Ezra H. Baker Innovation School
Empowering Students to Achieve Excellence
Dear Dolphin Families,This is a reminder that there will be no school on the following dates:Friday, October 9, 2026 – Teacher Professional DayMonday, October 12, 2026 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Col...
October 7, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families, This is a reminder that Wednesday, September 30, 2026, is a 1.5-hour Early Release Day for all grades. Please see the dismissal times below:DYHS - 12:34 PMDYIMS - 1:12 PMEHBI...
September 28, 2026
Baker Beat 2026-2027 School Year Open House We enjoyed seeing so many of our families at Open House on Thursday evening! A special thanks to our community groups and PTAC who joined us in the gym. ...
September 25, 2026
Baker Beat 2026-2027 School Year Our First Full Week of School We have just finished our first full week this school year, and we are off to a great start! The buses are running on time, our classr...
September 18, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. A Community Effort Hello Dolphin Community, It has been a busy start to the school year here in D-Y. We have had several great things going on that con...
September 18, 2026
Baker Beat 2026-2027 School Year It's Almost Time For School! September 9 is the first day of school for students in grades K-3. School hours are 8:48-3:45. We can't wait to see you and begin our y...
September 7, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Welcome Back Hello Dolphin Community, It has been a busy couple of days in D-Y. It was wonderful to have staff back in the District this week beginning...
September 4, 2026
Dear Families and Students,We are updating our bus routes across the district to help ensure all students get to school and home on time. Over the last three years, bus delays have been a big probl...
September 2, 2026
The Dennis-Yarmouth 2026–2027 Bus Routes are now available on our website at www.dy-regional.k12.ma.us/transportation.As you review your transportation assignment, please be aware that families sho...
August 31, 2026
Dear Families,We want to let you know that bus transportation assignments will be posted on Monday, August 31, rather than Friday, August 28, as originally anticipated.We apologize for the change i...
August 27, 2026
Check PowerSchool at 4PM Teacher assignments will be live in PowerSchool as of 4:00 on Wednesday, August 26. We strongly recommend using a web browser to log in, but you can use the PowerSchool app...
August 26, 2026
Superintendent's MessageMarc J. Smith, Ed.D.Almost There...Hello Dolphin Community,I hope this message finds everyone well and enjoying the last few weeks of summer. We are putting the finishing to...
August 21, 2026
KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES: PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday August 18: Kindergarten Storytime at Dennis Public Library Dennisport- 6:00-7:00PM Principal Riley will be at Dennis Memorial Library in D...
August 14, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Mid Summer Check-In Hello Dolphin Community, I hope this message finds everyone well and enjoying their summer. While most of our students have not bee...
August 7, 2026
We hope to see lots of EHBi families on Tuesday for this fun event![Tuesday, Aug 4 at 1:43 PM]Don’t forget the National Night Out tonight at Dennis PD! I’ll see you there!
July 31, 2026
Baker Beat2026-2027 School YearEHBi Summer HappeningsWe hope all of our EHBi families are enjoying the beautiful summer weather we have been having! While you have been gone, we have had a lot of h...
July 28, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Last Week of School Info June 22-25 at EHBi Tuesday, June 23 Full day of school, breakfast and lunch served, AM and PM preschool in session. Summer Reading Books go...
June 23, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Nearing the End Hello Dolphin Community, Just one more week of school left. The last day for students is Thursday, June 25th and it will be a 1/2 day. ...
June 19, 2026
Good Afternoon,I apologize in advance for the two messages on this same topic... learning curve on the new messaging platform by the superintendent. We had to create a new sign up form because the ...
June 17, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year FIELD DAY JUNE 16 Field Day Details We welcome families to attend our school field day next Tuesday! Here are some helpful tips for everyone: It will be HOT! Hats, ...
June 12, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Continued Celebrations Hello Dolphin Community, The past couple of weeks have been filled with some wonderful opportunities to recognize our different ...
June 5, 2026
We will hold our annual Grade 3 Promotion to celebrate all of our students' accomplishments on June 25 (last day of school). The ceremony will begin at 9:30 in the gym and will conclude with our Gr...
May 28, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Memorial Day Celebration Thank you to the Honor Guard for joining our all school assembly last Friday for our Memorial Day Celebration and our Girl Scouts for leadi...
May 28, 2026
Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Announces Ms. Laura Nasuti as New Director of Special Education and Student ServicesThe Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is pleased to announce the ...
