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!

John & Abigail Adams Scholarship Winners Announced!

Congratulations to these awesome Panthers, who are high achievers on the MCAS exams and as a result have been named recipients of the John and Abigail Adams Scholarship!  This four-year award is given to students who are admitted into a participating Massachusetts public institution of higher education, including the four undergraduate campuses of the University of Massachusetts, all nine state universities, and all fifteen community colleges.  This is a great recognition of achievement and David Prouty High School is proud of their hard work!  Way to go, TERRENCE ALSTON, ELIZABETH ANDERSON, ELIJAH BARNETT, HEATHER BARTOLOMEI, JAIDYN CLARK, MARTINA ETHIER, PAIGE FRITZE, GEOFFREY GARDINER, JAMES HANLAN, JORELYS IGNACIO, LUCAS LACROIX, SAMPSON MAHAN, LILYAN MATEUCCI, MATTHEW MCNICOL, MICHAEL NAJI, CHRISTOPHER PINKOWSKI, RILEY RAFFERTY, BRENNA STANLEY, ZACKERY WADDEN, ASH WHITE, VICTORIA ZHENG!

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.

🗓️Parents / Guardians: Sign up for Conferences!

Teacher conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th from 5:30 - 7:30! Click here to sign up with a teacher or teachers individually. While appointments are not required, they are welcome and encouraged in order to ensure a meeting is possible. If a teacher's appointment schedule fills up or is not available on the evening of conferences when you are, please contact them directly. The staff directory can be found on our website.

David Prouty Students Step Up!

Thank you to these and other students from DPHS who volunteered their time at East Brookfield Elementary School's Halloween Dance on Friday, October 17th! Community service means helping out where needed to provide safe, meaningful support and help all students enjoy their time in SEBRSD!

Congratulations to DPHS Cheer!

The David Prouty Cheer Team earned 2nd place at their first competition last weekend at Wachusett!

DPHS Marching Band competes at The Massachusetts Instrumental and Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Championship Finals!

The Marching Panthers received their best scores of the season, walking away with the bronze medal only missing silver by 2 points! If you haven't caught a performance yet, treat yourself to their last one at this year's Thanksgiving football game on Thursday, November 27th!

Alumni! We Need Your Input!

Click here to share your DPHS story!

We invite you to share your experiences following graduation, as well as the ways in which your education at David Prouty High School prepared you for life beyond earning your diploma. 

Educators are continually engaged in reflecting on and refining their work to provide the highest quality learning experience for students. This partnered with your insights will contribute to our ongoing efforts to enhance the education experience for current and future students at DPHS. By taking a few minutes to complete this survey, you will help us better understand the lasting impact of a Prouty education.

Thank you for your time, your perspective, and connection to the David Prouty community!

Registration for Winter Athletics is OPEN! Click here and register on Family ID. All students must have a current physical in order to participate.

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.

🥳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!

Marketing Program Visits Spencer Access Cable

Students in DPHS's Marketing Program visited Spencer Access Cable last week to learn about what they do and aspects of their equipment and operations from the awesome staff. Thank you to Jackie Mushinsky, Community Access Coordinator, and Jacob Gorham, Station Manager at SCA for their hospitality! DPHS looks forward to continuing the strong partnership with Spencer Access Cable and appreciates the hands-on value of working with our students! Check out Spencer Access Cable for so much interesting programming!

Highlight on Environmental Science

Mr. Barnett reminds us: there is no waste in nature...think about that. Students in Mr. Barnett's Environmental Science classes have practiced conducting an environmental site assessment looking for hazardous substances, followed their trash to the incinerator, their recycling to the Material Recovery Facility, and even their human waste to the sewage treatment plant. Students have met many people with many different jobs trying to minimize the impact of our waste on the environment!

DPHS 9th Graders have finished their FOURTH and FINAL rotation of Exploratory at David Prouty High School !

Congratulations DPHS Freshman!

You have made it to the end of your first quarter of high school! Be sure to check your email for updated information about CTE Placements!

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!

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!

Click on the thumbnail below or click here to access the October Edition of the awesome DPHS Guidance Newsletter!

College Admissions Visits Fall 2025

• 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

📢 Important Reminder for Families

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

November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the growing impact of diabetes and the importance of prevention. More than 38 million Americans have diabetes, 90% - 95% of them have type 2 diabetes. Today, more children, teens, and young adults are developing type 2 diabetes than ever before. The good news? Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented or delayed with simple lifestyle changes that support healthy blood sugar balance, weight management, and overall well-being. 

Why American Diabetes Month matters:

• Every 26 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with diabetes

• 1 in 285 American children has diabetes

• Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has diabetes or prediabetes

• 1 in 3 American seniors has diabetes

But these aren’t just statistics.

They’re mothers and fathers and kids and grandparents.

They have families and stories. Struggles and hopes. 

Health Tip

Eating balanced meals, staying active, and getting enough sleep all help your body use energy more efficiently. Try swapping a sugary drink for water and aim for at least 60 minutes of movement daily. 

For more information on diabetes, click the link: https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes

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!

Registration for Winter Athletics is OPEN! Click here and register on Family ID. All students must have a current physical in order to participate.

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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!