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Red cluster teacher Stephanie Bannon cheers on eighth-graders as they pass by with their parents in their cars during a drive-by event at Barrington Middle School on Wednesday morning, June 17.

Send-offs mark end of the school year for Barrington students

Barrington Middle School teachers and administrators shared some special send-offs with students this week. On Tuesday night, the district aired a video celebrating the eighth grade bridge … more

6/17/20

Mt. Hope musicians release album to benefit charity

Members of the Mt. Hope High School Vocal Ensemble have released an album and music video, and are using both as part of an effort to raise funds for the Providence Rescue Mission . … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/17/20

Olivia Durant, Ava Moore and Emma Sherrod (from left), all eighth-graders at Portsmouth Middle School, show their support to faculty members during Portsmouth Middle School’s parade for eighth-grade students Friday morning. They were gathered on Mailcoach Road in the Redwood Farms neighborhood.

Portsmouth Middle School faculty parades through town

PORTSMOUTH — Has it hit your neighborhood yet? Around 9:30 a.m. Friday, a mini-caravan of faculty members from Portsmouth Middle School left the school’s parking lot for a … more

6/12/20

East Providence school busing costs could rise dramatically

EAST PROVIDENCE — “Quite the pickle…Stuck between a rock and a hard place,” those were some of the words used to describe the district’s busing situation as it begins … more

By Mike Rego | 6/11/20

EPHS graduates Class of 2020

EAST PROVIDENCE — The following is the list of graduates in the Class of 2020 at East Providence High School. Students are listed alphabetically and includes the following academic honors: * … more

Photos by Rich Dionne | 6/10/20

Grad Kate Demeillon gets a kiss from mom, Imogene as dad, Ian looks on.

Resilient class graduates from Barrington High School

Victory Field was empty on Sunday afternoon. On the day that traditionally hosts the Barrington High School graduation ceremony, members of the Class of 2020 instead shared their commencement … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/9/20

Graduating senior Mackenzie Gill greets School Committee Chairwoman Emily Copeland as she receives her diploma Saturday morning at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth diploma pickup was full of pomp and circumstance

PORTSMOUTH — It was like a second graduation ceremony, and perhaps that was the point. more

By Jim McGaw | 6/9/20

EPHS Top Three: Perseverance in spite of pandemic

EAST PROVIDENCE — There are a few certainties on the annual coverage calendar for The Post, one of the most significant being commencement exercises at East Providence High School and the … more

By Mike Rego | 6/3/20

School Committee formally approves East Providence layoff list

EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence School Committee, during a special virtual session held late Friday afternoon, May 29, formally affirmed the layoff recommendations of Superintendent … more

By Mike Rego | 5/29/20

Ari Dulchinos has been selected as a 2020 National Merit Scholarship winner. The Barrington High School senior will attend MIT in the fall.

Barrington student wins National Merit Scholarship

Ari Dulchinos received some very good news recently. The Barrington High School senior learned that she had been selected as a 2020 National Merit Scholarship winner. Earning the scholarship … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/22/20

Kelly Cole - Little Compton Teacher of the Year for 2020

— Submitted by the Little Compton School Department …Each of us can remember some truly exceptional teachers -- ones that stood apart from all the rest. While many good teachers … more

5/22/20

Melville School Principal Elizabeth Viveiros has been named assistant superintendent of Portsmouth schools, effective July 1. (File photo)

Melville’s Viveiros named Portsmouth’s next assistant superintendent

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth School Committee Tuesday night warmly welcomed the appointment of Melville Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Viveiros as the district’s new assistant … more

5/20/20

The closure of school buildings resulted in $290,000 in transportation savings for Barrington.

Barrington schools expect to save $300,000 on busing

The switch to distance learning will save Barrington schools about $300,000 in transportation costs, said the district's director of finance and administration, Doug Fiore. During an interview on … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/15/20

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

By Mike Rego | 5/14/20

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

5/14/20

East Providence District Teacher of the Year for 2020 Jen Ruthven conducts a distance learning session with members of her second grade class from Orlo Avenue Elementary School.

East Providence School District rates Ruthven teacher of the year

EAST PROVIDENCE — The School Department announced the annual recipients of its teacher of the year awards at the May 12 meeting of the School Committee, including as well the selection of … more

By Mike Rego | 5/13/20

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

By Ted Hayes | 5/8/20

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

By Josh Bickford | 5/8/20

Barrington High School students Owen Crain (left) and Xan Maddock-Mark share a split screen during a recent Sunrise Show broadcast. BHS students have continued to broadcast the program despite the switch to distance learning.

Barrington High School Sunrise Show embraces virtual world

The Sunrise team at Barrington High School is still working hard each day to bring their fellow students the news, despite the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, the news … more

By Josh Bickford | 5/7/20

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

By Jim McGaw | 5/7/20

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

By Jim McGaw | 5/6/20

Barrington High School earns top-200 ranking

U.S. News and World Report has again ranked Barrington High School near the top of its list of the best high schools in America . Barrington High School ranked number 199 out of more than 17,000 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/23/20

The Portsmouth Town Council meets virtually via the Zoom application Monday night, April 21. The top row (from left) shows Town Clerk Jennifer West, Council President Kevin Aguiar and Town Administrator Richard Rainer, Jr. together at Town Hall, and council members Daniela Abbott and J. Mark Ryan videoconferencing from home. In the middle row (from left) are council members Andrew Kelly, Keith Hamilton and Linda Ujifusa. Council member Len Katzman, Human Resources Director Lisa Puglia and Town Solicitor Kevin Gavin (from left) are in the bottom row.

Pandemic may spawn Portsmouth school surplus of $500K to $1M

PORTSMOUTH — The School Department is expected to finish the fiscal year with a surplus between $500,000 and $1 million due to cost savings in services not being provided during the … more

By Jim McGaw | 4/22/20

New EPHS project reaches another milestone

EAST PROVIDENCE — As it rises above the horizon, reaching its anticipated height, it not only serves as a beacon of the city’s future, but now also offers a welcomed respite from the … more

By Mike Rego | 4/15/20

Hathaway Elementary School third-grade teacher Ashley Adamson reads to her class from her basement at home. In addition to running their morning meetings as usual, Ms. Adamson and her co-teacher, special educator Victoria Travis, have sent handwritten cards to their students.

In Portsmouth: Teaching in a time of crisis

PORTSMOUTH — Growing up, Ashley Adamson can remember a chunk of time when she would play in her parents’ basement, pretending to be a teacher. more

By Kristen Ray | 4/15/20