May 27, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. In Celebration of Our Community Partners Hello Dolphin Community, At Monday night's School Committee meeting I had the privilege of attending the 2nd A...
May 22, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year PTAC Meeting Tonight There will be a PTAC meeting this evening at 6:00 PM. The Zoom link to join is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83866473399?pwd=YIPvC8mzNwHVXAXIb2VAR...
May 12, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. 'Art' and About Hello Dolphin Community, This week I was able to make my way over to the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth to view an exhib...
May 8, 2026
DYRSD Bus Transportation Request for the 2026–2027 School YearDear Dolphin Families,The district has a new transportation request process for the 2026–2027 school year. Families must fill out a tra...
May 8, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families, This is a reminder that Wednesday, May 6, 2026, is a 1.5-hour Early Release Day for all grades. Please see the dismissal times below:DYHS - 12:34 PMDYIMS - 1:12 PMEHBI, MES, ...
May 5, 2026
Join us for the D-Y Pathways PreK–12 Art Journey Reception at the Cape Cod Cultural Center in Owl Hall on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 5–7 PM.This free event is open to all!The exhibit will be on view...
April 30, 2026
Please join us as we honor Patti Watson on Friday, May 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM in the SAE gymnasium.Following the ceremony, SAE students and families are invited to the front field for our annual Famil...
April 30, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Vacation Week Hello Dolphin Community, On Friday before the start of the April Vacation wee, I had the opportunity to take in a bit of the D-Y Middle S...
April 24, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year We Hope You Enjoyed Your Vacation Week! School Resumes April 27! STEAM Night Fun at EHBi! Missed the book fair, but still want to order? No problem! Click the book ...
April 24, 2026
Dear Dolphin Community,All D-Y Schools will be closed Monday, April 20 - Friday, April 24, 2026 for April Vacation Week. We will welcome students back on Monday, April 27.
April 16, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Override Planning Hello Dolphin Community, Earlier this week, I had the privilege of attending the Encore performance of the Winter Percussion and Wint...
April 10, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families,This is a reminder that Friday, April 3, 2026, is a Half Day for all students and staff.Dismissal Times:DYHS: 10:25 AMDYIMS: 11:15 AMEHBI, MES, SAE: 12:10 PM
April 1, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families, New Student Registration for the 2026-2027 school year begins on April 1, 2026. At that time, families will be able to fill out the pre-registration form, which can be access...
March 31, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families, This is a reminder that Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is a 1.5-hour Early Release Day for all grades. Please see the dismissal times below:DYHS - 12:34 PMDYIMS - 1:12 PMEHBI, MES...
March 30, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Thank you Community Readers! On Thursday, March 26th many of our classrooms had the opportunity to connect with various members of the Dennis and Yarmouth communiti...
March 27, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Override Planning Hello Dolphin Community, School Committee voted to adopt the 2026-2027 operating budget on Monday, March 9th. They approved a budget ...
March 27, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Excelling in Language Hello Dolphin Community, Last night I had the privilege of attending the induction ceremony for the National Honor Societies for ...
March 13, 2026
The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is excited to offer the opportunity for children to join our preschool program as Community Peers for the 2026-2027 school year. The following details o...
March 12, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Recess Is Wet! We Need Your Help! Wellness is at the core of our Innovation school! It is important for children to have daily outdoor play! With all the snow and r...
March 8, 2026
Dear Dolphin Community,This is a reminder that Tuesday, March 10 and Thursday, March 12 will be half days for students due to Parent-Teacher Conferences.Dismissal times will be as follows:DYH 10:25...
March 5, 2026
Superintendent's MessageMarc J. Smith, Ed.D.Our Shared Value of CommunityHello Dolphin Community,One of our newly adopted district Core Values is Community. One of the ways we define Community in D...
February 27, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year I hope this edition of the Baker Beat finds our EHBi students, staff, and families faring well! The monumental blizzard we experienced this week has impacted us all...
February 26, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Shelter and Meal Service Hello Dolphin Community, This has been one heck of a storm. The combined snowfall, wind, cold temperatures, and sustained powe...
February 25, 2026
Community members seeking information about the shelter, including a list of recommended items to bring, please follow the link below for complete and up-to-date information. Regional Emergency She...
February 25, 2026
Good afternoon,Due to the predicted overnight weather conditions, the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23. All district offices will also be closed...
