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!
Cubs Corner PreSchool Treats DPHS to a Halloween Parade!
Students from the preschool visited DPHS today to show off their Halloween costumes and spread some holiday spirit. Thanks to the Early Education & Care III and IV course students for accompanying the Cubs Corner visitors.
Having a preschool housed in the same complex as the DPHS Career and Technical Education program Early Education & Care means real-world, hands-on, experienced-based training!
Prouty CTE: Stay CLOSE to home, go FAR in your career!
NHS Students Craft with Kids!
Thank you to everyone who came to National Honor Society Story Hour at the Richard Sugden Library on Saturday, October 24th! Stay tuned for upcoming Story Hours!
🎃 Early Education and Care Students Host Halloween Fun!
Juniors in Ms. Leveillee's Early Education and Care III course were excited to host their friends from PACE/Transitions for a Halloween-themed block of fun this week! Students designed crafts to make together, played Halloween Bingo, made creepy slime and more! Thank you to all the students and teachers who made this a fun, memorable activity!
DPHS Marketing Students Visit MIT (the Massachusetts Institute of Technology)!
DPHS Marketing CTE Juniors & Seniors visited MIT this week and had an amazing time in Cambridge. Students met with Officer Sue from @MITPolice to learn about the city, went on a tour for undergraduates, and learned about the retail operations of the MIT Coop, one of the oldest schools stores. Thanks to DPHS Marketing teacher, Mrs. St. Onge, for organizing and accompanying students on this trip for real-world, hands-on experiences!
A big thank you to the Spencer Exchange Club for their continued generosity in donating clothing to DPHS!
For many years, the support of the Exchange Club has helped ensure that students have access to clothing when they need it. We appreciate your ongoing commitment to our students and school community. Your kindness makes a meaningful difference! Above, a student helps Nurse Breault catalog and organize this generous donation!
🏂⛷️Don't Miss Out!
Ski / Snowboard Club
Use Code: DPHSC
🏫 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.
💰 College Financial Aid Information!
Thank you to all those who attended the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority seminar on Tuesday, October 27th! Thank you to Donna Connolly from MEFA, for spending the evening with our families to learn more about financial options and college!
🫵😁🗓️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.
😁 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!
Your Voice Matters!
DPHS Music Department announces its Spring Musical through a week-long, dramatic reveal!
Little Shop of Horrors is the musical David Prouty High School Spring Musical! We are so excited to have everyone involved in some way!
We will be holding an important informational meeting on Monday, November 3rd, at 2:05 PM in the auditorium. The meeting will last approximately 25 minutes. We will go over audition information, dates, expectations, and what you need to know as we get started with this year’s production.
If you’d like to get a head start, you can complete the Audition form here! We will also review the form and answer any questions during our meeting.
This is not for Stage Crew. If you are interested in Stage Crew, wait for another email shortly!
Please attend the meeting and reach out if you have any questions. We can’t wait to get started and look forward to an amazing year of musical theater!
Get ready for an upcoming announcement about CMSC Driving School right here at DPHS!
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DPHS Marching Panthers at Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association (MICCA) Finals!
Sunday, October 25th the David Prouty Marching Band competed at MICCA Finals with their show "Magic Within" and received the highest score this season! They received 4 stars in Overall Effect and Percussion and 3 stars in Music, Color Guard. and Visual. This was an 8 point difference from the week prior and every category went up! Mrs. Forfa is beyond proud of every individual in this group who put their heart, dedication, and hard work into everything they accomplished! If you missed the show this year, you can check it out at the Thanksgiving Football Game. Congratulations to the Panther Marching Band on their success in the 2026 season!
🗓️ 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.
Homecoming Fun!
A Homecoming Spirit Week, Pep Rally, and Dance buoyed spirits at DPHS during mid-October! Thank you to our awesome Student Council for organizing and hosting these fun events!
Freshman Rotation 4 began on Friday, October 23
Please see the graphic below for which CTE Program you have for Rotation 4:
(As a reminder, PowerSchool will always reflect the instructor of their first rotation.)
As we approach the end of the first quarter on Friday, November 6th, we want to remind you that students enrolled in Exploratory will soon be selecting the CTE Pathway they wish to continue exploring further!
We encourage students to choose a program that best aligns with their future career goals and personal interests. Each of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways offers valuable, hands-on experiences and foundational skills that can be applied to a wide variety of careers.
We acknowledge that not all students may have direct interest in these careers. While each program has a focus, students also gain transferable skills in each pathway that will support success in many other professions.
Please refer to the graphic below for some examples:
We are proud of the effort students have put into exploring these programs and look forward to supporting them as they take their next step toward choosing a meaningful career pathway - whatever that may be!
To support your 9th Grader in making an informed decision, it would be helpful to discuss the program that may align best with their current hobbies, interests and aspirations!
If you have any questions about program choices or the selection process, please reach out to myself, your child's Guidance Counselor, or any of the following CTE Instructors:
Hillary Murray, Public Safety (murrayh@sebrsd.org)
Ashley Leveillee, Early Education and Care (leveilleea@sebrsd.org)
James Barnett, Environmental Science (barnettj@sebrsd.org)
Sandra St. Onge, Marketing (stonges@sebrsd.org)
That's what Exploratory is for!
