Dighton-Rehoboth High School Principal Resigns

Jacqueline Ash, who has served as Principal of Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School, has tendered her resignation. Ash’s last day is January 17, 2025.

 “After 38 years in education, the time has come for me to begin a new chapter,    though leaving this exceptional school community will not be easy. It has truly been a privilege to serve as your principal and to witness the remarkable growth and success of our students,” Ash wrote in a December 11 letter to parents and students.

“As principal, I’ve loved walking the hallways, “caw-cawing” over the intercom, and observing our students thrive both in the classroom and beyond. I’ve taken great pride in watching our teams compete on the field and on the court, and I have been continually impressed by the incredible talent showcased in our concerts, plays, musicals, and art shows. These moments - small and large - have made my time here unforgettable,” Ash wrote.

“I want to thank Dr. Ash for all that she’s done for our high school in the past 18 months,” said Superintendent Bill Runey. “Her efforts have provided an energy and passion throughout the school that will be sorely missed. She is leaving our Falcon Family in a better place than she found it.”

“As for the future, I have been very impressed with the leadership provided by Mr. Demers, Acting Principal, Mr. Chamanlal, Assistant Principal, Mr. Strojny, CTE Director, Mr. McKinnon, Director of Athletics and Activities, and Mr. Dineen, interim Assistant Principal. I am confident that this leadership model will make this transition as seamless as possible. Mr. Demers will continue in the role of acting Principal for the rest of this school year. I will keep our community aware of next steps. In the meantime, if I can answer any questions for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out,” Runey added.