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!

🏫 Please join us on Thursday, November 12 for our Open House where the public is welcome to tour the new DPHS facility!

We hope to see anyone and everyone from our district towns who has been part of and watched this incredible project take shape, and who we hope to see utilize this beautiful facility in the years to come. We hope to become a community center in the truest sense of the word!

Join us for this chance to tour the new building and see all the spaces where our students get to experience high school life to the fullest!

The building will be open from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. and we will have representatives from the students and staff on hand to answer questions and help guide visitors.

Thanks to support from our awesome Athletic Boosters, we now offer online viewing of DPHS home games via HUDL! Click here, on the thumbnail above, or visit our webpage for the link!

🫵😁🗓️Join us for Teacher Conferences!

Please join us on Thursday, November 19th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. While appointments are not required, you are welcome and encouraged to make a ten-minute appointment with the teacher or teachers of your choices by clicking on this link. If a teacher's appointment schedule fills up and you are unable to secure a meeting on November 19th OR if the link provided for their "schedule-ability" doesn't work, please contact the teacher directly by clicking on this link to access the staff directory.

💰 College Financial Aid Information!

To register for MEFA's Financial Aid 101 Seminar at David Prouty, please click the link here or use the QR Code on the flyer

Photography Student Artwork

🏃 DPHS Students Support Midstate Massive Ultra Trail Run!

Thanks to Aiden Mason, Conner Cormier, and TJ Lewis for helping provide much appreciated electrolytes, chicken broth, and snacks to hundreds of ultra marathon runners participating in the Midstate Massive Ultra Trail races! This event combines opportunities for runners to do part or all of the Midstate Trail and starts in New Ipswich, NH, or Rutland, MA depending on the length. Racers encounter numerous checkpoints supported by volunteers like these students, as well as the runners' support teams. Our students' shift began at 1 a.m. and ended at 6 a.m. as the athletes run through the night to complete the 100 mile race! To learn more, research Midstate Massive Ultra Trail!!

🥾 Hiking Class Students: Real-World Skills Put to the Test!

Assessment Day for Mr. Barnett's Hiking Class students: will their shelter survive the rain storm?

😁 Congratulations to our first Panthers of the Month for 2026-2027!

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 an effort, and / or being role models for our school.

Congratulations to Lucas Bastien and Ian Roberts for being our September Panthers of the Month!  Thank you for making a positive impact and for your contributions to our school!

📷DPHS MAKE UP Picture Day IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13!

We can't wait to see you at Sunset on the Boulevard!

🗓️ Important Information!

☝️ Important Information for Parents / Guardians:

The DPHS Student Handbook is posted on our website. Please be sure you are looking through it for information on important aspects of DPHS operations.

Our 2026-2027 Student Handbook is posted on our website and is the responsibility of every student and parent / guardian to read and acknowledge through Family ID. Failure to submit the electronic acknowledgement does not preclude students from being held accountable to the handbook expectations or district policies.

Freshmen: Still not sure why you are in Exploratory? 

Exploratory is an opportunity to learn about David Prouty's four Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Exploratory is not a requirement to know exactly what you want to do after high school. Our goal is to give you a chance to learn about different career fields, try new things, and discover skills and interests that you may not have known you had!

You may already have a future career in mind—or you may have no idea what you want to do after high school. Both are completely okay!

Rotation 3 began on Tuesday, October 6th: Please see the graphic below for which CTE Program you have for Rotation2:

As you move through Exploratory, we encourage you to be open-minded. Even if you don't think a particular program is connected to your future career, each CTE program teaches foundational skills that can be valuable in college, careers, and everyday life.

CTE can help you develop skills such as:

• Communication and teamwork

• Problem-solving and critical thinking

• Responsibility and professionalism

• Organization and time management

• Working with others

• Hands-on and technical skills

• Creativity and adaptability

• Career awareness and workplace skills

You may discover that you love a particular career field. You may discover something you don't want to do. You may even discover a skill from a program that you carry with you into a completely different career! All of those are valuable outcomes of Exploratory.

We encourage you to keep an open mind, try something new, and take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about yourself and the skills you have to offer... You don't have to know what you want to be when you grow up.

