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To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, students in the Spanish for Native Speakers course interviewed each other about their respective cultures and shared their experiences with the Hispanic Culture Class.
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The new course at DHS, Learn to Jam, is designed for music enthusiasts who may not have had formal lessons or opportunities to perform in a music group.
![Class of 2025: Lunch & Learn College Workshop]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726774354/dedhamk12maus/xjxmrjj3lzqeubd6ytnx/webDHSClass2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726774354/dedhamk12maus/xjxmrjj3lzqeubd6ytnx/webDHSClass2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726774354/dedhamk12maus/xjxmrjj3lzqeubd6ytnx/webDHSClass2025.png","width":800}])
Please join the DHS Counseling Team and admissions representatives from Providence College and Westfield State University to learn about post-secondary options and the college search and application process. This is a “lunch and learn” virtual workshop and will be recorded.
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This year, DHS is introducing Flexblock, a flexible academic support initiative tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Formerly known as x-block, this dedicated time slot will now offer increased academic focus and aim to better address the needs of both students and teachers.
![College Admissions Rep Visits at DHS: Juniors and Seniors]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1691525720/dedhamk12maus/uiopdf0ube9wy1vna1ag/learningresourceicon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1691525720/dedhamk12maus/uiopdf0ube9wy1vna1ag/learningresourceicon.png","width":500}])
Juniors and Seniors can sign up to visit with college admissions representatives during Flex Block on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a great way to learn more about colleges and meet with admissions counselors who will be reading your application if you decide to apply. Students can sign up for visits through Flex Time Manager
Latest News
To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, students in the Spanish for Native Speakers course interviewed each other about their respective cultures and shared their experiences with the Hispanic Culture Class.
The new course at DHS, Learn to Jam, is designed for music enthusiasts who may not have had formal lessons or opportunities to perform in a music group.
Please join the DHS Counseling Team and admissions representatives from Providence College and Westfield State University to learn about post-secondary options and the college search and application process. This is a “lunch and learn” virtual workshop and will be recorded.
This year, DHS is introducing Flexblock, a flexible academic support initiative tailored to meet the diverse needs of our students. Formerly known as x-block, this dedicated time slot will now offer increased academic focus and aim to better address the needs of both students and teachers.
Juniors and Seniors can sign up to visit with college admissions representatives during Flex Block on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is a great way to learn more about colleges and meet with admissions counselors who will be reading your application if you decide to apply. Students can sign up for visits through Flex Time Manager
District News Highlights
The annual $75 technology fee for DHS and DMS students is a yearly fee that supports our successful Chromebook 1:1 program, a vital resource for teaching and learning. These Chromebooks ensure consistency, quality, and equitable access to technology for all students while prioritizing data privacy and security. The technology fee helps cover program expenses, including licensing, service, and warranty costs.
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The Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) capital budget development process is well underway and will continue through the Spring until Town Meeting votes the School Department and Town capital and operating budgets. The preparation of the FY26 capital budget is made particularly complicated by a number of major decisions on potential replacement of the Oakdale School and the entirety of the roof at DHS. These decisions will take place in the weeks ahead and will have a significant influence on the ultimate composition of the District’s final capital budget for FY26.
While the District's youngest artists are working on proper tool management routines, ensuring they are prepared to create their best work, the Advanced Placement Art course has the largest enrollment to date at the High School, with students pursuing three distinct portfolio options. The DHS Art Department also reinstated Ceramics 2, and the wheel-throwing program will start soon.
In both Fine and Visual Arts, students are enjoying a variety of new courses offered this year at both DMS and DHS. These additions and expansions reflect our commitment to providing our students a diverse and enriching art education.
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Dedham Public Schools Partners with William James College and SaveSouls to Support Newcomer Families
Dedham Public Schools is proud to partner with William James College and SaveSouls to offer a series of parent workshops specifically designed for newcomer families in our community. These workshops, conducted in Haitian Creole, aim to provide valuable resources and support to help families navigate the educational system and feel more connected to the school community.
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Dedham Public Schools is thrilled to announce a new partnership with William James College to provide our teachers with a unique professional development opportunity. Thanks to our ongoing relationship with the college, William James College is offering their new Mental Health Graduate Certificate program to Dedham teachers at no cost. This program is specifically designed to equip educators with the skills and knowledge needed to support the mental health and well-being of their students.
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