Fall River Public Schools

10/20/2026

10/20/2026

Our School Resource Officers recently teamed up with Durfee High School Criminal Justice teachers and students to provide hands-on instruction on how to conduct lawful traffic stops while emphasizing officer safety, constitutional rights, and proper police procedures.

10/20/2026

An amazing opportunity.

Earlier this month, B.M.C. Durfee High School senior Tsion Lemma had the chance to attend Caltech Up Close, a fly-in program at the California Institute of Technology.

From STEM workshops and college essay sessions to campus tours and conversations with current students and faculty, Tsion got an inside look at life at one of the nation’s leading STEM-focused institutions. The experience also included a trip to Santa Monica Beach for a little Southern California exploration!

We’re proud of Tsion for taking advantage of this opportunity to explore new possibilities and imagine what’s next!

10/20/2026

What an incredible learning opportunity for AP Government students.

The Durfee High School students traveled to Faneuil Hall in Boston last week with Social Studies teachers Patrick Mahoney, Eli Wilson, and Hayden Cayton to attend the James Otis Lecture Series, featuring retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

Students explored questions about the role of the federal courts, the Constitution, and the Supreme Court’s place in our democracy, hearing from leading voices in law and constitutional history.

A great opportunity to take classroom learning beyond the walls of Durfee and engage with the people and ideas shaping our understanding of government and the Constitution!

10/19/2026

The Playoff Push is upon us as we begin the second-to-last week of the regular season!

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10/16/2026

Sometimes the biggest plays are the ones that save a life! Thanks to the New England Patriots, the Patriots Foundation, and the American Heart Association, all 18 FRPS schools have CPR training kits. And this fall, students in grades 4–9 will begin learning these potentially lifesaving skills, too!

10/16/2026

Building Lifesaving Skills Across FRPS

Sometimes the biggest plays you’ll ever make are the ones that save a life.

On National Start the Heart Day, Fall River Public Schools welcomed representatives from the New England Patriots and the American Heart Association for a special CPR training and equipment donation. Thanks to their generosity, all 18 FRPS schools received CPR training kits.

One PE teacher from each school participated in hands-on professional development, learning to recognize cardiac emergencies, perform hands-only CPR, and use an AED. Starting later this fall, FRPS students in grades four through nine will also learn these important, potentially lifesaving skills.

FRPS Director of Health and Physical Education Dan Fitzgerald highlighted the importance of teaching students skills they can carry with them throughout their lives.

The event also welcomed Patriots front office staff, cheerleaders, Pat Patriot, and former Patriots linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippett, the team's Executive Director of Community Affairs. Deputy Superintendent Liz Legault and School Committee members Stewart and Dias also attended.

We’re grateful to the Kraft family, the New England Patriots, the New England Patriots Foundation, and the American Heart Association for investing in our schools and helping equip our educators and students with the knowledge, confidence, and tools to help save lives.

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10/15/2026

Exploring their post-graduation options.

Fall River Public Schools Counseling Department hosted its annual College and Career Fair earlier today in the B.M.C. Durfee High School Field House. More than 50 colleges, technical institutes, and military institutions were on hand to connect with students, answer questions, and help them explore the many opportunities available after graduation.

In addition to Durfee seniors, students from Evolve Academy, Resilience Preparatory Academy, and Fall River Virtual High School had the opportunity to attend, with district-arranged transportation helping interested students take part.

We’re proud to help our students discover the possibilities and plan for their futures!

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Durfee High School's Student Government is once again hosting a Halloween Hallways event and all elementary school students are invited!
Come Trick o' Treat through Durfee High School!

Thursday, October 29, 2026
4 pm until 6 pm
Durfee High School Main Entrance
$5 per family (all trick o' treaters must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)