Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District Preschool Screenings

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Dighton Elementary and Palmer River Elementary schools are now taking appointments for PreK screenings for the 2026-2027 school year. Residents of Dighton and Rehoboth with children who are three or four years old and interested in a screening may call Allison Hanson at Dighton Elementary School or Linda DeLeo at Palmer River Elementary School between 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Screening Process:
This screening process is for new applicants who live in Dighton or Rehoboth and whose child will be at least 3 years of age by August 31, 2026. Screenings are conducted for two main purposes:

1. Lottery Eligibility for the Integrated PreK Program: Children who complete the screening process will be eligible for a lottery to fill available spots in the Integrated PreK Program at their respective schools. This program provides a play-centered, interactive, curriculum-rich experience, integrating typically developing children as role models for children in need of special education services.

2. Special Education Identification: The screenings also help identify students who may benefit from further evaluations and/or special education services.

Scheduling and Appointment Details:
Please call Allison Hanson (DES) @ 508-669-4245 x1107 or Linda DeLeo (PRES) @ 508-252-5100 x3104 to arrange an appointment. We request that all appointments be scheduled by February 13, 2026. Screenings will be held during the week of February 23, 2026 and take approximately 45 minutes.

Please bring the following to your appointment:
● Your Child
● Parent/Guardian Driver’s License
● Proof of residency (recent utility bill, or tax statement, mortgage or lease statement, etc.)

Important: A screening cannot be completed without a secured appointment time.

We look forward to meeting you and your child as part of this process. If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Dighton Elementary School                                    Palmer River Elementary School
Katelyn Lima, Principal                                              Kristine Kefor, Principal
Kenneth Girouard, Assistant Principal              Cassey Monte, Assistant Principal
Phone: 508-669-4245                                              Phone: 508-252-5100