The journey to becoming a Dighton-Rehoboth graduate starts in PreK and grows stronger each year! Our Falcon represents the pride and spirit of #WeAreDR and the values in our Portrait of a Graduate. Now our students and our community are helping to choose a name that reflects all that our Falcon stands for.
Stay tuned to vote on your favorite Falcon name!
The winning classroom will be presented with a special prize that celebrates what it means to be part of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools.
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS
Stay tuned to vote on your favorite Falcon name!
The winning classroom will be presented with a special prize that celebrates what it means to be part of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Schools.
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS

Autism Acceptance Week April 13th - 17th

💙 Autism Acceptance Day 💙
Join us in showing our support for Autism Acceptance Day by wearing blue!
This day is an opportunity to celebrate differences, promote understanding, and recognize the strengths and uniqueness of individuals with autism. Together, we can help create a school community that values acceptance, kindness, and inclusion.
Join us in showing our support for Autism Acceptance Day by wearing blue!
This day is an opportunity to celebrate differences, promote understanding, and recognize the strengths and uniqueness of individuals with autism. Together, we can help create a school community that values acceptance, kindness, and inclusion.

🎉Congratulations to Superintendent Bill Runey!
We are proud to share that Superintendent Bill Runey has been named one of Education Insider Magazine’s Top Fifteen School District Superintendents of 2026! This distinguished, national honor celebrates Mr. Runey’s leadership philosophy which is rooted in trust, connection, and purpose, and shaped by a lifelong commitment to service and education.
Under Bill’s leadership, the district continues DRiving Toward our 2030 strategic plan, expanding opportunities for students through strong academics, growing Career & Technical Education pathways, and a #WeAreDR culture that prioritizes relationships across our school community.
“This work is never about one person,” Runey said. “It’s about the incredible students, educators, and families who show up every day committed to learning and supporting one another.”
Education Insider’s Top 15 School District Superintendents of 2026 celebrates visionary leaders who are redefining excellence in education.
Read the full article here: https://www.educationinsidermagazine.com/cxoinsight/bill-runey-nwid-882.html
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS #EducationInsider
We are proud to share that Superintendent Bill Runey has been named one of Education Insider Magazine’s Top Fifteen School District Superintendents of 2026! This distinguished, national honor celebrates Mr. Runey’s leadership philosophy which is rooted in trust, connection, and purpose, and shaped by a lifelong commitment to service and education.
Under Bill’s leadership, the district continues DRiving Toward our 2030 strategic plan, expanding opportunities for students through strong academics, growing Career & Technical Education pathways, and a #WeAreDR culture that prioritizes relationships across our school community.
“This work is never about one person,” Runey said. “It’s about the incredible students, educators, and families who show up every day committed to learning and supporting one another.”
Education Insider’s Top 15 School District Superintendents of 2026 celebrates visionary leaders who are redefining excellence in education.
Read the full article here: https://www.educationinsidermagazine.com/cxoinsight/bill-runey-nwid-882.html
#WeAreDR #DT2030 #EIS #EducationInsider

We had an amazing visit this morning at PRES with Jacob Wycoff from WBZ News! 🌤️
Students got a behind-the-scenes look at life as a TV meteorologist—learning how teleprompters and green screens work—and even picked up some local weather insights from an expert in the field.
Thank you for an incredible visit, @4cast4you!
Families—be sure to tune in live Saturday morning at 7am and 8am when Jacob Wycoff gives PRES a shoutout on air! 📺✨







What a fun way to kick off the week! The Harlem Wizards brought the energy to PRES this morning with an awesome pep rally! We had a blast and can’t wait for even more excitement tonight. Don’t miss out—tickets are still available! Doors open at 6 PM, and the game tips off at 7 PM. See you there!





Spring Picture Day at PRES is Tuesday, March 24, 2024.

💙💛 World Down Syndrome Day 💛💙
Wear your blue and yellow and your crazy, mismatched socks as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 20, 2026! 🧦
This day is an opportunity to celebrate inclusion, spread awareness, and recognize the uniqueness that makes each of us special. Let’s show our support by embracing differences and celebrating together! 💚🐝
Wear your blue and yellow and your crazy, mismatched socks as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on March 20, 2026! 🧦
This day is an opportunity to celebrate inclusion, spread awareness, and recognize the uniqueness that makes each of us special. Let’s show our support by embracing differences and celebrating together! 💚🐝

💚🐝 February Monthly Mindset: Friendship 🐝💚
We are proud to recognize students who have demonstrated our February Monthly Mindset of Friendship. These students were nominated by their teachers for showing what it means to be a good friend—being kind, inclusive, supportive, and respectful to others.
Their actions help create a positive and welcoming school community where everyone feels valued and connected. We are so proud of the way our students continue to lift each other up!
We are proud to recognize students who have demonstrated our February Monthly Mindset of Friendship. These students were nominated by their teachers for showing what it means to be a good friend—being kind, inclusive, supportive, and respectful to others.
Their actions help create a positive and welcoming school community where everyone feels valued and connected. We are so proud of the way our students continue to lift each other up!