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!
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Is Early College High School for YOU?🫵
Are you a student who knows they want college and wants to get a head start on credits FREE of cost? Early College High School is for you because all the benefits of college coursework is right here at DPHS, while you finish high school and enjoy your high school years!
Are you a student who isn't sure college is for them? Early College High School is for you because you can take classes, RISK FREE, COST FREE and find out if you might actually be a great fit for pursuing traditional education beyond high school!
Are you a student for who college wasn't a given because you assumed you couldn't afford it? Early College is for you because you can take multiple courses for FREE right here at DPHS which saves having to pay for them later on your own!
Are you a student who just never considered college because you didn't think you would be up to the challenge? Early College is for you because while you take ECHS courses, you have both your high school and your college teachers helping you meet the challenge! What better way to learn how capable you are!
Are you a student who just never thought about college for a number of reasons? Early College High School is for you because you have access to real college courses, real college credit, and real college experiences while still having the security of all the support you get in high school. Talk to your counselor about the possibilities, which are as endless as your dreams for the future!
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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!
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:
Club / Activity | Faculty / Staff Member Contact Information | Meeting Information |
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Art Club | Mrs. Battles battlesa@sebrsd.org | Every other Thursday See below for details! |
Chess Club | Mrs. Berthiaume berthiaumek@sebrsd.org | TBD Stay tuned for details! |
Chorus | Mr. Bilz bilzm@sebrsd.org | Thursdays until 3:00 p.m. |
Connections Club | Mrs. Robbins robbinsj@sebrsd.org | Every other Thursday |
E-Sports | Mr. Bassett bassettt@sebrsd.org | TBD Stay tuned for details! |
Envirothon | Mr. Barnett barnettj@sebrsd.org | Wednesdays until 3:00 p.m. |
Jazz Band | Mrs. Forfa forfak@sebrsd.org | Starts November 9th! Mondays 6 - 8 p.m. |
Marching Band | Mrs. Forfa forfak@sebrsd.org | Tuesdays & Thursdays 3 - 5:30 p.m. |
Musical Theatre | Mr. Bilz bilzm@sebrsd.org Mrs. Forfa forfak@sebrsd.org Mr. Hauske hausker@sebrsd.org | TBD! Stay tuned later this year! |
National Honor Society | Mrs. Jyringi jyringin@sebrsd.org and Mrs. Forfa forfak@sebrsd.org | Every other Tuesday morning (7:15 a.m.) |
Student Council | Ms. Leveillee leveilleea@sebrsd.org | Every other Tuesday See detailed calendar below! |
Yearbook | Mrs. Battles battlesa@sebrsd.org | Wednesdays until 3:00 p.m. |
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 10/30/26:
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Check out the DPHS Counseling Newsletter! Click on the banner above to read extensive information on a number of helpful and important topics!
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Community Service Opportunities!
There is a community service REQUIREMENT in order to graduate from David Prouty
Here is an exciting fall volunteer opportunities to share with you. Remember, this is a GREAT WAY to add to your REQUIRED community service hours for graduation!
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Wire Village School is looking for student volunteers to help out with their monthly PAWS (Parents At Wire Village School) meetings with watching young children who have to accompany their parent(s) to the meeting.
The list of dates for these meetings is below. Please email Melissa LeFave if you are interested and she will give you more information! YOU NEED TO USE A PERSONAL EMAIL ACCOUNT, NOT YOUR SCHOOL ONE. THE SCHOOL ONE WILL NOT WORK ON AN OUTSIDE EMAIL ADDRESS.
Her email is: melissalefave@hotmail.com
Dates:
September 9th
October 14th
November 18th
January 13th
February 10th
March 3rd
April 7th
May 19th
June 9th
They start at 6pm, so you should plan to arrive by 5:45 and stay until 7:30pm.
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📚 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!
Monday, November 2 | Tuesday, November 3 | Wednesday, November 4 | Thursday, November 5 | Friday, November 6 |
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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 |
Rich-fil-a dill sandwich | Philly Cheesesteak | Popcorn Chicken Bowl | Dutch Waffle | Breakfast Pizza |
OR, these options: Sun Butter & Jelly Sandwich Salad w/protein | ||||
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).
Date | Event / Date of Note |
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Friday, November 6 | Term 1 Closes |
Wednesday, November 11 | No School--Veterans Day |
Thursday, November 12 | DPHS Welcomes you to an OPEN HOUSE! |
Friday, November 13 | Picture RETAKES |
Monday, November 16 | Half Day of School for students |
Half Day Professional Development for Faculty / Staff | |
Thursday, November 19 | Parent Teacher Conferences! |
See details above in memo | |
Wednesday, November 25 | Half Day of School |
Dismissal at 11:06 a.m. | |
November 26 - 27 | No School--Thanksgiving Break |
Friday, December 11 | Half Day of School for students |
Half Day Professional Development for Faculty / Staff | |
Wednesday, December 23 | Half Day of School |
December 24 - January 1, 2027 | Holiday Vacation |
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/
Please call or email the nurse with any questions or concerns!
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Sean O'Connor, DPHS Athletic Director: oconnors@sebrsd.org