ECEC School News

The DPS Leap Before & After School care program will expand to offer care at the ECEC beginning in 2026-27. This expansion is the culmination of a phased effort by the Dedham Public Schools to bring all before & after care programming under DPS management over the last few years.

LEAP will provide before and after care at the ECEC for Kindergarten students (4yr old PreK students with siblings at ECEC will also be eligible).

Registration for 2026-2027 will take place in April.

On December 1st, Dedham Public Schools had the tremendous honor of hosting Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler, and Department of Elementary & Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez at Dedham High School for an important statewide announcement about the future of high school graduation in Massachusetts.

Their visit reflected a major shift in how the Commonwealth will prepare students for success in college, career, and civic life—and an exciting recognition of the work already happening here in Dedham. We are grateful that the work of our educators, students, and families helped bring this defining moment to Dedham High School. It is a recognition of our collective dedication to ensuring that every learner graduates confident, capable, and ready for what comes next.

Dedham Public Schools will be hosting our third annual District Curriculum Night on OCTOBER 30, from 6:30-8:30PM at Dedham Middle School! This informative evening is an opportunity for parents and caregivers for all students PreK - 12 to learn more about current school curriculum, hear from department leaders and educators on topics including Report Cards, Social Emotional Supports, best practices for supporting students and post-DHS planning.

Dedham Public Schools unveiled a new strategic plan for 2025-2030, outlining a new mission, vision and set of core values for the District and paving the way for the future.  

Together, as ONE DEDHAM, we will work relentlessly to achieve our goals, ensuring that every student in Dedham Public Schools has the opportunity to succeed and thrive. Your continued support and collaboration are essential to realizing this vision.

This plan is the result of a collective effort by 25 dedicated individuals—school leaders, teachers, staff, parents, and community representatives—who have worked together to shape a vision focused on excellence, growth, and continuous improvement.

Registration for the Thomas J. Curran Early Childhood Education Center 2025-2026 kindergarten class is now underway.  In order to be enrolled as a kindergartner in the Dedham Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, a child must be five years old on or before August 31, 2025.