Student Makes Gun Threat on Portsmouth School Bus

A Portsmouth High School student has been suspended after allegedly making a threat on a school bus.

Portsmouth Teachers Settle New Contract Deal

The Portsmouth teachers' union recently approved a new three-year contract.

Local High Schools Competing for Nation's Best Rivalry

Vote for one of 5 pairs of local high schools in the national competition.

Newport Joins School Regionalization Push; Portsmouth Still Against

Newport will join Middletown on a unified high school exploratory committee, while Portsmouth still objects any proposal for school regionalization.

RI Students Perform on Average Nationally

Eighth- and fourth-graders ranked in the middle of the road in both reading and math when compared with students across the country.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Forum Highlights Frustration With NECAP Graduation Requirement

A Dept. of Ed. representative vigorously defends the requirement while others on the panel and in the audience decry its use and the focus on standardized testing in general.

Did Punishment for Toy Gun Keychain Go Too Far?

A seventh-grade Coventry student was suspended after the quarter-sized keychain fell out of his backpack. Did the school overreact?

Portsmouth High Students Pass Breathalyzer Tests

All 71 Portsmouth High School students passed a Breathalyzer test given Saturday night at the homecoming dance.

Students Support Breathalyzers, Not Random Selection

Portsmouth Roads To Close Saturday for Homecoming

School Board Paid Superintendent $176,000 To Leave Contract

The Portsmouth School Committee paid former Superintendent Lynne Krizic more than $176,000 to leave her contract early.

Portsmouth School District Science Scores Drop 7 Percent

Portsmouth school district's New England Common Assessment Program show a significant decrease in the field of science.

Portsmouth To Give Students Breathalyzer Tests

The Portsmouth School Committee approved a measure this week, authorizing school officials to give students a Breathalyzer test at school dances.

How To Share Your Portsmouth Homecoming Photos, Memories

This Saturday is Homecoming at Portsmouth High School. Share your photos of the game with your friends and family here.

What RI Universities Are Better Investments?

A new study ranks RI's universities in terms of lifetime return on investment.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Portsmouth School Board Approves Interim Superintendent Salary

How much will the new interim superintendent make? Find out here.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

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.

RWU Law School Dean Announces Return to Classroom

David A. Logan, who has headed the RWU Law School since 2003, said he plans to return to teaching full-time after this academic year.

How Much Did You Spend on Back-to-School Shopping?

A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.

Share Your 'First Day of School' Photos With Patch!

Post your own snapshots of your kids in their first-day-of-school best.

Your Last-Minute Back-to-School List

Are you ready for the start of school in Tiverton-Little Compton? Take a quick look through this list — and make sure!

What is Your Favorite Back to School Item?

Portsmouth Hires Rear Admiral As Interim Superintendent

The Portsmouth School Committee appointed a new interim school superintendent Monday night.

What Immunizations Do Portsmouth Students Need?

Add "getting the necessary immunizations" to your back-to-school to-do list.

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.

Portsmouth School Bus Schedules for 2013-14 Are Here!

Portsmouth school bus schedules can be found here!

Career Day For Students Held At Second Beach Thursday

The Newport County Co-op Mentor Group has planned a career day at Second Beach this Thursday for Newport County County high school students.

Job Lot Offers Discounts to Teachers

Teachers who show proof of employment at Job Lot stores in Rhode Island can get 30 percent off classroom supplies.

When Is the First Day of School in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Portsmouth Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Keep your child comfortable this school year by finding a quality backpack during back-to-school shopping.

Portsmouth School Superintendent Resigns

Portsmouth School Superintendent has resigned less than a month before the start of a new school year.

Portsmouth School Superintendent Resigns

Portsmouth School Superintendent has resigned less than a month before the start of a new school year.

Portsmouth Eyed in Developing Model for Newport County Regional High School

The Middletown Town Council is taking a serious look at what a regional high school might look like. The council is exploring combining Newport County school districts - including Portsmouth Public Schools.

When Is the First Day of School in Portsmouth?

Holiday Creep Happens In Stores, But Back-To-School Creep?

URI, RWU Seaweed Census Aims to Track Invasive Species, Monitor Changes in Biodiversity

Through tracking seaweed and monitoring the impacts of invasive species on biodiversity in local ecosystems, scientists hope to learn more about the impacts of invasives.