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Superintendent's Welcome

Superintendent 
 
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent 
(508) 785-0036 

August 18, 2025
 
Dear Dover-Sherborn Families,
 
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed many memorable moments this summer and are rested and ready for a new school year. While the passing of summer is always bittersweet, there are many exciting opportunities for learning and growth ahead. 
Last year, the District worked to elevate student voice to better understand learner experiences. Through the Superintendent Advisory Council, the ‘I Wish’ campaign, and teacher shadowing, students highlighted strengths such as rigorous academics, supportive teacher relationships, and diverse extracurricular opportunities. Feedback also emphasized the importance of actively engaging students, tailoring instruction to varied learning styles, and supporting balanced lifestyles.
As a system committed to improvement, we will continue to foster a growth mindset across our community, recognizing that curiosity, reflection, and resilience are essential to learning, growth, and long-term success. This year’s goals are guided by the District Strategy and include:
  • Educator Collaboration: Expanding opportunities for educators to share best practices across classrooms and broaden their repertoire of instructional strategies to promote student engagement and deeper learning.
  • Data-Informed Decision Making: Convening a PK-12 data team to analyze district-wide results and strengthen a culture of data-driven decision making focused on student growth and achievement in every school.
  • Safe & Supportive Schools: Refining and further implementing district routines, policies, and systems that ensure safe, supportive environments for all students and staff.
As we refine the use of ParentSquare as our communication platform, we will keep you updated on progress in these areas. In the near term, we will be sharing a revised student handbook, including Frequently Asked Questions and guidance to support open, collaborative conversations. We will also offer opportunities for learning and dialogue through workshops and sessions on topics such as strong study skills, responsible technology use, and district protocols and practices. Please stay tuned for more details.
District-wide, we are excited to announce the hiring of 27 new educators and a number of employees in various other roles. We thank administrators and screening committees for their efforts in selecting highly qualified candidates and look forward to the new perspectives and ideas they bring. 
Meanwhile this summer, our custodians, technology team, administrative assistants and central office staff have been busy coordinating projects, registering students and onboarding new employees. Please join me in recognizing them as they make the opening of school possible.
The Dover-Sherborn team is eager to greet students in grades 1-12 on Wednesday, August 27 and preschool and kindergarten students on Thursday, August 28. Principals will be in touch with classroom assignments and individual schedules; bus lists will be emailed later this week. The most recent school calendar is posted on the District website.
Best wishes as you make final preparations for the new year and I look forward to engaging with you and your child(ren) in the days and months ahead. 
 
Sincerely, 
Beth McCoy
Superintendent