David Prouty has a culture of continuous improvement! We strive for improvement in every aspect of teaching & learning and the student experience in order to support students being productive at their highest levels. We are in the business of student achievement and building a positive school culture--these are the only agendas at DPHS that count!

Students, get ready!

THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 IS SCHOOL PORTRAIT DAY!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID:

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Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only onmylifetouch.com

🗓️Parents / Guardians: mark your calendars!

Teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th from 5:30 - 7:30! Stay tuned for details in next week's memo on how to sign up for a conference!

As part of the National Honor Society's Be the Change project, each month NHS recognizes two students with the Panthers of the Month award.

Panthers of the Month are nominated by the faculty for helping others, making more of an effort, and/or being role models for our school.

David Prouty student athletes assisted in delivering  food collected recently from our recent food drive.  The collection of food benefited the pantry located at the Mary Queen of the Rosary church in Spencer.  This drive was in collaboration with Baltimore Raven Pat Ricard and his "Caw to Action"  campaign.   Thank you Moe Wilson, director of the food pantry for your assistance! Thank you to all you contributed!!

American Literature Student Poetry

In Ms. Sitterly's junior-year American Literature course, she kicks off the year with Native American poetry. As part of the unit of study, the students are assigned to write a poem honoring an aspect of nature. Part of the challenge is intentionally not naming their topic, but rather using their skills in describing it, using sensory details and figurative language. Once all the poems are completed and displayed, students vote for their favorite ones. Below are the results.

1st Place: Natalie Perez

2nd place: Aylah Manahan

Tied for 3rd place: Hannah Kennen and Alexys Mason-Gerardi

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

FOR GAMES AT DAVID PROUTY, HURLEY FIELD

Please Complete Back-to School Paperwork!

Please be sure you are accessing Family ID to complete all needed paperwork and important acknowledgments!

This is especially important to ensure that the primary / secondary contact, emergency, medical, and other information is updated and current in our system. For incoming freshmen and new students, Chromebooks will be issued after the Student Handbook acknowledgment, which includes the Acceptable Use Policy, is signed!

Click here, on the thumbnail above, or use your camera and QR code to access the Family ID webpage! Directions below will get you to the appropriate location online.

🥳Here comes SPIRIT WEEK! SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT IN AND OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL! FAMILIES--GET IN ON THE SWAGTASTIC GEAR TO SHOW YOUR PANTHER PRIDE!

• Follow the David Prouty Athletic Boosters on Facebook for access to the latest gear, price list, and updates on where to find us during home games. They'll be at most home games—so swing by, grab some swag and a snack, and learn how you can support our student-athletes through the Boosters program.

• Click to support the Music Boosters by purchasing some Band Swag! Complete the order form to buy Music Boosters swag and thank you for supporting our Panther Music Program!

DPHS 9th Graders started their THIRD rotation of Exploratory at David Prouty High School on Wednesday, October 1!

Please remember, as students start their third rotation, conversations you can have at home that support your child's consideration about their goals, interests, skills, and hobbies, and how that may influence their choice in a program for Quarter 2, are greatly appreciated!

Freshmen: Learn MORE about your CTE Choices!

During their second rotation, 9th Graders will continue to begin to get a sense of what the different CTE programs at DPHS entail. We want to provide more information about where each could lead. Click on the thumbnail (above) to access a folder that contains flyers about study in our four popular, real-world relevant study pathways!

David Prouty High School has a diverse set of Career and Technical Education programs in in Criminal Justice, Early Education and Care (Early Childhood Education), Environmental Science, or Marketing ON SITE designed to put students in the driver's seat for their futures with four relevant, high-demand options for career training and real-world experience.

At DPHS, students get intensive programming in their chosen field, with capstone projects and internship opportunities with outside organizations directly using their training without leaving their friends or David Prouty High School!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to building administration, guidance, or the CTE faculty.

STAY at Prouty....and GO FAR in your career!

Your feedback is important to us! Please click here to submit a response to our feedback survey! This survey is optional, and your name, as well as email address, is not collected unless you opt to share it with us.

Stay tuned for the many opportunities to get involved at Prouty! The high school experience is enhanced by getting involved in activities or sports that you think you might (or already!) enjoy, and finding or deepening connections with classmates and friends of all grades!

David Prouty High School offers these organizations to make finding YOUR place in our community even more fun:

Stay tuned for other opportunities!

