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Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 'It's going to be really exciting': Johnston opens its new elementary school (oceanstatemedia.org) — Johnston's new $92 million elementary school is now open, bringing about 1,000 second- through fifth-graders together under one high-tech roof with interactive classrooms, Da Vinci STEM centers, and expanded support services. Superintendent Scott Sutherland says the building will unify grades, support hands-on learning, and even allow some students to return from out-of-district placements.
• Johnston families still concerned about new school bus service (wpri.com) — Johnston parents are raising serious concerns about the town's new Zūm-operated school bus service, reporting late arrivals, missed pickups, and children stuck on buses for hours. Some families are now driving kids themselves, while others worry about safety and support for students with disabilities as they wait for the district and company to adjust routes and staffing.
• Johnston students named to Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2026 Dean's List (johnstonsunrise.net) — Two Johnston residents, Emma Alpert and Myer Cheng, have earned spots on Worcester Polytechnic Institute's spring 2026 Dean's List, highlighting strong local academic achievement. WPI bases the honor on extensive A-level coursework and hands-on projects rather than GPA, underscoring the rigor behind their recognition.
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