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!

Welcome Back!

Heading into a busy, busy pre-Springtime, coming off February vacation and digging out from a blizzard, and we are ready to get back to work!

Please be sure you are checking out the most updated information for the last day of school in June and please remember DPHS will have additional days to make up following the flood in December; check each school's website for specific information regarding day 180!

DPHS Celebrates the Winter Olympics with a School-wide Ro-Sham-Bo Contest to Kick Off Vacation!

Student Council Brought the Fun with a Rock-Paper-Scissors Tournament for EVERYONE!

In what came down to a final rock-paper-scissors showdown in the minutes before dismissal on Friday, February 13, Justin Bolduc beat finalist Matt Sicard for the championship, earning the Ro-Sham-Bo torch and respect of everyone who witnessed his expertise throughout the day. Students and faculty / staff alike had a great time challenging each other and adhering to the crieria (don't be late to class or lose your beads, and keep your phone away)! And thank you to our AWESOME DPHS Student Council for supplying and organizing the beads, the play, and the instructional video (follow them on Instagram) for this epically fun day!

MORE updates to the DPHS school-year school calendar!

• FOUR snow days (January 26, January 27,  February 23, and  February 24) plus the three remaining flood-related days in December have pushed DPHS's 180th Day of school to Wednesday, June 24th;

• Although DPHS missed five days in December due to the flood, Thursday, January 29, 2026 was originally slated to be a full professional development day for teachers and no school for students but became a HALF DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AT DAVID PROUTY HIGH SCHOOL ONLY and served as the 1st make-up day of 9 required so far;

• Friday, April 3, 2026 was originally slated to be a no-school day for students and faculty / staff in observance of Good Friday; April 3 will now be a FULL DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF AT DAVID PROUTY HIGH SCHOOL ONLY and will serve as the 2nd make up day of 9 required;

• The remaining three missed days due to the flood that must be made up will be added to the end of the school as of now, along with the four snow days so far. If changes due to excessive snow days are necessary, updates will be shared as soon as they are known.

• Transportation will be provided as usual on all make up days.

• Please remember the 3 make-up flood days affect ONLY David Prouty High School and therefore make up days extend further into June for DPHS only.  Please see the other district's school's calendars (Knox Trail Middle, East Brookfield Elementary, and Wire Village) for specifics on THEIR last day!

Cheer Team Dominates!

The David Prouty High School Cheer Team continues to win as their hard work and ongoing dedication to their sort pays off! After two back-to-back 2nd place finishes at recent competitions, the team scored BIG on Sunday, February 22, placing FIRST in their division, where they are now the CMAC League Champs! Congratulations to the entire program for an incredible season, which is not over, and will continue with regionals at Shepherd Hill Regional High School next Sunday!

DPHS Band Performance 🎶

On Saturday, February 7, the DPHS Band held a successful Spaghetti Supper and performance. The band continues to entertain and impress through a cold winter. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the awesome panther band!

Winter Track!

Congratulations to the DPHS Winter Track team, who participated in the Division 5 Championship at the New Balance Arena in Boston on Sunday, February 8th!  The Panther athletes finished on the podium several times to top off a great season!

SAVE THE DATE!

Nutrition Class Cooks up Smiles!

Mrs. Fazio's Nutrition class, snapped here recently enjoying their creations.

DPHS Students Explore Europe!

Mr. Hauske and Mrs. Forfa led 13 students through an incredible trip through Europe. The trip included countless meaningful experiences which gave this group a trip of a lifetime! Sights included: Neptune Fountain, Berlin Wall, Zwinger Museum, John Lennon Peace Wall, Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum, Medieval Market Square, St. Mary’s Basilica, Wieliczka Salt Mine, Royal Palace and much more! Below is a quick snapshot of photos from the trip. Check out the SEBRSD Facebook page that includes additional photos and narratives regarding the trip!

