National Merit Scholarship Program

The principal, Michael Devoll, of Old Rochester Regional High School announced today that Allison D. Root and Alia M. Cusolito have been named Commended Students in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC ®), which conducts the program, will be presented by the […] Read more »

Old Hammondtown School Ranked Among Best

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Principal Kevin Tavares are very proud to announce that Old Hammondtown School has been ranked in the top 5 percent of all elementary schools in Massachusetts.             “I am extraordinarily proud of the hard work and results being achieved by our students, faculty and staff,” Superintendent Nelson said. “In the […] Read more »

Elks Student of the Month

The Elks of Wareham/New Bedford Lodge No. 73 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools.  The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and community service, […] Read more »

ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association

The executive committee of the ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association has announced a goal of $3500 for the fundraising drive that will take place during the upcoming Homecoming and Alumni Weekend events from Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22.             The ORR BPAA is a recognized organization in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and operates […] Read more »

Academic Achievements

Kate Marsden of Marion is among a group of students who are making history at Salve Regina University by becoming the first to perform on Broadway when they present a concert production of “Children of Eden,” a musical by the famed Stephen Schwartz, at the Lincoln Center in February 2024.             Katherine Solowey, of Mattapoisett, […] Read more »

New Mural in OHS Cafeteria Incorporates Student Drawings

Superintendent Michael S. Nelson and Old Hammondtown School Principal Kevin Tavares are pleased to share the completion and official dedication of a new mural in the school’s cafeteria, created based on student drawings.             Visiting artist Bren Bataclan worked with last year’s fourth grade students to begin creating the mural. He began with a drawing […] Read more »

ORRHS Drama Club to Present “Romeo and Juliet”

The Old Rochester Regional High School Drama Club’s Fall production of “Romeo and Juliet” will take the stage on November 16, 17, and 18 at 7 pm and November 19 at 2 pm. This will be the fifth show for Director Maxx Domingos and fourth show for Assistant Director Sarah Whinnem as they begin their […] Read more »

Elks Student of the Month

The Elks of Wareham / New Bedford Lodge No. 73 sponsors the Elks Student of the Month and Student of the Year Awards for students enrolled in local area high schools. The criteria used in nominating a student includes a student who excels in scholarship, citizenship, performing arts, fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school and […] Read more »

ORR Bulldog Pride Alumni Association

The Bulldog Pride Alumni Association will kick off its inaugural activities on Friday, October 20, 2023, during the ORRHS Homecoming halftime. The launch of ORR’s first-ever alumni association will coincide with a full program of Alumni Weekend events open to all alumni and friends of ORR from Friday, October 20 through Sunday, October 22.             […] Read more »