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Parent says second grader made alleged hit list naming her son at Charlestown school

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — NBC 10 talked with a concerned parent who said her son's name was on an alleged hit list made by a second grade student at Charlestown Elementary School. NBC 10's Molly Levine spoke to a mother whose child was named on an alleged hit list...

Charlestown, RI · 1d
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MIAA Makes Major Announcement Regarding Massachusetts Football Playoff Games

The MIAA made a major announcement today, breaking a 19 year old tradition to Massachusetts high school football

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Norwich Free Academy's $100K earners rise to 95 in 2025-26 school year

From FY 2025 to FY 2026, 17 more Norwich Free Academy employees are making over $100,000 Between FY 2025 and FY 2026, NFA had more than a half million dollar increase in total employee salaries. In FY 2026, 439 employees took home $25.52 million. In FY 2025 , 424 employees took home $24.95 million , and in FY 2024, 436 employees took home $24.59 million. In FY 2026, 95 employees made $100,000 or more. The lowest paid of them is Buildings and Grounds Employee Alicia Madsen, who made $100,116.90. Two NFA employees made over $200,000. The first is Head of School Nathan Quesnel. In FY 2026, he made $385,210. This is a $8,241 increase from the $376,969 he made in FY 2025, and $30,700 more than the $354,510 he made in FY 2024. The second is Director of Operations Kristen Peckrul. In FY 2026, she made $213,313, which is a $7,610 increase from the $205,703 she made in FY 2025, and $15,522 more than the $197,791 she made in FY 2024. Below are the top 20 highest paid NFA employees. This data was obtained by the Bulletin through a FOIA request. To see the full database of NFA employee pay,

Norwich, CT · 1d

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Plainfield High School band wins state title

The Plainfield High School Marching Band won the Division 2 title at the USBands Connecticut State Championship Oct. 31 at Rockville High School in Vernon, Connecticut. The band also earned four of five overall caption awards at the competition, according to a community announcement. Plainfield received Best Music, Best Percussion, Best Visual and Best Overall Effect honors for its performance of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," a show centered on the duality of humanity. The championship followed months of practice, conditioning and rehearsals that began in late summer. "This championship is a testament to the hard work, discipline, and passion our students brought to every rehearsal and performance this season," Plainfield High School Band Director James Flynn said. "Earning the state title along with four out of the five major caption awards is an great achievement for our program and our community." The marching band thanked the Plainfield community, school administration and parent volunteers for supporting the program throughout the season. The Plainfield High School Marching Band represents Plainfield High School in Plainfield, Connecticut, and performs at athletic events, local parades and competitions in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Plainfield, CT · 2d

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Recap: North Kingstown School Committee Clears Middle School Work, Hires HR Director

Decisions on alternates such as fields likely won't come until around the end of the first quarter into the second quarter of 2027. North Kingstown, R.I. — The North Kingstown School Committee on Monday night approved a string of middle school construction steps, including early release packages that let site work at Wickford Middle School begin before final pricing, according to the North Kingstown School Committee's published meeting recording. The committee also approved a contract for a new human resources director and heard an update on an unfilled student attendance position. The chair called it a special meeting.

North Kingstown, RI · 2d

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Long-Awaited Salve Regina Student Dormitory Complete

It took nearly a decade, more than 200 Salve Regina University students moved in to the school’s new Shepard Avenue dormitory this fall. “We’re grateful to our community for their patience during construction, to the city of Newport and to the amazing teams who worked so hard to meet the high bar we set for this residence hall,” said Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, Salve Regina president. “Bringing more students onto campus will make our campus community even more vibrant and lively.”

Newport, RI · 1d

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Toll Gate High School Educators Shaping Our Tomorrow

It takes a special kind of magic to bring 100% energy to a room full of tired teenagers on a rainy Tuesday morning. I was in Mr. Sollitto’s American Democracy class last period. It was the beginning of class and he was again…running through his introduction-which if you had him you would know it’s him introducing himself and what the class is. Every. Single. Day.

Warwick, RI · 1d

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Recap: Westerly School Committee Hears Low Absenteeism, Projected $797,000 Surplus

Westerly's chronic absenteeism is at 6.8%, under the 10% target, and the district projects a $797,000 surplus, some of which may fund unbudgeted items. Westerly, R.I. — The Westerly School Committee on Wednesday night heard that the district's chronic absenteeism rate stands at 6.8%, below its 10% target, and that the district is projecting a $797,000 surplus by year's end, according to the Westerly School Committee's published meeting recording.

