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Welcome to Dedham Public Schools, where we are dedicated to fostering a vibrant learning community that empowers every student to reach their full potential. Nestled in a town with a rich history of educational "firsts," we pride ourselves on blending tradition with forward-thinking innovation.

Our Mission

The mission of the Dedham Public Schools, in partnership with the community, is to promote excellence in learning, self-discipline, and motivation.

Our Vision

Each graduate of the Dedham Public Schools (DPS) will confidently pursue personal excellence through continued independent inquiry and learning and exhibit socially responsible decision-making within a dynamic and diverse global community.

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Attendance Phone Lines Update

October 28, 2026

Attendance Phone Lines Update

With the work to modernize our phone systems complete, please note the following change with regards to our Attendance Phone Lines. If you are calling to report your student absent, tardy or to be ...

Superintendent's District Update - October 2026

October 2, 2026

Superintendent's District Update - October 2026

Superintendent's Monthly District Update October 2026 From The Desk of Superintendent Murphy As we settle into October, I want to thank our students, families, educators, and staff for such a wonde...

Join Us At District Curriculum Night Next Week!

September 4, 2026

Join Us At District Curriculum Night Next Week!

We are excited to invite all our Dedham Public School families to the Annual District Curriculum Night! Thursday, September 10th at Dedham Middle SchoolCome discover what and how Dedham students ar...

Our Core Values

Excellence

We maintain high expectations, providing all students and educators with the tools, resources, encouragement and opportunities to reach their full potential.

Respect

We celebrate differences, foster belonging and togetherness in an environment of mutual understanding and consideration where we ensure everyone is seen, valued, and heard as we work toward common goals.

Perseverance

We embrace curiosity, determination, and continuous improvement, recognizing that challenges and mistakes are opportunities for growth.

Innov­ation

We embrace creativity, problem-solving, and new technologies to develop critical thinking skills and prepare students for an evolving world.

Responsibility

We work in partnership with our community to responsibly manage resources, ensuring their sustainability and ethical use for the benefit of current and future generations.

Accountability

We take responsibility for our actions and decisions, upholding integrity, transparency, respect and fairness in all we do.

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Dedham is incredibly proud of its schools and especially fond of its place in the history of public education in the United States as the first tax funded, free public school system established in 1645.