Inclement weather, snow / ice delays and cancellations will be sent by the district when decisions about school have been made and you will receive automated calls and texts. Please be sure your most updated contact information is on file with the schools. Posts will also be made on the District's Facebook page. Snow days will impact the last day of school, which will be noted in Important Dates & Reminders, below, as well as being listed in the Events section of the DPHS website.

WHEN THE DISTRICT HAS A DELAYED OPENING, THE SCHEDULE CHANGES SLIGHTLY. WATCH FOR THE LIVE FEED OF THE DAY'S BELL SCHEDULE WHEN DELAYS ARE CALLED!

Early College High School Program Students Gain Life Skills

Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who are enrolled in Worcester State’s Personal Financial Planning course through our Early College partnership practiced filing taxes.

Criminal Justice Classes Host Guest Speakers!

Before vacation, DPHS was fortunate to host two guest speakers in the Criminal Justice classes as part of the DPHS Career & Technical Education Program!  Assistant District Attorney Scarlett Scannell (over 30 years experience!) and Probation Officer Connie Poirier (also a DPHS alumni, graduated 10 years ago) spoke to the classes about their positions in the criminal justice system and how they work together in the court system. Students learned about the responsibilities of each role and how important it is to not get convictions, but the best outcome and justice for everyone involved. The students were inquisitive and asked them questions about their chosen professions, and why they chose them. This was another great opportunity for the CJ students to get exposed to different careers in our CJ system.

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Early Education & Care Students Host DPHS Friends

Juniors in Early Education and Care hosted some of their friends from PACE on Friday, February 13 to celebrate Valentine’s Day with crafts, play dough, and games! 

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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:

Scheduling for School Year 2026-2027 is underway!

Students can expect to be meeting with their counselors before February vacation to discuss scheduling for next year. Please be monitoring your student's progress so that you can participate in the discussions, which are very important and exciting conversations as students progress year to year!

Click here for a list of available scholarships!

David Prouty Seniors Share their College & University Acceptances!

• American International College

• Assumption University

• Bridgewater State University

• Clark University

• Curry College

• Elms College

• Emmanuel College

• Endicott College

• Fisher College

• Fitchburg State University 

• Fordham University    

• Framingham State University

• Johnson & Wales University

• Lasell University

• Lesley University

• Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)

• Merrimack College

• Northeastern University

• Providence College

• Quinnipiac University

• Quinsigamond Community College

• Regis College

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

• Roger Williams University

• Saint Anselm College 

• Salem State University

• Salve Regina University

• Springfield College

• Stonehill College

• SUNY University at Buffalo

• UMASS Amherst

• UMASS Dartmouth

• University of New Hampshire

• University of Rhode Island

• University of Saint Joseph

• University of Vermont

• Wentworth Institute of Technology

• Western New England University

• Westfield State University

• Worcester State University

Check back for more additions to the impressive list of our seniors' acceptances!

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!

Please stay tuned for any changes to the calendar caused by the water damage-related cancellations that we had before the holiday break. We will update the calendar, including ongoing updates on "last day of school" for the year whenever any changes are approved.

Danielle Breault, David Prouty High School Nurse

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

Spring Sports

Health Tips

February is American Heart Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of cardiovascular health for students, staff, and families. 

With heart disease being the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, it’s important not only this month, but every day, to take care of your cardiovascular health.

Heart health begins early, and health habits developed during adolescence can have a lifelong impact. We encourage families to support heart-healthy choices at home and school, including: 

• Regular physical activity

• Balanced nutrition with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins

• Adequate sleep

• Stress management

• Avoidance of tobacco and vaping products

Families are reminded to notify the health office of any student with a diagnosed heart condition, syncope (passing out), exercise-related symptoms, or a new medical diagnosis. Please ensure that all emergency health plans and prescribed medications are current and on file.

 Heart Disease Facts

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

Registration for Spring sports for David Prouty and Knox Trail will be open on Family ID starting Monday, February 16. Any student-athletes interested must register and have an up-to-date physical exam on file with the building nurse.

Be sure to also keep our website bookmarked as our LiveFeed 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!