Snow Day Heroes ❄️ 💪A big thank you to our Custodial and Grounds staff members for their hard work digging us out and ensuring a safe return to school. They’ll be back at it tomorrow and we are grateful!! Thank you!! 💚

Due to the duration, volume and ongoing cleanup of this winter storm, Duxbury Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All afternoon and evening activities are also canceled. Thank you to Duxbury DPW staff for their diligent work to make our town safe for travel. ❄

Due to the winter storm forecast, Duxbury Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, 2026. All afternoon and evening activities and athletics are also canceled. Have fun and be safe ❄️

Young poets at work
Ms. Martin, Ms. Murray guide
Words begin to shine 📝💫
#Haiku #AldenPoets

Second Year Teacher Course ✅ Celebrating these educators and their commitment to professional growth, innovative teaching, and student success👏🐉 #DragonPride

The Bards of Alden 🖋 Meet the published poets of Ms. Murphy and Mrs. Aufiero's 4th and 5th grade classes. These talented writers teamed up to share their end-of-unit poems. 📚💫 #LookOutShakespeare #DragonPride
Our DHS after school orchestra hit the road to the @duxseniorcenter today for some music and merriment! 🎻🎶 #DragonPride

Mrs. Sweeney's Chandler students were all ears when our DHS students visited to read "Mindful Mr. Sloth" - a story about the importance of mindfulness, slowing down, and appreciating the present moment. 📚 😊 #Mindfulness #DragonPride

"My Life in Still Life" 🖼 Mrs. Squillante's talented DMS students Cian Henry, Audrey Ruff, Lucy Waitkus, and Luca Vitello are this month's featured artists in Dragon Alley, the Superintendent's Art Gallery. Museum worthy! 🎨 #StillLife #DragonPride

Real-world budgets, loans, savings strategies, and everyday financial choices 💲👛💳 Our DHS seniors gaining the skills to make smart money decisions after graduation in today's Credit for Life Fair. Thank you to Mrs. Donovan, Mrs. Radzik, and Mrs. Coakley for organizing the day and a special thank you to the many community volunteers sharing their knowledge and life lessons. 🏦 #CreditForLife #DragonPride

Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our school community, today and every day🤎

Move over Macy's....Alden's Ball, Fryar, Rossetti Parade is marching in! 🎈🎉 Iconic character balloons, fabulous 4th Grade performers, and a lot of spirit make this our favorite pre-holiday tradition! 🤩 #AldenThanksgivingParade #DragonPride

Congratulations to Mackenzie Kingston ‘26, recipient of the Massachusetts Association of Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence Award. This honor recognizes a senior who has demonstrated academic excellence and involvement in their school community. Way to go, Makenzie! 👏🐉 #DragonPride

Three teams. One mission. 🐉 🔥 STATES!!!! We're cheering for you, Dragons! LET'S GO!!!! 👏👏👏 #ChasingStates #DragonPride

Thank you to all the veterans who have served our country 🇺🇸 A special thank you to these veterans in our school community: Dave Collins, United States Marine Corps;
Karen Doyle, United States Navy; Bret Lothrop and Charles Webbber, United States Army 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay
Karen Doyle, United States Navy; Bret Lothrop and Charles Webbber, United States Army 🇺🇸 #VeteransDay

Alden 5th grade students wrapped up their Ancient Civilizations unit showcasing their hard work and creativity with a hands-on Celebration of Learning featuring Codex research projects 📖 Chinampas (floating garden models) 🌱 mini stelae carvings 🗿 and colorful Mayan masks 🎭 #AncientCiv #DragonPride



This month, we’re celebrating our incredible principals who inspire, guide, and support our school communities every single day. Dr. Wiesehahn, Dr. Long, Ms. McGuire, and Ms. Cotton-Herman are more than administrators — they’re champions for every student and staff member. 💚 Join us in saying THANK YOU to our amazing principals for all they do to make a difference! 🐉 #NationalPrincipalsMonth #DragonPride

At Alden's RESPECT assembly, the "R" was center stage as students were recognized for *R*esponsibility 💫 and Ms. Aldrich, Ms. St. Clair, Ms. Richardson and Ms. VanMeter were honored for their dedication to the school community. 👏 #RESPECT #DragonPride


Big day for your English teachers and your Gym teachers 🧨#Superstars #LifeOfATeacher

DPS: Parent/Guardian Input is Welcome.
Please consider joining us at one of two Strategic Planning Community Focus Group Meetings TODAY.
- 1 pm in Room 102 @ Alden Elementary School
- 4 pm in the DMS|DHS Library.
Please consider joining us at one of two Strategic Planning Community Focus Group Meetings TODAY.
- 1 pm in Room 102 @ Alden Elementary School
- 4 pm in the DMS|DHS Library.

