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Fall River Public Schools is welcoming back a familiar face at the Resiliency Preparatory Academy (RPA). Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Smith is pleased to announce that former Principal Robert Correia is returning to the school as interim principal.

Fall River Public Schools Interim Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Smith is pleased to announce that Dr. Janet Schweizer has been appointed principal of Evolve Academy, which will begin the 2026–2027 school year as a new, standalone high school in the district.

Evolve has successfully operated as a pathway within B.M.C. Durfee High School, providing a competency- and project-based approach for students who benefit from a different high school experience. In April, the Fall River School Committee voted to establish Evolve as its own high school, marking an exciting next chapter for the growing program.

The Durfee High School Class of 2026 welcomed 32 new graduates during this morning's Summer Commencement Ceremony in the Nagle Auditorium.

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.

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!

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.