February 22, 2026
Dear Dolphin Community,This is a reminder that there will be no school from Monday, February 16, 2026, through Friday, February 20, 2026.We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, Fe...
February 12, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Exciting Field Trips and Penny Harvest at EHBi Our third graders had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Cape Symphony Link-Up Concert performed at the Barnstab...
February 9, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Budget Hearing Hello Dolphin Community, On this coming Monday, February 9th, the School Committee will hold their budget hearing for the 2026-2027 scho...
February 6, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families,This is a reminder that Wednesday, February 4, 2026, is a 1.5-hour Early Release Day for all grades.Please see the dismissal times below:DYHS – 12:34 PMDYIMS – 1:12 PMEHBI, ME...
January 30, 2026
We hope to see you tomorrow for our PTAC FUNdraiser at Ryan's Family Amusements in South Yarmouth from 4:30-7:30!
January 29, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Rounding Out January Hello Dolphin Community, Last weekend I had the privilege of traveling up to Boston and joining a strong D-Y contingent in cheerin...
January 23, 2026
Our school district is seeking a bilingual professional to support family engagement and communication.• Fluent in Haitian Creole & English• 25 hours/week * Monday - Friday• $31/hour• Help conn...
January 20, 2026
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Back To School for 2026 We have had a busy couple of weeks since our return from the holiday break. Our first graders went on their library field trip on Monday to ...
January 16, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families, In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School buildings will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.We will welcome our students back on Tue...
January 14, 2026
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Welcome Back Hello Dolphin Community, I hope that everyone had a wonderful Holiday Season and that the start of 2026 is going well for everyone so far....
January 9, 2026
Dear Dolphin Community,Weather conditions across the state and Cape can differ significantly and may change with little notice. At times, severe or unsafe weather may require schools to dismiss ear...
January 7, 2026
Dear Dolphin Families,This is a reminder that Wednesday, January 7, 2026, is a 1.5-hour Early Release Day for all grades.Please see the dismissal times below:DYHS – 12:34 PMDYIMS – 1:12 PMEHBI, MES...
January 5, 2026
Hello Dolphin Community,We are currently accepting applications for our FREE Integrated Preschool program and have immediate openings in our morning session for children age 3.This program provides...
December 23, 2025
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Last Baker Beat of 2025 Looking Forward to the New Year It has been an eventful 2025 at EHBi, and we have much more to look forward to as we enter the new year! Sch...
December 22, 2025
Dear Dolphin Community,All Dennis-Yarmouth Schools will be closed for December Vacation from Wednesday, December 24, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026.Students will return to school on Monday, ...
December 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 16, 2025Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Announces Participation in Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy ProgramSouth Yarmouth, MA — The Dennis-Yarmouth Regi...
December 16, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Delightful December Hello Dolphin Community, This is a wonderful time of year here in D-Y. Throughout the district, so many of our students are showing...
December 12, 2025
Dear D-Y Families,Please join our upcoming Multilingual Learners Parent Advisory Council (MLPAC) Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the small cafeteria at Dennis...
December 11, 2025
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year EHBi Family Survey Your Input Is Important! Initial Poll for Principal's Entry Plan Development Please complete this brief survey to help establish a starting point...
December 4, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Thankful Hello Dolphin Community, As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday next week, there is so much to be thankful for here in D-Y. In just this past...
November 21, 2025
Dear Dolphin Families,This is a reminder that Wednesday, November 26, 2025, is a Half Day for all students and staff.Dismissal Times: DYHS: 10:25 AM DYIMS: 11:15 AM EHBI, MES, SAE: 12:10 PM Thanksg...
November 21, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 17, 2025The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Meg Marshall to the Dennis-Yarmouth School Committee.The Dennis-Yarmouth...
November 17, 2025
Dear Dolphin Community,We are proud to share that our D-Y Girls Field Hockey team is advancing to the MIAA Division IV State Finals!D-Y Regional High School vs. Frontier Regional Burlington High Sc...
November 14, 2025
Dear Dolphin Community,This is a reminder that the Yarmouth Special Town Meeting will be held at DYIMS on Monday, November 17 at 6:00 PM. Important discussions and voting regarding the MES Building...
November 12, 2025
Dear D-Y Families,We know that deciding whether to send your child to school or keep them home can sometimes be difficult. While regular attendance is essential for learning and success, students w...