Our ACE Clubs participants are having a blast this afternoon! Enrichment opportunities like these help expand learning, spark creativity, and give our students a chance to explore new interests. We love seeing their excitement and engagement!
#WeAreDR #DT2030










Read Across America Day celebrates the joy and power of reading, inspiring students of all ages to discover new stories and grow a lifelong love of books. 📚 Join us in encouraging every learner to pick up a book and read!
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030

Get ready, Class of 2039 — we can’t wait to meet you!
Join us at Palmer River Elementary School for our Annual Kindergarten Information Night. This is your chance to get an inside look at everything kindergarten has to offer. We’ll walk you through our exciting curriculum and give you a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a Palmer River kindergarten student.
You’ll meet our amazing teachers, school nurse, and administration, explore the building, and get all the details about registration and scheduling your child’s June screening appointment.
Kindergarten is just around the corner, and this is the perfect first step. We’re excited to welcome our newest learners and their families!
Can’t make it? Don’t worry! All families who completed the town census this year will receive an information packet by mail from the school.
New to town? Reach out by phone at 508-252-5100 or email our Administrative Assistant Ms. Halajko at ahalajko@drregional.org — we’re happy to help!
Join us at Palmer River Elementary School for our Annual Kindergarten Information Night. This is your chance to get an inside look at everything kindergarten has to offer. We’ll walk you through our exciting curriculum and give you a glimpse into a typical day in the life of a Palmer River kindergarten student.
You’ll meet our amazing teachers, school nurse, and administration, explore the building, and get all the details about registration and scheduling your child’s June screening appointment.
Kindergarten is just around the corner, and this is the perfect first step. We’re excited to welcome our newest learners and their families!
Can’t make it? Don’t worry! All families who completed the town census this year will receive an information packet by mail from the school.
New to town? Reach out by phone at 508-252-5100 or email our Administrative Assistant Ms. Halajko at ahalajko@drregional.org — we’re happy to help!

Today, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day!
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030

Happy President's Day!
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030
#WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030

Today, we celebrate our School Resource Officers! #WeAreDR #EIS #DT2030

🎉💯 100 Days of Kindergarten! 💯🎉
Our Kindergarten students celebrated a very special milestone — the 100th day of school!
Students got creative by making 100-themed shirts to show off on the fashion runway, along with fun counting activities and other 100th day projects. It was a day full of smiles, learning, and celebration!
We are so proud of all the hard work, friendships, and achievements they’ve accomplished so far this year.
Here’s to 100 days smarter — and many more to come! 💚🐝
Our Kindergarten students celebrated a very special milestone — the 100th day of school!
Students got creative by making 100-themed shirts to show off on the fashion runway, along with fun counting activities and other 100th day projects. It was a day full of smiles, learning, and celebration!
We are so proud of all the hard work, friendships, and achievements they’ve accomplished so far this year.
Here’s to 100 days smarter — and many more to come! 💚🐝








On Wednesday, February 11, the Dighton Rehoboth Regional District will operate on a 2-hour delay to allow roads to be cleared. No AM PreK/Preschool. Champions will open with a 2-hour delay. For specifics, contact your child's school.
Be safe! Thank you!
Bill Runey, Superintendent

This morning, PRES third graders welcomed a special visitor—a pilgrim from Plimoth-Patuxet Museum! Students learned all about the Colonial First Families and what life was like in early America. Thank you to our PTSA for bringing history to life in such an engaging and memorable way!




Good afternoon,
If your child participates in Mr. K’s Sports Club through the ACE Program on Mondays, please note that Mr. K will be out sick tomorrow and will not be hosting the Sports Club sessions. This sessions will be made up at the end of the program.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Patrick, ACE Coordinator (spatrick@drregional.org), or Mr. K (jkepnes@drregional.org).
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kefor, Principal
email: kkefor@drregional.org
phone: 508-252-5100
If your child participates in Mr. K’s Sports Club through the ACE Program on Mondays, please note that Mr. K will be out sick tomorrow and will not be hosting the Sports Club sessions. This sessions will be made up at the end of the program.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Patrick, ACE Coordinator (spatrick@drregional.org), or Mr. K (jkepnes@drregional.org).
Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kefor, Principal
email: kkefor@drregional.org
phone: 508-252-5100
Today PRES students dressed to support the New England Patriots as we head into Super Bowl weekend! No matter what happens, the @patriots are #1 in our hearts! ❤️🤍💙 #1 #WeAreDR #EIS DRivingTowardsAWin







