Pawtucket Data in Your Backyard – Community Conversation on Child Well-Being
The Pawtucket School Department is proud to host Rhode Island KIDS COUNT’s Data in Your Backyard Community Series on Wednesday, March 11 from 4:00–6:00 PM at Joseph Jenks Middle School. This presentation will highlight community-level child well-being data from the 2025 Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook, followed by a facilitated discussion focused on what the […]
National School Social Work Week
This week, we proudly celebrate National School Social Work Week and recognize the incredible impact all our school social workers have on our students, families, and staff. This year’s theme, “Unite to Ignite,” highlights the power of connection, collaboration, and community. When we unite, educators, families, and support staff, we ignite potential in every student. […]
National Read Across America Week
We’re kicking off National Read Across America Week in the best way possible! Today, Superintendent Buck brought the magic of storytelling to life as he visited Little Elementary to read to Mrs. Rabbitt’s amazing 4th grade class! From the first page to the final word, our students were hooked, laughing, listening, and letting their imaginations […]
K9s Watson and Kaya Greet Students at Shea High School
This morning, Shea High School was filled with extra smiles and wagging tails as K9s Watson and Kaya Pawtucket Police Therapy Dogs greeted students and staff at the doors!Their visit brought a wonderful sense of calm, connection, and positivity to start the day. Thank you to Watson and Kaya and their dedicated handlers for sharing […]
Return to In-Person Learning
We are excited to welcome everyone back to in-person learning tomorrow, Monday, March 2nd. We can’t wait to see our halls filled with energy, smiles, and the joy of learning once again!
School Closed – Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | Virtual Instructional Day – Feb. 26 & Feb. 27
Due to the current weather conditions, the Pawtucket School Department and all Pawtucket Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 25. Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27 will be Virtual Instructional Days and we will follow our established Virtual Instruction Day Plan.
Pawtucket Warming Shelters
Warming Shelters Over the past 24 hours, the City has worked with the Pawtucket Housing Authority, Pawtucket School Department, Pawtucket EMA, Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, and Red Cross to open two additional overnight warming shelters. In the event residents lose power, they may go to: • Jenks Junior High School, 350 Division Street (Entrance through Door […]
Mental Health Resources
In our school district, we care deeply about the well-being of every student and family. Life can bring challenges that feel overwhelming, and it’s important to remember that you don’t have to navigate those moments alone. Seeking professional mental health support is a sign of strength, not weakness. If your child, or anyone in your […]
City of Pawtucket and Pawtucket School Department announce counseling and support services for school community and one-hour delayed school start for Shea High School following Lynch Arena tragedy.
Update: Due to the current weather conditions, the Pawtucket School Department and all Pawtucket Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 25. Thursday, February 26 and Friday, February 27 will be Virtual Instructional Days and we will follow our established Virtual Instruction Day Plan. In the […]
Together We Stand. Together We Heal.
Dear Families and Community Members, We are heartbroken by the tragic event that took place in our city during yesterday’s high school ice hockey event at Lynch Arena. Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, families, staff, and community members who have been affected by this senseless act of violence. We stand in […]