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!

We are proud to recognize Martina Ethier as our school’s recipient of the DAR Good Citizen Award!

Sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. This award honors one senior each year who best exemplifies the qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Martina has consistently demonstrated these traits through her commitment to her school, community, and peers. With her strong character, dedication to service, and leadership both inside and outside the classroom, Martina truly represents the spirit of this award. Congratulations to Martina on this well-deserved honor!

Homecoming Week Celebrates Prouty Pride!

Homecoming Spirit Week was well represented among all grades as everyone gears up for Homecoming Weekend! Friday, Girls Varsity Soccer plays at home on the top field (3:30 p.m.), Boys Varsity Soccer play at Wire Village School (3:30 p.m.), and Varsity Football plays on the stadium field (7:00 p.m.). Join us for a game tonight, or plan to catch a game or meet by checking out the Athletic Schedules further down in The Friday Memo!

Distinguished Alumni Celebrated!

On Friday, October 10, the annual Distinguished Alumni Event was held at David Prouty High School. Each year, graduates from David Prouty who have gone on to great things near and far are recognized. Sponsored by Cornerstone Bank, professional portraits of these honored alumni are displayed in the building (to be displayed once again when the new building is complete) as a means of recognizing outstanding achievement. We hope this inspires current students to find their passion and do their best with what they learn, and use the experiences they get here at David Prouty to achieve their dreams.

Congratulations to this year's Distinguished Alumni: Sarah Hippert (Class of 2001); Timothy Dacey (Class of 2003), and Patrick Dacey (Class of 2005). Shown below, Ms. Hippert addresses the assembled student body, faculty/staff, and guests.

This year's Distinguished Alumni are shown below, along with a short bio in the event program. A ceremony where honorees were able to speak about their time at DPHS and how it impacted their lives was held in the gym in front of the student body, faculty and staff, and guests. Click on the thumbnail of the program to see a full-sized rendition. Thanks to Mary Braney for providing the program and to Cornerstone Bank for their support!

High Five Friday!

Varsity athletes from David Prouty traveled to Wire Village School this morning to greet arriving students. This meaningful gesture highlights the value of school-to-school relationship building and the importance of making all students feel welcome at school in an effort to create an atmosphere of true belonging.

The Return of Friday Night Lights!

After several seasons of offsite play for all teams, the return of HOME games this season is a reason to celebrate! Finally, Varsity soccer and Varsity football have returned to the upper field and stadium field under the lights! Last Friday's Football home opener was a spectacular evening between a win for the Panthers and a great showing of both the Cheer team and Marching Band! Join us for an upcoming game!

Officers and Members Elected

Welcome, new Freshman Student Council Members!

The DPHS Student Council is happy to welcome the following students to represent the Freshmen, Class of 2029: Zoe Barnett, Connor Cormier, Aubree Donaldson, Madelyn MacDonald, Lucas Mateucci, Sheyenne McConnell, Kylie Nelson, Kristiana O’Neill, Lillian Perchak, Aviana Roberts, Ava Sandberg, Kinley Sauvageau, Leyna Siraw, Raegan Tatro, Anaira Torres.

Junior Class Officers!

🗓️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!

🥳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!

Environmental Science Puts Skills to the test!

Students work to remove invasive species as part of their work in Mr. Barnett's Environmental Science class.

DPHS 9th Graders will start their FOURTH rotation of Exploratory at David Prouty High School on Friday, October 17!

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!

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

• 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.

2026-2027 FAFSA Form is here! It's here and it's earlier than ever before! Complete your FAFSA form today at http://fafsa.gov

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

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of early detection and adopt healthy habits that promote long-term wellness. While breast cancer is rare in teens, learning about self-awareness and family health history is an important step toward lifelong health. Please encourage the women in your life to schedule regular screenings!

Learn more about breast cancer and click the link from National Breast Cancer Foundation  https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/what-is-breast-cancer/

The pink ribbon has become the universal symbol of breast cancer, illustrating the cause, raising awareness, and bringing together women in solidarity. 

Health Tips

Fall brings cooler weather and an increase in respiratory illnesses, such as the common cold, flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Protect yourself and others by practicing healthy habits daily:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water - especially before eating and using shared devices

• Avoid touching your face

• Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue - then wash or sanitize your hands

• Keep your immune system strong by getting enough rest, eating well, and staying hydrated

• Fresh air - when possible, open windows and spend time outdoors 

• Stay home if you’re sick - students' symptoms must be improving, and they must be fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication before returning to school

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

CHECK OUT a DPHS game! Upcoming weeks' schedule:

Week of October 13-17

PARKING RESTRICTIONS

FOR GAMES AT DAVID PROUTY, HURLEY FIELD

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!