Newport Superintendent Of Schools Jermain Stepping Down

Colleen Burns Jermain announced she is leaving her position at the end of the school year.

5 Rhode Island Students Making The Ocean State Proud

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to celebrate local star students making a big impact in their communities.

Juvenile Arrested After Shooting BB Gun Outside Rogers High School: PD

The BB gun being shot forced a lockdown at Rogers High School in Newport on Wednesday morning.

$2K Scholarship Available For Newport County Students Pursuing Art

The $2,000 scholarship is open to any Newport County high school senior who plans to continue their arts education after graduation.

Newport Elementary School Student's Poem Getting Published

Hudson Bowley, a second-grader at Claiborne Pell Elementary School, wrote the poem "Boy Pirate Ghost of Newport," which will be published.

Salve Regina University In Newport Getting A New Residence Hall

As part of the agreement with Newport city officials, the university will add sidewalks to Shepard Avenue to promote pedestrian safety.

Rogers High School Seniors Win George Washington Letter Essay Contest

See more about the essay contest which celebrates history Newport has with President George Washington.

Salve Regina Hosting Gilded Age Fashion Exhibit

From sportswear to formal wear, hand-stitched items, hats and fans, this exhibition features articles of clothing for different occasions.

Teacher Spotlight: Valencia Friend Makes A Difference In Newport

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Valencia Friend Makes A Difference In Newport

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Graduation Shout Out: Congratulations Bernard From Newport

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

Some RI Student Loan Borrowers Could Get Email Saying Debt Is Erased

Eligible borrowers will begin receiving emails Wednesday from President Joe Biden and don’t need to take any action to receive the relief.

Pell Elementary School In Newport Hires School Translator

New Pell Elementary School translator Andres Guzman speaks Spanish and English. He is also learning Portuguese to help even more students.

Newport Public Schools Closed Tuesday; Parking Ban: RI Winter Storm

Newport could see up to 8 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Back To School: Newport 2023-24 School Calendar

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

Long-Time Newport Teacher Becomes Next Middle School Principal

Browner has served as a seventh grade teacher at Thompson Middle School in Newport for nearly 25 years.

2 Newport High School Students Win Scholarships Worth Up To $320K

About 70 students across Rhode Island competed for scholarships, and two Newport high school students were among the five to earn one.

RI State, Local Police Holding Backpack, School Supply Drive For Kids

Donations will be accepted at any Rhode Island State Police barracks or Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses store.

7 RI Schools Among Money’s Best Colleges In America 2023

Rather than ranking the colleges, Money said it used a six-star rating system to make list schools where your tuition is likely to pay off.

Newport Schools To Benefit From $300K RI Foundation Diversity Grant

A spokesperson for the Rhode Island Foundation said the funding will support increasing the number of teachers of color in school districts.

2023 Best Online Programs Ranking Includes RI Schools: U.S. News

See the 13 bachelor’s and master’s online programs in Rhode Island ranked among the best in the United States.

Newport School 2022 Report Cards: See How Each School Did

Rogers High School lost ground from 2019 in its 2022 report card grades, similar to several other Rhode Island schools.

RISD Students Showing Futuristic Newport Pell Bridge With VR

The design includes room for pedestrians and cyclists as well as arts venues, parks, cafes and even a floating fish market.

Newports's RICAS Results Show Dip In English Scores

The percentage of students receiving a score of "meeting expectations" or better dropped in Newport since 2021.

Newport Schools Get $53K Grant For Students Experiencing Homelessness

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

Rogers High In Newport Makes Top 25 List Of Best RI High Schools

Rogers High School also ranked highly for diversity and college prep.

2 Newport Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

See the local seniors from Newport who may go on to earn scholarships in spring 2023.

Salve Regina Named Among 'Best Colleges' In Princeton Review's List

Salve Regina University was one of four colleges in the Rhode Island to make Princeton Review's list.

Newport Teen Wins $80K Roger Williams Scholarship

The winner was chosen out of 80 scholarship applicants across Rhode Island.

Back To School: Newport 2022-23 School Calendar

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

Rogers High In Newport Earns Reaccreditation From Regional Association

Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain said the review team was impressed with the school's English language learner support team.

Construction Beginning For New Rogers High School In Newport

Del's Lemonade, Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream and the school's culinary program will serve refreshments during the ceremony.

Newport Names 2022-23 Public School Teacher Of The Year

The winning teacher will be honored in October with a ceremony at Sail Newport.

2 Newport Students Win RI Civic Leadership Awards

The award winners from Rogers High School were among 137 chosen statewide to receive the honor.

Newport, Middletown Consider Combining School Districts

The proposal could save millions of dollars of taxpayer money, the City of Newport said.

New COVID-19 Monitoring Guidelines ForDay Care Centers In RI

Children and staff can continue to come to early learning centers if they feel well and monitor for symptoms.

RI Leaders Renew Call For Student COVID-19 Vaccinations

The RI Dept. of Health urged districts with vaccination rates under 20 percent to host a clinics for students.

New COVID-19 Quarantine Rules For Rhode Island Schools

The Department of Education developed the new policies based on the latest guidance from the Center For Disease Control and Prevention.

Newport Schools, Police Monitor TikTok 'Gun Violence' Challenge

No threats were made in Newport or elsewhere in Rhode Island, but police will "remain vigilant" at schools, the superintendent said.

Newport Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Newport area high schools.