Research shows that students who find a connection at school tend to do better overall academically, attendance wise, and remain engaged in a way that improves their overall school career experience!

Each week we will include information from the counselors, including visits from area colleges and universities! Visits are newly added each week so please check back so you don't miss anything!

College Admissions Visits Fall 2025

• Suffolk University: Monday October 6; 1:15 PM

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Wednesday, October 8; 9 AM

• UMass Lowell: Wednesday October 15; 8:30 AM

• Springfield College: Friday, October 17; 8:30 AM

• Westfield State University: Monday, October 20th, ; 8 AM

• Quinsigamond Community College: Wednesday October 22, ; 9:30 AM

• UMass Dartmouth: Tuesday, October 28; 12:45 PM

• UConn: Friday, October 31; 1 PM

• University of Rhode Island: Wednesday, November 5; 8:30 AM

• Salem State University: Friday, November 7; 12:45 PM

Federal Student Aid ID Reminder
As high school seniors and their families wait for the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be available on October 1, there is an opportunity to apply now for their Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID) so that they will be ready when the application opens. Other resources available to help students afford a college degree include:

• MassEducate provides free tuition and fees at the state’s community colleges for all eligible Massachusetts students.

• MASSGrant Plus can provide significant discounts (up to free tuition and fees) at the state’s four-year universities depending on family income.

• Eligible, non-U.S. citizens can apply for state financial aid through the Massachusetts Application for State Financial Aid (MASFA).

• Information about applying for financial aid, including links to information and one-on-one help, is available online.

Attention all David Prouty Students: COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY!

East Brookfield Elementary is looking for student volunteers to help with their annual Halloween Dance on Friday, October 17th from 5:30-8PM. This is a great way to add to your community service hours! If interested please email Mrs. Arguello by Friday, October 10th.

Counselors are meeting with seniors! Stay tuned for more information directly from counselors!

Student counselors are assigned as follows:

A-K Mrs. Arguello: arguelloj@sebrsd.org

L-Z Mrs. Paradis: paradisc@sebrsd.org

Click HERE for the interactive SEBRSD Food Service Menu!

Danielle Breault, David Prouty High School Nurse

breaultd@sebrsd.org 🏫 508-885-8505 dial 1 for the nurse

Screenings

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) requires all schools to perform mandated health screenings. The screenings at the High School Level include vision, hearing, and Body Mass Index for grade 10. Postural and SBIRT (screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment) are conducted for grade 9. 

The 10th-grade screenings will begin on 9/30/26. Please refer to the email that was sent by the nurse on 9/22/25 for further details. 

How Long Are Sports Physicals Valid? 

Under the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules, an athlete’s physical exam is valid for 13 months from the date of the exam; i.e., an exam performed on 9/22/2024 will be valid until 10/22/25. Students who participate in sports need to have a valid physical on record with the nurse’s office that is current through their entire sports season. 

If your student’s physical exam expires during the sports season, they will be exempt from play until a new physical is provided to the nurse. Please plan accordingly and schedule your student’s physicals to avoid any interruption in your student’s athletic season.

👉Nurse Health Tip: Prioritize Sleep

According to the CDC, the recommended amount of sleep for high school students is between 8 and 10 hours. Sleep is important for ALL aspects of health. Children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, injuries, poor mental health, and problems with attention and behavior. Getting the right amount of sleep improves memory, helps your brain focus, boosts mood, and even boosts your immune system. Prioritize rest, just like you would your homework; it’s one of the best things you can do for your mind and body.

NEW this week!

Please be sure you check your email for an important health-related letter from the Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District Nurses regarding medication:

Please call or email the nurse with any questions or concerns!

CHECK OUT a DPHS game! Upcoming weeks' schedule:

Week of October 6-10

Click HERE for DPHS Athletics webpage!

Be sure to also keep our website bookmarked as our Live Feed feature will have any late-breaking information between editions of The Friday Memo.

If you have not yet done so, download the app and sign up for notifications! You can receive alerts that let you know new information has been posted or shared! Don't miss a thing at DPHS! See below for app download information! Once you have downloaded the app, tap the district logo in the upper right corner to reach a menu and select David Prouty High School from the list. then, tap the Menu icon in the lower left corner to reach a list where "Notifications" can be accessed.

Apple / IOS users: click HERE / Android users: click HERE

Click HERE for instructions for personalizing your SEBRSD app (or on the thumbnail right)!

Stay in the KNOW on the GO!