On-Site Testing Begins at Narragansett Schools

Happy New Year to our school community. We were so happy to welcome students and staff back to in-person learning on January 11th, marking the conclusion of our district-wide distance learning period surrounding the holiday break.

In order to support a safe return to school, the Narragansett School System has chosen to participate in a voluntary in-school COVID-19 testing program sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Health. As we have heard from local and national experts, a key strategy in battling the spread of COVID-19 is frequent testing of as many members of the community as possible. The in-school testing program is an opportunity to put that strategy into action, and I encourage you to have your children participate in this non-invasive rapid test. The more members of our community who participate, the safer our students, staff, and families will be.

This in-school testing is completely voluntary and will be administered by school nurses and staff, and the testing data will be shared with RIDOH. This testing opportunity uses the rapid BINAX test, and results will be available within an hour. We hope to test about 25% of each school population each week, including students, faculty, staff, and administration. Complete details regarding our testing plan can be found HERE.

In order to participate, we ask that each family fill out the permission form linked in the button below. Forms may be retuned as a hard copy to the school nurse of your child’s school or by email to our nurses.

To read the full update, please click below.
School Committee Meeting

Our dedicated School Committee members have been hard at work to ensure continued meeting operations while making it easy for the community to stay updated and connected.

Our next scheduled regular business meeting is Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 5:00pm.

To join on the night of the meeting, please use the information below to join.

Attend By Calling In:
  • Phone: 1 929 205 6099
  • Meeting ID: 863 4026 7070
  • Passcode: 498934

Attend by Video:
  • Link: CLICK HERE
  • Meeting ID: 863 4026 7070
  • Passcode: 498934
Welcome New Members!

This past month, we have welcomed two new members to our School Committee.

Welcome Alexander Menzies and Joshua LaPlante!

These two individuals are passionate about serving on the current committee that continues to make a positive impact in our district, especially during an ever-changing time.

We look forward in working with both Alexander and Joshua as they bring their talents and expertise to our community.
Over the past year, so many of our dedicated employees have been working in and out of the classrooms to ensure the safety and wellness of our students and the entire school community.

This month, we would like to highlight two of the many employees who have done an amazing job in continuing the operational flow throughout the school year.

Tammy Hall
Tammy, or commonly known as 'Miss Tammy' within the district, has been a member of the transportation department since 2012. In addition to her passion and hard work for our schools, she independently hosts a "bus spirit week" each year for her students, each day having a different theme. She is known for her spirited love of the job and students. A fun fact about Tammy is that she named her bus "Tallulah".  

Steve Haberek
Steve began working in the Narragansett School System in November 1997 and manages all the grounds here within district. He takes such pride in what he does and treats each property like it's his own, especially when he catches someone driving on the grass! He takes care of anything that needs to be done to keep our areas clean, safe, and beautiful such as mowing, weed-whacking taking care of our NCAC and plowing snow. To his fellow co-workers, he is known to always help with anything the team needs and describe him having 'a heart of gold and would do anything for anybody.'


Thank you both for your service within the Narragansett School System!
SurveyWorks 2021 Opens Soon!

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: Tuesday, January 19th through Tuesday, March 30th.

How to Take Part:
You will receive a letter from your respective school containing your specific code to use. If you do not receive before the window opens, please reach out to your school's front office.
We're Still Looking for Substitute Teachers!

Join our team of passionate teachers in all three of our schools!

We're looking for substitute teachers at our newly increased rate of $150.00 per day.

Click below to learn more and to view the application.
St. Peter's by the Sea Community Market

This season, we are sharing a resource for families who may be able to benefit from the Community Market at St. Peter's by-the-Sea

The Community Market is open weekly (on Fridays, from 3:00-5:00PM) and guests are welcome to attend every week.

To keep guests safe when coming to the market, a "menu" of options will be offered, where you can then select items you may need. A small team then fulfills each custom order.

In addition to canned goods and other non-perishables (including shelf stable milk) the market offers bread, meat or fish (the selection varies but recent items have included chicken, pollock, ham, hamburger, or meatloaf), eggs, and fresh fruits and vegetables.

