Doherty Memorial High School

Friendly Faces of the Academic Center for Transition! 😀 😊 For Hispanic Heritage Month, fourth-grade ACT students made drawings modeling the designs of Brazilian artist Romero Britto. And, every morning, a Disney song from celebrating Latin American culture is played at the school. One of the recent songs was “La Familia Madrigal” from the film “Encanto.” ACT is a therapeutic public day school serving scholars in grades K-6. Classroom sizes are between 8 and 10 students to ensure each student has individualized attention. The goal is to teach students academic and social-emotional skills to eventually transition them back into an inclusionary setting. Many of the scholars were happy to have their photos taken and share what they have learned! A big thanks to Coordinator Iliana D’Limas, the staff and scholars for welcoming us into their school!

🌟Kudos to Worcester Tech Early Childhood Students! 👶🏽👶🏿👶🏻 These scholars provided childcare services along with teacher Shelese Johnson at the recent Citywide Parent Planning Advisory Council (CPPAC) meeting. CPPAC is parent-run and meets monthly to learn about what’s happening in the district and to provide feedback from families. The September meeting was held at the new Doherty Memorial High School and featured an overview from Superintendent Rachel H. Monárrez, PhD, on her goals for 2024-25. Learn about CPPAC: https://worcestercppac.weebly.com/

Doherty Memorial High School Field Hockey Wins at the Buzzer 🏑 Doherty field hockey earned an impressive win on September 20 as a last minute goal propelled the Highlanders to a 3-2 victory against Wachusett.  With only 12 seconds left to play in regulation, junior Ava White scored the game-winning goal, sneaking the ball past the goalie on a one-on-one following an assist from junior Sarah DeFusco. Sophomore Riley Cormier and senior Casey Cole each scored for the Highlanders in the win. Doherty field hockey improved its season record to 7-1 with the victory. Doherty field hockey is back in action today at 4 PM when they travel to Tantasqua. Check out a few images from Friday's clutch win! 👏

🌅 Senior Sunrise at Doherty Memorial High School 🌅 Take a look at some of the sights from the recent Doherty Memorial High School senior sunrise! Despite the light drizzle and overcast skies, Doherty seniors made the most of the moment, enjoying coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts on the school's terrace courtesy of the dedicated staff ☕🍩 It was a memorable way to kick off a year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting adventures ahead. We're sending our best wishes to Doherty High School's Class of 2025! May this year hold many more memories like this one! 🎉

🌟 Worcester Public Schools at MassHire Job Fair! 🌟 On Friday, September 13, our District Recruiting Team, along with the 🍽️ Nutrition and 🚌 Transportation teams, joined 90+ employers at Polar Park for the MassHire Central Job Fair! It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with job seekers and share exciting career opportunities within our district. Interested in joining our team? Apply now at worcesterschools.org/jobs and become part of Worcester Public Schools! Thank you to all who visited our table! 🙌🎉

🎒💻 Happy IT Professionals Day! 🎉 IT pros are the tech wizards of our schools, tackling the tech puzzles 🧩 that leave the rest of us scratching our heads! Whether it’s managing Chromebooks 💻, desktops 🖥️, networks 🌐, or even fixing cafeteria registers 🍔, you keep everything running smoothly. From keeping our Wi-Fi strong 📶 to safeguarding our cybersecurity 🔐, you handle the complexities of modern tech with superhero skills 🦸‍♂️💥. Thank you for being the ultimate tech champions that power our classrooms! 🙌✨

🥗 New Menu Alert! 🍎 Fresh and tasty options are hitting the menu at all schools this year! Whether you're in elementary, middle, or high school, there’s something new for everyone to enjoy. ✨ From a game-changing breakfast to a delicious lunch, our new dishes will have you looking forward to every meal! But don’t just take our word for it - here’s what some of your fellow students are saying: 🗣️ “The new breakfast is AMAZING! This is exactly what we needed!” - 11th grade student 🗣️”Good, it’s better than last year, better food!” - 4th grade student 🗣️ “The kids like the food and kept asking if I tired the Mac and Cheese” - 5th grade teacher Check out what’s on the menu and try something new today. 😋🍎 📲 View the full menu at https://buff.ly/47lkI4R

🍽️ Lincoln Street Receives Support to Combat Hunger ❤️ Lincoln Street School Principal Karen Allen and thanked volunteers from the Juniper Outreach Foundation who recently restocked the school's food pantry. The foundation hosts pantries in four Worcester Public Schools to prevent hunger at Lincoln Street, City View, Elm Park, and Burncoat Prep.

