A Call to Action: Powerful forum in Burrillville reminds athletes that their choices matter
BURRILLVILLE – At any time, anyone can make the wrong decision that will change lives forever, said John Abbate, Burrillville High School athletic director.
Abate spoke at a BHS forum titled, “A Conversation about...
N.S. native Rodrigues named new athletic director for North Smithfield School District
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A town native with a background as both an athletic trainer and physical education instructor has been named athletic director for the North Smithfield Public School District.
Amanda Rodrigues – soon...
RIIL grants rule change: N.S. girls join Burrillville/ Ponaganset/Bayview hockey co-op
NORTH SMITHFIELD/BURRILLVILLE/GLOCESTER – Last year, a parent of one North Smithfield hockey player started a petition, which garnered more than 2,000 signatures, asking the Rhode Island Interscholastic League to change the rules limiting co-op...
Burrillville awarded $287K Learn365RI grant
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Education recently announced the recipients of nearly $3.8 million in Advancing Learning Beyond the 180-Day School Year grant program funding, and Burrillville was...
Olaes retracts statements regarding WWIS and use of N.S. football field by Xpress program
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A representative from a local non-profit football and cheer program is retracting statements regarding alleged bad faith dealings involving the North Smithfield High School football field made at a meeting of...
Burrillville’s Sollitto named Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year
BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville School Department Supt. Michael Sollitto has been named the 2024 Rhode Island Superintendent of the Year by the Rhode Island School Superintendents' Association.
The award recognizes outstanding achievement in school district leadership,...
Free summer camps keep Burrillville students learning
BURRILLVILLE – With lesson on everything from instrument building to STEM exploration, the Burrillville School Department has kept students engaged this summer through a series of camps, offered free to town students.
It is...
