The Bennett Beat #91

Posted Date: 03/27/26 (03:00 PM)

The Bennett Beat

Edition #91

March 27, 2026

At a glance

Hello Dolphins,

We had an outstanding week at D-Y High School. Our 10th graders successfully completed the ELA MCAS, and I was grateful for the opportunity to remind them that this final ELA MCAS is about effort, integrity, and investing in the person they will be in the years ahead.

On Wednesday, our School to Careers Program hosted a “Lunch and Learn” Community Speaker Series event, supported by MassHire: Cape and Islands Workforce Board, featuring keynote speaker Kayla Sibilia, a small business owner who operates a fleet of mobile saunas. Her message energized students and inspired them to bring positive, empowering ideas back to our school community.

I was also impressed by our Farm to Table students, who shared what they have been growing and creating in class, including ingredients for kale smoothies and pesto. They are learning about nutrition while experiencing the value of locally grown produce.

Looking ahead, next week will be another full and exciting week as we prepare for our Decennial NEASC Accreditation visit and welcome our guest speaker from JC Pohl and Teen Truth.

We are also proud to celebrate the teachers and students representing D-Y at the Through Young Eyes art exhibit at the Cape Cod Museum of Art, on display from March 27 through May 17. The reception is this Saturday from 2:00–4:00 p.m., free and open to the public—we hope to see you there!

Featured work by:

Mr. Brodt and:
Ava Da Breo
Kateryna Lazutkina
Ana Clara Santos
Ms. Persechino and:
Aeryn Kirwin
Lev Kostenko
Alexis Calle-Palaguachi
Ms. Starace and:
Kateryna Lazutkina
Isabella Norcio
Caoimhe Cogan

Great work, and have a wonderful weekend.

NEASC Press Release

A kitchen counter displays ingredients like lemons, garlic, olive oil, and herbs, alongside a blender and a pot.

Rows of colorful cups filled with young seedlings, each labeled with wooden stakes, are neatly arranged on shelves.

Two young people stand next to a vertical hydroponic garden, holding freshly harvested lettuce.

Students gather around a raised garden bed filled with dark soil, preparing to plant.

A group of people are planting seeds in a raised garden bed outdoors.

A group of young women wearing pink boas and sweaters sit at a long table, celebrating Women's History Month with cupcakes and drinks.

Six women stand in front of a 'Women's History Month' banner, each holding a book titled 'Taking My Life Back'.

A diverse group of women pose together, many wearing pink and feather boas, in front of a "Women's History Month" banner.

Students stand near presentation boards at an event, with one board titled 'WHY SHOULD AMPLIFY BE BANNED'.

Three students stand in front of a "Mental Health Awareness" presentation board.

Arianna Corso, a senior at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, poses with police equipment during her internship.

Maria Campos, a student, holds a small dog while wearing a blue scrub top.

Rafaela Prebianchi, a senior, shares her positive experience in a Work Based Learning program at ME Small Elementary School.

A firefighter in full gear, holding an axe, stands in front of a fire truck.

Poster for a free community performance featuring DY Winter Percussion & DY Winter Guard on April 7th at 8 PM.

Announcement for JC Pohl's visit to Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School on April 2nd.

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:

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 may be on hand to ensure a safe and enjoyable event.
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!

Registration for Cranbery Coast Youth Field Hockey opens today for K-12!

Summer registration for Cranberry Coast Youth Field Hockey is OPEN for Grades K-12! The program will run 6 weeks on Wednesday evenings starting July 8th at the D-Y Middle School turf.Grades K-2 will have an instructional clinic, Grades 3-7 will have a 7v7 league with 30 minutes of instruction and 30 minutes of games, and Grades 8-12 will have an 11v11 league.

Registration: https://ccyfh.playbookapi.com/programs/register/

Website: https://cranberrycoastyouthfh.kinsta.cloud/

Athletic Schedule on Arbiter