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Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School

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The Bennett Beat #82

Posted Date: 01/16/26 (03:00 PM)


The Bennett Beat

Edition #82

January 16, 2026
A dark green logo featuring a dolphin leaping over the letters 'LY'.

At a glance

Hello, Dolphins!

We’ve had another great week here at D-Y High School! We are proud to share an exciting academic achievement! D-Y High School has earned Silver recognition on the College Board’s Advanced Placement School Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes schools across three categories:
  1. College Culture
  2. College Credit
  3. College Optimization
D-Y earned Silver in College Culture, with 61% of the Class of 2026 completing at least one AP course before graduation. We earned Gold in College Credit, with 35% of the Class of 2026 having earned college credit by scoring a 3 or higher on an AP Exam. Finally, we earned Gold in College Optimization, with 13% of the Class of 2026 taking 5 Advanced Placement courses across their high school years, including at least one in 9th or 10th grade.

I am incredibly proud of our teachers, counseling department, and—most importantly—our students for their hard work, dedication, and effort. This recognition reflects the collective commitment of our entire school community.

Our winter sports and clubs are underway, with our student-athletes demonstrating tremendous grit, perseverance, and sportsmanship. Our Competition Robotics season has been full of leagues and tournaments. Yesterday marked the first day of ranking matches in our D-Y League, and three Dolphin Robotics teams are currently ranked in the top five. We have two more days of ranking matches before the league’s elimination tournament. Tomorrow we travel to Monomoy for an all‑day competition, followed by three more days of our D-Y “Cape Pod” Robotics League. One of our teams has already qualified for the State Championship in March. Go Dolphins!

We also celebrated our Unified Basketball Team with a Dolphin Send-Off as they prepare to play at TD Garden on Sunday—go Dolphins!

Please remember, last day of Semester 1 is Friday, January 23rd, and Semester 2 begins on Monday, January 26th.

Remember we approach this transition, please take some time to reflect on the goals you have set for yourself and use these final weeks of the semester to take meaningful steps toward achieving them.

Have a great weekend!
Graduating students in green caps and gowns throw their hats in the air, celebrating their achievement.
Poster for the DY CAPE POD Robotics Tournament at DYRHS Library, featuring students working on robots and a competition field.
A group of students in white shirts with orange circles walk down a school hallway.
 
The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional Schools logo features a dolphin and the letters 'LY'.

Information From Previous Edition

Information from previous edition:
Please view the 2025-2026 Handbook here. After reviewing this year's handbook with your student, please click here to complete the acknowledgement form.

Late Bus Service:
The Late Bus will be available from Monday to Thursday throughout the 2025-2026 school year. It will be stationed at the rear bus port at 3:40 PM and will leave at 3:45 PM. Please remind your student to scan the QR code in the AP suite and obtain a bus pass from Mrs. Williamson.

Transportation and Drop-Off
For parents dropping off their children, please follow the signs and staff guidance by the front of the building. To assist you, a traffic pamphlet is attached for easy navigation.
More information on drop off and pick up can be found here.

Athletic Announcements

Athletic Announcement: 
We begin charging admissions for Boys Basketball at halftime of the JV game.
Adults $6
Students and Senior Citizens $5
Click here to purchase tickets online.
Please Remember:
  • Any child not enrolled at Dennis-Yarmouth High School will be accompanied by an adult and supervised for the duration of the game.
  • The D-Y Police Services Unit and Yarmouth Police will be on hand to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
  • Games typically end about 7:30 p.m. The D-Y facility will close 30 minutes after the game ends, and all spectators must leave the property. Please make pick-up arrangements accordingly. Waiting on the property after closing is not permitted.
  • Please be aware of the following rules:
  • No coolers, bags or backpacks
  • No outside food or beverages
  • No athletic equipment of any kind, including basketballs, except on the court
  • No re-admittance (you can only leave the stadium once)
  • No Pets
  • All school rules apply at the game.
  • Go Dolphins!
A hockey team celebrates together, raising their sticks in the air.
Bright Idea on a cork board

Term Dates

Term 2 Grades Close: Friday January 23, 2026
Term 2 Report Card available in PowerSchool: Friday January 30, 2026
 

Student Announcements

Student Information from The Virtual Backpack, which houses flyers and daily Student Announcements.

Please check out The Virtual Backpack for exciting fundraising opportunities.

The Dolphin Way: Be Here, Be Responsible, Be Respectful.
 
A white dolphin leaps over the letters 'LY' in a dark green logo.

Upcoming Events

1/18/26: Unified Basketball Game 9am TD Garden
1/23/2026: Half Day - High School dismissal 10:25am: Last day of term 2. Last day of Semester 1.
1/26/2026: First day of Semester 2. First day of Term 3
1/29/2026: Parent Advisory Council 7pm - DYHS Library
Click here for the Athletics schedule