Academic Achievements

In recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, Emmanuel College has named more than 950 students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. The following local students were named to the Dean’s List: Madeline Wright, of Mattapoisett. Wright is majoring in Biology. Paetyn Tripp, of Marion. Tripp is majoring in Nursing. Read more »

Academic Achievements

Jacob Newton, of Mattapoisett, earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2025 semester. Newton is a Sophomore majoring in Chemistry BS. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean’s list.             Paetyn Tripp, of Marion received the Blessing of the Hands-on February 6 […] Read more »

Sippican Rod & Gun Club Scholarship

Sippican Rod & Gun Club is pleased to announce that for the 2026-2027 school year we will offer two $1,000 scholarships to local students. Scholarships are available to any high school senior, or student currently enrolled in college or a certificate program. For application information go to www.sippicanrodandgunclub.org/about-5.             Applications will only be accepted by […] Read more »

ORRHS Second Term Honor Roll

The following students have achieved honors for the second term at Old Rochester Regional High School:             Highest Honors: Phoebe Cowles, Quin DeMello, Ava Dzerkacz, Ava Figueiredo, Alexandra LeColst, Lucy Lombard, Neva Matos, Faelyn McCarthy, Benjamin Meighan, Annalise Milhench, Jiya Patel, Isabella Perez-Dormitzer, Noah Santos, Chelsey Soltau, Amanda Tomasso, and Nathaniel Tse                   Honors: Caroline […] Read more »

Project GROW Preschool Program Registration

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson is pleased to announce that registration for the Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 Project GROW preschool program is open for the 2026-27 school year.             Project GROW has long provided high-quality pre-schooling to children in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester.             “Project GROW continues to be an […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Grace Ribeiro, of Mattapoisett was named to the University of Mississippi’s Fall 2025 Honor Roll. Ribeiro, in the B.A.Ed. in Elementary Education program, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.             Benjamin D. Giumetti, son of Shannon and Don Giumetti of Mattapoisett has […] Read more »

ORRSD Congratulates Assistant Superintendent Curley

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson would like to offer congratulations on behalf of Old Rochester Regional School District and MA Superintendency Union #55 to Dr. Jaime Curley, who has served as the districts’ Assistant Superintendent of Student Services since August 2024, for her recent appointment as the new Superintendent of Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools.             Dr. […] Read more »

ORRJH Students of the Quarter

Silas D. Coellner, Principal of Old Rochester Regional Jr. High School, announces the following Students of the 2nd Quarter. Geen Team: Kai O. Johnson and Sophia J. Wilson. Orange Team: Madilyn L. Valadao and Gabriel G. Gates. Blue Team: Sydney J. Bates and Andrew G. Cody. Red Team: Cayley M. Fernandes and Benjamin R. Perez-Dormitzer. […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has announced that Mattapoisett resident Jack Langlais, a member of the class of 2029 majoring in Robotics Engineering, was named to the university’s Dean’s List for academic excellence for the fall 2025 semester.             Western New England University (WNE) is proud to announce that Steven Morrison of Rochester has been named […] Read more »

ORRHS Receives $75,000 Career Pathways Grant

There are currently 23 students at Old Rochester Regional High School who are on pathways to develop practical skills, earn college credits and get a taste of what work is like in their career of interest.             Old Rochester Regional (ORR) High School recently received a $75,000 grant from the state government to support the […] Read more »