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!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

DPHS Granted Waiver for Flood Closure Days!

We have big news regarding the end-of-school year date! The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has granted David Prouty High School a waiver for the three remaining days that were due to be made up following the flood in December! On Tuesday, December 16, a broken pipe caused school to be canceled for five days prior to the holiday vacation, and set the district scrambling for a plan, especially as additional closures due to snow piled up.

Efforts to reclaim this lost time have included holding school on two days slated to be off the school-year calendar: January 29 (previously scheduled to be a full professional development day but held as a full day of school) and April 3 (what was scheduled to be the upcoming Good Friday holiday but now to be a full day of school AT DPHS ONLY--all other district schools are closed). Additionally, DPHS opted to forego holding mid-year exams, typically half days of school to accommodate the intensive grading that follows the weighty assessments, and this collectively helped reclaim several full days of instruction.

The four snow days that the entire district incurred will still need to be made up, so now all Spencer East Brookfield District schools will have their final day of the school year on Thursday, June 18th! Previous to the waiver approval, DPHS was going to have to remain in session until Wednesday, June 24th--but that is no longer necessary.

Thank you to Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Paul Haughey for his advocacy work with the state to make this waiver a reality. The high school building project, which depends on the campus being vacated to finalize several aspects of the project, will benefit from this timeline greatly and the lost time has been successfully rescheduled within the confines of the existing calendar!

Please see our updated calendar online, as well as our list of Important Dates & Reminders below!

DPHS Student Named Superintendent's Scholar!

The Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District is proud to announce that Matthew McNicol, a standout senior at David Prouty High School, was honored on Wednesday, March 25 as a 2026 Worcester County Superintendents’ Association (WCSA) Scholar. Matthew was recognized to represent David Prouty High School for his exceptional academic achievements and leadership at the annual WCSA Scholars’ Recognition Luncheon held at the Hogan Center on the campus of the College of the Holy Cross.

A 2026 M.A.S.S. Academic Achievement Award recipient, McNicol is recognized for his leadership as Student Council Vice President and his dedication to the National Honor Society. An AP Scholar, he has received the Rensselaer Medal and the "18 Under 18" award.

🎶 All State Music Festival

Huge congratulations to DPHS senior, Jackson Rutkiewicz! After auditioning back in January, he was chosen as 1 of 230 students from across the state for the All State Music Festival. He’s spent the two days singing his heart out in rehearsals, culminating in a stunning concert by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association!

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!

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.

Upcoming CTE-related Events!

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:

Click here for the second semester Guidance Newsletter!

Scheduling for School Year 2026-2027 continues!

Students have met with counselors 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

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

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 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!