Fall River Public Schools

Reminders for June 2026

- There will be no school, and district offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
- The last day for all prek classes will be Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
- Thursday, June 25, 2026, is an early release day for students.
- Friday, June 26, 2026, is the last day of school and an early release day for students.

6.17.2026 Letourneau's Got Talent! Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Yesterday afternoon, members of the Fall River Public Schools Central Office Team and the Fall River School Committee came together for their first Professional Development collaborative retreat, focused on strengthening communication, building trust, and identifying shared priorities.

Improving the working relationship between the School Committee and Central Office is one of Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Smith’s top priorities. The Profession Development provided an opportunity for district leaders to come together, reflect on the district’s strengths, discuss future goals, and continue building a culture of collaboration centered on student success.

Made possible through the support of the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC), this was the first of several professional development and team-building opportunities planned for the coming year. Thank you to Whitsons for providing a delicious lunch.

Henry Lord Community School Science Fair 2026

Showing off what they've learned.

Henry Lord Community School's 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students have been hard at work this semester designing, testing, and analyzing their own science fair projects. Yesterday afternoon, they had the opportunity to showcase their work during the school's Annual Science Fair.

An estimated 70 projects were on display as families, students, and HLCS staff browsed through the cafeteria, asking questions and learning all about the student-designed experiments.

This year's projects explored everything from which type of paper makes the best paper airplane and whether appearance affects food choices, to paper towel absorbency, whether dogs have a dominant paw, if primer is worth the extra step, a project inspired by Stranger Things, and so much more.

Many students told us they were surprised to find that their hypotheses were wrong—but that's what science is all about. The projects gave students the opportunity to think critically, follow the evidence, and discover that some of the most valuable learning happens when the results aren't what you expected.

Great work, scientists!

Check out more from the Science Fair thanks to Fall River Education Television: https://youtu.be/EVuvaF1jaVM

Fall River Students Are Building Their Own School Gardens Students in Fall River have been working hard to build their very own school gardens. This fall, they will be using them to learn all about agriculture, nutrition, and environmental stewardship.

Junior Class of 2028 & Student Body Elections 2026 2027 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Sophomore Class of 2029 & Student Body Elections 2026 2027 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Senior class of 2027 & Student Body Elections 2026 2027 Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Community members are invited to attend a MassDOT Design Public Hearing to learn about and provide feedback on the proposed Safe Routes to School improvements near the Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School.

The project includes upgrades to sidewalks, curb ramps, pavement, and pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along North Quarry Street, London Street, and North Wall Street to improve safety and accessibility for students, families, and the community.

Residents will have the opportunity to review project plans, ask questions, and share comments. Public input is encouraged and will be considered as the project moves forward.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 7 p.m.

Mary L. Fonseca Elementary School
Community Room
160 Wall Street
Fall River, MA 02723

Durfee High School 2026 Spring Athletic Awards