Doherty Athletics
Welcome to the home of the Highlanders!
Athletic Director
David Shea
305 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA 01609
508-799-3081
[email protected]
The Worcester Public Schools offer a wide variety of athletic activities for elementary, middle, and secondary students. Both boys and girls have an equal opportunity to participate.
- The Fall season begins on the Monday before Labor Day.
- The Winter season begins on the Monday following Thanksgiving Day.
- The Spring season begins on the third Monday in March.
The School Safety Office and the Department of Athletics along with other organizations support and sponsor the Pledge to Respect.
- Central Mass. high school bowlers roll into another season - Posted Jan 16, 2019
- Tom Flanagan’s basketball notes: Doherty girls persevere; St. John’s coach Bob Foley honored - Posted Jan 12, 2019
Fall | Winter | Spring |
Cheerleading | Cheerleading | Baseball* |
Crew** | Basketball* | Crew** |
Cross Country* | Dance | Girls' Golf** |
Field Hockey* | Ice Hockey** | Lacrosse** |
Football* | Indoor Track* | Outdoor Track* |
Boy’s Golf* | Skiing** | Softball* |
Soccer* | Swimming** | Tennis* |
Girls’ Volleyball* | Wrestling** | Boys' Volleyball |
* Co-Op Team (in certain schools)
** City Wide Team
Note: For scheduling purposes they fall under Doherty, Burncoat, and Worcester Technical.
Foley Stadium
305 Chandler Street
Worcester, MA
508-799-3081
View map for directions
Instructional Focus
Doherty Memorial High School is implementing a school-wide effort to demonstrate measurable growth in students’ ability to read critically and respond thoughtfully in writing as evidenced by progress on external measures, such as the MCAS and the PSAT, and internal measures, such as the MAP and other common assessments. View Plan to Improve Student Outcomes for more details about our school.