Westerly, RI · 1d

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Class ring lost in Puget Sound 47 years ago returned to Pawtucket graduate

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A St. Raphael Academy class ring lost nearly five decades ago in Washington’s Puget Sound has found its way back to its owner in Pawtucket. Paul Benson graduated from the school in 1964. His brother, Eric, borrowed the ring in 1979 and took it with him to the West Coast.

Pawtucket, RI · 22h

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After Five Years, Providence Superintendent Javier Montañez to Leave Post

Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez is stepping down from his post after leading Rhode Island’s largest school district for five years. Montañez announced his departure on Friday, just shy of the four-month anniversary of the district regaining local control of its schools. “After laying the foundation, it’s now time for me to move on […]

Providence, RI · 2d

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This weeks Conversation with Dr. Peter Sanchioni

With almost six months serving Newport Public Schools and on the cusp of working with a new school committee, it seemed like a good time to check in with Dr. Peter Sanchioni, Newport’s interim schools superintendent. In his superintendent’s message last month, he addressed one of the district’s challenges,...

Newport, RI · 1d

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Warwick High School Cost Changes Running Below Benchmark, Bates Says

Warwick's $350 million high school budget is unchanged, Bates said, with contingency covering post-bid changes. A disputed shop change was tabled; window replacement and classroom clocks are coming next. Warwick, R.I. — Added contract changes on Warwick's two high school projects will total about 1.6% of the guaranteed maximum price...

Warwick, RI · 1d

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Providence marks progress on new $75 million school amid leadership changes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A ceremonial raising of a steel beam went up Wednesday at the site of the new Robert F. Kennedy Pre-K-8 School in Providence, marking progress on a $75 million project designed to serve about 858 students. "Today we will not watch steel rise, we will...

Providence, RI · 2d

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W. Alton Jones campus to be reopened in the spring

The University of Rhode Island’s W. Alton Jones campus recently had its lease approved for construction, and renovations are now underway to have the campus open to the public by the spring. The West Greenwich campus will include renovations to the Environmental Education Center, structural updates to damaged buildings...

West Greenwich, RI · 1d

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Woonsocket Needs $1.6 Million for Road Work at New School

The city must fund about $1.3 million in required road upgrades plus a $282,000 engineering proposal before the new school opens; D'Agostino said the school committee and state education department will not pay. Woonsocket, R.I. — Woonsocket will need to find roughly $1.6 million to rebuild part of the road...

Woonsocket, RI · 2d

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Johnston Elementary reorganizes recess, strengthens supervision after student fights

JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston Elementary School has reorganized recess and is strengthening student supervision after several student altercations, according to Superintendent Scott Sutherland. Sutherland said two separate fights occurred during different lunch recess periods Friday afternoon. One student involved in those fights was involved in another altercation later...

Johnston, RI · 20h

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North Providence Wraps Up Four-Year School Rebuild After $125 Million Bond

Dr. Joseph A. Whelan Elementary School — New Elementary School Project. North Providence's sweeping school construction program is winding down after administrators and the project team held their final regular weekly construction meeting, a milestone Superintendent Joseph Goho reported to the School Committee on Oct. 28, capping four years of Tuesday sessions. Some work remains, including window replacement at North Providence High School that is expected to continue through January 2027, but the pace of oversight is easing as the finish line comes into view.

North Providence, RI · 2d

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North Providence's New School Is Swamped by Drop-Off Traffic

Parents and neighbors near the new Morgan Avenue elementary school face crowded drop-off and pick-up; police plan a drone survey and the council asked school officials for a plan, with the item returning in December. North Providence, R.I. — The North Providence Town Council voted Wednesday night to ask school...

North Providence, RI · 9h

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Blitz Breakdown: Regular season wraps up, plus player of the week

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The high school football season has come to an end, and teams are now preparing for the playoffs. In this week’s Blitz Breakdown, host J.P. Smollins and 12 Sports Director Sam Knox recap last week’s biggest games and preview the upcoming matchups. The Blitz 12 Player of the Week, Narragansett’s […]

East Providence, RI · 23h