Ex-North Kingstown High School Coach Acquitted Of Sex Crimes

Former North Kingstown High School boys basketball coach Aaron Thomas was acquitted of child molestation in the "naked fat test" scandal.

RI's Best Middle Schools Ranked In New Analysis

See which Rhode Island middle schools are having the most success and are getting their students ready for high school.

5th Grade North Kingstown Student Charged With Making Threat: Report

Police evacuate a school bus heading to Quidnessett Elementary School in North Kingstown, because of a false bomb threat.

RI's Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Niche said its rankings, now in the 10th year, differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance.

4-Year-Old Unintentionally Left On North Kingstown School Bus: Police

North Kingstown police say the child was unintentionally left on the bus and was taken to the bus yard on Fairway Drive.

Graduation Shout Out: Congratulations Cordelia Of North Kingstown High

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.

Meet The 8 Presidential Scholar Semifinalists From Rhode Island

Eight Rhode Island high school seniors were among 650 students nationwide to make it to the next round.

High School Wind Turbine Building Competition Slated For This Weekend

The North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce will host its fourth annual Rhode Island High School Wind Turbine Competition at CCRI.

North Kingstown Educator Wins 'Oscars Of Teaching'

The $25,000 Milken Educator Award went to a North Kingstown High School teacher for her work sending STEM students to new heights.

These Are The Top 25 Public High Schools In RI, New Ranking Says

Rhode Island's best public high school ranked No. 767 out of 20,446 schools across the United States.

Back To School: North Kingstown 2023-24 School Calendar

Parents in North Kingstown can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

North Kingstown School District Announces Permanent Superintendent

A new superintendent will join the North Kingstown School Department on July 1, school officials said.

Here's Why Jack Was Shouted Out As A Star Student In North Kingstown

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one who is having an impact in North Kingstown.

North Kingstown Police, School Staff Playing Charity Basketball Game

North Kingstown police said they will accept donations of new and gently used books before the game to celebrate "Reading Madness."

North Kingstown School Committee Names New Interim Superintendent

Interim Superintendent Frank Palotta has nearly 50 years of experience in education, including as a superintendent, principal and teacher.

North Kingstown Chamber Hosting High School Wind Turbine Competition

All teams will be using Whitebox simulation software to design, 3D print and test wind turbine blades.

Here’s Why Maggie Was Shouted Out As A Star Student In North Kingstown

We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one who is having an impact in North Kingstown.

Star Students: Help Patch Recognize Great Students In North Kingstown

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

North Kingstown Kindergarten Registration Open For 2023

See all the requirements needed to register your child for kindergarten in North Kingstown.

North Kingstown Police, School Faculty Playing Charity Basketball Game

North Kingstown police also said they will accept donations of new and gently used books in the lobby of the police station until game day.

North Kingstown Teacher Reinstated After Inappropriate Conduct Probe

Attorney Thomas Groves in his investigation into the allegations deemed the high school teacher didn't violate any Title IX rules.

North Kingstown Teacher To Resign After Stalking Allegation

The middle school teacher agreed to remain on paid leave until the end of the school year and will not resume teaching or coaching.

North Kingstown Schools 2022 Report Card: See How Each School Did

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

North Kingstown's RICAS Results Show Dip In English Scores

The percentage of students receiving a score of "meeting expectations" or better dropped in North Kingstown's since 2021.

North Kingstown Schools Get $50K Grant To Help Homeless Students

The funding is renewable annually for North Kingstown Public Schools for the next three years.

North Kingstown High Ranks No. 4 On List Of Top RI High Schools

North Kingstown High School also ranked highly for athletics and college prep.

North Kingstown Has 2 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

See which two students from North Kingstown High School have a chance at winning scholarships.

N. Kingstown Students Among Winners Of New RI Foundation Scholarships

The scholarships benefit students who will attend certain colleges and universities in Rhode Island.

Back To School: North Kingstown 2022-23 School Calendar

Parents in the North Kingstown Public School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

2 Juniors At North Kingstown High School Win RI Civic Leadership Award

Statewide, 137 students won the award, and North Kingstown had two students representing them.

North Kingstown Student Named National Merit Scholarship Winner

The first group of National Merit Scholars has been named. See who from Rhode Island was a winner.

Retired Judge Seeking Info On Naked 'Fat Test' Allegations

The North Kingstown Town Council hired retired Superior Court Judge Susan McGuirl​ to investigate former coach Aaron Thomas' allegations.

North Kingstown High School Student Wins Online Art Competition

Madison Turillo received more than 800 online votes for her winning art, a still life depicting a basket of apples.

Another School Official Resigns Over 'Naked Fat Test' Scandal

Assistant Superintendent Denise Mancieri resigned about a week after Superintendent Phil Auger left amid investigations into the scandal.

RI Superintendent Resigns Over 'Naked Fat Test' Investigation

Superintendent Phil Auger said he thought it was important for the school district to move ahead with a leader with no ties to Coach Thomas.

Mask Mandate Ending In North Kingstown Public Schools March 4

Parents who spoke were almost unanimous in supporting making masking optional. One school committee member voted against ending it.

N. Kingstown School Committee Will Discuss Mask Mandate Feb. 15

School Committee Chair Gregory Blasbalg said the school committee will review guidance from state health officials before making a decision.

N. Kingstown Schools, PD Monitor TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge

No threats were made in North Kingstown or elsewhere in Rhode Island, Superintendent Phil Auger said.

Student Says Ex-N. Kingstown Coach Molested Him During Fat Tests

The ex-student said, since the age of 13, he was sexually molested by Aaron Thomas​ on a quarterly basis during high school.

North Kingstown Schools Agree To Turn Over Naked Fat Test Records

The agreement means videos, computer files and documents relating to ex-coach Aaron Thomas will be released to the former students' lawyer.