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There were lots of warm coats and warm hearts at John J. Doran Community School this morning as members of the Fall River Firefighters, the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts Foundation, and the Boston Bruins Foundation teamed up for the 8th annual Operation Warm initiative, bringing warmth, joy, and brand-new winter gear to students across the state.

A heartfelt thank you to the Fall River Fire Fighters Local 1314, including crews from Engine 4, Ladder 2, Car 2, and many off-duty members, the PFFM Foundation, the Boston Bruins Foundation, and everyone involved for their generosity and commitment to supporting our students. Your kindness made 250 students a little warmer this holiday season.

A busy morning at B.M.C. Durfee High School as the 100-plus students enrolled in the school’s Advanced Placement (AP) Research course participated in the annual AP Research Fair.

The AP Research class is a college-level course in research methods, giving students authentic experience in designing, conducting, and presenting their own studies. What began just seven years ago with about 10 students has grown into an award-winning program—now one of the largest AP Research programs in the country.

What an amazing turnout for the 41st Annual Children’s Parade. Fall River Public Schools was well-represented, as nearly every school and many of our district departments took part. A huge thank you to all the students, staff, and families who walked the route—and to everyone who showed up to support and cheer them on.

If you missed it—or want to relive the fun—both events are now available On Demand: https://youtu.be/dO_nbTftEYw?si=AwjPcoP81zw3Oq5i

A shout-out to the ten B.M.C. Durfee High School students who participated in the SkillsUSA Fall Leadership Conference a couple of weeks ago in Marlborough, MA.

From leadership presentations to building bicycles, the Dufee SkillsUSA Chapter took part in a variety of workshops designed to strengthen their leadership skills.

We're thrilled to say that Durfee came home with three awards!

Students in the Criminal Justice Pathway at B.M.C. Durfee High School are gearing up for their very first mock trial!

High school teams from across the country will compete, putting their courtroom skills to the test. All case materials are provided by the Massachusetts State Bar, giving students an authentic legal experience. The Criminal Justice Pathway is the newest CTE Program at Durfee, which now offers 10 Career and Technical Education Pathways.

While the exact date of the mock trial is still TBD, we know it will take place in early 2026.

Durfee High School’s CTE Department hosted its Open House last week, welcoming middle schoolers from across Fall River to explore all that Career & Technical Education has to offer.

With 10 CTE programs on display, more than 100 families were lined up at the doors as the event kicked off. Visitors toured each program—some even guided by current CTE students, who not only led fantastic tours but also answered questions from families and future Hilltoppers.