Local High Schools Competing for Nation's Best Rivalry

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

Tiverton To Talk School Regionalization; Newport Joins Push

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.

Tiverton Names Very First Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Tiverton Students Create Canes, Awards For Town's Oldest Residents

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.

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.

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.

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.

Portsmouth High Needs Your Help To Celebrate 50th Anniversary

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.

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

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

Upload Your First-Day Photos

Share your back-to-school photos on Patch. It's easy to upload!

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.

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 Tiverton-Little Compton 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.

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 Tiverton, Little Compton?

Tiverton-Little Compton Backpack Basics: A Weighty Issue

Tiverton-Little Compton 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.

Tiverton-Little Compton 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 Tiverton, Little Compton?

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

URI, RWU Seaweed Census Aims to Track Invasive Species

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.

Portsmouth School Superintendent Takes 30-Day Leave

Tiverton High School Class of 2013 Graduates Tonight

Tiverton's graduates will celebrate their commencement tonight, June 14 at 6 p.m.

Little Compton Grads Asked To Return for Photos Today

Portsmouth High School's graduation was missing one thing last Friday - a commencement photographer.

Public Hearings Scheduled for Proposed Charter School

The hearings are scheduled for June 17 and July 8

Little Compton's 2013 Graduates Celebrate Excellence, Demonstrate Pride

Portsmouth High School held its commencement ceremony Friday night at the high school in Portsmouth.

Tiverton High School's Top 10 Seniors of 2013

Tiverton High School's Class of 2013 will graduate on June 14.

School, Community Honor More Than 100 Tiverton High School Seniors

More than 100 graduating seniors were honored on Wednesday at Tiverton High School's Award Night.