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Charles E. Shea Senior High School

School News

Shea High School Athletes Visit the Basketball Hall of Fame

This past weekend, our Shea high school basketball student athletes participated in the two-game “Hoop Hall Invitational” tournament at the Basketball Hall of Fame. Our young athletes had an amazing time and also had the great experience of touring the Basketball Hall of Fame.

FAFSA Completion Night

Great turnout with 43 students and parents attending our FAFSA Completion Night! The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is important because it is the primary application used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid like grants, work-study, and loans, which means that completing it is crucial to access the largest pool of funding available for college tuition and other educational expenses; most states and colleges also use FAFSA information to award their own financial aid packages, making it a critical step for students seeking to pay for their education.
Thank you to @onwardwelearn, Upward Bound, and @RICNews for your partnership and support this evening.

Save the date: Next FAFSA Completion Night will be Tuesday, February 11th.

City of Pawtucket Announces 2024-2025 Winter Preparedness Plan

As winter weather approaches, the City of Pawtucket wants to ensure all residents are informed about snow and ice procedures. Please review the important details below to stay prepared and avoid fines during snow emergencies.

For immediate snow updates, we encourage you to follow and/or subscribe to these platforms:

  • Follow on Social Media:
  • Visit the City of Pawtucket website’s homepage: pawtucketri.gov.
  • Sign up for CodeRED: CodeRed is the City’s emergency alert platform where residents can subscribe to calls or texts for any storms or emergency-related issues.

Parking Bans

How do parking bans work?

  • Typically, an on-street parking ban is put into effect when two or more inches of snow are forecasted.
  • Once declared, all vehicles must be moved off the streets during the designated time.
  • Parking bans are announced on the city’s website, social media platforms, CodeRED alerts, and local radio and TV broadcasts.

 

Avoid fines and towing:

  • Vehicles left on the street during a parking ban will be towed at the owner’s expense or fined $100.
  • After the parking ban is lifted, vehicles must be removed from municipal parking areas within two hours or risk towing and a $100 fine.
  • It is vital that cars are moved into city lots, and then removed from city lots in a timely manner.
  • If cars are left on the street during a ban, this delays the Department of Public Works in their snow removal process, meaning it will take longer for our streets to be cleaned.
  • On the opposite end of the parking ban, it is crucial that cars are removed within the two hour period after lifting the parking ban. Most designated lots are school parking lots. If residents do not remove their car in a timely fashion, it can delay school re-openings.

 

Alternate parking locations:

  • During parking bans, municipal lots throughout the city are available for parking. Please review the full list of locations below.

 

WEST SIDE PARKING AREAS:

  1. Morley Field/ 94 Moshassuck St.
  2. Nathanael Greene School/ 285 Smithfield Ave.
  3. Veterans Park Dog Park / 271 Smithfield Ave.
  4. Cunningham School /40 Baldwin St.
  5. Saint Anthony’s Church / 7 Bloomingdale Ave.
  6. ***Temporarily Unavailable*** Baldwin School, 50 Whitman St.
  7. Marrin & Pine Street lot / Marrin St.
  8. George & Grace Street lot / George St.
  9. Max Read Field/ 540 Pleasant St.
  10. Third level only of Parking Garage / 45 Park Place
  11. City Hall Front Lot / 137 Roosevelt Ave.
  12. Humes & Broad Street lot/ Humes St.

 

EAST SIDE PARKING AREAS:

  1. Broadway and Exchange Street lot / Broadway
  2. Winters School / 481 Broadway
  3. Curvin McCabe School / 466 Cottage St.
  4. Curtis School / 582 Benefit St.
  5. Tomlinson Field Complex / 401 Daggett Ave.
  6. Potter-Burns School / 973 Newport Ave.
  7. Goff Middle School / 974 Newport Ave.
  8. Newport & Whittier lot / Whittier Rd.
  9. Littlefield & Armistice lot / Littlefield St.
  10. Agnes Little School / 60 S. Bend St.
  11. Fallon School / 62 Lincoln Ave.
  12. Newport Ave Fire Station/ Lot south of Station
  13. Slater Park ball field lots

A number-coded map showing all alternate off-street parking locations in the city is available here.

Sidewalk Clearing

Responsibilities:

  • Property owners, occupants, or responsible individuals must clear snow and ice from sidewalks within the first 12 hours of daylight after a storm ends.

Fines:

  • The Zoning Department is diligent about issuing these fines as it poses a massive safety threat if sidewalks are not cleared.
  • First offense: $25. Additional fines may apply for repeated violations.
  • Fines are issued at the end of each snowstorm, not at the end of the season.

