E.P. Student a National Merit Semifinalist

East Providence High School senior Audrey Duarte earns this prestigious honor.

Refurbished High School Gymnasium Opened With Volleyball Win

The girls' volleyball team at East Providence High School christens the new 'Townie Project' gymnasium with a win.

E.P. Athletics Director Stepping Down

Paul Amaral has served 7 years as AD; he'll continue at the high school as a physical education and health teacher.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Kids Go Back to School in E.P.

The East Providence schools open their doors for the new year.

$146,000 in Scholarships Go to E.P. Students

Citizens Scholarship Fund of East Providence awards grants to 142 students.

'Ice Cream Social' to Welcome Riverside Middle School Sixth-Graders

Principals to host social and locker decorating event next Tuesday, Sept. 3.

'Hot Dog Roast' Opens Martin Middle School Year Next Week

Mark your calendar for several events at East Providence's Martin Middle School in September.

See 2013 School Bus Schedules

Schools for most students in East Providence open after Labor Day.

Back-to-School Information You Want to Know

Schools in East Providence open the Thursday after Labor Day -- Sept. 5 -- for most students.

Partner With Church to Buy School Supplies

BridgePointe Christian Church in East Providence is hosting a “Back to School Fair” next Saturday, Aug. 24, for two schools.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Officials to Fight to Stave Off High School Being Put on 'Probation'

Continued poor physical condition of East Providence High School raising red flags with New England accrediting agency.

High School Accreditation on E.P. School Board Agenda

The East Providence School Committee meets Tuesday, Aug. 13, for its regular monthly meeting.

Gordon School Expansion Under Way

Performing arts center, band and music classrooms, and a dining facility are being added to the private nursery-to-grade-8 school in East Providence.

Townie Golf Tourney to Benefit All Athletics Tees Off Soon

Metacomet Country Club is the host site for the first time of the fifth annual Friends of Townie Athletics Organization golf tournament.

School Starts in 6 Weeks: 10 Tips for Back-to-School Shopping

Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year in East Providence.

Church Looking for Partners for 'Back to School Fair'

BridgePointe Christian Church wants to provide free backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies for students and classroom supplies for teachers.

New Principal for Hennessey School Appointed

East Providence School Committee names permanent replacement for principal going on leave of absence.

School Board Votes to Spend $178,000 on Science Labs

The East Providence School Committee decides to take money from the fire and safety budget to bring the high school labs up to speed to help keep its accreditation.

School Board Votes to Spend $178,000 on Science Labs

The East Providence School Committee decides to take money from the fire and safety budget to bring the high school labs up to speed to help keep its accreditation.

New Principal for Hennessey School Appointed

East Providence School Committee names permanent replacement for principal going on leave of absence.

Church Looking for Partners for 'Back to School Fair'

BridgePointe Christian Church wants to provide free backpacks, lunch boxes and school supplies for students and classroom supplies for teachers.

School Starts in 6 Weeks: 10 Tips for Back-to-School Shopping

Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year in East Providence.

Sale to Benefit Middle School Sports

East Providence Middle Schools Athletics Booster Club raising money to continue support of teams.

E.P. Schools' 'Report Cards' Show Mixed Results

RI Department of Education sends report cards to all schools in the state at the end of each year.

Neglected, Aging Schools Expected to Go Under the Scope Real Soon

The City Council and School Committee plan to meet with other E.P. officials to assess and identify priorities to fix up aging and neglected buildings.

Bleachers Moved; New EPHS Logo in Works

Townie Project takes another step toward the refurbishing of the East Providence High School gymnasium.

Summer 'Math Camp' for Seniors in NECAP 'Predicament' Ready to Go

The 'math camp' will start on July 22 and run for four weeks in two East Providence schools.

Providence Firm Could Save EPHS Pool

A private pool company in Providence is evaluating the pool at East Providence High School following a diagnosis that it needed $3.7 million in repairs, prompting the School Committee to consider its closure.

E.P. Grad Gets Horatio Alger Scholarship

Brittany Brogno, who graduates from East Providence High School last week, is one of 5 RI students to be recognized for overcoming adversity.

'Quiet Giant' Takes Big Step at EPHS Commencement 2013

Diplomas were handed out Friday evening to 354 graduating seniors in the Class of 2013 at East Providence High School.

EPHS Graduation a Go at Pierce Field

The Class of 2013 at East Providence High School will get diplomas at a ceremony at Pierce Field starting at 6:30 pm.

Students, Volunteers, Coach Cited by E.P. School Committee

Eleven students, two volunteers and a coach received some recognition at last Tuesday's East Providence school board meeting.

Siver Spring Elementary Ranks High in Absenteeism; Other Schools Mid-Pack

A Channel 12 study of missed school days found that Silver Spring Elementary School was listed 19th-highest of all Rhode Island schools.

Certain School Volunteers Need BCI Checks Under New RI Law

East Providence volunteers who 'may have direct and unmonitored contact' with students on school premises must undergo criminal background checks.

Background Checks for Volunteers on E.P. School Board's Agenda

Criminal-background checks for school volunteers who make regular, unmonitored contact with students is now the law in Rhode Island.

EPHS Announces Top Students

East Providence High School announces its highest achieving students of the graduating class of 2013.

View Hearn Talk About Education

Rep. Joy Hearn of Barrington and East Providence is a new member of the New England Board of Higher Education; she talks here about RI higher ed and the state's controversial graduation requirements.

TELL US: Should School Safety Plans Be Made Public?

The Rhode Island Senate passed two bills last week to improve school safety, but the bills also make safety plans exempt from public records. What do you think? Should these plans be made public?