Achievement, Ambition Displayed at URI Commencement

In tough times, an encouraging demonstration of big thinking was at the graduation of the Class of 2011 at the University of Rhode Island - the Mayor of Newark, a speaker TIME Magazine designated one of the top 100 influential people worldwide.

Video: URI's 125th Commencement Includes Speech By Woonsocket Native

Highlights from The University's Commencement Exercises this Sunday.

Woonsocket Public School Menus For The Week Of May 23

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

New WED Program Addresses Child Abuse

In School Highlights for the week of May 23 through May 29, a look at a new curriculum program brought together by School Committee member Anita McGuire-Forcier.

Girls Lacrosse: Classical Takes Mounties

Classical ends season with a 12-7 victory over Mount Saint Charles.

School Based Health Center Takes Aim At Teen Pregnancy

Committee to vote on expansion of services.

Feinstein Supports And Encourages Good Deeds In Woonsocket Education

In School Highlights for the week of May 16 through May 22, the generous work of Allen Shawn Feinstein.

School Menus For Woonsocket Public Schools For The Week Of May 16

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

Woonsocket Middle School Faculty vs. Student Basketball Game

Students challenged teachers on the courts and "pied" their administrators at a PTA event Thursday night.

Committee Begins Search For Gerardi's Replacement

Superintendent of the Woonsocket Education Department Robert Gerardi will have his last day on June 30.

Education Budget On Track For 2011

Auditor predicts surplus after receiving final figures from Business Manager Stacey Busby.

Freshman Injured After Fall From Staircase At Woonsocket High

Officials have provided little information about the incident, citing confidentially laws.

Reading Across RI, National Honor Society Graduation, And The Biotechnology Open House

In School Highlights for the week of May 9 through May 15, learn about three great events in the Woonsocket Education Department from the past week.

School Menus For Woonsocket Public Schools For The Week Of May 9

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

Auditor Warns Of Possible Deficit For Education Department

Woonsocket Education Department projections for FY 2011 not yet complete.

Mounties Survive Scare Against Skippers

MSC boys volleyball team defeats North Kingstown 3-2

Upcoming Events In Woonsocket Community And Education

School Highlights for the week of May 2 through May 8 discusses some great Woonsocket events in the upcoming weeks.

School Menus For Woonsocket Public Schools For The Week Of May 2.

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

Mount To Host Advocacy Training For Catholic School Parents

Meeting at Mount St. Charles will help parents learn how to advocate for funding for non-public schools.

Woonsocket Students to Gain Hands-on Experience

Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center students will learn about the construction trades.

Softball: Thunderbolts Survive Late Rally by Villa Novans

Cranston East fights off a late rally and defeats Woonsocket 5-4.

Woonsocket Public School Menus For The Week of April 25

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

Gerardi Likely To Step Down As Woonsocket Schools Superintendent

Dr. Robert Gerardi will likely step down from his post as the Woonsocket Education Department's Superintendent to become the Superintendent in Maynard, Mass.

Whiz Kid: Bryana Boucher

While tackling the pressures of being a high school senior, Bryana is a also a full time college student and an active community voluteer.

WACTC Students Excel At SkillsUSA Competition, Reading Weeks Continue

In School Highlights for April 18 through May 1, I will highlight the Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center students' outstanding achievement in the statewide SkillsUSA Rhode Island competition and more Reading Week events.

School Uniforms Still Mandatory

Superintendent says that enforcement has been successful and will continue.

Store Keeps Paraphernalia Despite Ordinance

In and Out Mart has grandfathered rights to sell items banned within 200 feet of schools by recent city ordinance.

Kidizens Concerts Bring Talking Cello to Fifth Aveue

Fifth Avenue Elementary School welcomes Sandy Martha Kiefer, educator and musician from the Rhode Island Philharmonic.

Chelo's Mondays Help Effort For New Globe Park Elementary Playground

Tina Gilbert is just one of the many parents and school officials involved in raising the necessary funds to build a new playground at Globe Elementary for all children, including those with disabilities.

Mollis Visits WHS To Discuss Importance Of Voting

Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis is visiting schools in the state to encourage young adults to vote.

Prevention Coalition Addresses Local Crime, Addiction And Bullying

Forum at Harris Hall includes speech by Attorney General Peter Kilmartin, and is moderated by Dan Jaehnig, anchorman for NBC-10.

Woonsocket Challenges State's Education Funding Formula

A lawsuit filled in Superior Court last week will address distribution of state funding for education.

Outstanding Community Members Give Back To WED

In School Highlights for the week of April 11 through April 17, learn about the Globe Park Boundless Playground and hear from the students behind Friday's Autism benefit.

School Menus For Woonsocket Public Schools For The Week of April 11

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

School Committee Balances Budget For 2012; High School to Change to Six Period Days

The Woonsocket School Committee made the necessary $1.8 million in cuts to balance their budget last night at Woonsocket Middle School at Hamlet.

Phongsavanh Honored Among State's Female Politicians

Woonsocket School Committee member Vimala Phonsavanh was the youngest person honored at the YWCA's third annual Women Holding Office event at Bryant University on Tuesday night.

Whiz Kid: Adam Brunetti

Brunetti gives back to programs that have helped him to deal with Aspergers Syndrome.

Community Takes Part In Fun Learning Events With WED

School Highlights for the week of April 6 through April 12 covers fun events for Math, Science, and Reading Week.

Woonsocket Public School Menu For The Week Of April 4

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

Woonsocket Youth March Against Bullying

Youth from Woonsocket meet with kids from all over Rhode Island to march on the capitol in hopes of turning April Fools Day into April Friends Day.