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Are Barrington schools saving money with distance learning?
While some school districts in Rhode Island are projecting significant savings due in part to the switch to distance learning, that is not the case in Barrington. "We have not had a significant … more
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Hathaway School third-grade teacher Ashley Adamson, the 2021 R.I. Teacher of the Year, stands in front of the entrance to the White House during her trip to Washington, D.C. last month.
For Portsmouth teacher, school bell 'comes full circle'
PORTSMOUTH — When she was a little girl, Ashley Adamson wanted to be a teacher so badly that she’d play one at home. She even owned a school bell, as a picture she keeps in her … more
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Students get ready to bike home after their first day of classes at Hampden Meadows School on Monday.
Photos: Barrington students head back to school
For Barrington students, summer officially ended on Monday, Aug. 29. That day marked the start of the 2022-23 school year in Barrington. Most students returned to a half-day; at the high school, … more
Bristol Warren Regional School District Superintendent Dr. Jonathan Brice.
Bristol Warren schools projecting $1.4 million in savings this year
Bristol Warren schools could see a surplus of as much as $1.4 million this year, due in large part to spending decreases realized since the start of the Covid-19 crisis. Superintendent Dr. … more
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Young competitors crawl through the mud en route to the finish line at a previous year’s Tough Tiger. After a two-year break, the race will return this month.
Tough Tiger race returning at Hampden Meadows School
It’s back! After a two-year break, the Tough Tiger adventure race is making a comeback.  The event, which serves as a key fund-raiser for the Hampden Meadows School PTO, offers a fun … more
People stand during the playing of the National Anthem and raising of the flag in front of the new Barrington Middle School during a special grand opening ceremony in 2019. Officials recently announced the project will have a $4.3 million surplus.
Barrington Middle School project finishes with $4.3M surplus
Good news for Barrington taxpayers: Construction of the new middle school in town did not cost as much as officials initially expected. On Tuesday afternoon, April 20, Barrington Schools … more
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More state aid for Barrington schools means more new staffing
School officials are anticipating a 23 percent increase in state aid next year.  That is not a typo. During the school committee meeting on Feb. 17, Barrington school officials shared a … more
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EPHS earns prestigious National Unified Championship School nod
EAST PROVIDENCE — Before of raucous crowd of fellow students, members of the East Providence High School Unified Basketball League team, administrators and elected officials recently unveiled a … more
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A recent facilities study revealed that Barrington High School School (shown) needs $39.23 million in repairs.
District taps brakes on school building plans
Gina Bae said the message from Barrington residents was clear: School officials need to slow down the process. Barrington school leaders decided late last week to pump the brakes on an in-depth … more
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Barrington High School will have virtual graduation ceremony
Barrington High School will hold a virtual graduation ceremony this year because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus. School officials emailed students and their families on Wednesday night, … more
Five East Providence students win scholarships from new $12 million fund
PROVIDENCE — Five students from East Providence are among dozens statewide heading off to college with more than $470,000 in scholarships from a new fund at the Rhode Island Foundation: The … more
E.P. School District prepares annual layoffs with pandemic as the backdrop
EAST PROVIDENCE — The School Committee will hold a special session Tuesday night, May 26, when the body and the administration will review the particularly difficult circumstances pertaining to … more
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Westport Community Schools superintendent Thomas Aubin speaks at an even at the high school earlier
Westport school chief: District needs financial support, override
The head of Westport Community Schools said this week that while the district can live without some of the items he and the school committee proposed under a $4.4 million override budget, the … more
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Warren town manager lobbies for educational funding
The most recent school budget cycle was one of the most painful in recent memory, with Bristol Warren Regional School Committee members on Monday voting to lay off nearly 25 full time employees and … more
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Barrington High School student Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day Shelter and Food Pantry, filming and editing a series of videos celebrating the nonprofit organization's work.
Barrington student's project helps local soup kitchen
Alexandra "Xan" Maddock-Mark was looking for a Senior Project. What she found was much, much more. The Barrington High School senior spent months working with the Good Neighbors Soup Kitchen, Day … more
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Portsmouth High’s Joseph Murphy heads a penalty kick away from the goal during a boys’ varsity soccer game against East Providence on Saturday. Jackson Fox and goalie Sean Wilkey look on. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.
Portsmouth, Townies play to a 1-1 draw in boys’ soccer
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ soccer team played East Providence to a 1-1 tie on the turf field at home on Saturday. Goals have been hard to come by so far this … more
Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan receives the Principal of the Year Award during a special ceremony on Thursday afternoon.
Barrington’s Callahan named ‘Principal of the Year’
Sowams School Principal Jim Callahan received a special award on Thursday afternoon. In front of all his students and teachers, Callahan received the Elementary School Principal of the Year … more
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Gallery: MMS Drama Troupe's ‘Little Red Writing Hood’
EAST PROVIDENCE — Late in the 2021-22 term, the Martin Middle School Drama Troupe presented its spring play, “Little Red Writing Hood.” The original script was written by seventh … more
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"Save Sowams School" signs started sprouting across town after Barrington School officials approved a plan that calls for the elementary school to be closed.
Barrington residents hope to ‘Save Sowams School’
The lawn signs lining roadsides all over the Hampden Meadows section of town plead with school officials to “Save Sowams School.” The parents have formed groups and started attending … more
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Signs leading up the new speed zone near Kent Heights Elementary School heading north on Pawtucket Avenue.
School zone speed camera warning period in East Providence begins
EAST PROVIDENCE — The 30-warning period following the installation of speed control cameras near schools across the city began this week, the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva and the East … more
Rumford Minor Stars reach Silva tourney championship round
EAST PROVIDENCE — The Rumford Little League squad in the District 2 Ron Silva Minor Baseball Division All-Star event reached the winners’ bracket final against Bristol where they won by a … more
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Barrington School Department spending $36K on DEI audit
Barrington Public Schools will spend $36,862 on a DEI — diversity, equity and inclusivity — audit.   Members of the Barrington School Committee approved the expenditure during … more
Barrington schools' reentry task force delays music programs
The state recently set new guidelines allowing indoor music performance at public schools, but Barrington officials have decided to get more information before implementing any changes in the music … more
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Portsmouth school employees asked to get vaccinated by Dec. 1
PORTSMOUTH — By Dec. 1, teachers and all other employees of the Portsmouth school district must submit proof of being vaccinated against COVID-19. If they don’t, they will need to … more
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Students and attendees gather for the native tree grove dedication ceremony held on the grounds of the Whiteknact Elementary School Monday, May 25.
Gallery: Native tree grove at Whiteknact Elementary School
EAST PROVIDENCE — The latest endeavor between the city and the community group East Providence Urban Forest took place last week when a dedication and opening ceremony of a new native tree … more
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