That's what Exploratory is for!  

Get Excited about your CTE Choices!

What is CTE? CTE stands for Career and Technical Education. Think you need to attend a vocational-technical school to get real-world training during high school? Guess again!

Stay at Prouty AND get a head start on your career!

David Prouty High School has a diverse set of Career and Technical Education programs 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 who are interested have the option to enter multi-year programs that provide hands-on study in on of the following:

Public Safety

Early Education and Care (Early Childhood Education)

Environmental Science

Marketing`

As part of the CTE program, 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!

Did you know that DPHS is an officially-designated Early College High School? This means that students at David Prouty have access to college classes that bear college credit while attending DPHS. These courses carry fully-transferrable credit that gives them a head start on college coursework which can impact both time and financial burdens!

Thanks to a generous grant from the state, we have been able to implement this program to benefit students across all grade levels as they're given opportunities that inspire them to consider college options, take field trips to college campuses, attend summer school, get college credits during summer months, and be exposed to speakers and presentations that help them realize the potential that a college-track future provides!

Ask a counselor for more information on the Early College High School program and keep your eyes open for the opportunities brought to our students by this awesome program!

Attendance Matters!

Remember there are real, impactful consequences to missing a lot of school. Losing credits, falling behind day to day, and court involvement are all potential consequences to not attending school regularly.

Parents / guardians play a key role in supporting your child and preparing them for a successful future. Engaging children in learning so they are equipped and feel empowered for the next steps in life after graduation starts with attending school regularly.

Regular school attendance is critical to student success, not just academically, but for social/ emotional health, as well. Excessive school absences not only cause students to fall behind academically but can also cause anxiety issues when returning to school, due to missed lessons and make-up work. In addition, peer relationships can be negatively impacted.

For students suffering with school-avoidance or other struggles that make regular attendance a challenge, please reach out to our counseling staff (see contact information below in Counseling) or the main office. There is a lot of support and we want to see students succeed!

There are so 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 as clubs finalize their meeting dates and times!

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College Admissions Visits!

Have an opportunity to hear from colleges that interest you without having to travel! Keep an eye out for these on-campus opportunities and if interested, students should check with a counselor about how to attend! This list changes regularly, so check back often!

UPDATED 10/16/26: note updated times

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Community Service Opportunities!

There is a community service REQUIREMENT in order to graduate from David Prouty

📚 Student counselors are assigned as follows:

Grades 9-10:

Mr. Blanchette: blanchettec@sebrsd.org

Grades 11-12:

Mrs. Arguello: arguelloj@sebrsd.org

Adjustment Counselor for Grades 9-12:

Ms. Haynes: haynesa@sebrsd.org

Helpful info for each day!

Click HERE for the interactive SEBRSD Food Service Menu!

We will keep a running list of Important Dates & Reminders for you each week in The Friday Memo so you can be sure not to miss anything important. For planning purposes, check out the district calendar here or click on the thumbnail (right).

Danielle Breault, David Prouty High School Nurse

breaultd@sebrsd.org 🏫 508-885-8505 dial 3 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/

Health Tips

Fall brings cooler weather and more 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 - 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

Mental Health Matters

Does your student complain of frequent headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or fatigue before school or during the school day? First, visit your doctor to rule out medical concerns. If your student gets a clean bill of health, these symptoms can be a sign of anxiety. Academic demands, college planning, social situations, extracurricular activities, and everyday stress can affect how students feel physically and emotionally. 

Make time for a weekly check-in with your student about how they are feeling - physically, emotionally, and academically. A simple conversation can help identify concerns and remind students that support is available at home and school. 

For more information about anxiety and strategies for supporting students, please see the resources below.

https://childmind.org/article/anxious-stomach-aches-and-headaches/

https://www.healthychildren.org/English/family-life/family-dynamics/Pages/help-your-child-manage-fears-and-anxieties.aspx

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

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Catch a DPHS game, match, or meet! Upcoming weeks' schedule:

Week of October 19

Sean O'Connor, DPHS Athletic Director: oconnors@sebrsd.org

508-885-8505 x1904

Click HERE for DPHS Athletics webpage!