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A crowd celebrates the completion of the new Barrington Middle School. A recent facilities study details the need for new elementary schools in Barrington also.

Jan. 31 workshop will focus on future of Barrington's public schools

What will the future of public schools look like in Barrington? A Jan. 31 community workshop will discuss that exact topic. A team of officials including representatives from the … more

1/27/22

EPHS team members swarm keeper Ava Williams following the final buzzer and after her late save insured the Townies' win over North Smithfield for the Division III title Sunday, June 5.

EPHS escapes, edges North Smithfield for D-III girls’ lax crown

CRANSTON — As expected it wasn’t easy, but the East Providence High School girls’ lacrosse team avenged its only loss this spring en route to capturing the 2022 Division III … more

By Mike Rego | 6/5/22

Melissa Resendes gestures while talking to her assistants as members of the 2022 East Providence High School girls' soccer team warm up before a recent practice session. Resendes, the program's all-time leading goal scorer and one of the best Townies ever, returns as the new head coach of EPHS this fall.

Resendes takes over as new EPHS girls' soccer coach

EAST PROVIDENCE — Achieving what she said was really a life-long aim, former program great Melissa Resendes is about to embark on her first season as head coach of the East Providence High … more

By Mike Rego | 9/1/22

Westport's top 10 students include (from left) Laura Martel, Christopher Wilson, Gwenyth Pichette, Jessica George, Ben Almeida, Sarah Carney, Sydney Arsenault, Nate Gifford, Lily Pichette and Kyra Ferreira.

Westport names Top 10 graduating seniors

Westport High School recently announced the Top 10 students graduating in the 2021-22 class: Laura Martel The Valedictorian of the Class of 2022 for Westport Middle High School is Laura … more

6/15/22

Members of Portsmouth High School’s Class of 2022 throw their caps into the air at the conclusion of Friday night’s commencement exercises on the baseball field.

‘Be true to yourself,’ Portsmouth High graduates told

PORTSMOUTH — After joking about why anyone would want a math teacher to share inspirational and philosophical wisdom with graduating high schoolers entering their next journey in life, … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/6/22

Barrington teachers Kerri Thurber, Brittany DiOrio, and Stephanie Hines (from left to right) sit with their attorney, Greg Piccirilli during a pre-termination hearing in Oct. 2021.

Appeal hearing for three unvaccinated teachers postponed ... again

The appeal hearing for three fired Barrington teachers has been postponed… again. The hearing had been scheduled for Thursday night, Jan. 27 via Zoom, but the teachers reportedly refused to … more

1/27/22

EPHS senior Britney Carlson celebrates receiving her diploma at the 2022 commencement exercises at Pierce Stadium Friday night, June. 3.

Gallery: East Providence High School commencement 2022

EAST PROVIDENCE — The district administration and staff at East Providence High School conducted commencement exercises for the seniors in the graduating Class of 2022 on Friday evening, June … more

Photos by Marley Nicini | 6/6/22

A visual of the proposed improvements at Waddington Elementary.

East Providence submits latest school construction plan to RIDE

EAST PROVIDENCE — Mirroring the process its predecessor followed four years earlier with the proposed new high school at the time, the current council, at its September 7 meeting, … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

East Providence receives significant share of RIDE's 'ARTS' initiative

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence will benefit to the tune of over $150,000 as part of a $5 million initiative begun by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Superintendent Kathryn … more

By Mike Rego | 6/15/22

Barrington High School students Dawen Cheng, Patrick Chen, David Xiong, Shaswat Singh, and Helen Copple (from left to right) stand for a group photo at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair held in Atlanta, Ga. recently.

BHS science standouts place at premier science fair

Barrington High School made history this year, as two teams of BHS students won "Best In Fair” awards at the RI Science and Engineering Fair and earned the right to share their projects at the … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/15/22

Barrington schools dropping lawsuit against student

The Barrington School Committee has decided to drop its lawsuit against a local student. On Thursday, Jan. 30, the attorneys representing Barrington schools were expected to file a motion to … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/31/20

Kenaz Ochgwu vies for the Townies at states in the high jump.

Three with city ties place at 2022 outdoor track state meet

EAST PROVIDENCE — It was a difficult outing in terms of scoring for the respective local entrants into the 2022 Rhode Island State Track and Field Championships held at Brown Stadium on the … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/6/22

Here are most of the recipients of the Presidential Environmental Youth Award, who were recently honored by the School Committee. Missing from picture is Tatum Brennan, Noah and Owen Sidewand, and Cameron Davis.

