RI's Best Elementary Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Three of the top 10 ranked elementary schools in Rhode Island were from the same town.

These Are The Best School Districts In Rhode Island, New Ranking Says

Two Rhode Island public school districts received A+ grades in Niche's latest rankings.

Barrington School Bus Driver Gets Lost Bringing Students Home

Students were transferred to another bus, and some were dropped off at the wrong stop after the driver got lost, school officials say.

Star Students: Help Us Recognize Extraordinary Students In Barrington

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Barrington with contributions big and small.

Barrington Public Schools Earn 5 Stars On 2023 Report Cards

Barrington was one of just nine school districts to have a five-star school.

Barrington Schools Prioritizing Student Support After Texas Shooting

Superintendent Messore said school security will be further emphasized following the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

6 Barrington Students Win RI Civic Leadership Awards

The awards are given annually to recognize high school students who have made outstanding contributions to their schools and communities.

See Who RI's Elementary School Principal Of The Year Was

The award honors school principals who place student learning at the center and set high expectations for student development.

Barrington Student Wins National Merit Scholarship

Barrington's $2,500 scholarship winner plans to go into the health care field after college.

Barrington Thanks Local Educators For Teacher Appreciation Week

"All of the teachers in Barrington are amazing," a parent with children in elementary, middle and high school told Patch.

Barrington High Student Named Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

Semifinalists were selected from over 5,000 candidates expected to graduate from U.S. high schools this year. ​

The Best Public High Schools In Rhode Island 2022 Rankings Released

Niche.com ranked the 36 best public high schools in Rhode Island on factors like academics, diversity, teachers, sports, clubs and more.

Barrington Parents Object Scrapping Of Honors English, History

One parent said she pulled her child out of Barrington High School to make sure his transcript can remain competitive.

Roger Williams University: Giving Voice To Injustice: RWU Faculty, Students Lead Coalition Building Path To Providence Reparations

RWU research team of faculty and students and the Providence Cultural Equity Initiative partner on reparative justice project for Provid ...

Barrington Public Schools Lifting Mask Mandate March 7

The district's plan uses data from the CDC to determine when more restrictions can be lifted or need to be re-implemented.

Roger Williams University: RWU Law Receives Major Gift, Matching Challenge To Launch Scholarship Supporting Diverse Students, Public Int ...

R.I. Attorney Mark Mandell challenges the legal community to raise $750,000 in support of diverse and public interest scholars at state' ...

What Unmasking Might Look Like In Barrington Schools

Barrington schools are awaiting state guidance to decide how they'll change mask policies school-by-school.

Barrington Public Schools Mandating Booster Vaccine For Staff

There are exceptions to this vaccine mandate if Barrington school staff follow certain rules.

Barrington School Committee To Discuss Mask Mandate

Mask mandates could be on the agenda for the Barrington School Committee as early as Feb. 17.

Roger Williams University: “Hidden Truths: Stories Of Race And Place” Series Continues For 2021-22

Interdisciplinary series examines racial justice issues in Indigenous, Black and communities of color locally and globally, stemming fro ...

Roger Williams University: National Housing Advocate Named To Lead Roger Williams University's New Real Estate Initiatives

RWU selects Richard Godfrey, national leader in real estate finance, community development and affordable housing, to launch interdiscip ...

Roger Williams University Law School Recognized By White House

Roger Williams among law schools thanked by U.S. Attorney General Garland for work addressing housing and eviction crisis, increasing ho ...

Roger Williams University: Innovative Student-Led Approach To Teaching Science To Non-Majors Is ‘Changing The Conversation'

In her CORE 101 class, Heather Miceli puts students in charge of their own learning: Directing class discussions, creating and teaching ...

Roger Williams University: RWU Appoints Dameian Slocum As Associate Vice President For Student Life

With a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, Slocum will manage all aspects of the college experience for RWU students BRISTOL, R.I ...

Midterms Canceled At Barrington High School Amid Pandemic

Grading will work the same as it did during the 2020-21 school year, Principal Joseph Hurley said.

Roger Williams University: A Holiday Message From President Miaoulis

Looking back on this remarkable year, we can all be incredibly proud and grateful for what we have accomplished.

Barrington High School Goes Remote Amid Threat Investigation

The shift to remote learning is so police can continue investigating a shooting threat found in a school bathroom​ last week.

Threat of Violence Made At Barrington High School: Superintendent

School officials asked all residents who own guns to physically account for them and ensure they are stored in a safe and secure manner.

Roger Williams University: Inaugural Celebration Centers First-Gen Students' Successes, Challenges

"First Generation Day is recognized nationally in early November, marking the Nov. 8 anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s"

Barrington Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Barrington area high schools.

Barrington School Nurse Up For 'LifeChanger Of The Year' Award

School nurse teacher Denise Flores was nominated by a colleague for her leadership helping Barrington schools through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Barrington Schools Requiring Teachers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Teachers in Barrington Public Schools have to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1, or they may risk termination.

Barrington Middle School Contractors Stole Wages From Workers: AG

Franklin Analytical Service didn't pay workers their weekend wages for construction work at Barrington Middle School, state officials said.

Roger Williams University: HousingWorks RI At RWU Releases 2021 Housing Fact Book

As the key role of safe, secure housing in wellbeing and survival became irrefutable during the COVID-19 pandemic, what do we do with th ...

5 Barrington Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News

Barrington middle and elementary schools were included in the inaugural list ranking more than 80,000 U.S. schools.

Roger Williams University: “Hidden Truths: Stories Of Race And Place” Series Continues For 2021-22

Interdisciplinary series examines racial justice issues in Indigenous, Black and communities of color locally and globally, stemming fro ...

13 Barrington High Students, 1 Staff Member Contract COVID-19

Principal Joseph Hurley told parents several of the cases stemmed from school sports and other associated activities.

Roger Williams University: RWU Welcomes The Narragansett Bay Estuary Program As Official Partner

New partnership will leverage faculty and student expertise and research, while preparing RWU's graduates for careers in the blue econom ...

See Barrington Students Who Are National Merit Semifinalists

Nine Barrington High School students were chosen for the initial round competing for National Merit scholarships coming in 2022.

Roger Williams University: Roger Williams University Climbs To No. 27 And Named Among Most Innovative Universities In U.S. News Rankings

RWU also makes lists for Best Value, Best Engineering Program, Best School for Veterans and A-Plus Schools for B Students BRISTOL, R.I. ...