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Survey Works 2020 Now Open!
SurveyWorks is once again being administered this year to students, families, support staff, teachers and building administrators across Rhode Island.
This statewide survey is sent out annually to hear from Rhode Islanders directly about their experiences in our state's public schools.
Survey Window- Now through March 31st.
How to Take Part:
You should have received a letter from your respective school containing your specific code to use. If you have not received, please reach out to your respective school's front office. Thank you in advance!
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School Committee Updates
Each month, our School Committee gathers at Town Hall to discuss the current year, future goals, and initiatives taking place in our school system. We are pleased to share this great information through a
School Committee Summary. To view our most recent summary, please click below.
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Upcoming Budget Dates
*Please be advised that if dates/times change for any reason, we will be sure to update you.
Budget Workshop: 3/4/20 | 5:30 pm
Budget Workshop: 3/11/20 | 5:30pm
Budget Workshop: 3/16/20 | 5:30pm
Public Hearing on Budget: 3/23/20 | 7:00pm
Budget Workshop if needed: 04/27/20| 6:30pm
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2020-2021 School Calendar
The Narragansett School System 2020-2021 School Calendar is now available for viewing.
Please click the button below to be directed to our website, which hosts our newest calendar as well as current calendars and schedules for the district.
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2020-2021 Early Release Days
You may have noticed in the calendar linked above that for the 2020-2021 school year, our district is taking part in teacher Professional Development Days. Educators and staff will come together to learn new tools and skills that will be used in the classroom.
On these days, students will have a
1-hour Early Release at all three schools. Those days are as follows:
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Thursday, February 4, 2021
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Please note that
this will not start until the next school year, so please use this information as save-the-dates for planning purposes.
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CTE/NHS Spring Open House
Save the date this spring for our high school open house and Career and Technical Education Program showcase.
When: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 6-9pm
Where: Narragansett High School
More information will be shared via email, on our website, and through our newsletters as the event nears. We hope to see you there!
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A Message from Narragansett Prevention Partnership
January was a month jam-packed with opportunities for parents and guardians to learn great tips about parenting their developing pre-teens and teens through some of the unique challenges facing families today.
A viewing of “
Screenagers NEXT Chapter: Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience” and follow-up panel discussion at South Kingstown High School shed light on the stresses today's teens are under and how parents can help them negotiate those concerns. At a “
Communities Talk” event at Narragansett High School, attendees learned what Narragansett teens self-report regarding substance use, the types of issues our Student Resource Officer witnesses among teens, how the developing teen brain is impacted by substance use, and facts versus myths about vaping from a local expert. Also, at a collaborative event hosted by South County Hospital, NPP’s Renae Martin educated the audience about why teens act the way they do (their developing brain!) and Susan Littlefield, LMHC gave strategies for coping with teen behavior and how to parent teens. This was the first of a free 4-part parenting series at SCH.
In the weeks and months ahead, we will continue to give parents/guardians the opportunities to
add resources to their parenting toolbox. They will help to demystify the preteen/teen(s) in your life and to make parenting during these years of incredible changes seem less daunting. NPP is also pleased to be able to continue offering students at NES, NPS, and NHS a variety of opportunities to de-stress and practice mindfulness techniques.
Want more information on a hot topic? We invite you to click the flyer below to a special winter edition of a brief newsletter entitled “
Raising Healthy Teens” to learn more about the vaping issues you’ve heard about in the news. For more opportunities to “build your parenting toolbox,” watch the school listservs, this newsletter, and our Facebook page for details on upcoming events, including the next collaborative event at South County Hospital in March, which will also be advertised in local papers.
If you have questions or would like additional resources, please email
Narragansett Prevention Partnership or call 401-212-3811. To see updated information about upcoming events, like us on Facebook!
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Social and Emotional Learning Educator Highlight
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Each month, we are happy to share a little more about one of our educators here at our schools. This month, we are once again highlighting our SEL (Social Emotional Learning) initiative, especially in our elementary school. Educators continuously collaborate with each other to create meaningful and unique ways to connect students and create wellness in our schools. Below is an educator that is directly part of this program.
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Holly Hummel, NES PE Educator
How long have you been working within the Narragansett School System and what do you do?
I began teaching Physical Education and Health at Narragansett High School in 2005, and moved over to the Elementary School in 2009. This year marks my 15th year teaching in Narragansett!
Where are you originally from?
