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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

Barrington High School student selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar

Barrington High School senior Lucy Dreier has been selected as a U.S. Presidential Scholar — she is one of only three students from Rhode Island and 161 nationwide to earn the … more

5/12/22

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

5/10/22

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

By Josh Bickford | 5/5/22

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

By Mike Rego | 5/5/22

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

5/5/22

AfterProm event in Barrington needs volunteers

The Barrington High School AfterProm needs your help. The event, designed to keep students safe on prom night, is set for Friday, May 13. Organizers say the event needs volunteers to help with a … more

5/4/22

Portsmouth sophomore pitcher John Mass struck out 11 and gave up just one hit in a seven-inning complete game against Mt. Hope at Guiteras Field on Friday afternoon.

Portsmouth tops Mt. Hope twice in four days

PORTSMOUTH/BRISTOL — Two games against Mt. Hope High School added up to two Division 1 wins for the Patriots varsity baseball team Friday and Monday. On Friday at Guiteras Field in … more

5/3/22

With the acoustic panels reinstalled, school officials were happy to announce that the Barrington Middle School auditorium has been reopened.

After lengthy delay, Barrington Middle School auditorium reopens

Good news: the Barrington Middle School auditorium has been reopened. Barrington Superintendent of Schools Michael Messore said the district was given the green light to reopen the middle school … more

5/3/22

The Patriots’ Elly Skeels tracks a Burrillville opponent along the sideline during Saturday's game at Portsmouth High School.

Portsmouth beats Burrillville, sit atop D-2 girls’ lacrosse

PORTSMOUTH — In a battle of two undefeated Division II teams, the Portsmouth High varsity girls’ lacrosse made easy work of Burrillville on Saturday, winning 13-2 in impressive … more

5/1/22

Barrington High School again ranked near the top nationally

Barrington High School continues to earn a spot near the top of the annual U.S. News and World Report “Best High School” list. This year, Barrington High School was ranked 308 … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/30/22

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

By Josh Bickford | 4/28/22

Tiverton High School students (from left) Ava Milukas, Ellie Flanagan, Casey Michaels, Julia Han and Emma Baker, who also wrote the play, will premiere "White Noise" Saturday evening.

Tiverton student film considers pandemic's toll

The white noise, a deafening, thick thing that pushes out all else, has consumed Mara's life: It drowns out her mother's incessant drone. Her friends' questions and concerns. It threatens … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/27/22

Barrington School Committee chairwoman not running for re-election

Barrington School Committee Chairwoman Gina Bae announced Monday night, April 25, that she will not be running for re-election. Bae made the announcement during a Barrington Town Democratic … more

4/26/22

Portsmouth High’s Chris Vachon, Kevin Sullivan and Kaden Kluth (from left) run in a pack during the 1,500 meter run at Monday’s home track meet. Kluth would go on to win the event, and also set a new school record in winning the 3,000-meter run.

Portsmouth boys, girls both winners in track meet

Just two weeks after he shattered a 42-year-old Portsmouth High School running record, Kaden Kluth improved on another school best during a home meet on Monday. Competing against East … more

4/26/22

A photo of an early construction phase for the new Barrington Middle School. Barrington officials are currently recruiting a visioning team that will create a “long-term educational vision for our schools."

Barrington building a visioning team for public schools

Barrington Public Schools are recruiting members for the district’s “visioning team.” According to a recent email from the district, the visioning team will assist with the … more

4/22/22

Members of the Barrington High School 2001 basketball team pose for a photo. The team was inducted into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame recently. The team was undefeated within its division, posted a 26-1 overall record and won the school’s first Class B State Championship in basketball since 1982.

BHS Hall of Fame welcomes new inductees

Barrington High School and the Barrington Booster Club honored the the eighth class of inductees into the Barrington High School Athletic Hall of Fame at an awards dinner held recently at the Rhode … more

4/21/22

Barrington High School student forum to focus on honors program

Barrington school officials continue their work re-vamping the high school honors program. A special student forum to discuss honors in English language arts and social students will be held at … more

4/20/22

Members of the Barrington High School math team pose for a photo. The team recently won the state championship, its 20th in the last 23 years. BHS math teacher Bob Marley (left) coaches the team.

Barrington High School’s top team

The Barrington High School math team has added another state championship to its impressive 23-year run. Barrington recently outscored public and private schools from across Rhode Island to win … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/20/22

$2.555 million increase recommended for Barrington school budget

Barrington school officials were asking for a $3.096 million increase for their nearly $60 million operating budget. The Committee on Appropriations has recommended a smaller increase … more

By Josh Bickford | 4/19/22

Adamsville's Cory named sports administrator of the year

Little Compton resident Keith Cory, an educator and long-time athletic administrator, has been named Athletic Director of the Year by the Rhode Island Interscholastic Athletic Administrator … more

4/15/22

Members of the senior class jump into the air after getting the thumbs-up from Barrington High School teacher Steve Pickford in the limbo contest.

Photos: Seniors win 'Battle of the Classes' at Barrington High School

Barrington High School held its “Battle of the classes” on Victory Field on Friday afternoon. The competition pits members of all four classes and the BHS faculty in a variety of … more

4/14/22

Dr. Sandra Forard (middle) walks with Superintendent Kathryn Crowley (right) at the start of the 2021 EPHS commencement ceremony last June at Pierce Stadium.

EP School Committee formally backs Forand as new superintendent

EAST PROVIDENCE — Hinted at when current office holder Kathryn Crowley announced her impending retirement from the position some six weeks prior, the School Committee at its April 12 meeting … more

By Mike Rego | 4/13/22

Amaral leaving as Portsmouth High School principal

PORTSMOUTH — Joseph Amaral, Portsmouth High School’s principal for nearly six years, is leaving his position at the end of the school year, it was announced during Tuesday’s … more

4/13/22

Melissa Pacheco (left) and Gloria Cabral won seats on the Westport School Committee Tuesday, beating incumbent Michelle Orlando, who placed third in the race for two open seats.

Pacheco and Cabral in, Orlando out, in Westport School Committee race

Westport School Committee member Melissa Pacheco and political newcomer Gloria Cabral won three-year terms on the school committee Tuesday, placing first and second place, respectively, in the … more

By Ted Hayes | 4/13/22