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Slater’s RICAS Pep Rally

Slater Middle School brought the energy with a RICAS Testing Pep Rally designed to motivate and inspire students ahead of their upcoming assessments. With encouraging remarks from school leaders and guests, the event highlighted perseverance, school pride, and the importance of academic effort—creating a supportive and uplifting atmosphere for all.

Samuel Slater Middle School hosted their Community and Career Exploration Fair! This important event gives our students the opportunity to explore their futures by connecting with community agencies and valuable transition resources. From learning about post-secondary pathways to building confidence for the next chapter, today is all about empowerment, growth, and possibility. We’re grateful to […]

Slater Middle School Community Survey

Slater Middle School is beginning a state-required school redesign process, and we are inviting families, community members, and partners to share their perspectives. School redesign is a comprehensive effort to rethink how a school operates — including teaching and learning, student supports, school culture, and partnerships with families — so it can better support student […]

Big Game For The Slater Girls Basketball Team

Big Game Weekend but Slater is not to be out done! Shout out our Girls Basketball team. Girls are 6-0 to start our season. They won # vs a really good UCAP team 44-25 and are leading our Division. They got their new sweats and sweatshirts after the game that they fundraised for and as […]

Students Engaged

Mrs. King’s grade 6 students engaged in working on their opposites in the English Language.

Women in Trades

New year, new opportunities! Special thank you to Women in Trades for teaching our girls that they can “tool”!

STEAM MONTH Celebrating Innovation Across Rhode Island

Save the Date: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22| 10 AM-12 PM Centerville Bank Stadium – 200 Taft St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Join us for a hands-on STEAM celebration featuring interactive activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math!

Youth 2 Seniors Snow Shovel Program

The City of Pawtucket is currently recruiting middle and high school students for their Youth 2 Seniors Snow Shovel Program.  This opportunity offers amazing incentives for middle and high school students including: Gift cards, hoodies, community service hours, plus much more… SCAN THE QR CODE TO DOWNLOAD HEJA & JOIN THE SHOVEL SQUAD TODAY!

Slater Middle School Community Advisory Board

Interest form submissions have been extended to Tuesday, November 4th  Invitation to Serve on the Slater Middle School Community Advisory Board   Dear Slater School Community,   I hope this message finds you well.   As part of the ongoing Slater Middle School Redesign initiative, we are in the process of reestablishing our Community Advisory Board […]

Slater Halloween Costume Rules

No masks NO INFLATABLE COSTUMES • No costumes or props with violent themes No weapons Any items that may disrupt the learning environment Any Costumes must comply appropriately with school DRESS CODE FACE MAKE UP is allowed as long as it is done prior to arrival Appropriate FOOTWEAR (no large heals, oversized shoes, slippers, etc.) […]

Lady Spartans for the Win!

Congratulations to our lady Spartans on their big win over Jenks yesterday! Ja’nessa, Jeneffa, Aliana and Izella all contributed goals to secure the victory! Carroll was a shot stopper in the net! Great teamwork to all!

School Flu Clinics

Get Your Seasonal Protection Against Flu and COVID-19   Cunningham Elementary School 40 Baldwin Street, Pawtucket RI 10/08/2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM (Cafeteria) Curvin- McCabe Elementary School 466 Cottage Street, Pawtucket RI 10/22/2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM (Cafeteria) Joseph Jenks Middle School 350 Division Street, Pawtucket RI 11/05/2025 from 4:00-7:00 PM (Cafeteria)   Click here to register […]

Early Dismissal Information

This is a reminder of the upcoming secondary schools (all Pawtucket Middle and High schools) 1/2 day schedule. The first 1/2 day is scheduled for this Wednesday, September 17. We will end school at noon. Lunch will be served to students before school ends. If your child regularly takes a bus, buses will be running […]

i-Ready Diagnostic: What Parents Need to Know

Superintendent’s Message As Interim Superintendent, I want to keep our Pawtucket families informed and engaged in the important work happening in our schools around Teaching and Learning. Over the next few weeks, all Pawtucket students in grades K–12 will take the i-Ready Diagnostic in reading and math. This assessment is not graded, but it is […]

Slater Middle School 6th Grade JUMPSTART

We loved seeing so many smiling faces: students: parents, and staff all coming together to kick off the new school year with fun, food, and great company. Thank you to everyone who joined us to make this evening unforgettable. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! Go Spartans!

