School Safety Information

School Resource Officer

The Fairhaven Public Schools is committed to promoting and embracing a learning environment that is safe, productive and positive. We place the safety of our students as the highest of all priorities.

The Fairhaven Public Schools works in partnership with the Fairhaven Police Department to assist in all issues involving safety. We are fortunate to have resource officers within our District. If you have any concerns about a safety related issue or wish to speak to our resource officers, they can be reached at the following numbers:

Fairhaven High School/Wood School

Officer Jerome Penha

508- 979-4051, ext. 13004
jpenha@fairhavenps.net

Elizabeth I. Hastings Middle School/East Fairhaven Elementary School
Officer Jay Tavares

508-979-4063, ext. 2056
jtavares@fairhavenps.net

Fairhaven Public School District

128 Washington Street, Fairhaven, MA 02719

Phone 508-979-4000| Fax

Fairhaven Public School system does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy/parenting status, marital status, sexual orientation, homelessness, veteran or military status, or political affiliation in any of its programs, activities, employment practices, provision of and access to programs and services, as well as selection of volunteers, vendors and employers recruiting at the Fairhaven Public Schools. The following person has been designated as the District Contact: Jennifer Castanhinha, Director of Student Services; 508-979-4000