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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.
News & Announcements
![Durfee Health Assisting Pinning Ceremony.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778840583/mratx1y6mahfampruvbj/HAPinning-6651.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778840583/mratx1y6mahfampruvbj/HAPinning-6651.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778840583/mratx1y6mahfampruvbj/HAPinning-6651.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778840583/mratx1y6mahfampruvbj/HAPinning-6651.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778840583/mratx1y6mahfampruvbj/HAPinning-6651.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778840583/mratx1y6mahfampruvbj/HAPinning-6651.jpg","width":2200}])
A time-honored tradition in the nursing field and a milestone worth celebrating.
Family, friends, staff, and supporters filled the room as 38 B.M.C. Durfee High School seniors were recognized during the school’s 4th annual CNA Pinning Ceremony after successfully passing the state exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants.
![Student artwork displayed at the Narrows Center for the Art Gallery.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778840459/rddonojs6lwzf2revqxr/FRPSArtNarrows-5955.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778840459/rddonojs6lwzf2revqxr/FRPSArtNarrows-5955.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778840459/rddonojs6lwzf2revqxr/FRPSArtNarrows-5955.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778840459/rddonojs6lwzf2revqxr/FRPSArtNarrows-5955.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778840459/rddonojs6lwzf2revqxr/FRPSArtNarrows-5955.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778840459/rddonojs6lwzf2revqxr/FRPSArtNarrows-5955.jpg","width":2200}])
This year, more than 500 pieces of student artwork were displayed for a month at the Narrows Art Gallery on Anawan Street.
This annual event not only attracts hundreds of families, but also allows the community to see firsthand how fine and performing arts are thriving in our school communities.
![Students participating in the Gnome Surf Therapy in the durfee pool.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778840291/sygk3nsh522ub0tg6ixy/GnomeSurf-6242_copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778840291/sygk3nsh522ub0tg6ixy/GnomeSurf-6242_copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778840291/sygk3nsh522ub0tg6ixy/GnomeSurf-6242_copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778840291/sygk3nsh522ub0tg6ixy/GnomeSurf-6242_copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778840291/sygk3nsh522ub0tg6ixy/GnomeSurf-6242_copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778840291/sygk3nsh522ub0tg6ixy/GnomeSurf-6242_copy.jpg","width":2200}])
Sometimes the biggest waves we ride are confidence, connection, and inclusion.
Gnome Surf brought its Surf and Wellness Program to the Durfee High School pool, and the impact was impossible to miss.
![(left to right) Ms. Soklim Chhean, Cora Farias, Keliany Varela, Michael Louime, Sophia Santos, Dr. Nicholas Bettencourt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778840183/rzgk5h6ufrcurqucjcic/mortonone8winners.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778840183/rzgk5h6ufrcurqucjcic/mortonone8winners.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778840183/rzgk5h6ufrcurqucjcic/mortonone8winners.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778840183/rzgk5h6ufrcurqucjcic/mortonone8winners.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778840183/rzgk5h6ufrcurqucjcic/mortonone8winners.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1778840183/rzgk5h6ufrcurqucjcic/mortonone8winners.jpg","width":2048}])
We are so excited to share that one of our Grade 6 teams from Morton Middle School was selected as the Winning Project for Investigating History at the 2026 One8 Applied Learning Showcase!
Students Cora Farias, Keliany Vieira, Michael Louime, and Sophia Santos presented their Unit 3 Summative project, “Ancient African Societies,” as part of their Investigating History curriculum under the guidance of Social Studies Instructional Coach Ms. Soklim Chhean.
![Durfee construction students stand near planter box they built and installed.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778840065/yadthuawttltwmpjvmws/durfeecclplanters.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778840065/yadthuawttltwmpjvmws/durfeecclplanters.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778840065/yadthuawttltwmpjvmws/durfeecclplanters.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778840065/yadthuawttltwmpjvmws/durfeecclplanters.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778840065/yadthuawttltwmpjvmws/durfeecclplanters.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778840065/yadthuawttltwmpjvmws/durfeecclplanters.jpg","width":2200}])
The Grow Education Gardens are one step closer to reality. The planter boxes have been built and are now being installed by students in B.M.C. Durfee High School’s Construction Craft Laborers program.
![Durfee student-athlete holds torch for MIAA/Special Olympics Unified Track South Sectionals.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1778839955/wdn3sywulm69beelzypo/UnifiedTrack-6060.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1778839955/wdn3sywulm69beelzypo/UnifiedTrack-6060.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1778839955/wdn3sywulm69beelzypo/UnifiedTrack-6060.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1778839955/wdn3sywulm69beelzypo/UnifiedTrack-6060.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1778839955/wdn3sywulm69beelzypo/UnifiedTrack-6060.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1778839955/wdn3sywulm69beelzypo/UnifiedTrack-6060.jpg","width":2200}])
A great day of competition, teamwork, and school spirit at B.M.C. Durfee High School as the school’s Athletics Department hosted the Unified Track & Field South Sectionals in collaboration with the MIAA and the Special Olympics.
Sixteen schools from Seekonk to Cape Cod came together for the event, which featured nearly 300 student-athletes!
District and Morton School Calendars
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Durfee HS Cafeteria
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Durfee HS North Entrance
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Matthew J Kuss Middle School, 52 Globe Mills Ave, Fall River, MA 02724, USA
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Doran CS Cafeteria
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Talbot MS Auditorium
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CommUNITY Calendar
45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720
45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720
45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720
45 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720