Free Backpack Giveaway

Don’t miss out on our FREE BACKPACKS SCHOOL SUPPLIES GIVEAWAY! SATURDAY, AUGUST 23, 2025 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Jenks Middle School (350 Division St. Pawtucket) & Slater Middle School (281 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket). “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED” – Until Supplies Last. Community agency resource tables will be available, supplying financial assistance, education, and health-related information. STUDENTS MUST BE […]

Honors Night

Congratulations to all our amazing Slater Middle School students who were recognized during last night’s Honors Night celebration! Students proudly walked the stage and were celebrated for their hard work, dedication, and academic excellence throughout the year. This special evening was a testament to their perseverance and commitment to learning. We are so proud of […]

Superbowl Champion and Former Patriots Malcolm Mitchell Visits Slater Middle School

A huge thank you to Super Bowl Champion and former New England Patriots Malcolm Mitchell and Cox Communications for visiting Slater Middle School today! The powerful message about internet safety, the importance of reading and lifelong learning truly inspired our students. From the football field to the world of literacy, you showed our kids that […]

2025 Pawtucket Teen Hall of Fame Inductees

Congratulations to all the 2025 Pawtucket Teen Hall of Fame Inductees! We’re so proud to honor this incredible group of young leaders who have gone above and beyond to make a difference in our community. Through countless hours of volunteerism, they’ve shown what it means to be role models, change-makers, and compassionate citizens. Your dedication, […]

Samuel Slater Middle School’s 100 Year Celebration

Samuel Slater Middle School’s 100 Year Celebration was nothing short of incredible! Generations of students, staff, families, and community members came together to honor a century of learning, laughter, and legacy. From the halls that echo with stories to the bricks that hold countless memories, Slater’s spirit was alive and well. A heartfelt thank you […]

Slater Middle School 100th Anniversary Celebration

It is our great honor to invite you to attend the Slater Middle School 100th Anniversary Celebration commemorating the school’s service as a junior high/middle school. The event will take place on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 281 Mineral Spring Avenue, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Originally constructed in 1914 as the Abbott Street School, a […]

Virtual Stakeholder Meeting for Slater Middle School Redesign

You’re Invited: Virtual Stakeholder Meeting for Slater Middle School Redesign Date: Monday, May 19, 2025 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Location: Virtual via Zoom Meeting Zoom Link:  https://schoolworks.zoom.us/j/7124223438 Hosted by: Acting Superintendent Randy Buck and our partners at SchoolWorks The Pawtucket School Department invites all Slater Middle School families, students, educators, community members, and partners to join […]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

We proudly recognize the incredible dedication, passion, and impact our Pawtucket School Department teachers make every single day. Your commitment to shaping minds, inspiring curiosity, and building brighter futures does not go unnoticed. Today we celebrate the heart of our schools, our teachers! Thank you for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you inspire […]

April’s Employee of the Month

Slater would like to recognize Ms. Eliza Desrosiers as this month’s Employee of the Month. She is a wonderful addition to the Slater community!

Happy Assistant Principal’s Week

Happy Assistant Principal’s Week to Skater’s very own Mr. Copello and Ms. Colon. Thank you for all you do for the staff, students and families! You ROCK!

Slater Middle School Redesign Community Survey

Attention Slater Middle School Community, As we move forward with the Redesign Process, we want your input in selecting the best Focus Area for our school. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping a redesign that meets the needs of our students and community. This survey allows you to share your thoughts on the most appropriate focus area for […]

Every Day Counts!

Every Day Counts! Regular school attendance is key to unlocking a student’s full potential. Missing school can mean missing out on crucial opportunities for growth. Let’s work together to build bright futures, one day at a time!

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: Facebook Instagram […]

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 […]

Message from the Principal

The vision of Samuel Slater Middle School is to create and maintain a collaborative learning community that emphasizes student growth and success in a supportive and safe environment. We believe: that every student has the capacity to learn. that every student and family is important and deserves to be treated with courtesy and respect. that […]