Overall numbers are down from a year ago, but unlike other years, the majority of youths are being seen for drug and mental health issues.
One in a series of posts on college graduations and honors.
The following is an "informational sheet" sent to parents from East Greenwich High School Principal Michael Podraza and Asst. Principal Tim Chace in response to RIDE's warning classification of the school.
Both schools earned "commended" status last year.
EG Patch posts college graduations and honors on a semi-annual basis.
High school and Meadowbrook Farms get warnings for wide gaps in student achievement at EGHS and a drop in growth at MFS.
Lydia Sanchez has been accepted into the U.S. foreign service intensive Arabic language course.
Bradley Wilson comes to the job from Warwick public schools.
High school is ahead, but graduation for the Cole Middle School Class of 2013 was a celebration of what was.
Students were asked to create a poster to promote healthy dating relationships.
With strong speeches and music performances, the Class of 2013 completes their time at EGHS.
It's a school community event that celebrates all the finishers.
The list includes Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Texas at Austin, and New England Tech.
“I like there to be a right or wrong answer and a way to find it,” he says.
"I don’t really mind not knowing because I want a chance to explore and keep an open mind about everything,” says Lusi.
For the second year, Meadowbrook Farms students held a pep rally for EG students heading to URI over the weekend for the Special Olympics Summer Games.
In an effort to boost students enthusiasm and performance, the music teacher told students he'd shave his head if they got a "platinum" rating at the Great East Festival – which they did!
The Rhode Island Senate passed two bills Tuesday to improve school safety, but they also make safety plans exempt from public records. What do you think? Should these plans be made public?
In April, Supt. Mercurio reminded elementary school principals that wellness time needed teacher supervision and direction. Enter confusion.
Eva-Marie Mancuso, the state’s new Board of Education chair, uses courtroom demeanor to try to convince angry teachers and nervous parents that change is necessary.
EGHS students with disabilities attended EG's prom Friday together with some students from EG and La Salle.
A rigorous after-school program will be offered in the fall.
"Enjoy who you are right now and the tremendous accomplishment we are here to celebrate," is just one of them.
The magazine's 2013 rankings came out Monday.
They won the state Science Olympiad contest in April for the sixth time in eight years.
EG boys lacrosse team advances record to 8-0 in Division II, 8-2 overall
If the 2012 season was the ultimate rebuilding year, 2013 is seeing the benefit.
The 17-member team had to be prepared for everything from astronomy and physiology to forestry and invasive species.
EG continues strong performance with 5-0 division record, 5-2 overall
Division I Tennis seems to suit this team.
The "Txtng & Drivng ... It Can Wait" campaign came to the high school last week.
The show opens up on April 18, with two from East Greenwich in the cast.
East Greenwich won the match 4-3; South Kingstown hadn't lost a regular season match since 2011.
The standout was a speech by senior Tori Van Vleet, which took first place by talking about her dyslexia.
Avengers came on strong against Middletown & Prout last week.
URI president David Dooley thanks emergency officials for their response, and outlines the school’s response.
A final list of Fall 2012 students names to the dean's list.
And they came in second in the Interscholastic Chess League.
You have until April 5 to complete the survey, which will be used to guide calendar decisions for the 2014-15 school year.
The winners received certificates at last week's School Committee meeting.