New staff, teachers wait to greet North Smithfield students
NORTH SMITHFIELD – While the district is still waiting for instruction from state officials regarding plans for reopening, North Smithfield schools have been preparing for options, with new teachers and staff members ready to...
Sollitto: District can’t support full in-school return; RI start date delayed two weeks
BURRILLVILLE – Gov. Gina Raimondo has yet to announce the statewide plan for returning to schools, but no matter the choice, Burrillville can't afford to support a full-time return for all students.
Supt. Michael Sollitto...
N.S. holds forum on schools reopening; ‘Distance Mondays’ likely in fall
NORTH SMITHFIELD – While many elements of the state's plan to reopen schools in fall still remain unclear, North Smithfield officials noted this week that their goal remains to offer at least some...
Burrillville school board renews superintendent contract
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville School Committee unanimously renewed the contract of Supt. Michael Sollitto this week, signing the on school leader for an additional two years .
The extension was announced during the board's virtual...
Burrillville officials propose reduced school week, lottery for student transportation
BURRILLVILLE – With elements such as transportation, the requirement of masks, and how to deal with parents who are not ready to send their children back to school still unresolved, the Burrillville School Department...
Amid mixed messages, No. Smithfield schools announce tentative plan for reopening
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Students kept in groups to minimize widespread contact. New, extensive cleaning procedures. Daily student and staff screenings, handwashing stations and face masks on every teacher and student.
These are just a few...
‘Resilient’ Class of 2020 says unconventional goodbye to BHS
BURRILLVILLE – There were no applause; no laughter or cheers at the inside jokes between members of the Class of 2020 as they celebrated their success, and their departure from Burrillville High School.
But speakers,...
