Board Of Ed's Mancuso On Tests, Teachers And Gist

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.

GMS Wolfpack Players Perform School House Rock Live Jr. Tonight

Community invited to this evening's production.

Four Local Students Collect Diplomas from Bryant U

Three Smithfield residents and a Greenville student earned graduate degrees.

School Board to Consider Bringing $300K Request to Town Meeting

Smithfield School Committee members are scheduled to meet Monday night beginning at 7 pm.

Smithfield Town Council OKs $150K Extra for Schools, Pending Performance Evaluation

Entire additional $450,000 budgeted for schools in escrow pending department review.

Sullivan Earns Computer Networking & Information Security Degree at Champlain

Smithfield resident among 470 scholars at May 4 commencement.

Do High School Rankings Mean Anything?

Newsweek, GoLocalProv.com, and RI-CAN recently offered their rankings of Rhode Island high schools — how do you look at this information?

McGee Earns Juris Doctor Degree At UMass Dartmouth

Smithfield student among 462 at May 11 commencement.

Andrescavage in Providence College's Phi Alpha Theta

Smithfield scholar inducted into PC's national honor society.

Who's Your Favorite Teacher?

In honor of National Teacher Day, we ask you to share your stories of gratitude, and let us know who the best teachers in Smithfield are.

New England Tech Announces Smithfield Grads

Four local students were awarded degrees Sunday.

Local Student's Art Could Get International Exposure

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

Smithfield Students Get a Look at Construction Industry

Construction Career Days event held for local students at RIDOT's midtstate maintenance facility in East Greenwich.

The Children’s Workshop Students Raise $700 for Coins for Cures

Kids emptied piggy banks, scouted for change for charity.

Smithfield's Sarah Leach in URI Production of 'Much Ado About Nothing'

Next show is today at 3 p.m.

Fun April School Vacation Week Ideas For Family

Looking for fun ideas to keep the kids busy this week? The East Smithfield Public Library and other local establishments have plenty of programs to keep kids busy.

Letter: Can RIDE Exempt Teacher Seniority?

State senator asks whether Education Commissioner Deborah Gist can tell school districts not to consider seniority when laying off teachers.

Smithfield High Names March Students of the Month

Four students named for month of March.

American Band, Smithfield High Band, Play 'Diversions' Sunday

Concert hosted April 7 at Smithfield High School

Bryant’s Brown Earns National Baseball Honor

After hitting three bombs and driving in 14 runs, Kevin Brown is named the Louisville Slugger National Player of the Week.

Smithfield Schools May Lay Off 18 Teachers At Level Funding

Superintendent Robert O'Brien asks Smithfield voters to approve raising taxes to 4 percent cap at $1.1 million.

Fun Preschool Activities Series to Begin at East Smithfield Library

Families may commit to the 6-session program after attending the introductory session on April 5.

Treasurer Raimondo Visits Old County Road School

R.I. General Treasurer congratulated 46 students on Navigant sponsored financial literacy studies.

Smithfield High's Dempsey Named Northeast Foreign Language Teacher of the Year

French and Spanish teacher honored at Baltimore, Maryland conference March 8.

Wednesday's Things: Ladies' Night, YMCA Babysitting, Rabies, Assets, Recycling

We're halfway through the week, and all done with winter, on the calendar, and in general.

Huffington Speaks on Social Media's Power For Good

Huffington Post Media Group President was one of three keynote speakers at Women's Summit.

Smithfield High Senior Wins Berkeley College Scholarship

Student to attend institution in the fall.

William Winsor Sisters Choreograph, Perform Irish Dance For Classmates

Students asked principal to dance for their friends and teachers.

Bryant Freshman Dies After Reaction to Peanuts at Home In Plymouth, MA

Cameron Groezinger Fitzpatrick, home for spring break, died after a severe reaction to a peanut butter cookie Friday.

Nowell Academy Offers Alternative For Teens Struggling to Stay In School

Deadline for first round of applications set for March 15.

Smithfield Advances to Quarterfinals

The Sentinels beat Cranston West 57-41, thanks to 17 from Fallon Greene.

Old County Road Playground Project Seeking Donations For Silent Auction

May 3 event will raise funds to rebuild school's playground.

Sentinels Start Playoff Run Tonight

Smithfield High School girls’ basketball hosts Cranston West at 7 p.m.

Mount Announces National Merit Scholarship Finalists

Four local students make final round of academic competition.

Smithfield Boys’ Swimming Takes 2nd

The boys finish in second place, and the girls in 10th, at their respective state swimming meets.

Avon Breast Health Outreach Program Awards YWCA RI $60,000 Grant

One - year award will help educate women about breast cancer detection.

Stonehill Names Fox To Dean's List

Local scholar honored for Fall semester studies.

Smithfield To Participate In RI Reading Of "Is Your Hair Made of Donuts" March 11

Elementary schools to take part in state-wide reading day.

Smithfield High Principal Notes NECAP Score Improvements

Kelly says strides made after years of preparation.

Two SHS Students Continuing Athletic, Academic Careers At New England Universities

Jenkins, Agrela sign with schools Feb. 6.