I grew up in Warwick, RI and went to college at URI. After graduation, I was hired as a long term PE sub at NHS and I've been teaching here ever since!
What is your favorite part about working at your school?
My favorite part about working at NES is definitely the students! They make my days exciting and always greet me with a smile or a hug.
Do you have any hobbies outside of the school day or during the summer that you like to enjoy?
In the summer months I enjoy jogging, biking, sailing, and going to the beach!
What is one thing that your students and staff may not know about you!
I have been coaching girls volleyball for 20 years! I have coached volleyball at the high school and collegiate levels. For the past 7 years, I have been coaching the NHS girls volleyball team with my sister, Abby Hummel.
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Narragansett Elementary School
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Important NES Dates!
February 14-17:
Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)
February 18-21:
Book Fair
February 21:
Family Bingo Night- Time/Place TBD
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A Message from Superintendent Cummings and Principal Lisa Wilson
Dear Narragansett School Community,
Thank you all for your support, compassion, and for coming together as a community to honor the life of Nayanah Applegate, a student in Mrs. Carter’s class in 2nd grade, who passed away late last month.
Nayanah was deeply loved by all the staff and students at NES. We have spoken with 2nd grade parents and will support our children through this difficult time. Our school clinicians continue to be available for students, parents, and staff to help them navigate through the experience of having someone they know or are familiar with pass away.
As a school community, we will be making plans to celebrate her. The staff and students will be planning something special to honor Nayanah Applegate and as plans develop we will inform you.
Please reach out with any questions or concerns or if you feel you need some direct help discussing this loss with your child or family.
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Upcoming PTO Meetings
The PTO provides the school community with many student and family friendly events. If interested in joining the PTO, please join them for their meetings every other month at 7:00. Place to be Determined.
March 10th
May 3rd
For questions, please contact President, Sherri McNeice:
smcneiece1112@icloud.com. or visit the web page by clicking below.
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URI Track Team Visits NES
On Tuesday, January 22, members of the University of Rhode Island Women's Track Team came to speak to 4th graders about their experience as well as do a few fun exercises to help promote teamwork and problem solving.
The students had a great time learning about where the runners were from, what major they were studying, and what advice they had when working toward a dream or passion!
We love welcoming college students into our schools to inspire our youth and to give them even more to look forward to as they continue their education!
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Narragansett Pier Middle School
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Important Pier School Dates!
February 11:
Spelling Bee | 6:30pm | Gym
February 12:
Hoops for Heart | Gym
February 14-17:
Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)
February 24:
NHD Parent Night
February 25: NHD (National History Day)
February 28:
"The Wizard of Oz" 7:00pm | NHS
February 29:
"The Wizard of Oz" 7:00pm | NHS
March 1:
"The Wizard of Oz" 2:00pm | NHS
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Reminder! The Wizard of Oz This Month!
This month, NPS Theater will be performing "The Wizard of Oz" at Narragansett High School on:
Friday, February 28th at 7pm
Saturday, February 29th at 7pm
Sunday, March 1 at 2pm.
Make sure to mark your calendars to see this wonderful performance. Tickets are available at
showtix4u.com and at the door.
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Students Exhibit at Gallery
Students from NPS will be exhibiting their art at the Hera Gallery's Young Artist Exhibition!
When: Exhibit runs from February 8th through February 29th
Opening Reception: The Hera's Opening Reception for the show will be held on Saturday, February 8th from 11 am to 2 pm.
Where: Hera Gallery, 10 High St., Wakefield, RI (
Wakefield Mill Complex.)
Student art was created in a variety of mediums including: Ebony pencil, acrylic paint, oil pastel, charcoal, and collage.
Exhibiting students:
Grade 5 : Maeve Johnson
Grade 6 : Payton Abrams, Hannah Abrams, Cooper Ansaldi, Madden Hopewood, Luke Lamson, Avery Richard and Josephine Scowcroft
Grade 7 : Isabella DeLuca, Rebecca Hanby, Maeve McQuarrie, Riley O'Connor and Abigail Smith
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Save the Date! Spring Career Day
On
Friday, May 8th, NPS will host its annual Career Day to help students learn more about the many fields and occupations in the world, especially right here in Rhode Island.
The event will encourage students to engage and ask questions to our welcomed guest speakers.
We look forward to sharing even more about the event as it nears and hope it provides inspiration and guidance.
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NPS Winter Sport Update
The Wrestling team won their division this season, their second in 4 years! They brought home 8 medals at the RIPCOA Futures Tournament and Ray McConnell placed 8th at the Varsity Tournament.
