Redistricting Information
Over the past several years, Fall River Public Schools has been engaged in a comprehensive redistricting effort. This work began when we reopened Westall as an elementary school two years ago. Since then, our redistricting work has continued, rooted in our commitment to providing all students with equitable access to high‑quality learning environments, appropriate class sizes, and strong connections to their neighborhood schools.
As this work has continued, it has become increasingly important to ensure that enrollment across the district is balanced. Redistricting will allow us to:
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Reduce class sizes and create more consistent student‑to‑teacher ratios across all elementary and middle schools
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Strengthen neighborhood school alignment, so more students can attend schools closer to home
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Improve long‑term planning, ensuring our facilities and staffing are used effectively and sustainably
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Support smoother transitions for students as they move from elementary to middle school
Because of these necessary adjustments, some students at both the elementary and middle school levels may experience a change in school placement for the 2026-2027 school year. We understand that any change can raise questions, and we are committed to communicating clearly and supporting families throughout this process.
Redistricting letters were sent to families on June 4, 2026, via Secure Documents in ParentSquare. Families requesting to stay at their current school are encouraged to fill out our
Redistricting Forum Presentations:
School Boundaries:
New School Boundaries will affect:
- Doran
- Fonseca
- Henry Lord
- Letourneau
- Morton
- Silvia
- Spencer Borden
- Talbot
- Tansey
- Viveiros
- Westall
What You Need to Know:
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All Pre-K Classrooms will be relocated to the Early Learning Center on Elsbree Street starting in the 2026-2027 School Year.
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Two Grade 6 classrooms are being added at Letourneau School, as part of an effort to convert this current elementary school into a K-8 Community School.
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Students in grades 7 & 8 who currently live in the Letourneau district will continue to attend their current middle school until Letourneau is fully converted into a K-8 Community School.
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Families will be able to submit a transfer request to attend one of our traditional middle schools.
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Nueva Vista Dual Language Program, which is currently at the Viveiros School, will be relocated to the Greene Elementary School. Grade 5 classrooom(s) will be added to the Nueva Vista Program.
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Current Foundation MLL classrooms at Viveiros and Fonseca will be converted to integrated classrooms. This may result in changes to school placement for SY26-27. MLL Department will contact families affected in May 2026.
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Viveiros School will add additional classrooms in grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to accommodate more students who live in the Viveiros District.
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Fonseca Elementary School is expected to add one additional classroom per grade level for SY26-27.
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Changes Affecting Special Education:
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Elementary PREP classrooms will move from Spencer Borden to Silvia Elementary and will increase to four classrooms.
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Elementary REACH programming will relocate from Viveiros Elementary to Doran Community School.
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Elementary STRIDE program will increase at Spencer Borden from six to nine classrooms. The goal is to increase inclusion for students with disabilities in neighborhood schools.
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District will notify families impacted by redistricting between June 1, and June 5, 2026 if there will be a change in school placement. Notifications will be sent via mailed letter and ParentSquare.
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Transfer Requests: This form will open in mid-June, instead of July.
Has your address changed or will it change soon? Please contact your child's school and provide proof of address. Redistricting decisions are based on address and we need to ensure we have the most up-to-date information in our database.
Proposed Redistricing Maps:
Morton to Doran and Henry Lord to Doran School Zone Changes
Morton to Talbot School Zone Changes
Fonseca to Spencer Borden School Zone Changes
Spencer Borden to Tansey School Zone Changes
Fonseca to Spencer Borden School Zone Changes
Westall to Spencer Borden School Zone Changes
Spencer Borden to Tansey School Zone Changes
Spencer Borden to Silvia School Zone Changes
Watson to Fonseca School Zone Changes
Fonseca to Watson School Zone Changes
Henry Lord to Viveiros School Zone Changes
Henry Lord to Viveiros School Zone Changes
Viveiros to Henry Lord School Zone Changes
Viveiros to Henry Lord School Zone Changes
Redistricting Presentation to School Committee:
Next Steps:
- Notifications will be sent via ParentSquare to every school with anticipated changes. The post in ParentSquare will highlight any changes expected for SY26-27.
- MLL Department will contact families currently enrolled in the Dual Language Program at Viveiros, asking if they will continue with the program once it moves to Greene Elementary School in September 2026.
- Families can request to stay at their current school, using our Transfer Request Form. Responses will be looked at by staff members at our Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) Center starting June 15, 2026.
- Families affected by the updated school boundaries will be notified via mailed letter and ParentSquare between June 1 and June 5, 2026, of school placement for SY26-27.
- SpEd/SEL staff will work with families on potential transition plans.