Schools Closed in East Greenwich Wednesday

Grab those sleds. Or shovels. It's another snow day.

Gallo Bill Speeds Up Funding for Full-Day Kindergarten Programs

The bill would scrap the gradual phase-in of funds to support districts transitioning to full-day kindergarten program.

RI Ed. Commissioner Gist in Running for Tulsa Superintendent Job

A Tulsa newspaper is reporting that Deborah Gist is in the running for a superintendent job in Oklahoma.

East Greenwich High Schoolers: Win $1K in Writing Contest

All Rhode Island high school students who place in the writing contest can win $1,000, $5000, $350, or $100.

Thanks to Spirited Student-Athletes, EGHS Lands $500 Physical Education Grant

East Greenwich High School was selected as one of 10 Rhode Island schools to receive a $500 grant from Tufts Health Plan.

East Greenwich High School Music Director Wins Champion for Youth Award

Brendan Carniaux has been recognized for his support of students both on and off the stage.

Paiva Weed Calls for Statewide Teacher Contract

The Senate President made the comments at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting on Monday.

Cole Middle School Presents "The Little Mermaid"

Performances are Friday, November 21 at 7:00 pm and Saturday, November 22 at 4:00 pm at East Greenwich High School.

Trial Date Set in Case of Sarah's Trace Residents Who Claim Middle School Construction Damaged Their Homes

The group claims the construction created cracks in the foundations of their homes.

East Greenwich Police Step Up School Patrols After Beheading Threats

The threats were directed at students in Johnston, Cranston, and Warwick.

OLM Walkathon Raised $12,900

Funds raised at the Oct. 2 walkathon will support a variety of school enrichment programs.

NEIT Unveils $120m EG Campus Expansion Plans

Dorms, expanded classroom spaces, a student dining area and much more are part of the major expansion project.

R.I. Has One of the Best Work Environments for Teachers, Report Says

But there's a lack of job opportunities, according to the personal finance network WalletHub.

NEIT Wins $2.5m Marine Trades and Manufacturing Grant

The grant will help the NEIT support job-driven training programs that focus on the marine trades and manufacturing.

Poll: Should School Start Later?

Do you want to give your kids a chance to sleep in?

Film Screening, Panel Discussion puts Later School Start Times in Focus

Anyone interested in the idea of starting school later in East Greenwich should attend the screening and panel discussion this Saturday.

District Ready for Big Chromebook Rollout

The 1:1 program marks a big change for East Greenwich High School students this year.

EG School Bus Schedules are Posted

Looking for school bus routes? Look no more.

School Start Times will be Explored by Ad Hoc Committee

The East Greenwich School Committee voted to create a special committee to study the feasibility of later school start times — and its cost.

Rhode Island Earns C-minus on 'Best, Worst School Systems' List

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont were in the top 10 of WalletHub’s "Best and Worst School Systems" list. Rhode Island was No. 31.

Governor Signs Bill to Fully Fund All-Day K

With enactment of this legislation, those communities transitioning to full-day kindergarten during the 2014-15 school year and after will be in line for full funding beginning in Fall, 2016.

EG Seeks Parent Input About All Day-K

The survey asks whether all day kindergarten is a good idea, what might influence a parent's opinion in either direction and whether it would do a better job preparing children for first grade and beyond.

Summer Reading List? Go Local and Buy the Books in EG

Symposium Books in East Greenwich is carrying local schools' summer reading lists.

Avengers Softball Team Wins State Title

The game ended in an exciting and dramatic fashion with a walk off single to end the game with a 3-2 score.

Lore Gray will Stay at Meadowbrook Farms after Feedback

"After a further review. . .we have made the decision to keep the existing resource staff and paraprofessionals in place for the upcoming academic year," the superintendent said.

EG Girls Ready to Put the Hammer Down at Nationals

Cole Students Take Part in 9th Annual Cole Mile

Here are the results and winners of Monday's Cole Mile.

EGHS Relay Team Heading to Nationals

The team is heading to the New Balance High School Track and Field Nationals in Greensboro, N.C., on Friday the 13th.

EG Student Scores in URI Chemistry Contest

Connor Xiong of East Greenwich High School placed first in the Division II individual contest, followed by Hendricken’s Kevin Sutyla and Tyler Williams.

Houghtaling: Seniors — You Are EGHS, Today and Tomorrow

By passing through the halls of East Greenwich High School you have become a part of its history, Robert Houghtaling writes.

Education Consultant Raises Alarm Over School Personnel Changes

What we need is long term, visionary leadership. We need out of the box thinking-not solving problems using bureaucratic "smoke and mirrors," writes Nicole Bucka.

Houghtaling: In the End, Deeds, Not Awards, Matter Most

Robert Houghtaling, director of the East Greenwich Drug Program, writes "not everyone is an A student. Not everyone will make a team or be a member of the All State Band. While these are great – greatness comes in other packages as well."

Hanaford, Eldredge, Win Bronze Awards in HealthierUS School Challenge

George R. Hanaford and James H. Eldridge Elementary Schools have joined an exclusive group of schools in the country that have earned certification from the HealitherUS School Challenge.

NEIT Plans Dorms and More in Expansion Project

The public will get a glimpse of more detailed plans later in June and July at Planning Board meetings.

Autism Programming at Stake in EG after Gray's Transfer, Parent Says

"The future of any appropriate autism programming by qualified professionals is at stake in the East Greenwich School District," writes parent Saskia Nilsen.

EGHS's Rachel Gammons Picked for State Leadership Award

The program recognizes students who have made a positive difference in their schools and communities.

Cole Honors Night Back on the Table after "Feedback"

School officials on Tuesday afternoon sent a message to the school community announcing there has been a change of heart and that "we have decided to honor excellence as we had planned."

Cole Middle School Cancels Honors Night

The notice was sent to parents over the weekend in an e-mail signed by School Principal Alexis Meyer and Assistant Principal Dan Seger.

Kindergarten This Fall? Time for Safety Town

OLM Appoints New Principal

A resident of Barrington, Fuller is a parishioner of St. Luke's Church in that town where he serves as Lector and member of the Bishop Hickey Council of the Knights of Columbus.