St. Jean shares highlights from another great year at N.S. schools
NORTH SMITHFIELD – With the school year now coming to a close, Supt. Michael St. Jean shared a list of highlights and achievements by students, groups and teams throughout 2021 and 2020 at North...
Wright’s Farm Restaurant awards two $5,000 scholarships
BURRILLVILLE – A local restaurant awarding funds to local students as they enter their first year of college in honor of a former Burrillville educator doubled its scholarship program in 2022, giving $5,000 scholarships...
Bronco Class of 2022 graduates pivot past challenges
BURRILLVILLE – Over the past four years, there have been unexpected moments, surprises and challenges that members of the Class of 2022 could neither have predicted or controlled.
But as this year's crop of...
Ponaganset graduates move ahead; Class of 2022 enters next chapter
GLOCESTER – Early on a mild June Friday evening in Glocester, 216 soon-to-be Ponaganset High School graduates were on their way through the school yard to the athletic field for their graduation ceremony.
“This is...
Callahan Elementary receives state recognition for scores on RICAS
BURRILLVILLE – In a year when most schools across Rhode Island saw drops in English proficiency due to pandemic-related loses in learning, one Burrillville elementary school beat the odds.
And while the gains may...
School officials condemn ‘anti-tolerant’ flags at Ponagansett High School
NORTH SCITUATE – Officials at a school that regularly promotes inclusion reacted this week after several students reportedly brought in flags that administrators say symbolized anti-tolerance culture.
Ponagansett High School students posted photos on social media...
Culvert break, E-waste & a grad list: Five things to know in North Smithfield...
E-waste
The town of North Smithfield will hold an electronic waste collection event on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Town Garage at 281 Quaker Highway. Residents can drop-off computers, TVs,...