The Boys Basketball team qualified for the 2020 State Tournament and played their first game at North Cumberland last Tuesday.
Unified Basketball and Spring Sports will start play
March 2. Signups on FamilyID.com.
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Important High School Dates!
February 14-17: Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)
February 27: NHS Blood Drive | 9-2pm | NHS Gym
February 27: World Culture Club Potluck Dinner| 6pm | NHS
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Congratulations to our Ocean Science Bowl Team for Placing First!
Several of our high school science students recently competed in the Nor'easter Bowl (a regional competition of the National Ocean Sciences Bowl) at UNH. They walked away with first place! The competition has been going on for 23 years. The high school has competed all 23 years and this is their first win!
They beat out 17 teams from New Hampshire, Maine, CT, and RI. The competition is a mixture of ocean-related Jeopardy-style buzzer rounds and team challenges. They are now eligible to compete at the National competition in Gulfport, Mississippi the end of April!
The participants were (left to right in the photo) Educator Sarah Krous, Liam Manchester, Ryan Lonkart, Bryn Stillwell, Erin McCaffrey, Julia Highcove, and Shelby Lefoley.
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FFA Team Honored at School Committee Meeting
On January 15, 2020, our Narragansett FFA Chapter team was honored at the monthly school committee meeting for their award-winning work at the recent National Convention!
Principal Dan Warner, Head of NHS FFA Greg Breene and Educator Aaron Gathen shared the success of their recent trip as well as honor NHS student award winners from the 2019 Fall FFA National Convention where there were about 70,000 people attended.
The recipients were Gold Medal- Hannah Foster in Dairy Showmanship, Silver Medal- Calla Reardon in Floriculture & Lily Additon in Floriculture, Bronze Medal- Hannah Conlon in Floriculture & Erin McCaffrey in Floriculture & Ariana Seigh in FFA Public Speaking. Mr. Breene also talked about the home show coming up in first week of April.
We’re so proud of all your hard work and for representing our district so wonderfully.
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Get your Travel Vouchers for FFA!
Last month, Abby Foster, the FFA State President and Chapter Vice President, attended the School Committee meeting with her FFA team to share that their class was taking part in selling travel voucher cards. This will help run leadership training for students in FFA programs as well as support the growth of future farmers across America by offering a profitable funding solution.
If you would like to support, you can purchase a voucher for $10 that will give you access to $100 in travel expenses for a year once signing up either online or through the app. The card offers discounts of between 5 and 50% to both local and national retailers as well as more than 1 million hotels and resorts nationwide.
To get yours, please visit the high school front office and ask how to purchase a travel voucher.
This program is intended to offer 70% profit back to local FFA programs and another 5% back to also fund state scholarships.
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4th Annual NHS College Fair
Students of all grades and their families are invited to our 4th Annual College Fair. More than 55 colleges will be in attendance showcasing their programs and offerings.
When: Monday, March 23rd | 12-3pm
Where: NHS Gymnasium, 245 S. Pier Road
For questions, please click below to email Joan Pratley in our guidance office.
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Ice Cream Contest Winners
Narragansett High School FFA took second place in the 2020 FFA ice cream contest!
This annual event drew competitors from Ponnagansett and Scituate High School. For our school’s creation, Narragansett students made Cow Chow and Holstein Cream.
Students dressed up as cows and farmers for the event, truly representing their agriculture pride!
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January Athletes of the Month
The athletics department has developed a way to share the many successes of their athletes. The new Athlete of the Month campaign highlights a student who exemplifies sportsmanship, dedication, and standout participation in any sports offered at the school. Students receive a certificate as well as their head shot featured on the wall in athletics for the entire month.
Congratulations to our athletes of the month!
Julia Highcove,
Junior, Girls Swimming
Julia has been able to win individual events and group relay events with her team. Just in the month of January, she placed 1st in the 100 Breaststroke twice. Julia, along with her teammates, have also come in 1st in the 400 Free Relay and 1st in the 200 Free Relay.
Aivan Durfee,
Junior, Boys Swimming
In just 4 meets during the month of January, Aivan has individually won the 50 Free twice, 100 Free, and the 100 Back three times. Aivan, along with his teammates, have won the 200 Free Relay three times and the 200 Medley Relay three times.
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Narragansett Elementary School
55 Mumford Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett Pier Middle School
235 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett High School
245 S Pier Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
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