Under new RIDOH guidelines, in person learning resumes in Burrillville Monday
BURRILLVILLE – After two days of distance learning prompted by hundreds of student absences caused by the state's COVID-19 rules for schools, the Burrillville School District will resume in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 10....
With more than 400 student absences, Burrillville will move to distance learning Thursday
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville School District will return to distance learning for the remainder of this week after finding an average of 430 student absences each day following the return from winter break.
Supt. Michael...
Leaders promise to keep schools safe, say no local threat from Tik Tok challenge
BURRILLVILLE/NORTH SMITHFIELD – Many parents in northern Rhode Island said they planned to keep their kids home from school on Friday, Dec. 17 amid an alleged threat on the social media app Tik Tok...
Committee to vote on installing new throwing facilities at N.S. schools for $138K
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The company that recently installed a new synthetic turf field at the North Smithfield High School athletic fields will put in throwing facilities for just $138,000, more than $20,000 less than...
Burrillville council honors Cardon, names Coutu trustee emeritus for Jesse Smith
BURRILLVILLE – In a brief ceremony Wednesday night, members of the Burrillville Town Council thanked resident Aaron Coutu for his service to the town, naming him trustee emeritus of Jesse Smith Memorial Library, while...
A sold out performance: Caroling NSHS choir books full fundraising schedule
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A festive effort to bring Christmas cheer to the homes of town residents while raising funds for the high school music program can officially be deemed a success.
The North Smithfield...
Surveys at NS middle and high schools draw questions, complaints from parents
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Parents in North Smithfield are questioning the district's policy on parental consent following surveys administered last month – including one at the high school for which students were compensated, and another...