🌟 WPS High School Students Intern with Office of Family and Community Engagement 🌟 Diana Do of Doherty Memorial High School and Mia Cano of North High School recently participated in a weeklong summer internship with the Office of Family and Community Engagement! During the internship, the duo helped create Powerpoints and informational material for the Back to School Family Academy and other upcoming events. The internship was made possible through the Bruce Wells Scholar Upward Bound Program, a four-year leadership and college access program for college-bound Worcester high school students. The program provides support to help students reach their academic and career potential. Great job to Diana and Mia! 🎉🙌

Pride Worcester Festival! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Worcester Public Schools families and staff celebrated our LGBTQIA+ community at the 2024 Pride Worcester Festival! Superintendent Rachel Monárrez greeted several families, along with women tradespeople who helped build the new Doherty High School! WPS also hosted an informational table with flyers about job listings and a new LGBTQIA+ Parent Advisory Council that is launching this fall! Our partners from the Mass. Teachers Union also hosted a table with educational information for LGBTQ families.

Hoops for Harris 🏀 A basketball tournament for middle and high school students is taking place September 7 at Clark University in memory of Harris Wolobah, the Doherty Memorial High School student who died one year ago. Members of Harris’ family thanked the community for their support before the youth engaged in a day of basketball skill-building exercises and activities.

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Did you know Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of American workers? Signed into law by President Grover Cleveland on June 28, 1894, Labor Day is a time to reflect on the impact of the labor movement. We wish all of our WPS community a relaxing and restful Labor Day! Visit the link below to learn more about the history of Labor Day. 🔗: https://buff.ly/2M10oPj

Submit Your Back to School Photos! 📸 Did you take photos of your child on the first day of school? Send them to us! Visit the link below to send us your scholar's first day of school photos! We'll share some of them on our social media! ➡️: https://buff.ly/3ADxdMC

🎉🏫 Doherty Memorial High School’s Historic First Day! 🏫🎉 Today was a historic start to the 2024-25 school year as we welcomed scholars for the grand opening of the brand-new Doherty Memorial High School! 🏫✨ The energy was joyous as students and staff stepped into their shiny new classrooms and explored all the cool new features of their school, where even trash barrels are brand new! 🙂 We’re so ready to make unforgettable memories and have an amazing year in our new school. Let’s make it the best one yet! 🎓🎉 Check out our photos to catch all the fun and excitement! 📸🎉

📚🎒 Back to School in Worcester Public Schools! 🏫🍎 The countdown is on! We are thrilled to welcome everyone back for the 2024-25 school year. Mark your calendars for the first day: • Grades 1-12: Monday, August 26 • PreK & Kindergarten: Wednesday, August 28 For all the info you need to get ready, visit our Back to School page at worcesterschools.org/backtoschool or scan the QR code in this post. Let’s make this school year amazing! 🌟

Quarter 4 honor roll listings for the 2023-24 school year are now post! 🏆 Congratulations to the many scholars who are being acknowledged for their academic achievements. Find your scholar here 👉 https://buff.ly/4bAOe76

Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom and unity that defines our great nation. Let's cherish the values of independence, diversity, and community that make our school district strong. Wishing all our students, families, and staff a safe and joyous Independence Day! 🎉🗽 Learn more at https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/july-4th

Old Doherty Memorial High School Demolition 👷🏫 Construction crews have been hard at work demolishing the old Doherty Memorial High School over the past few days. The location of the old building will be cleared to make room for the school's new athletic complex and parking lots. Demolition and construction will continue throughout the summer with the new Doherty Memorial High School set to open at the start of the 2024-25 academic year.

Worcester Public Schools, Worcester Public Library Team Up For Accessible Summer Reading 📚😎 This summer, all Worcester Public Schools (WPS) students who will enter grades 7, 8, 9, or 10 in the fall will have free access to digital versions of their summer reading books thanks to a new partnership with the Worcester Public Library (WPL). The students will receive free access to digital summer reading books through the Sora app on Clever. The digital books are now available for 90-day checkout at no cost to WPS students or their families.

 🎉It's official! School's out for summer!  Congratulations to all our incredible students for their hard work and achievements this year! 🎓📚 A big thank you to our dedicated teachers, staff, and families for their support! 🙏 Wishing everyone a fantastic summer break filled with fun, relaxation, and new adventures!☀️ 😊 We can't wait to see you all refreshed and ready to learn again in the fall!