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    • 47% of DHS Seniors Completed Early Admissions Applications

      Congratulations to the 47% of our Class of 2022 who have already applied to one or more colleges.

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    • Curriculum Advisory Opportunity

      We are looking for interested volunteers who would like to be part of the District Curriculum Advisory (DCA), which serves as a representative group of faculty, parents/caregivers, and interested community members who would like to help interface with community groups and offer insight to the Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment on issues relating to PK-12 curriculum. This is a 1-year position. The DCA will meet monthly for an hour in the evenings. Learn more here.

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    • Dedham Now Offering Test & Stay Option for COVID Close Contacts

      Learn more about the Test & Stay program now available for eligible Dedham students. The Test & Stay program is a testing initiative intended to help keep students in the Classroom in cases where they have been identified as a Close Contact to a person with confirmed COVID-19 and the exposure occurred in school.

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    • DHS Welcomes Guest Speaker - Jennifer De Leon

      On Thursday, Oct. 14, the World Language, Library and English departments welcomed author and guest speaker, Jennifer De Leon. She spoke with a large group of World Language students about the importance of recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and the many influences Latinos and Hispanics have had on our country.

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    • 2022-2023 Preschool Application Period Starts November 1st.

      The application period for the 2022 - 2023 Preschool program at the Curran Early Childhood Education Center will open on November 1st, 2021 at 8:30 am. Get links for online forms, program information, and details on a virtual information session being held on November 10th, by clicking the headline above.

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      • Our Mission: 

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

        The Dedham School System does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or handicap in its educational activities or employment practices.

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        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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