5 million to expand Career & Technical Education opportunities for our students.

This investment will launch new Culinary Arts and Criminal Justice programs, providing students with hands-on experience, industry certifications, and real-world pathways to high-demand careers. Through strong partnerships with local colleges, employers, and workforce leaders, we’re igniting a future where every student is empowered with a clear path shaped for success.

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030 #CTE #CareerReady #FutureFocused
13 days ago, Megan Smallidge
CTE Grant Announcement
Today, we celebrate our school bus drivers!

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
15 days ago, Lauren Harwood
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Today, we celebrate our Administrative Professionals!

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
21 days ago, Lauren Harwood
Admiistrative Professionals
The seventh graders at DMS finished up their electricity unit last week. For their culminating project, students had to design an athletic shoe that has electrical components that enhance athletic performance. Students had to create a design, label, and product description. #WeAreDR, #DT2030, #EIS
22 days ago, Cheryl Leandro, EdD
DR Cheer Shoe
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Shoe
shoe

The sixth graders at Dighton Middle School were actively engaged in applying their understanding of sound waves by designing and constructing their own instruments. Through this hands-on activity, students demonstrated how waves exhibit repeating patterns characterized by specific amplitude, frequency, and wave length, and explored the relationship between a wave’s amplitude and its energy (Standard 6.MS-PS4-1). #WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS

29 days ago, Cheryl Leandro, EdD
6th graders
Tomorrow is the last day to vote on a name for our Falcon mascot! Scan the QR code and choose from the top 5 names submitted by our elementary and middle school students. Pick a name that best represents our #WeAreDR spirit!
#EIS #DT2030
about 1 month ago, Megan Smallidge
Vote for Falcon Name
Thank you to all our elementary and middle school students who sent in creative name ideas for our Falcon mascot.

Scan the QR code to vote from the five finalist entries!

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
about 1 month ago, Megan Smallidge
Vote for Falcon Name
This week, we celebrate our Assistant Principals.

#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
about 1 month ago, Lauren Harwood
Assistant Principals
Today, we celebrate our librarians!

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
about 1 month ago, Lauren Harwood
National Librarian Day
Get your tickets! The DRRHS Theatre Company Presents Little Shop Of Horrors. See the flyer for dates, times, and ticket information. #WeAreDR
about 1 month ago, Michel D blackburn
Little Shop of Horrors

Our 8th graders had a blast applying what they learned about physics to their bowling game.

about 1 month ago, Cheryl Leandro, EdD
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bowling
bowling
bowling
Today we celebrate our paraprofessionals!

#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
about 1 month ago, Lauren Harwood
Paraprofessionals Appreciation

Today our 8th graders worked on solving a math mystery of "Who dun it?" In order to solve the mystery, students had to work in pairs to solve a system of equations that required them to solve for unknown variables #EIS, #WeAreDR, #DT2030

about 1 month ago, Cheryl Leandro, EdD
DMS Math
The journey to becoming a Dighton-Rehoboth graduate starts in PreK and grows stronger each year! Our Falcon represents the pride and spirit of #WeAreDR and the values in our Portrait of a Graduate. Now our students and our community are helping to choose a name that reflects all that our Falcon stands for.

Stay tuned to vote on your favorite Falcon name!

The winning classroom will be presented with a special prize that celebrates what it means to be part of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools.

#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
about 1 month ago, Megan Smallidge
Name the Falcon

Today, our 7th graders engaged in an abstract art lesson. I loved seeing their creativity come to life through their unique and imaginative designs. Keep up the amazing work! #EIS #WeAreDR #DT2030

about 2 months ago, Cheryl Leandro, EdD
Abstract Art
🎉Congratulations to Superintendent Bill Runey!

We are proud to share that Superintendent Bill Runey has been named one of Education Insider Magazine’s Top Fifteen School District Superintendents of 2026! This distinguished, national honor celebrates Mr. Runey’s leadership philosophy which is rooted in trust, connection, and purpose, and shaped by a lifelong commitment to service and education.

Under Bill’s leadership, the district continues DRiving Toward our 2030 strategic plan, expanding opportunities for students through strong academics, growing Career & Technical Education pathways, and a #WeAreDR culture that prioritizes relationships across our school community.
“This work is never about one person,” Runey said. “It’s about the incredible students, educators, and families who show up every day committed to learning and supporting one another.”

Education Insider’s Top 15 School District Superintendents of 2026 celebrates visionary leaders who are redefining excellence in education.

Read the full article here: https://www.educationinsidermagazine.com/cxoinsight/bill-runey-nwid-882.html

#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS #EducationInsider
about 2 months ago, Megan Smallidge
Top 15 image
A reminder to mark your calendar for our Early College information session this week!

#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS #SomethingForEveryone
about 2 months ago, Megan Smallidge
Early College Invite