Senior Snow Shoveling Program

  • The snow shoveling program is currently at capacity, but seniors can join the waiting list. Contact Herb Weiss at hweiss@pawtucketri.gov or call the Senior Center at (401) 728-7582.
  • Seniors on the waiting list will have shoveling-related fines waived. However, we can not guarantee that removal will take place based on the length of the waitlist.

 

For youth volunteers:

  • Local youth interested in helping shovel snow for seniors can sign up here.

School Cancellations

The Pawtucket School Department uses its own messaging system to communicate directly with parents about school-related updates, including cancellations, delays, and early dismissals. If you are not currently receiving these updates, we encourage you to contact your child’s school to ensure your contact information is up to date.

These updates will also be included in the City’s general messaging, but for the most timely and accurate information, we recommend following the School Department’s platform.

Stay connected by visiting the Pawtucket School Department’s website and following them on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.

Warming Shelters

During extreme cold or power outages, residents can visit the following warming shelters:

  • Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters
    • 121 Roosevelt Ave. | Open 24 hours daily
  • Pawtucket Public Library
    • 13 Summer Street
    • Mon – Thu: 9 AM – 8:45 PM | Fri – Sat: 9 AM – 4:45 PM
    • Open Sundays (October – May): 12 PM – 3:45 PM
  • Leon Mathieu Senior Center
    • 420 Main Street | Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Open Doors Shelter
    • 1139 Main Street | Open 24 hours daily
  • Blackstone Valley Visitor’s Center
    • 175 Main Street | Open 10 AM – 4 PM daily

RI Energy: Power Outages

In case of power outages, contact RI Energy. View the current outage map here: RI Energy Outage Map.

 

Storm Questions and Contact Information

  • For Emergency:
    • Call 911
  • For non-emergency safety concerns:
    • Call the Pawtucket Police Station: (401) 727-9100, Ext. 888.
  • For plowing, snow or ice removal, and any storm-related concerns:

Let’s work together to keep Pawtucket safe and accessible this winter! If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to the appropriate contacts listed above.

Shea High School Multilingual Learner Breakfast

Shea High School held a breakfast to celebrate the accomplishments of their multilingual learners! These outstanding students’ hard work, dedication, and perseverance have paid off, showcasing not only their language proficiency but also their determination to succeed. We are incredibly proud of their accomplishments and the progress they have made on their language learning journey. Congratulations to all our students on this well-deserved recognition of their ACCESS Assessment excellence!

Winter Recess

Wishing all our families a safe and joyous holiday season filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments! Just a reminder that there will be no school during winter recess from Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3. We hope you enjoy this special time with your loved ones and create lasting memories together.

School will resume on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Until then, may your holidays be merry and bright!

The Administration Building will be open through the holiday break on the following days:

Monday, December 23rd

Thursday, December 26th

Friday, December 27th

Monday, December 30th

Thursday, January 2nd

Friday, January 3rd

JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair

Very proud of our CTE students who are manning booths and showcasing the districts CTE pathways at this week’s JA Inspire Career Exploration Fair at the RI Convention Center! This in-person career exploration fair for 8th grade students will include opportunities from local businesses, non-profits, government agencies, and educational organizations. This fair introduces Rhode Island’s students to our state’s high-wage/high-demand industries. Each booth may highlight career paths, education requirements, and salary ranges for some of the high demand careers that await our students.

 

Shea Soccer Team Championship Celebration

Champions! Thank you to the Mayor’s Office for celebrating our Shea Boys Soccer team on their Division II Championship! It was great to recognize this stellar group of student athletes and their families last night!

PSD and RentRelief RI

The Pawtucket School Department, in collaboration with RI Housing, is hosting weekly RentReliefRI office hours at the PSD Administration Building on Wednesdays from 9-3:30pm.

RentReliefRI is a statewide rental assistance program administered by RIHousing, the program provides rental and utility assistance to eligible Rhode Island households. Renters who are struggling to pay their rent or utilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic may qualify for a total of 18 months of assistance. The program can pay for rent and utilities owed back to April 1, 2020 and can also cover up to three months of upcoming rent. Renters may apply for help with paying for utilities even if they do not need help paying for rent.

Norma Robles, staff from Family Service of RI, is a contracted RentRelifRI specialist, available to help PSD families determine eligibility and complete the application during Wednesday office hours at the school department administration building.  Families can call (401) 699-6359, email RoblesNo@familyserviceri.org or stop in to find out more information.

Message from the Principal

Shea High School is located in the heart of Pawtucket, RI, and it is a true picture of America today, with over 52 countries represented and over 25 different languages spoken. We are a very proud community that supports, encourages and loves all our students and works together to set them on a course for success.

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