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Vulnerability and Professional Capital in the Pursuit of Equity 

The mission of Frank M. Silvia Elementary School is to deliver a high-quality, equitable education that fosters the academic, social, and emotional development of all students, enabling them to reach their fullest potential as intrinsically motivated learners and critical thinkers. The school community emphasizes the importance of belonging and inclusivity, encouraging students to become engaged members of an ever-changing, diverse society while promoting lifelong learning and problem-solving skills. Through collaborative partnerships with families and staff, the school aims to educate the whole child and cultivate a sense of community that supports each student's growth and development.

Core Beliefs:

  • We believe all students are entitled to a respectful, caring, and safe learning environment where they are encouraged to take risks in order to grow academically, emotionally and socially. 
  • We believe that recognizing and honoring diversity strengthens our ability to teach the whole child and build a sense of community. 
  • We believe all students will develop the coping skills necessary to build self reliance, perseverance, and self awareness in order to become intrinsically motivated independent thinkers in a collaborative environment. 
  • We believe mastery learning is best achieved when students have opportunities to apply skills in authentic situations. 
The image is a school information poster for Frank M. Silvia Elementary School, highlighting the school's beliefs and values regarding student learning, development, and the overall school environment.
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Two female students doing school work and working on a Chromebook.
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Supporting Student Attendance & Engagement
Supporting Student Attendance & Engagement

Students at Watson Elementary School are on an attendance streak—and a  $20,000 grant from Bristol County Savings Bank to Fall River Public Schools will help keep the momentum going district-wide!

Watson was selected for the check presentation because the school has maintained the highest daily attendance rates in the district and is leading the charge in addressing chronic absenteeism

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Durfee Students Raising Awareness for a Cause
Durfee Students Raising Awareness for a Cause

Two B.M.C. Durfee High School seniors are using their DECA Community Awareness Project to make a real-world impact.

Leticia Siminoni Goncalves da Silva and Yaniel Ocasio-Ramos, both enrolled in Early College and DECA, selected the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) as the focus of their DECA project. As part of the assignment, students research a charitable organization and work to raise awareness within the community.

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Caught Being Awesome Jan 2026
Caught Being Awesome Jan 2026

Last week, more than 30 Durfee students were surprised as they received the Caught Being Awesome Award.

The Term 2 students were nominated by teachers, office staff, counselors, and even classmates for doing the right thing — showing kindness, character, responsibility, perseverance, strong academic effort, and for the hard work it takes to turn things around.

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Bringing Government to Life
Bringing Government to Life

Massachusetts State Senator Michael Rodrigues, joined by his Legislative Aide Kyle Neves, visited B.M.C. Durfee High School to meet with students in AP Government and Criminal Justice classes.

Students led a dynamic Q&A, asking thoughtful questions and connecting classroom learning to real-world government, law, and local politics. Senator Rodrigues shared insight into how decisions are made at the State House, while Kyle pulled back the curtain on what public service looks like behind the scenes.

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Bus Tag Information

If your child qualifies for bussing, please visit the Transportation website and fill out the Transportation Form to see if your child qualifies for bussing. All students who qualify for bussing MUST be added to the bus list prior to riding the bus.

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