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!
Criminal Justice Students Visit Courthouse!
On Friday, March 12, Juniors and Seniors from the Criminal Justice Program attended a field trip at the East Brookfield District Courthouse.
While at the courthouse, the students were able to watch an OUI (Operating Under the Influence) Bench Trial in which the judge heard the facts of the case and made the final decision. The students observed the prosecution and defense attorneys question the witnesses and were able to see how our justice system operates from the court perspective.
They met with Assistant District Attorney Amanda Moran, Judge Timothy Bibeau, Chief of Probation Rose Sliwinski, and several other court related positions including court officers, defense attorneys, probation officers, and victim witness advocate. ADA Moran, Judge Bibeau, and Chief of Probation Sliwinski spoke with the students one on one to explain their experiences in their respective fields, what they do and why they do it, and answered any questions the students had.
After the trial, the students were able to observe a variety of docket events in the main courtroom including arraignments, pre-trial hearings, plea deals, restraining order hearings, discovery and compliance updates, and more!
Rock Your Socks!
DPHS celebrated Rock Your Socks in support of World Down's Syndrome Day!
Early College Visit to UMASS!
On Monday, March 9, students from DPHS traveled to Amherst to tour the campus of the University of Massachusetts as part of the Early College High School Program college tours option. Students got to see the student union, campus buildings that house various programs and services, the library, and of course, had a great meal!
These opportunities are critical for students to gain exposure to college experiences, and we are grateful for our Early College High School designation which funds these activities!
Congratulations to our February Panthers of the Month!
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.
Congratulations to Bradyn LaFountain, left, and Matt McNicol for being our Panthers of the Month for February!
Thank you for making positive contributions to our DPHS community!
Support Means Everything!
Thank you to Uncle Sam's Pizza, for their unyielding support of our Athletic Booster through incredible donations this year!
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!
SENIOR EVENTS CALENDAR!
SAVE THE DATE!
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!
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to building administration, guidance, or the CTE faculty.
Ashley Leveillee, Early Education and Care and CTE Department Head (leveilleea@sebrsd.org)
James Barnett, Environmental Science (barnettj@sebrsd.org)
Hillary Murray, Criminal Justice (murrayh@sebrsd.org)
Michael Oftring, Marketing (oftringm@sebrsd.org)
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:
Club / Activity | Faculty Advisor(s) | Upcoming Meetings |
|---|---|---|
Marching Band (will return in April!) | Ms. Forfa | Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 - 5:00 |
Envirothon | Mr. Barnett | Thursdays after school |
Yearbook | Mr. Oftring | See Mr. Oftring, Rm. 318 |
Art Club | Ms. Battles | Every other Thursday (see below for details) |
Connections Club | Ms. Robbins | Every other Thursday |
Student Council | Ms. Leveillee | Every other Tuesday |
National Honor Society | Ms. Forfa & Ms. Jyringi | Every other Tuesday, 7:15 a.m. |
e-Sports | Mr. Bassett | See Coach Bassett for available games & schedule |
Dungeons & Dragons | Mr. deVarennes | Mondays |
Film Club | Mr. Oftring | Wednesdays |
Philosophical Debate Club | Mr. Malaxos | Mondays |
Mock Trial Club | Mr. Hauske | Mondays |
Ski / Snowboard Club | Mr. deVarennes & Mrs. Forfa | See flyer here for dates and details! |
Chorus | Mrs. Forfa | Mondays until March 15, then Thursdays, 2:15 - 4:00 |
Click here for the second semester Guidance Newsletter!
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 here for more additions to the impressive list of our seniors' acceptances!
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
Monday, March 23 | Tuesday, March 24 | Wednesday, March 25 | Thursday, March 26 | Friday, March 27 |
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School starts with A block | School starts with F block | School starts with A block | School starts with F block | School starts with A block |
Deli Sandwich and Caesar Salad | Chicken Patty | Waffle & Fries | BBQ Rib Sandwich | Pizza |
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.
Date | Event / Date of Note |
|---|---|
Tuesday, March 24 | MCAS: Grade 10 ELA Session I |
Wednesday, March 25 | MCAS: Grade 10 ELA Session II |
Friday, April 3 | **NEW** FULL DAY of School for students at DPHS ONLY |
2nd of 5 make up days for flood in December | |
(Previously a holiday for Good Friday) | |
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN OTHER SEBRSD SCHOOLS | |
April 20-24 | No School--April Break |
Saturday, May 9 | Junior / Senior Prom |
Tuesday, May 19 | MCAS: Grade 10 Math Session I |
Wednesday, May 20 | MCAS: Grade 10 Math Session II |
Monday, May 25 | No School--Memorial Day |
Thursday, Mary 28 | Graduation at POLAR PARK! |
Stay tuned for details! | |
Tuesday, June 2 | MCAS: Science Session I |
Wednesday, June 3 | MCAS: Science Session II |
**NEW** Wednesday, June 24th | Last Day / 180th Day of School |
After 3 remaining flood make ups and 4 snow days (1/26 , 1/27, 2/23, 2/24) | |
Half Day of School | |
This is subject to change if inclement weather or other reasons necessitate the cancellation of school. |
Danielle Breault, David Prouty High School Nurse
breaultd@sebrsd.org 🏫 508-885-8505 dial 1 for the nurse
Health Tips
March is National Nutrition Month, a great time to think about how important good nutrition is for our health and learning. What we eat during the day affects energy, focus, and overall mood. Choosing balanced meals with fruits, veggies, whole grains, and protein helps to keep our bodies and minds fueled.
Skip drinks that are high in calories and sugar and replace them with water. A large Strawberry Dragonfruit Dunkin' refresher has 37 grams of sugar, which is roughly 9 teaspoons of sugar! This is higher than the recommended daily maximum intake of 25 grams of added sugar.
The choices we make about food and beverages can fuel and support our bodies and overall well-being.
Please call or email the nurse with any questions or concerns!
Monday, March 30
Varsity Girls & Boys Track & Field vs. Quaboag Regional Middle / High School
Thursday, April 2
Varsity Softball @ Auburn High School, 3:30 p.m.
Varsity Baseball vs. North High Community School, 3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 6
Boys Varsity Baseball @ Leicester High School
Girls Varsity Softball @ Leicester High School
Girls Varsity Tennis @ Leicester High School
Wednesday, April 8
Boys Varsity Baseball vs Quaboag
Girls Varsity Softball vs St. Bernard's High School
Girls Varsity Tennis @ Oxford High School
Boys & Girls Track vs Tantasqua Regional High School
Friday, April 10
Boys Varsity Baseball @ Southbridge High School
Girls Varsity Softball @ Bay Path Regional
Monday, April 13
Girls Varsity Softball vs Blackstone Millville
Girls Varsity Tennis vs Southbridge High School
Boys & Girls Track vs Bartlett High School
Wednesday, April 15
Boys Varsity Baseball @ St. Bernard's High School
Girls Varsity Softball @ Bartlett High School
Friday, April 17
Boys Varsity Baseball @ Douglas High School
Girls Varsity Softball @ Douglas High School
Girls Varsity Tennis vs Saint Paul Diocesan
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)!