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As a Pre-K–8 school, the mission of the John J. Doran Community School is to maximize the potential of each of its students in order to prepare them for the 21st century. We support each student to develop fundamental foundations of habits, skills, and attitudes which are necessary to achieve a lifelong love of learning, as well as to instill a mindset that effort creates ability. We seek to grow the whole child by advancing the academic success and social-emotional well-being of each student.
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Children at the John J. Doran Community School will be prepared for personal, social, and academic success in middle school.
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All students will exit eighth grade having met or exceeded the state standards in all subjects.
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All students will leave Doran equipped with the work habits and self-motivation they need to be successful lifelong learners.
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All students will receive necessary school-based and community support to achieve social emotional health.
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All students will interact with peers and staff with kindness, respect, and empathy regardless of race, language, etc.
News & Announcements
![Durfee Class of 2026 Summer Commencement.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785513672/x8ukxgmzg4nbtdis2ql3/DurfeeGraduation-0130.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785513672/x8ukxgmzg4nbtdis2ql3/DurfeeGraduation-0130.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785513672/x8ukxgmzg4nbtdis2ql3/DurfeeGraduation-0130.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785513672/x8ukxgmzg4nbtdis2ql3/DurfeeGraduation-0130.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785513672/x8ukxgmzg4nbtdis2ql3/DurfeeGraduation-0130.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785513672/x8ukxgmzg4nbtdis2ql3/DurfeeGraduation-0130.jpg","width":1791}])
The Durfee High School Class of 2026 welcomed 32 new graduates during this morning's Summer Commencement Ceremony in the Nagle Auditorium.
![Group of teens participating in the Fall River Teen Policy Academy.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785513592/qi8lhebahf7hye01bnhl/teen_police.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785513592/qi8lhebahf7hye01bnhl/teen_police.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785513592/qi8lhebahf7hye01bnhl/teen_police.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785513592/qi8lhebahf7hye01bnhl/teen_police.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785513592/qi8lhebahf7hye01bnhl/teen_police.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785513592/qi8lhebahf7hye01bnhl/teen_police.jpg","width":2048}])
Durfee High School is a hub of activity this summer. This week and next, the school is welcoming the Fall River Police Department as it hosts its annual Teen Police Academy.
![Sparky the fire dog visiting students.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785513546/vxv1j23pjdzghkmoulfr/sparky.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785513546/vxv1j23pjdzghkmoulfr/sparky.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785513546/vxv1j23pjdzghkmoulfr/sparky.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785513546/vxv1j23pjdzghkmoulfr/sparky.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785513546/vxv1j23pjdzghkmoulfr/sparky.jpg","width":1536}])
We always love it when our friends from the Fall River Fire Department visit our schools to teach students about fire safety. It’s even more exciting when Sparky makes a special appearance!
![Students with microgreens.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785513476/oysxs7wcghclinsaembh/durfee_enviro_science.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785513476/oysxs7wcghclinsaembh/durfee_enviro_science.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785513476/oysxs7wcghclinsaembh/durfee_enviro_science.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785513476/oysxs7wcghclinsaembh/durfee_enviro_science.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785513476/oysxs7wcghclinsaembh/durfee_enviro_science.jpg","width":1536}])
One of the enrichments offered in the Durfee Summer Enrichment Program is Environmental Science! Students in these classes are getting hands-on experience exploring the connections between plants, animals, and the environment. From growing their own vegetables in the greenhouse and under specialized grow lights to learning about fish and caring for classroom aquariums, students are discovering how ecosystems work while developing valuable science skills.
![Empty Classroom with new drop ceiling being installed.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785344044/lsnpnsydwuijhkfqhsur/TalbotCeiling-0094.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785344044/lsnpnsydwuijhkfqhsur/TalbotCeiling-0094.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785344044/lsnpnsydwuijhkfqhsur/TalbotCeiling-0094.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785344044/lsnpnsydwuijhkfqhsur/TalbotCeiling-0094.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785344044/lsnpnsydwuijhkfqhsur/TalbotCeiling-0094.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1785344044/lsnpnsydwuijhkfqhsur/TalbotCeiling-0094.jpg","width":2200}])
When students and staff return to Talbot Middle School this September, they will be welcomed by brighter, refreshed learning spaces.
As part of a multi-year improvement project, this summer, 18 classrooms are receiving new drop ceilings and energy-efficient LED lighting.
![Hallway in the former Wiley School being cleaned out.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1785343939/wpdkfdv5ppovmgqxywjr/wiley_school_cleanout.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1785343939/wpdkfdv5ppovmgqxywjr/wiley_school_cleanout.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1785343939/wpdkfdv5ppovmgqxywjr/wiley_school_cleanout.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1785343939/wpdkfdv5ppovmgqxywjr/wiley_school_cleanout.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1785343939/wpdkfdv5ppovmgqxywjr/wiley_school_cleanout.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1785343939/wpdkfdv5ppovmgqxywjr/wiley_school_cleanout.jpg","width":2048}])
Four FRPS students are working on a project that is more than just a summer job.
The students who currently attend Talbot Middle School and the Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy have spent the last few weeks cleaning out the former Wiley School on North Main Street.
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45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720
45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720