Football team in quarantine, students sent home on first day in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – While Supt. Michael St. Jean would not confirm how many students were affected, disciplinary actions were followed in North Smithfield schools for students who did not comply with masking and quarantine...
Back to school, screening #9: Five things to know in North Smithfield this week
Return to school
First day of school for K-12 students is Tuesday, Aug. 31, with an abbreviated day for kindergarten students. First day of school for pre-k students is Friday, Sept. 3. The middle school...
Student mask issue shows divide among residents at heated meeting; 30 day mandate wins...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield School Committee voted 4-1 to mandate masks for the first 30 days of school, following a tense and emotional three and a half hour meeting Tuesday...
Residents, councilors weigh in on optional mask policy in N.S. schools
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Residents who said they support the School Committee's decision to let parents decide whether or not children should wear masks in school brought their case to members of the Town Council...
St. Jean: No distance learning for N.S students returning full time in fall
NORTH SMITHFIELD – While statewide guidance around mask wearing and other safety protocols for fall are still evolving, some decisions regarding how schools will look when students return this year seem fairly certain in...
Burrillville council recognizes champion Bronco athletes
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Town Council presented citations Wednesday night to four high school spring sports teams that won championships, acknowledging what all agreed was an outstanding year for Bronco athletics.
Citations were given...
Council ratifies NSTA contract with 2% raise for top step teachers
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Town Council has ratified a three year contract between the North Smithfield Teacher's Association and the School Committee that will see a two percent raise each year for top step...
