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We will become a model urban middle school in preparing our students for the learning demands of the 21st century. It is our collective responsibility to create a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment that engages all students in rigorous and relevant academic work that will result in high levels of achievement and will prepare them for success in high school leading to college and career readiness.
James Madison Morton is a Learning Community consisting of scholars, faculty, staff and families. We are working to make the school the hub of the community. Various community events are held throughout the year as a way to engage parents and students. We offer a number of after-school activities for students which include sports in all three seasons, drama club, Unified Arts and Coaching for Change. At MMS, we put an emphasis on the whole student and understand the importance of our Unified Arts as part of a well-rounded student.
Morton's Daily School Schedule
Starting time: 7:20 AM
Ending time: 2:20 PM
Morton's Early Release Day School Schedule
Starting time: 7:20 AM
Ending time: 11:30 AM
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News & Announcements
![Stephanie Brown Appointed Principal of Tansey Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752159353/fallriverschoolsorg/lvkmkik36oza1e0rfzmm/Stephanie_Brown.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752159353/fallriverschoolsorg/lvkmkik36oza1e0rfzmm/Stephanie_Brown.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752159353/fallriverschoolsorg/lvkmkik36oza1e0rfzmm/Stephanie_Brown.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752159353/fallriverschoolsorg/lvkmkik36oza1e0rfzmm/Stephanie_Brown.jpg","width":1120}])
![Pamela Pacheco Appointed as the New Principal of the Henry Lord Community School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752159237/fallriverschoolsorg/jma1nqyhb2s2g7rc9gma/Pam_Pacheco.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752159237/fallriverschoolsorg/jma1nqyhb2s2g7rc9gma/Pam_Pacheco.jpg","width":484}])
![Fall River Public Schools Announces Karen Wood as Principal of Samuel Watson Elementary School]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1752159114/fallriverschoolsorg/wxkxxfjpyoelpkw18cir/karen_wood.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1752159114/fallriverschoolsorg/wxkxxfjpyoelpkw18cir/karen_wood.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1752159114/fallriverschoolsorg/wxkxxfjpyoelpkw18cir/karen_wood.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1752159114/fallriverschoolsorg/wxkxxfjpyoelpkw18cir/karen_wood.jpg","width":1120}])
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Fall River Educational Television at B.M.C. Durfee High School provides students with direct exposure to multimedia and mass communications technology to develop technical literacy and provide the skills needed and opportunities available to work directly in the industry.
Through the exposure of television production, multimedia authoring, and school to work environments, students are prepared for post-secondary education or employment in various technology-based careers.”
The core of our mission is based on Media Literacy and Responsible Use.
![Kindergarten Registration for 2025-2026 Now Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741711873/fallriverschoolsorg/rrc5g7uz0b9c2x3quuav/Kindergarten_Registartion_2025_English_1_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741711873/fallriverschoolsorg/rrc5g7uz0b9c2x3quuav/Kindergarten_Registartion_2025_English_1_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741711873/fallriverschoolsorg/rrc5g7uz0b9c2x3quuav/Kindergarten_Registartion_2025_English_1_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741711873/fallriverschoolsorg/rrc5g7uz0b9c2x3quuav/Kindergarten_Registartion_2025_English_1_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741711873/fallriverschoolsorg/rrc5g7uz0b9c2x3quuav/Kindergarten_Registartion_2025_English_1_1.png","width":1545}])
Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year is now Open.
Students must be 5-years-old on or before September 1, 2025 to qualify for Kindergarten.
Visit our Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) Center page to start the registration process.
![Retroactive Diploma Request]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1734535435/fallriverschoolsorg/nd5oxz27tdvrtrnrmosb/FRPSVectorDrawing.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1734535435/fallriverschoolsorg/nd5oxz27tdvrtrnrmosb/FRPSVectorDrawing.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1734535435/fallriverschoolsorg/nd5oxz27tdvrtrnrmosb/FRPSVectorDrawing.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1734535435/fallriverschoolsorg/nd5oxz27tdvrtrnrmosb/FRPSVectorDrawing.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1734535435/fallriverschoolsorg/nd5oxz27tdvrtrnrmosb/FRPSVectorDrawing.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1734535435/fallriverschoolsorg/nd5oxz27tdvrtrnrmosb/FRPSVectorDrawing.png","width":2200}])
Attention Graduates of BMC Durfee High School, Robert L. Medeiros Resiliency Preparatory Academy, or Stone Day School (2003–2024):
A recent change in state policy has eliminated the MCAS as a graduation requirement. As a result, students who previously earned a certificate instead of a diploma may now apply for a transcript review.
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B.M.C Durfee High School, 460 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA 02720, USA
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B.M.C Durfee High School, 460 Elsbree St, Fall River, MA 02720, USA
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