N.S. school board removes younger grades, gender & orientation questions from student survey
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A questionnaire used to assess and document adolescent health risks will have two less questions than usual when it's filled out by North Smithfield students this year in effort curb parent...
Town-held account in Glocester holds RIDE reimbursement, with thousands in school restricted funds
GLOCESTER – The Glocester Town Council got an answer as to to what happened to reimbursement funds from the Rhode Island Department of Education for school repairs projects over the past several years.
The...
Burrillville’s Ferraro named Paul Masse Scholar Athlete of the Year, winner of $5K scholarship
BURRILLVILLE – A three-sport varsity athlete from Burrillville High School who hopes to someday be a surgeon has been named Scholar Athlete of the Year by WJAR Channel 10 and contest sponsor Paul Masse...
Former Glocester councilor questions reimbursement on school projects; Discussion set for Thursday
GLOCESTER – More questions arose regarding school funding for capital improvements at a recent Glocester Town Council meeting, with officials expected to further address the issue this week. Former Town Councilor George (Buster) Steere...
State education council approves funding for projects to improve Burrillville schools
BURRILLVILLE – The Burillville School District was approved for a partial state reimbursement on a number of projects to improve school buildings in town over the next several years, part of a $1 billion...
Glocester school board member warns council: Major funding needed for repairs this year
GLOCESTER – Glocester School Committee member Patricia Henry brought a preliminary warning for the Glocester Town Council at their recent meeting. Town schools, she said, are in dire need of improvements and upgrades, including...
Wreaths Across America returns to Ponaganset; Teachers, Glocester chief recognized with awards
GLOCESTER – Ponaganset High School students, administrators and staff, along with town officials, state representatives and guests of the school greeted Wreaths Across America on Tuesday, a program that remembers and honors veterans, and...