November 12, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Difficult Times Hello Dolphin Community, This has been a very difficult week for D-Y. Many of our families have loved ones directly impacted by the dev...
November 7, 2025
Dear Dolphin Families,This is a reminder that all schools in the district will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 12.
November 6, 2025
Massachusetts Youth Lacrosse is holding a Learn to Play Girls Clinic on Saturday, November 8, 10:30-12:00 at DYIMS. No equipment is needed. Bring a friend and have some fun. Open to any girl K-4 fr...
November 2, 2025
Dear D-Y Community,It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of one of our students, Gabriel Siqueira, a senior and valued member of our varsity soccer team, on Friday October 3...
November 2, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Local Resources Hello Dolphin Community, I am writing today to share some local resources with you in light of the impact some families may be experien...
October 31, 2025
Superintendent's MessageMarc J. Smith, Ed.D.Checking InHello Dolphin Community,This week finishes off our first round of family/teacher conferences. These meetings provide a great opportunity for f...
October 24, 2025
Attention D-Y EL Families!You're invited to our first MLPAC Meeting of the year! MLPAC – Multilingual Learners Parent Advisory CouncilCome learn about our programs, share your voice, and connect wi...
October 21, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 20, 2025Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District Observes America’s Safe Schools Week: October 19–24The Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District proudly recognizes Amer...
October 20, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Falling Forward Hello Dolphin Community, Today across the district staff are engaged in a wide-range of professional learning opportunities. This inclu...
October 10, 2025
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Save the Date for the EHBi Family Dinner! What: EHBi Family Dinner/Book Fair When: Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm in the EHBi Cafeteria. The Book...
October 10, 2025
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Thank You For Attending Open House We had a wonderful Open House yesterday evening! It was so nice to meet so many families and EHBi alums. Many of you shared memor...
September 26, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Open for Business Hello Dolphin Community, This past couple of week's we have closed out the "Open House" season at each of our schools. It has been so...
September 26, 2025
Baker Beat 2025-2026 School Year Welcome to the Baker Beat Welcome to this week's edition of the Baker Beat Newsletter! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school comm...
September 12, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Off to a Great Start! Hello Dolphin Community, As we close out our second week of school, it has been a great start to the school year. The weather has...
September 12, 2025
Good Morning Dolphin Community,We are pleased to announce the renewal of Superintendent Dr. Marc J. Smith’s contract.Please see the full press release below for more details.We are grateful f...
September 12, 2025
Dear Dolphin Community,We want to inform you about an incident that occurred today involving a compromised student account.At approximately 1:24 PM, a student account was compromised and used to sh...
September 10, 2025
Important DatesSeptember 16: School Picture DaySeptember 16, 6PM: PTAC MeetingSeptember 25: 6PM-8PM Open HouseEHBi Virtual Backpack Our School Year Is Off To A Great Start! We are starting our firs...
September 8, 2025
Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year at Ezra H. Baker Innovation School! On Wednesday, September 3, all K-3 students will return for our first day of school. The doors open at 8:48 AM, and we will ...
September 1, 2025
Hello, EHBi Families,We are starting school soon! The first day for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade is September 3. Preschoolers start on September 4. Earlier this summer, I sent a messa...
August 28, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Ready to Welcome Everyone Back Hello Dolphin Community, Today we welcomed back all our staff to the district kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Convoc...
August 26, 2025
Classroom placement letters are now available in the PowerSchool parent portal. For step-by-step instructions to access your letter, please click the links below. For assistance with lo...
August 18, 2025
EHBi Plans for a Safe Start to the School Year Following a joint meeting with Town of Dennis Officials, Dennis Police, and Dennis-Yarmouth Regional and EHBi Administration, plans are in place to ma...
August 14, 2025
Hello EHBi Families!August greetings from EHBi! I can't believe we are just weeks away from the first day of school on September 3!Placement LettersFamilies will receive placement letters with your...
August 8, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. July Update Hello Dolphin Community, I hope that this message finds you all well and enjoying a beautiful Cape Cod summer. While most of the students h...
July 25, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. Where Does the Time Go? Hello Dolphin Community, This past Saturday the D-Y community came together to celebrate the class of 2025 at their graduation....
June 13, 2025
Superintendent's Message Marc J. Smith, Ed.D. And Just Like That... Hello Dolphin Community, It is hard to believe it, but today marked the final official day of school for our high school seniors....
May 30, 2025