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.
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 […]
1-hour delay – Monday, February 9
As our community continues to navigate conditions following the recent winter weather, the Pawtucket School Department will operate on a 1-hour delay on Monday, February 9. This delayed start is intended to provide additional time to ensure that students and staff have safe access to our schools and school grounds and are able to arrive […]
1-hour delay – Friday, January 30
As we continue to monitor conditions related to the extended cold weather and an active Cold Weather Advisory, the Pawtucket School Department will operate on a 1-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory in effect from 7:00 PM this evening through 11:00 AM Friday, with […]
1-hour delay – Thursday, January 29
The Pawtucket School Department will operate on a 1-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. This delayed start is intended to provide additional time for travel conditions to improve and to ensure that students and staff have safe access to our schools and are able to arrive safely. All schools will follow their 1-hour delay schedules, […]
1-hour delay – Wednesday, January 28.
The Pawtucket School Department will operate on a 1-hour delay tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28. This delayed start is intended to provide additional time for travel conditions to improve and to ensure that students and staff have safe access to our schools and are able to arrive safely. All schools will follow their 1-hour delay schedules, […]
Lights, Camera, Attendance! Meet the Top 10 Video Contest Finalists
The Top 10 finalists for the RIDE Attendance Matters RI Video Contest are officially ready for their big moment! After an inspiring submission period filled with creativity, passion, and powerful messages about the importance of showing up, our team has selected ten standout videos that truly deserve an Academy Awards–style round of applause. This is where you come in. Watch the Top 10 finalist videos using this YouTube link. […]
Virtual Instruction Day – Tuesday, January 27, 2026
The Pawtucket School Department will observe a Virtual Instruction Day tomorrow (Tuesday) January 27. All students will participate in virtually learning and should follow guidance provided by their school regarding schedules and expectations.
No School – Monday, January 26, 2026.
Due to inclement weather, there is No School on Monday, January 26, 2026.
No School – Monday, January 19, 2026
