Woonsocket Organizations Awarded $500K in Champlin Foundations Grants

Ten city groups handed funds for programs and improvements.

Woonsocket's Top Fall Athletes Honored

Mount St. Charles Academy and Woonsocket High School had a combined 57 athletes who received post-season awards.

January Public School Menus

View the scheduled breakfast and lunch menus for the elementary schools, middle school and high school.

Local Student Wins National Award with Coupon Drive for Soldiers

Bethany Rivet collects 34,000 coupons from students and staff at WACTC.

High School Music Department Continues to Shine

Concert features many talented high school musicians as well as a directorial debut.

School Committee Preview

The first meeting of the newly elected School Committee will take place tonight at the Woonsocket Middle School at Hamlet.

Superintendent Collaborates with WASC to Knock Out Gaps in Student Achievement

Release: Dr. Giovanna Donoyan meets with community organizations to address student achievement and graduation rates.

December Public School Menus

View the scheduled breakfast and lunch menus for the elementary schools, middle school and high school.

Middle School Students Give Back for the Holiday

Students at Villa Nova are awarded dress-down days after collecting more than 2,200 cans of food.

E-Learning Academy Head to Leave Woonsocket for RIDE

Administrator Michael Ferry has given his two-week notice.

Grant Funds Study Of Energy Use At Two Woonsocket Schools

Bryant University program funded by the RI Renewable Energy Fund will review potential for renewable energy use in 53 high schools, including four in WHS and Woonsocket CTC.

Raises Rejected: Could Education Audit be at Risk?

City officials concerned by WED's reliance on business manager Stacy Busby.

Update: Kindergarten Student Left on City School Bus

Student from Governor Pothier Elementary left on Durham Transportation bus.

2011 CVS Caremark Downtown 5K Raises $75,000 for Charity

Funds awarded to youth-focused nonprofit organizations and schools from Southern New England during CVS Caremark’s 12-year sponsorship of race reaches $1.3 million.

School Lunch Menus

View the scheduled lunch menus for the elementary schools, middle school and high school.

Garceau Wishes Department Well In "Exit Letter"

Superintendent says rumors of impending departure of Busby, Garceau, are false.

Update: Furtado Offered Position in Somerset

Woonsocket Education Department Finance Director Stacey Busby is one of three finalist for a position in Somerset, MA.

Beacon's Waters a Finalist for Rhode Island Teacher of the Year

Rhode Island Department of Education considers charter school teacher for top award.

Volunteers Build Playground for Fifth Avenue

Community collaboration brings play area to elementary school students.

Five Things You Need To Know Today: Oct. 14

It's Friday! Time to get ready for a fun weekend in Woonsocket.

VIDEO: 2011 Autumnfest Parade

See footage from the Columbus Day parade as filmed from Diamond Hill Road.

Recent Deaths Emphasize Need For Education and Access to Suicide Prevention Services

In light of two incidents in Woonsocket over the past two weeks, Rhode Island Student Assistance Services Youth Suicide Prevention Program aims to reach out to city youth.

Woonsocket Public School Menus for the Week of Sept. 26

Below are the school menus for the elementary, middle and high schools.

In Light Of AG Opinion, Phongsavanh Delivers Lesson On Transparency

State Attorney General advises the Woonsocket Education Department that the Open Meetings Act applies to subcommittees.

Community Comes Together To Help Bernon Heights Elementary

Boys Town New England along with several other local businesses join effort to help make Bernon Heights Elementary School playground a reality.

Visitors To Bernon Heights Teach Lessons Of 9/11

Major General Reginald Centracchio joins city officials to discuss the tragedy with Bernon Heights Elementary students.

Woonsocket Public School Menus For The Week Of September 12

Below are the school menus for the elementary schools, middle schools and high school.

Woonsocket Public School Menus For The Week of Sept 5

Below are the school menus for the elementary, middle and high schools.

New Beginnings: First Day Of School For Woonsocket Students

Students across the city had their first day of classes on Wednesday.

National Guard Adventure Camp Challenges City Youths

A group of Woonsocket students joined NeighborWorks YouthRAP at a National Guard Adventure Camp in East Greenwich.

Bus Routes Schedules, Changes Explained

A refresher course for parents on the transportation services offered in Woonsocket.

School Bus Schedule

The following is the bus schedule for the upcoming school year.

Education Budget In The Black, But Looming Pension Disaster Is Hard To Ignore

WED's Director of Administration and Finance delivers good news from FY11, but warns that pension increases could bankrupt Woonsocket.

Open House To Kick Off School Year At Bernon Heights

Bernon Heights Elementary School to hold Open House/Barbeque to Welcome Students to the 2011-2012 School Year.

Free Back To School Supplies For Rhode Island Students.

St. James Baptist Church will host Rhode Island's 12th. Annual Back to School Celebration today.

2011 College Graduates

Woonsocket residents take home degrees from institutions across New England and beyond.

Donoyan Chosen To Lead Woonsocket Schools

Superintendent choice approved in a 3-2 vote.

Chillin' & Skillin: Much More Than Your Average Summer School

Thanks to Connecting for Children and Families, 21st Century Learning and some great community partners,100 lucky youngsters have spent the last six weeks enjoying a very special summer learning experience.

Bernon Heights Seeks Pepsi Grant To Help Fund Playground

PTO aims to build school's first playground through online contest for $25,000.

Catholic Schools Keep Enrollment Up

Despite the economy, private institutions are thriving.