On Saturday morning at 11:00am another Dedham High School graduation ceremony will begin. Another group of DPS alumni will be added to the distinguished list of past scholars and high-achievers.

At Senior Night earlier this week I was lucky enough to address the class of 2024. My speech included these words, “As your Superintendent I am honored to be among you this evening. Honored to know that Dedham Public Schools is sending young adults off to college, into military service, the trades, and workforce who have all learned determination, resiliency, empathy, and understand that the best rewards in life come from the extension of kindness and from intentional acts that build a better, more just world.”

This is vertical work and collaborative work. Every Dedham educator played an important role in the development of these skills. From Preschool to High School, hundreds of Dedham staff members worked together with parents and community partners to prepare the Class of 2024 for the future they are about to embark upon. Well done and thank you team Dedham!