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Gallery: EPHS boys' lacrosse
EAST PROVIDENCE — The EPHS boys’ lacrosse squad dropped a 7-5 decision to Scituate in a Division IV contest last Wednesday afternoon, April 20, in city. The loss left the Townies with … more
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Barrington High School’s Emma Marvelli, Stella Densley, Louise Marie Choi-Schattle, Yike Chen, Yiming Xiong, Helen Copple, Dawen Cheng and Sean Fearon (from left to right) brought home the top team award at the recent URI Chemistry contest.
Barrington High School wins chemistry competition
The Advanced Placement chemistry students from Barrington High School competed in the annual URI Chemistry contest recently, and brought home the top team award and also swept the individual awards. … more
Plenty of staff changes at Barrington schools this year
Following is a list of the new teaching hires for Barrington schools, the teachers who resigned, and those who retired recently. Some of the changes were announced at the Aug. 17 school committee … more
BHS team members Eli Terrell, Douglas Meeker, Clara Kugler and Eden Lamb (from left to right) wave during the taping of the third annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island.
Barrington team competes in High School Quiz Show
The BHS High School Quiz Show team competed at the 3rd annual High School Quiz Show Rhode Island contest at the PBS studio in Providence on Nov. 9 and 10.  Barrington participated in an … more
This special issue of the Sakonnet Times dated Dec. 9, 1971 touted Portsmouth Middle School’s official dedication held a few days later.
Portsmouth Middle School is celebrating 50th birthday
PORTSMOUTH — “A new concept in learning,” boasted the front page of a special issue of The Sakonnet Times from more than 50 years ago.  The just-opened Portsmouth … more
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The East Providence High School’s Tessa Laroche (right) defends against an opponent from Classical during a Division III girls’ lacrosse contest between the sides played earlier this spring. Laroche, a co-captain, and the rest of her Townie mates are off to an impressive start in 2022.
Townies impress early in D-III girls’ lacrosse
EAST PROVIDENCE — The emergence of the East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse team to date in 2022 from prior also-ran to now awesome has been as impressive as it’s been quick. … more
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Every Student Initiative (ESI) members Charlie Townsend and Anna Conheeny discuss the best way of joining two pieces of material to make a blanket in the basement of St. Barnabas Church on Sunday. ESI has been making and giving away the blankets to children with cancer for the past four years.
In Portsmouth: Coverings of kindness
PORTSMOUTH — Young cancer patients at Hasbro Children’s Hospital will soon be a little warmer at night, thanks to members of Every Student Initiative (ESI). more
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East Providence High School’s Kael Conaty, Riley Feeney and Ryan Travassos (from left to right) vie for possession against an opponent from Scituate during the recent Division IV boys’ lacrosse outing between the teams on Thursday, April 21. The visiting Spartans defeated the Townies by a 7-5 score.
EPHS boys’ lacrosse squad embraces the process to make progress
EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s no secret to keen observers, the East Providence High School boys’ lacrosse program has mostly struggled throughout its near 15 year history despite the best … more
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Question over AP exam fees sparks debate in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A conversation about the future of Portsmouth High School’s AP exam policy at a recent School Committee meeting spiraled into a debate over who’s responsible to pay … more
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Barrington High School student tests positive for COVID-19
Barrington High School officials confirmed that a freshman at the school has tested positive for Covid-19. BHS Principal Joe Hurley sent an email to parents of all high school students on Tuesday … more
Commissioner slams Barrington School Committee over request
The state's education commissioner recently offered a strongly-worded response to the Barrington School Committee's request for an advisory opinion regarding a student suspension case. Barrington … more
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More Portsmouth families opt for in-person/hybrid learning plan
PORTSMOUTH — After running the figures again, the School Department is reporting a further reduction in the number of students opting for full distance learning as opposed to the … more
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Barrington teachers ink new contract
The Barrington School Committee and local teachers' union have agreed on a new contract, but the two groups were still divided when it came time to issue a statement about the new contract. On … more
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For Portsmouth High's Class of 2020, a senior year interrupted
PORTSMOUTH — No prom.  No traditional graduation.  No senior picnic.  No spring sports.  No final play or concert. For members of the Class of 2020, … more
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St. Andrew’s is one of only two schools in Rhode Island that offer the IB Diploma Program.
