Burrillville officials propose reduced school week, lottery for student transportation
BURRILLVILLE – With elements such as transportation, the requirement of masks, and how to deal with parents who are not ready to send their children back to school still unresolved, the Burrillville School Department...
Amid mixed messages, No. Smithfield schools announce tentative plan for reopening
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Students kept in groups to minimize widespread contact. New, extensive cleaning procedures. Daily student and staff screenings, handwashing stations and face masks on every teacher and student.
These are just a few...
‘Resilient’ Class of 2020 says unconventional goodbye to BHS
BURRILLVILLE – There were no applause; no laughter or cheers at the inside jokes between members of the Class of 2020 as they celebrated their success, and their departure from Burrillville High School.
But speakers,...
O’Brien is North Smithfield’s Teacher of the Year
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 20-year teacher at North Smithfield High School who's well-known involvement in a national civics competition has led 14 groups of students to state championships is the school district's Teacher of...
Levys’ legacy lives on: Two Burrillville seniors awarded $30,000 in scholarships
BURRILLVILLE – From town buildings and structures to ongoing donations to universities and hospitals, the generosity of Austin T. and June Rockwell Levy has touched the lives of many, not just in Burrillville, but...
Art installation, graduation re-mix: Five things to know in No. Smithfield this week
BLM Art installation
A new art installation has been established at 761 Great Road to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement. Residents have been asked to contribute to the space by adding visual...
North Smithfield junior recognized with Young Leader Award
PROVIDENCE – A junior attending North Smithfield High School was one of 50 students from across Rhode Island to be recognized this week with state Treasurer Seth Magaziner's Young Leader Award.
North Smithfield's Haelly Botelho...
