Attorney General To Weigh In On Open Meetings Law For Subcommittees, Interviews Rescheduled

Committee member denied access to candidate resumes citing privacy laws.

16 Member Superintendent Search Sub-Committee Revealed In Email, Finalists Chosen

School Committee member Vimala Phongsavanh tells press documents should be public.

Phongsavanh Calls For Greater Transparency In Superintendent Hiring Process

Letter to Woonsocket School Committee documents three concerns including a possible violation of the Open Meetings Act.

Committee Begins Interviews For New Superintendent

A list of names of those chosen for the search committee has not yet been released.

Beacon Summer Knights To Premiere Romeo And Juliet Tonight

The summer theatre program at Beacon Charter School for the Arts will be presenting Romeo and Juliet with a twist from July 21 - 24 in Room 302 inside the high school.

Stepping Up Begins Enrollment For Health Care Training

Free training and internship experience to begin in September.

Trailor Temporarily Takes Helm Of WED

Interim Superintendent Dr. Colette Trailor says she will not seek the permanent position.

Votes Help City Schools Win Supplies

Avery's Give Back To Schools promotion includes prizes of up to $10,000 worth of Avery school supplies and Bernon Heights Elementary is currently in 59th place.

Supporters Seek New Vote On Rwanda Trip For WHS Students

The Woonsocket School Committee rejected a proposal for creation of a Global Citizenship program at Woonsocket High School.

IWC Gives $7,000 To Local College Bound

Seven area students will split the $7,000 when they start college next year.

Committee Members Question Superintendent Hiring Process

Unapproved added requirements for the position and the procedure for selecting a hiring board raise concern.

Woonsocket, Pawtucket Prepare To Move Forward With Education Funding Lawsuit

Members from two education departments gather to plan for a legal challenge of the state's Fair Funding Formula.

Exchange Student Program Seeks Host Families

An innovative exchange student program is looking for host families for international students attending Mount St. Charles Academy in the fall.

School Uniform Changes Get First Passage

Subcommittee recommends slight alterations to Readiness Policy.

Trailor New Choice For Interim Superintendent

School Committee to vote on hiring of second choice interim at tonight's meeting

Gallery: Extraordinary Students Focus Of WHS 2011 Graduation

The work of remarkable seniors was the focus of Friday night's commencement ceremony at Woonsocket High School.

Shaw's Continues School Donation Program, Removes Limit On Funds For WHS

In School Highlights for the week of June 20 through June 26, learn about more great end of year events, academic success and business partners supporting schools.

Video: WHS Graduation 2011

In a ceremony Friday night, the graduating Class of 2011 received their diplomas at Woonsocket High School.

Nineteen Students Recognized at Parenting in Progress Graduation and Awards Ceremony

GEDs and awards presented to 19 students at the YWCA of Northern Rhode Island.

Mount Standout Named Hockey Player of the Year

Zachary Samborsky received the honor during the annual Cox RI Sports Awards Wednesday night.

WACTC Recognizes Seniors

Students, family and friends gathered at Wrights Farm Restaurant Tuesdat night to acknowledge the winners of the annual senior awards.

Softball: Clippers Claim State Championship With Comeback Win Over Mounties

Cumberland defeats Mount Saint Charles 3-2 in the championship game.

Softball: Clippers Take Down Mounties

Cumberland defeats Mount Saint Charles 15-3.

Woonsocket Public School Menus For The Week Of June 13

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

End Of Year Events In Woonsocket Education

In School Highlights for the week of June 13 through June 19, I will be reporting on end of the year events and more!

Go Go Summer Reading

Governor Pothier School Kicked off their Summer Reading Program Friday morning with a school-wide assembly and parade.

Gallery: Beacon Charter High School Graduation 2011

Photos and video from the graduation ceremony held at Stadium Theatre.

Style And Substance: 2011 Beacon Graduates Master Arts And Scholastic Achievement

49 students receive diplomas from Beacon Charter High School for the Arts.

Video: MSC's 87th Commencement

Mount Saint Charles Academy held it's 47th Commencement on Sunday, June 5.

Technology Program In Peril

Woonsocket's schools will end their formal technology education program to make room for required health and physical education minutes.

Mount Saint Charles Graduates Look Ahead

Commencement ceremonies for students at Mount Saint Charles Academy took place Sunday afternoon at Adelard Arena.

Finding A Way: Fundraising And Grants Create New Opportunities

In School Highlights for the week of June 6 through June 12, read about outstanding community members who have pursued funding to create new programs and opportunities in Woonsocket education.

Academic Convocation Held At Mount St. Charles

The annual Academic Convocation was held at Mount Saint Charles Academy on Friday, June 3, 2011.

Woonsocket Public School Menus For The Week Of June 6

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

Honoring Partners In Education: Woonsocket Parents

In School Highlights for the week of May 30 through June 5, learn about the great work of parent groups including PESLO, SELAC and PAC.

Boys Volleyball: Hawks Rally Against Mounties

Hendricken defeats MSC 3-2 in final game of the regular season for both teams.

Woonsocket's 8th Graders Look Ahead

2nd Annual 8th Grade Career Fair gives kids the chance to explore their future.

Non-Union Education Raises Shot Down

School Committee votes against proposal to raise administrative salaries.

Family Literacy Night Puts Free Books In The Hands Of Children

Families, along with community partners and educators gathered at Woonsocket Middle School Wednesday evening as part of an ongoing effort to get kids excited about reading.

Gallery: URI Class of 2011 Commencement Ceremony

A collection of photos from the graduation ceremonies on the quadrangle at the University of Rhode Island on Sunday.