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The Newport School Committee Regular Meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. tonight, February 12, 2019 has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 21, 2019 next week. The workshop on School Report Cards and Test Scores will be rescheduled to a later date.
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February 12, 2019, Early Dismissal
Due to the pending weather forecast, and out of an abundance of caution, the Newport Public Schools will be having an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, February 12, 2019. The schools will be dismissed at the following times:
- Rogers High School 11:00 a.m.
- Thompson Middle School 11:30 a.m.
- Pell Elementary School 12:00 noon
- There will be no afternoon Pre-Kindergarten classes.
- There will be no Newport Community School After School programs today. Students are to take normal transportation home at the early dismissal.
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There will be no after-school programs at Pell School today. Students are to take normal transportation home.
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There will be no PM Champion Childcare. Parents should make alternate after-school plans and send in a note with their child to communicate their plan.
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SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND TRANSLATORS ARE AVAILABLE AND PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES!
It has come to our attention that individuals are charging families to complete registration paperwork and charging per student fees. Please be aware that Newport Public Schools does not charge for school registration, and translation services are provided if needed, at no cost to the families at any times. No one should be charging families and students to register. This service is free through the Newport Public Schools.
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SurveyWorks!
Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Last year, more than 119,000 students, parents, and educators participated in SurveyWorks, a school culture and climate survey that helps illustrate what is working and what can be improved in Rhode Island schools. This year, be a part of the conversation and join us in completing SurveyWorks before the March 31 deadline. These are the school specific unique school codes: Pell 21107family, Thompson 21106family & Rogers 21111family and sign on to the survey today! Click here to take the survey!
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School Committee Seeks Volunteers for Subcommittees
The Newport School Committee is seeking community members to serve on various subcommittees.
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Electric Boat
Newport Area Career and Technical Center (NACTC) is proud to announce our partnership with Electric Boat in North Kingstown, with the help of the van Beuren Charitable Foundation and the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training.
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RIBA School Closing Text Alerts
The Rhode Island Broadcasting Association has the quickest and easiest way for the public to find out about statewide school closings with its text alert web page, allowing computer and mobile phone users to sign up for text message and email alerts. Click the link above and click through to the signup page.
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Sign Up For CODE RED
With the potential for our area to be impacted by the effects Hurricane Joaquin the City of Newport would like to take this opportunity to inform or remind residents of their ability to enroll in the City’s Mass Notification System, Code Red. This tool is used for both Emergency and Non-Emergency situations and allows the City to contact residents with important messages.
