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Cultural Scholarship Application Deadline Extended

Wed, 16 May 2012 20:28:00 GMT

The deadline for application to the John O. Pastore Cultural Travel Scholarship, offered by Newport Festa Italiana (NFI), has been extended to Tuesday, May 29. High school students have the opportunity to win a trip to Italy.

George Washington Letter Winners

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:32:00 GMT

On Thursday, May 3, Rogers High School held an awards assembly to announce the winners of the George Washington Letter Essay Contest.

School Committee Approves Track Name

Wed, 09 May 2012 20:52:00 GMT

The Newport School Committee tackled a loaded agenda during their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, approving recommendations for the new Claiborne deB. Pell Elementary School, the Rogers Goes Green Project, and naming the RHS athletic field.

Student Artwork Heads to D.C.

Mon, 07 May 2012 19:23:00 GMT

An art installation focusing on the Rhode Island state motto of Hope and the state symbol of an anchor by the seventh grade at St. Michael’s Country Day School will soon be on display in our nation’s capital.

RHS Students Attend Junior Leadership Conference

Wed, 02 May 2012 20:43:00 GMT

The Junior Leadership Conference is a daylong seminar held at Providence College that helps students to become better leaders. Sessions include diversity, event planning, communication, public speaking and individual assessment.

Underwood Raises $2027.62 to Fight Leukemia

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:06:00 GMT

Collecting change can make a change! Students from Underwood Elementary School brought in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters for three weeks, collecting $2027.62 to help fight leukemia.

Rogers Students Celebrate Arbor Day

Wed, 02 May 2012 16:46:00 GMT

Students from Rogers High School journeyed to Morton Park on April 27 to plant a tree on Arbor Day.

Student Musicians Performed at All-State Festival

Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Several students from Thompson Middle School and Rogers High School performed in their year’s Rhode Island Music Educators Association All-State Festival.

Rogers Student Chosen for Rotary Awards Program

Wed, 02 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Rogers High School sophomore, Alison Thompson, will attend the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) Program May 18 – 20, in Brewster, Mass.

Six St. Michael's Faculty Members Shave Their Heads for a Cause

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:25:00 GMT

Last month, students from St. Michael’s Country Day School raised $10,822 for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Math-A-Thon. For surpassing their goal, six SMS faculty members shaved their heads to raise awareness for the worthy cause.

Will Newport Need Another Elementary School?

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:29:00 GMT

City Councilors and School Committee members discussed the possibility of the school department keeping an elementary school building after the Pell School opens in the fall of 2013.

Howington Goes Hybrid

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:34:00 GMT

City Manager Jane Howington recently traded in her city-issued vehicle for a "greener" model.

Council Schedules Budget Sessions

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:42:27 GMT

It's that time again. The mayor's office has finalized its annual series of budget meetings.

Students Receive Medals in SkillsUSA Competition

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:52:00 GMT

On March 29, the Rhode Island SkillsUSA Awards Ceremony was held at the Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston. SkillsUSA is a national student organization that works to maintain American productivity, quality, and competitiveness.

Waluk Takes a Stand on 50 Washington Square

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:01:19 GMT

A normally procedural vote on a funding request for the state's Community Development Block Grant program, or CDBG, became an unexpected source of debate during last Wednesday's City Council meeting.