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Barrington schools spent $261,000 on legal services last year

It is still not clear how much money the Barrington School Committee has spent to defend its decision to suspend a student from school in 2018. But according to finance documents obtained by the … more

By Josh Bickford | 3/3/20

Barrington officials call for meeting to discuss state aid shortfall

Members of the Barrington School Committee are calling for a special meeting with the town council to discuss a shortfall in expected state aid for education. Barrington school officials were … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/7/22

Barrington High School students participate in the recent homecoming event.

BHS community shares good and bad of new schedules

For more than a month, those involved with Barrington public schools have been adjusting to the change in school schedules. Everyone, from students and their parents, to coaches and teachers, has … more

By Noelle Faiza | 11/27/19

Barrington Middle School eighth-graders display their ceramic bowls, which will be available at the special BMS Empty Bowls event on Thursday, June 2.

Barrington Middle School's Empty Bowls raising money for Tap-In

The Barrington Middle School art department will host the Empty Bowls event, a night of music, art and community service, on Thursday, June 2, from 6 to 7 p.m. Dozens of middle school students … more

6/1/22

East Providence High School names ’21-22 third quarter honors students

EAST PROVIDENCE — Bill Black, Principal, George Currier, Assistant Principal, Lian Furtado, Assistant Principal, Bob Hanlon, CTE Director, and the staff at East Providence High School, announce … more

6/17/22

Barrington teachers due to decide on day-off dilemma

School officials are still ironing out a few wrinkles in next year's school calendar. During a meeting on Thursday night, Feb. 27, Barrington Schools Superintendent Michael Messore said the … more

3/5/20

The new EPHS clock tower illuminated on the evening of June 16.

New EPHS project approaches three-year anniversary, final turn-over date

EAST PROVIDENCE — The new East Providence High School project, now just about three years in the making, is moving ever so closer to full completion as the official turn-over date approaches … more

By Mike Rego | 6/17/22

Gallery: EPHS boys' volleyball beats Pilgrim

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School boys’ volleyball team solidified its second-place spot in the Division II standings and took another step towards securing the … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell; Story by Mike Rego | 5/19/22

Jordan O'Hara is embraced by his EPHS tennis teammates after he earned the deciding point in the Townies' Division III semifinal round win over PCD Wednesday, June 1.

Townies nip Knights in Division III boys' tennis semis

EAST PROVIDENCE — It took over three hours and almost every point possible for the East Providence High School boys’ tennis team to outlast next-door neighbor Providence Country Day, 4-3, … more

By Mike Rego | 6/1/22

School busing in Barrington expected to cost more next year

The Barrington School Department is currently in its final year of a multi-year contract with its transportation contractor, Ocean State Transit. The current contract, said Barrington … more

3/6/20

Ryleigh Grant (mid left) hugs teammate Emma Nordquist after she scored in the second half.

Townies thump Thunderbolts in girls' lacrosse semis

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse team cruised its way into the Division III championship game following its 16-5 victory over visiting Cranston East … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/2/22

Barrington School Committee members Patrick McCrann, Gina Bae, Megan Douglas and Erika Sevetson (from left to right) are shown during the Oct. 7 meeting.

School official says teacher vaccine mandate vote was unclear

Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann switched seats at last week’s meeting and spoke out during the public comment period. Mr. McCrann spoke about a lack of clarity and … more

10/26/21

Barrington High School Principal Joe Hurley is shown during a prior graduation. He will retire at the end of the school year.

Longtime Barrington High School principal is retiring

Principal Joe Hurley has been at Barrington High School for more than two decades. And he’s been working in education for more than 40 years. But later this year, shortly after he hands out … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/21/22

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington recently completed a two-day visioning session that will create a long-term educational vision for Barrington schools.

Barrington budget official turned away from school facilities meetings

The vice chair of the town’s Committee on Appropriations, the board tasked with reviewing the budgets each year, was denied entrance to a key school department meeting last month. Susie … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/30/22

As expected, DaSilva, Rossi advance in race for East Providence mayor

EAST PROVIDENCE — The expected matchup to see who will be the city’s second ever elected mayor emerged from the Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 primary election as incumbent Bob DaSilva earned the … more

By Mike Rego | 9/13/22

A bus picks up Barrington students on the Wampanoag Trail last year. Members of the union who serve as drivers and monitors for the bus company voted recently to authorize a strike.

Barrington keeping an eye on school bus union negotiations

Barrington and East Providence public school officials are preparing for a potential strike by local school bus drivers and monitors. Members of the Teamsters Local 251 union who serve as bus … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/15/20

Barrington High School Principal Joe Hurley listens to a resident speak during a previous school committee meeting focused on the honors program.

Barrington School Committee to discuss BHS honors program tonight

Barrington school officials will offer an update on the honors program at Barrington High School during a meeting on Thursday night, May 19. The meeting will be held at the Barrington Middle … more

5/19/22

Adele Carlson (left) and her husband Gerald (right) present Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore with one of the air purifiers. The Carlsons donated 10 air purifier units to the school department recently.

Barrington school supporters donate the gift of clean air

Adele Carlson had been trying to think of some way to give back to the community. She grew up in town and attended the local schools, and both her daughters did the same. Now her three … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/24/20

Barrington resident Mark Hanchar (left) shares his concerns about the price tag for the proposed projects — the rough estimate is between $98 and $124 million.

Barrington picks its school plan: Build new Grades 1-5 schools, close Sowams

Members of the school building committee endorsed a plan to build two new elementary schools, renovate Nayatt and turn it into an early learning center, and eliminate Sowams School, as part of the … more

By Josh Bickford | 7/29/22

East Providence’s ‘Asphalt Art Initiative’ is completed at Hennessey Elementary

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Arts Council together with the city administration and area artist Anna Dugan recently completed a street mural created following consultation and … more

9/14/22

Jubilant members of the PHS varsity football team enter the turf field to cheers before Saturday’s Homecoming game against Shea.

Portsmouth fights off Shea in Homecoming win, 14-7

PORTSMOUTH — A banged-up Portsmouth High School varsity football team earned a gritty come-from-behind Homecoming victory when it beat Shea, 14-7, on the turf field Saturday. The … more

10/10/22

Barrington School Committee member Patrick McCrann asks questions during Thursday night's presentation about the BHS honors program.

Barrington High school bringing back dedicated honors courses

Parents shared their thanks with school officials during a meeting Thursday night after learning that Barrington High School is bringing back dedicated honors courses next year and an improved honors … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/19/22

Candidates declare for 2022 East Providence elections

EAST PROVIDENCE — The following is the list of candidates to officially file their declaratory papers to run for office either at the September Primary Election or the November General … more

By Mike Rego | 6/30/22

EPHS girls' volleyball program begins anew in Division II

EAST PROVIDENCE — Much like their male counterparts did this past spring, the members and coaches of the East Providence High School girls’ volleyball team are hoping a change in scenery … more

By Mike Rego | 9/14/22

Lining up on the edge of the turf field are Homecoming court members (from left) Avery Snyder, Morgan Levreault, Ava Hackley, Dylan Brandariz, Nick Waycuilis (king), Luke Carlin (king), Phoebe Tavares, Andrew Alvanas, Elise Kirwin, and Jack Hollen.

Homecoming caps off Spirit Week at Portsmouth High

PORTSMOUTH — Students at Portsmouth High School spent one day in pajamas, another dressed as bikers or surfers, voted for “Senior Superlatives,” decorated the field house for Goofy … more

10/10/22