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Durfee High School Cosmetology students hit the road for a hands-on learning experience at Hairlines in Shrewsbury, MA. Students participated in a specialized class focused on foil highlighting and graduated haircuts, gaining valuable insight from industry professionals.

Fall River Public Schools Preschool Lottery Now Open

Fall River Public Schools offers both half-day and full-day preschool programs that foster social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through a play-based learning environment.

Applications for the Preschool Lottery will be accepted until March 31, 2026.

Fall River Public Schools middle school students in grades 6–8 who currently play an instrument were invited to Durfee High School for a special performing arts showcase.

Hosted by the Durfee Performing Arts Department, the event gave the middle schoolers a chance to see and hear what Durfee’s band, orchestra, chorus, and theater programs have to offer — and to imagine themselves as future performers.

FRPS 8th graders are roaming the halls of a different school this week. It’s all part of the annual 8th Grade Field Trip to Durfee High School, where incoming freshmen get a firsthand look at the many opportunities waiting for them on Elsbree Street.

Superintendent Dr. Tracy Curley is pleased to announce that Kelly‑Ann Cooney has been named the new Director of Multilingual Learners (MLL) for Fall River Public Schools. This appointment marks a return to the district for Ms. Cooney, who previously served as Director of English Learners in Fall River Public Schools. 

Superintendent Dr. Tracy Curley is pleased to announce that the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has formally exited Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School from underperforming status, pending the approval of the school’s “Exit Assurances and Sustainability Application”. This significant academic milestone was announced earlier today during the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education’s monthly meeting.

The announcement by DESE Commissioner Pedro Martinez marks a major achievement for Fall River Public Schools and the Fonseca school community. “The Fonseca School in Fall River is making significant progress in improving academic outcomes for multilingual learners…through strong collaboration and shared leadership among educators to fulfill the school’s instructional priorities,” said Commissioner Martinez. “We need to learn about our schools demonstrating these strong professional cultures so we can help more students attain the essential conditions for school success.”