Portsmouth students win Presidential Environmental award

Fifteen students at Portsmouth Middle School have been won the Presidential Environmental Youth Award, which recognizes outstanding stewardship projects and positive community … more

6/16/22

Barrington High School teacher Kendra Klein teaches Spanish to students in class and online on Friday.

Barrington High School teachers rise to the challenge

A veteran Barrington High School teacher said preparing for class and delivering instruction has never been more difficult than it is this year. He said the challenges include mastering technology … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/5/20

Members of the Portsmouth High School girls’ lacrosse team celebrate after beating Burrillville, 14-4, to capture the Division II state crown at Cranston Stadium on Sunday.

Portsmouth girls’ LAX team ends dominating season with state title

CRANSTON — A semifinal scare may have been the motivation the Portsmouth High School girls’ lacrosse team needed Sunday afternoon to get back to what it did all season long: … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/6/22

Ryan Paiva pressures a Portsmouth opponent during East Providence's game against the host Patriots Saturday, Sept. 17.

EPHS boys’ soccer regroups in pursuit of another playoff bid

EAST PROVIDENCE — Two weeks into the 2022 campaign finds the East Providence High School boys’ soccer team on track to do what it usually does each fall, be well on its way to vying for a … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

What's inside the new Barrington teachers contract?

The newly-inked Barrington teachers contract offers a detailed look at the requirements and compensations extended to local public school teachers. For starters, the contract calls for around a 2 … more

By Josh Bickford | 1/16/20

Members of the BHS Quiz Show team pose for a photo during an earlier taping. Pictured are (from left to right) Benjamin Lamb, Eli Terrell, Douglas Meeker, Clara Kugler, Eden Lamb and Connor O'Neal.

BHS team competes for third quiz show crown

Could a "three-peat" be in the cards for Barrington High School when it returns to compete in High School Quiz Show: Rhode Island? Barrington, which has brought home the title in the first two … more

2/6/20

Gallery: EPHS Art & Fashion Show

The 2022 East Providence High School Art & Fashion Show was held Tuesday night, May 17, in the Elmasian Auditorium. Themes of the evening included “Bucket Hats,” “Night Out … more

Photos by Tyler Maxwell | 5/18/22

Bill Black recently began his first full year as principal at EPHS.

‘Red’ befits Black at East Providence High School

EAST PROVIDENCE — Earlier this summer and just prior to the start of the 2022-23 term, members of the central office and East Providence High School administrations discussed the changes made … more

By Mike Rego | 9/19/22

Callum Corbishley, Parker White and Hunter Madril (from left) perform a science dance experience combined with kinesthetic learning while they enjoy Marvelous Marvin Novogrodski's program during Monday’s Arts for Life presentations at Hathaway School.

The arts come alive at Hathaway! (Photos)

PORTSMOUTH — On Monday, Hathaway Elementary School welcomed a magician, storyteller, musicians and others in celebration of its its annual Arts for Life Week. The day featured performances … more

4/5/22

Portsmouth High’s Morgan Casey won the gold medal in the high jump at the state outdoor track and field championships held Saturday at Brown University.

Portsmouth High’s Casey wins high jump at state track meet

Morgan Casey was the only East Bay competitor, girl or boy, to win a gold medal at Saturday’s Rhode Island high school outdoor track and field championships at Brown University. Casey, … more

6/6/22

“It’s been a wonderful ride,” said retiring Portsmouth High School principal Joseph Amaral.

Retiring Portsmouth principal: ‘My whole life has been around kids’

PORTSMOUTH — When Joseph Amaral’s family first came to the United States from the Azores, he was just 5 years old. “One month later, I was in first grade and didn’t … more

By Jim McGaw | 6/23/22

Want to volunteer in Barrington schools? You must be vaccinated

On Thursday morning, Feb. 17, officials emailed Hampden Meadows School parents seeking volunteers to help students with reading and math support. To qualify, parents must have an approved … more

2/24/22

Portsmouth High pitcher John Mass hurls a fastball during the team's win over East Providence on Monday. The right-hander struck out 14 batters, allowing just one hit and no runs over six innings.

Portsmouth downs Townies as 2 pitchers combine for shutout

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Patriots varsity boys’ baseball team defeated East Providence 5-0 on Monday, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. more

4/5/22