Commencement 2026: Reality
Now that gym clothes have been purged from the lockers, the last exams and assessments have been scored and posted on SchoolBrains, and the last maroon robe has crossed the graduation stage, there is time to reflect on the success of this past school year at Groton-Dunstable Regional High School. On Friday night, we recognized 178 students who put in 13 years of learning and completed their matriculation through the hallowed halls of GD. Learning that transcended the curriculum and surfaced in their numerous contributions of time, effort, and ideas to worthwhile causes and activities.
The Class of 2026 has leveraged their passions to begin their journey on the road to becoming nurses, doctors, teachers, lawyers, researchers, engineers, builders, therapists, accountants, artists, musicians, computer programmers, journalists, filmmakers. The list goes on. For those of you without the good fortune to attend our commencement exercises, it was an amazing night filled with nostalgia. Our graduates not only excelled in academics, but also found the time and energy to make enormous contributions to GD and to the larger community (academically, artistically, athletically, musically, theatrically, and through volunteerism).
Congratulations to the Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Class of 2026. You are a class that will not soon be forgotten. Always forward, never back.
FIERCE: The Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Robotomies Team competed at the annual "Battle Cry @ WPI" held at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on May 30, 2026. Widely considered “the best off-season event in FIRST," BattleCry@WPI is an annual two-day competitive robotics event featuring 64 teams with some of the most elite robots in the game vying for a number of awards. During their Qualification 21 Showdown, our GD Robotomies team members set the "highest score" in the competition. #GDRobotStrong
Photograph: The GD Robotomies took the time to take a picture with a local fan during post-match interview.
🎓 Mission Complete. The Groton-Dunstable Regional High School Class of 2026 returned to where it all began for this year’s Senior Walk, making their way through Swallow Union, Florence Roche, and the Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School one final time. Welcomed by cheering students and staff, our seniors reflected on the memories, friendships, and journey that brought them to this moment before taking their next steps into the future. 💙 #SeniorWalk #Classof2026 | https://youtu.be/5fTxoh3wvos | Make sure to check back soon for the official Groton Channel video!
26 school days left for the Class of 2026! Finish strong Seniors!!!
The Art Wish Exchange took place on Monday. Ms. Stoddard's 1st Grade Art Class at Florence Roche Elementary School & Mrs. Kostich led GDRHS National Art Honor Society, Art Club, & Junior/Senior Portfolio Artists, celebrated this wonderful opportunity.
Speakers at the event held at City Hall in Newton included women who hold political office, lawyers and law enforcement representatives. Ms. Fleischer reported, "The girls were awesome, and the whole even was fantastic!"
Thanks to the students and Ms. Fleischer for representing GD well!
Today, we had over 70 students and a few adults jump into a pool on wheels. This is the second time we have supported the Special Olympics event appropriately called, The Polar Plunge! There were many students cheering them on as we continue to support this wonderful organization. Dr. Bruno opened the even with a cannonball! Mr. Mac and Michele our lunch server took a dip! Hats off to Mrs. Vella who once again was the motivating force behind this chiller of an event that raised $10000 for a great cause! Thanks to everyone who participated and supported the event!
Many staff including Ms. MacNeill, Mr. Kleeman ,and Officer Rob (all pictured) participated in this fun filled messy Friday event!
Team First Always.
...go GD.