St. Andrew’s now offering International Baccalaureate program
After receiving authorization from the International Baccalaureate (IB) governing body, St. Andrew’s School will now offer the IB diploma programme to all students in grades 11 and … more
Budget increases continue to grow for Barrington schools
In 2018, the school department received a budget increase of 2.53 percent. A year later, the increase was 2.96 percent, and in 2020, the Barrington School Department received a 3.59 percent … more
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Barrington resident Robert Swarts hands copies of a petition to members of the school committee during the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8.
Barrington parents make it clear: ‘We love our neighborhood schools’
Barrington residents continued to speak out against the school district’s plan to build two new Grade 1-5 schools, transform Nayatt into an early learning center, and close down Sowams … more
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Barrington School Committee candidates (from left to right) Margaret Reid, TJ Peck, Frazier Bell, and Rudy Seber.
Ask the candidates: 'Do you support the Option 2b school plan?'
Question: Do you support “Option 2B” of the schools’ master facilities plan? Why or why not? Frazier Bell (I) — “No. I will listen to our community. I support … more
Mt. Hope Principal Dr. Deb DiBiase (center) with Mt. Hope parents Karen Zagorski (left) and Nina Murphy, who nominated her for the honor.
Mt. Hope's Deb DiBiase named state's top high school principal
Dr. Deborah DiBiase, the always smiling, hug- and laughter-prone principal of Mt. Hope High School, has been named Rhode Island's High School Principal of the Year for 2021. She learned about the … more
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PHS defender Joe Rocco pressures his Barrington opponent near the goal Friday night. By the end of the first quarter, the Patriots had already secured a 7-0 lead against the Eagles and went on to win 10-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Portsmouth beats Barrington for 4th straight victory (photos)
BARRINGTON — The Portsmouth High boys’ varsity lacrosse team won its fourth straight game on Friday when it defeated Barrington, 10-7, on the road. more
Portsmouth High School senior Steve Alix safely collects his graduation cap and gown outside the main office on Wednesday, May 6.
Portsmouth High seniors collect caps and gowns at 'drive-through'
PORTSMOUTH — Problem: How to safely distribute graduation caps and gowns to Portsmouth High School seniors in the midst of a pandemic? more
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More police at Westport schools through end of the year
With fewer than 20 days left in the school year, officials are moving quickly to beef up security at district schools following the shooting that left 19 students and two teachers at a Texas … more
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Hathaway School kindergarten teacher Liz Gill organizes materials in her classroom on Monday as she prepares for the first day of school next week. The 2022-23 academic year begins on Monday, Aug. 29, for staff; Tuesday, Aug. 30, for kindergarten, fifth- and ninth-grade students; and Wednesday, Aug. 31, for all other students.
Portsmouth schools reminder: No free lunches this year
PORTSMOUTH — They’ll be no free lunch for students when they report back to school next week. more
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How much will it cost Barrington to bring the current elementary school buildings in-line with the new middle school? How much will it cost to upgrade the ventilation systems and security systems? How much will it cost to create better learning environments?
Back to school — build new schools?
Barrington school leaders are planning for the future. And the future might not include Nayatt School or Sowams School.  A facilities study that is focused on Barrington Public Schools offers … more
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The top three seniors academically in the East Providence High School Class of 2022 (from left to right) valedictorian Sophia da Silva, salutatorian Lily Budnick and avedatorian Matthew Rogers.
A 'new' top three: da Silva, Budnick, Rogers lead EPHS Class of '22
EAST PROVIDENCE — They are among the first to finish a term at the new building and first to graduate from it, but their four years in total at East Providence High School will certainly leave … more
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