The Bennett Beat #105

Hello Dolphins,

This week began with exciting news: D-Y High School has earned accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This achievement reflects the dedication of our students, staff, families, and community partners. We are especially proud of NEASC’s commendations recognizing:

On Tuesday evening, we welcomed families for another successful Open House. Thank you to everyone who attended. We hope the evening provided helpful information about student schedules, course expectations, co-curricular opportunities, and athletics. Families may access the link to the Open House Presentation and the link to Principal Bennett’s opening remarks.

This week also offered our students a meaningful opportunity to serve the broader community. On Wednesday, student-athletes assisted with the construction of The Wall That Heals in Yarmouth. Hosted at Parkers River Landing on Route 28 by the Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center and the Wall That Heals Yarmouth Committee, this traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., provides an opportunity for families, friends, and neighbors to honor those who served and sacrificed.

The Wall’s visit is especially significant: it has not been on Cape Cod in more than 20 years, and Yarmouth is the only site in Massachusetts—and in New England—hosting the exhibit this year. For many local veterans who may be unable to travel to Washington, D.C., this event offers a powerful and accessible opportunity for remembrance and reflection.

On Friday, our Social Studies students will visit The Wall That Heals as part of a content-based field trip. At the end of the exhibit, student-athletes will again contribute by helping respectfully disassemble the exhibit. Each of the Wall’s 141 panels weighs approximately 80 pounds and must be carefully carried and placed during both setup and breakdown.

We are tremendously proud of our students for representing D-Y with compassion, respect, and service during this important community event.

Thank you and have a great weekend!

Attention all 10th graders:

It's that time of year for Vision and Hearing screenings in the nurse's office. 

Screenings will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd from 7:45 AM to 10:45 AM.

Students are reminded that if they wear glasses and/or contact lenses, to bring those to the screening.  

Please follow these links for information on Polish Dental and to register. 

English:   https://app.formdr.com/practice/Njc5MA==/form/g_r7zXpjYIMy5yMAHuI4s5bsJpVuGHsN

Portuguese:  https://app.formdr.com/practice/Njc5MA==/form/-aUWDJ-khRrJeJAvyeE3l9Kz9xM2TB3I

Spanish:  https://app.formdr.com/practice/Njc5MA==/form/_9UgZZjZFXRYit_gm_U2pQfYfvcpeoN1

Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School’s personal device requirements are designed to prioritize learning, safety, and meaningful in-person connection throughout the school day. From the time students enter the building until 2:04pm, personal devices must be powered off, stored securely in a bag or backpack, and kept off the student’s person. This includes cell phones, smart watches, tablets, e-readers, computers, and other privately owned portable electronic devices. Students will have access to school-issued Chromebooks and personal headphones for staff-approved instructional purposes, as well as school email and designated school phones for communication when needed. Families may contact the main office in an emergency, while schoolwide and athletic updates will be shared through ParentSquare and Arbiter. Students with documented medical needs may receive a special D-Y Pass for device possession. The district is not responsible for lost or stolen personal devices, and devices observed during the school day will be confiscated and result in disciplinary consequences, including family communication and additional restrictions for repeated concerns. The High School will be following these parameters for the 2026-2027 school year.

The 2026-2027 D-Y High School Handbook is on our website. Please review it with your student and complete the electronic acknowledgment form here, or via ParentSquare as it becomes available.

Our updated School Improvement Plan reflects our ongoing commitment to student achievement, continuous growth, and a positive learning environment. The plan identifies key priorities, outlines measurable goals, and establishes strategies to strengthen instruction, support student well-being, and deepen our organizational structures to increase effectiveness. Through regular review of data and feedback, we will monitor progress and adjust our efforts to ensure that every student has meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. 

As the 2026-2027 school year begins, traffic tends to increase. Please ensure safe driving practices on the D-Y campus. Stay vigilant, keep devices away while driving, and maintain a safe speed.

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.

Late Buses will run Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The buses will line up at the High School Bus Port

Buses will depart at 3:45pm

Students need a bus pass to board the Late Bus

Late Bus stops have been established. 

See Ms. Williamson in the AP Suite with questions