Around the Valley: Gala tickets, school supplies & Floodfest
There’s always a lot happening in the Blackstone Valley. Below is a list of upcoming events and things to know in the region.
Autumnfest Grand Marshal Gala
Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, the 2019 Autumnfest Steering Committee...
Little scholars invited to nature’s classroom this fall at Tinkergarten
BURRILLVILLE – Experts agree: outdoor learning plays an important role in early childhood development.
And now, Burrillville's youngest scholars will have the chance to learn and explore the world in nature's classroom, through the sun,...
Coloring cartoon teaches kids bus safety
BURRILLVILLE – With the new school year fast approaching, local traffic safety advocate Jim Weicherding has released a series of coloring cartoons aimed at teaching kids bus safety.
Print the series below and be...
Transportation of homeless & special education students costs district $520K
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville School Department spent $520,074 in transportation expenses for students who were either homeless, or in need of special education that could not be provided within the district during the 2018/2019 school...
Arndt wins $5K through George Ducharme Scholarship
BURRILLVILLE – Wright’s Farm Restaurant has announced the winner of its 4th annual George P. Ducharme Scholarship Program. Rebecca Arndt, a graduating senior of Burrillville High School, received the $5,000 scholarship to help with college-related...
VIDEO: BHS Graduation, Class of 2019
BURRILLVILLE – Students in the Burrillville High School Class of 2019 took part in the school's 118th commencement ceremony on Friday, June 7 at the June Rockwell Levy Community Rink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwYaKhw4khQ&feature=youtu.be
Two Broncos share title of valedictorian
BURRILLVILLE – It was a friendly rivalry dating back to freshman year for the two top students at Burrillville High School, and it formally ended this week in a tie.
Paul Miller and Gianna DeSante...