Annual MLK Jr. Community Poetry Reading & Open Mic
Join us for the Annual MLK Jr. Community Poetry Reading & Open Mic, presented by the City of Pawtucket. Thursday, January 22 at 6PM. Come celebrate community, creativity, and the legacy of Dr. King Jr. through spoken word and poetry.
Where is Interim Superintendent Buck?
Today, Interim Superintendent Buck joined Greene Elementary in proudly celebrating our amazing fourth graders in Ms. Goldman’s class! This year has been filled with hard work, creativity, and incredible academic growth. From tackling new challenges to thinking critically and expressing big ideas, our fourth graders continue to shine every day. We are so proud of […]
Spanish for Educators Professional Learning
Over the past two years, Pawtucket School educators have shown an inspiring commitment to professional growth through Spanish for Educators, a program requested by staff and created by Melissa Labossiere our Talent Development Coordinator. Since the first cohort in Fall 2023, five cohorts have been completed, with more than 100 educators, administrators, and teaching assistants […]
Shea High School Students Visit The University of Rhode Island’s Crime Laboratory
This week Shea High School students participated in an exhilarating tour of the University of Rhode Island Crime Laboratory. During the visit, students explored a variety of careers within the legal and forensic sciences, many of which aligned with their personal interests. From fingerprinting to crime scene analysis, students engaged in hands-on activities that provided […]
Statistics & Probability Class At JMW
Stats in action at JMW! Statistics & Probability class at JMW took learning to the next level by turning the basement into a full-on casino Students explored probability, risk, and data in a hands-on way that made the math come alive. What an awesome morning of learning!
Goff Middle School Student Becomes A Feinstein Jr. Scholar Golden Ticket Winner
Congrats to recent Golden Ticket Winner, Kayleigh, of Goff Middle School! Goff Middle School received a $2,000 grant from The Feinstein Foundation & Kayleigh chose the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to receive a $500 grant award from her winning ticket “to help hungry families this winter.” Bravo, Feinstein Jr. Scholar! Your kindness and compassion […]
Student Leaders Present At School Committee Meeting
Last night’s School Committee meeting was a powerful reminder of the passion and potential within our district. Our youth were truly the highlight of the evening. Student leaders from across our schools stepped forward to share their experiences, celebrate the incredible work happening in classrooms and clubs, and speak confidently about the future they’re helping […]
JA Inspire Career Fair
We couldn’t be more proud of our high school students who represented their CTE pathways at this year’s JA Inspire Career Fair at the RI Convention Center! They did an amazing job showcasing their CTE pathways to students from across Rhode Island, sharing their skills, passions, and future goals with confidence and enthusiasm. From hands-on […]
Peace Poster Contest Celebration
Proudly we honor our talented middle school students at this year’s Peace Poster Contest Celebration. Each participant was recognized by the Pawtucket Lions Club not only for their artistic skill, but for the meaningful messages of unity, understanding, and global awareness reflected in their work. Their posters reminded us that young people have powerful voices, […]
Handshake Initiative
The Pawtucket School Department and the RI Handshake Initiative brought together district staff, city employees, and community members to greet students and families with high-fives, handshakes, and big smiles as they stepped into Jenks Middle School and Cunningham Elementary. It was a simple gesture with a big impact, building connection, boosting confidence, and setting a […]