Portsmouth Rifle Shooter Scores $300K Scholarship for West Point

Markswoman Libby Mostert, 18, will attend the prestigious West Point military academy after graduation.

Middletown Schools on Low End in Absenteeism

A Channel 12 study of school absenteeism found that Middletown had some of the lowest rates in Rhode Island.

Middletown School Committee Ponders $450,000 In Cuts

The School Committee will meet today at 3 p.m. to cut $450,000 from next year's proposed budget.

Bomb Threat Prompts Police Search at Portsmouth High School

Police searched Portsmouth High School on Monday night after a note was found in the school.

GoLocalProv Ranks MHS Best On Island

Middletown High School is ranked #8 out of 49 schools, according to a new report released Tuesday

Middletown Surveillance Business to Provide System For Schools

Portsmouth schools will test out a new surveillance system in response to the shooting in Newtown, CT.

RI Student's Art Could Get International Exposure

Rhode Islanders are invited to vote for the fourth-grader's drawing to grace the Google homepage.

Newport County High School Students to Tour KVH Industries

The trip is open to all high school students in Newport County. To sign up, speak to your guidance counselor.

Salve Regina Rallies for Boston Marathon Victims

Salve Regina held a 1.5-mile walk and run Thursday to show support and solidarity for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.

Middletown Boy’s Lacrosse Team Falls to East Greenwich

The final score was 9-3.

Kendrick Lamar Playing URI April 15

Tickets go on sale 2 p.m. Friday for Kendrick Lamar’s show at the Ryan Center in April.

Middletown Upset by Juanita Sanchez in Finals

The Juanita Sanchez Complex survives a late flurry from Middletown to take the Division III title 43-36.

Newport Businesses Honored for Boating Achievements

J/Boats and Bluenose Yacht Sales, in partnership with C&C Fiberglass, were honored by Rep. Kenneth A. Marshall, Gov. Chafee, and other government officials for their achievements.

Dylan Coming Back to URI

The legendary musician returns to the Ryan Center after five years for a show in April. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Parents Relieved After Middletown Cancels School Monday

After initially announcing classes would be held on Monday, the district announced it was closed this morning.

Two Middletown Students Receive Nomination to Attend United States Service Academies

Of the four students Congressman David N. Cicilline selected to nominate for the Military Academy, two are from Middletown

Resources Available for Middletown Students to Discuss Newtown Tragedy

Resources will be made available to Middletown Public School students on Monday

Gaudet Robotics Team Reaches Lego League Finals

Joshua Beagan is the STEM education teacher at Gaudet Middle School.

All Saints Academy Wins Robotics Competition

The following was provided by All Saints Academy

Middletown Islanders Win Superbowl Against East Greenwich

Middletown takes advantage of two turnovers by East Greenwich in the second half to take the Division III Super Bowl 33-21.

Middletown Islanders Advance to Superbowl

Middletown is bound for the Division III Super Bowl after a commanding 35-14 win against Narragansett in the semifinals.

RIHS Football Poll – Thanksgiving Edition

RIHS Football Poll – Johnston tumbles down the polls after being upset in the Division II playoffs.

LETTER: School Committee Challenges Proposed Charter Changes

The following was submitted by Timothy C. Duffy, Executive Director for the Rhode Island Association of School Committees

Islanders Bring The Hammer Against The Avengers

The Middletown Islander Varsity Football Team remain undefeated and take home the Division III Championship with the 20-7 win against East Greenwich.

St. George's FEED-A-FRIEND Project This Sunday

St. George's School annual hunger campaign steps off this weekend.

Standing Room Only: NewportFilm Packs the Pickens Theatre for "BULLY"

In partnership with NewportFilm, many community organizations help bring BULLY to the Jane Pickens theatre to rally administrators, teachers and parents together on this very serious subject.

MHS Freshman Football Sends Westerly to the Dog House

The MHS Islander Freshman Football Squad know the Westerly Bulldog off their undefeated pedestal at the Gaudet Turf Field.

RIHS Football Poll – Week 7

See where MHS ranks compared to the rest of the state

Gaudet Learning Academy Danced the Night Away

Parents and children danced the evening away at this first ever getting-to-know-you event at the Gaudet Learning Academy.

Middletown Athletics Week At-A-Glance

for the week of Ocotber 21, 2012.

School Committee Says Community Must Move On From Homecoming Incident

Superintendent Kraeger said the school can learn from the incident but it is time for the community to move on

RIHS Football Poll – Week 6

See where MHS ranks in the football poll

Middletown Athletics Week At-A-Glance

for the week of October 14, 2012.

Islanders Take Down The Lions in Homecoming Contest

Middletown High School Varsity Football beat the Lincoln Lions 61-8 at sundown on Friday night.

MHS Annual PowderPuff Game Sees Seniors to Victory

Don't let the pink fool you. This was authentic flag football with a real competive edge. The Class of 2013 had a 3 year winning streak to uphold.

School Officials Say Homecoming Dance Was Shortened Because of Unsafe Behavior

The Middletown School Department's response to the decision to cut the homecoming dance short on Saturday night.

Update: Students Protest Homecoming Grinding Policy, Released Without Supervision

Some parents expressed frustration that students were released early from the dance, before parents were notified and without proper supervision or transportation

Upload Your Homecoming Weekend Pictures

Share your photos and memories of this weekend's homecoming events

MHS Announces Changes to Homecoming Calendar

The Friday activities for homecoming weekend have undergone a change. Take a look at what you can expect for tomorrow!

RIHS Football Poll – Week 5

Football Poll – Middletown moves up the ranks!