More Than a Dry Run

For the past few years, upperclassmen have attempted to convince incoming students that there is a pool located in the school. While that remains just a silly joke, upperclassmen may have a new bit of information to make it seem more realistic. For the first time, Old Rochester has an official school swim team. Fundraising […] Read more »

A Brief Look at ORR’S Newest Faces

Last year marked the departure of four integral parts of the ORR high school faculty; each carried their weight in teaching skills as well as intellect. This year marks the arrival of three young, bright, new minds with their eyes set on similar sights.             There are two different departments in the school represented by […] Read more »

New Rules in the Senior High School

The start of the school year always brings bustle and a subtle chaos to all involved, especially those in the junior and senior high schools. New classes, new teachers, class meetings and stacks of school paperwork often mark the first week. Teachers must learn new faces and assess their new class populations for the year. […] Read more »

ORR Orientation

The 2012 Old Rochester Regional High School Freshman and New Student Orientation will be held on Friday, August 24 from 12:00 to 3:00 pm at the school. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Read more »

Old Colony Vocational School Classes

Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in Rochester announces that classes will begin for all students on Tuesday, September 4. This will be a full day of school. Inquiries concerning the opening of school should be directed to the Guidance Office at 508-763-8011 ext. 126. Since June 1998, the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical […] Read more »

ORR Remembers: Class of 1962

Well, the day is almost here.  Members of the 1962 class of Old Rochester Regional High School will soon be gathering to celebrate their graduation from ORR 50 years ago. Yikes, where did the time go? It really can’t be 50 years since we’ve seen each other. Well, not really. We did have a 15th […] Read more »

Old Rochester Hires New Technology Director

Old Rochester Regional School District and Massachusetts Superintendence Union #55 is proud to announce that Mr. Ryan McGee will be the new District Technology Director beginning in August of 2012. Mr. McGee is presently the Director of Technology for the Barnstable Charter School in Barnstable, MA. Prior to being the Director of Technology in Barnstable, […] Read more »

Sippican Women’s Club Scholarship Recipients

The Scholarship Committee Members of the Sippican Woman’s Club are very pleased to announce that they were able to give 18 scholarship awards this year. The recipients were graduating seniors and continuing education students who met requirements in scholarship, service, activities and need. Graduating seniors: From ORR, the recipients were Hope Anderson, Martha Nakashian, Catherine […] Read more »

RMS Names New Principal

After several months of searching for the right candidate, Superintendent Doug White named Dr. Moira Smith Rodgers the new principal of Rochester Memorial School. “Dr. Rodgers brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in the areas of curriculum and instruction,” said White in a press release issued last week.  “In addition, she has a reputation […] Read more »

ORRJH Honor Roll

Principal Brogioli of Old Rochester Regional Junior HIgh School announces 2011/2012 Quarter IV Honor Roll                   High Honor Roll: Jeremiah Brown Adams, Elexus Amberly Afonso, Haley Aguiar, Appleton, Johanna Evans, Aruri, Ashley Marian, Samantha Leen Babineau, Colleen Downey Beatriz, Isabella Josefine Bernardi, Julianna Emilia Bernardi, Amy Ruth Bichajian, Alexander George Bilodeau, John Patrick Breault, Jacob […] Read more »