2 Johnston High School Students Arrested After Assault On Officer: PD

Johnston police say a school resource officer was assaulted during an incident with two high school students on Thursday morning.

Star Students: Help Patch Recognize Extraordinary Students In Johnston

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

2021 College Aid: How Johnston Area Compares In Application Rates

See how FAFSA applications changed for Johnston area high schools.

Johnston Student Threatens Violence, Prompting Lockdown

The underage male student was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, and will face further disciplinary action through the school.

FAFSA Completions Down In RI: How Johnston Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Johnston area high schools.

Durham School Services To Provide Transportation In Johnston

The company will serve 34 routes for Johnston Public Schools beginning in July.

Congratulations, Johnston High School Grad Alexeya Castillo

Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their stars shine here on Patch.

Honor Your 2021 Graduate On Johnston Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Johnston Patch.

College Financial Aid Applications In Johnston Area: Compare To RI

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Johnston area high schools have done so far.

In Johnston Area, Share Of College Grads Increases

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Providence County.

Salute 2020 Johnston Grads With Patch's Virtual Yearbook

Share a photo and special message to your Class of 2020 grad.

Johnston 5th-Grader Invited To National Geographic GeoBee States

Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School student is a semifinalist invited to compete in Cranston on March 27.

Johnston Police Charge Teen With Vandalism At Johnston High

Police say the teen tore up a field next to the parking lot early Sunday.

Johnston Marks National Bullying Prevention Month

Learn more about National Bullying Prevention Month and how the school district prevents bullying.

Johnston School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School, Vacations

When's the first day of school in Johnston? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Johnston Students Make Honor Roll At Bay View

Students who earned all A's are given Highest Honors, and students who scored A's and B's are given Honors.

Smithfield Nominates Johnston Resident For Teacher Of The Year

Smithfield nominates Elizabeth Russillo For Teacher Of The Year. She is a Johnston resident.

Johnston High Students Dismissed Early Due To Heating Problem

The Johnston School District confirmed the high school students were dismissed at 9 a.m. Wednesday due to a heating problem.

Johnston Schools Winter Schedule: So Many Days Off!

Good news for students, bad news for parents. See the vacation schedules over the next few months.

New Schoolyard Habitat & Outdoor Classroom To Be Unveiled At Sarah Dyer Barnes Elementary School

The schoolyard habitat is second in RI and one of up to six new habitats that will be installed over the next five years.

Back To School Roundup

It's time to go back to school. Here's a roundup of all the important school dates in the Patch towns.

Johnston School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Johnston? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Governor Leads 'Free College' Pep Rally at Johnston High on Tuesday

Gov. Gina Raimondo wants Rhode Island to become the nation's first state to guarantee two years of free college, but criticism is mounting.

Johnston Woman Makes Dean's List at East Hartford, Conn. College

Olga Diponte has demonstrated "great academic promise," Goodwin College says.

How Much Do Graduates from RI Colleges Make?

The U.S. Department of Education lists the top colleges and universities in terms of salary earned by graduates. Bryant tops the list in RI.

Thirteen Johnston Students Win RI Foundation Scholarships

The students received Miss Swinburne Scholarships, named after Elizabeth H. Swinburne, a civic-minded woman of the early 1900s.

Free Online Tutors Ready to Help RI Students Every Afternoon

Have you checked out AskRI.org? It connects live tutors to K-12 students for help in math, science, English and social studies.

Is Your Seventh Grader Vaccinated for HPV Yet? It's the Rule

Or are you going to get an exemption?

URI Ranked Third 'Most Beautiful Coastal Campus' in Country

The state university is third on the national list of 30 campuses by bestcollegevalue.com.

ACLU, 13 Groups Urge RI School Committees to Not Use PARCC as Graduation Requirement

Letters were sent to every school committee in the state after some districts requested permission to use the PARCC test before 2020.

ACLU Says RI Elementary Schools Promote Gender Stereotypes with Gender-Exclusive Events

A report found that girls events were predominantly dances and "girly" activities while boys went to ballgames and science and magic shows.

NEARI Supports Parent Opt-Out of PARCC Testing

The National Education Association Rhode Island passed resolutions supporting parents who choose to opt-out of standardized tests for kids.

Rhode Island Ranked 2nd in List of States with Best Anti-Bullying Laws, Policies

While kids in Rhode Island may not escape bullying completely, parents can be relieved knowing the state has laws against bullying.

Gist Begins Negotiations to Become Superintendent in Tulsa

Deborah Gist, Rhode Island's at-times polarizing education commissioner, is heading to Tulsa for a superintendent job.

Gallo Bill Speeds Up Funding for Full-Day Kindergarten Programs

The bill would scrap the gradual phase-in of funds to support districts transitioning to full-day kindergarten program.

RI Ed. Commissioner Gist in Running for Tulsa Superintendent Job

A Tulsa newspaper is reporting that Deborah Gist is in the running for a superintendent job in Oklahoma.

Johnston High Schoolers: Win $1K in Writing Contest

All Rhode Island high school students who place in the writing contest can win $1,000, $5000, $350, or $100.

Paiva Weed Calls for Statewide Teacher Contract

The Senate President made the comments at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting on Monday.

R.I. Has One of the Best Work Environments for Teachers, Report Says

But there's a lack of job opportunities, according to the personal finance network WalletHub.

Rhode Island Earns C-minus on 'Best, Worst School Systems' List

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont were in the top 10 of WalletHub’s "Best and Worst School Systems" list. Rhode Island was No. 31.