The organization hopes that this Market helps provide aid to the community who need food assistance in a warm and welcoming environment .
A Note from Narragansett Prevention Partnership

Dear Parents/Guardians,

On December 31st we collectively closed the door on 2020…an admittedly difficult and truly unprecedented year in our world. As parents and caregivers, we were required to learn new ways of parenting, working, keeping our families healthy and safe, and helping to educate our children through uncharted waters. Teachers transitioned their classrooms to virtual learning spaces on a moment’s notice when COVID-19 kept us all in our homes. And our children learned to navigate Zoom meetings to learn with their peers and teachers, to find new ways to occupy their free time, and to remain connected to their friends. Hopefully we all started the New Year with gratitude for the lessons of resilience we’ve learned and with hope for better things to come.

But the New Year has begun in such a way that makes many fear 2021 is simply a continuation of 2020
with the daily news of record cases of COVID-19 and political unrest in our nation’s capital. As parents
and caregivers, many of us are looking for guidance as we try to help our children navigate these difficult
paths. As much as “resilience” became part of our common vocabulary in 2020, we may find “grace” to
be an important part of our vocabulary going forward. If we give ourselves the grace and space we need
to take a breath and permission to take a break from news in order to engage in rewarding activities, we
may find our news easier to process and the lessons we want to teach our children clearer. Such gentleness with ourselves might make it easier to be gentle with others.

As part of the search for guidance, we share with you this link to the latest edition of the Raising Healthy
Teens newsletter from the RI Prevention Coalitions which offers more tips on how to guide your kids to
making good choices in difficult times. Click HERE to read. We wish you all peace, good health, and strength in the year ahead.

With Hope,
Narragansett Prevention Partnership
Narragansett Elementary School
Important Elementary School Dates

January 18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
January 25: PD-Distance Learning Day

A Note from Principal Wilson

As we began 2021, students have been excited to be back in school! We reminded each student of our safety protocols- social distancing, hand washing and mask wearing. The students have been doing a great job. They were happy to see their teachers and friends, and ready to learn in person after a lot of screen time! Below are some reminders and updates to make note of. Please reach out to me with any questions.

BINAX COVID Rapid Testing
Parents have been asked to fill out a permission slip to test their child if they wish to participate in the weekly COVID rapid swab test. This form was sent via email. We have many families opting to participate. This is an opportunity for all grade K- 4 students. If you wish to participate or need the consent form again, please reach out to the mail office.

PTO Updates
Our dedicated PTO continues to find ways to engage families and students while supporting the school. This year is definitely different without events and planning for them. They are a creative bunch and are looking at ways to celebrate school during COVID. They did sponsor a virtual author visit for 4th grade before the holiday break. The students really enjoyed hearing from a real author and interacting with him. The PTO is looking into hosting a virtual BINGO Night , stay tuned. Additionally, they are planning for a Reading Week evening event in March. They have had several fundraisers and most recently donated 500.00 in gift cards and gifts to the Jonny Cake center over the holidays. They are generous and supportive to our school community and we appreciate all they do!

Blue Ribbon Flag Hung!
We received our Blue Ribbon School Flag and have hung it in the front foyer for all to see as pictured above! We're so proud of our staff for such an amazing achievement and honor.
REMINDER: Help Our School and PTO!

A reminder that you can still support our school all year long with the A+ School Rewards Program which runs until March 13, 2021.

So far, you have helped us raise $930.96!

Existing Supporters Wishing to Make Changes:
  • Visit stopandshop.com and select SIGN IN at the top right to log into your online account.
  • Select My Account > Manage my Account > Rewards & Savings > then select your school.

New Supporters: You will need your 13-digit Stop & Shop card number and the NES ID# - 06999
  • Visit stopandshop.com and click SIGN IN
  • Follow the prompts to create your account.
  • Select My Account > Manage my Account > Rewards & Savings > then select your school
Narragansett Pier Middle School
Important Pier School Dates


January 18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
January 19: PTO Meeting | 7pm via Zoom
January 19: NPS Sports tryouts begin
January 25: PD-Distance Learning Day
NPS Theater Update!

NPS Theater is excited to be offering free virtual theater classes for NPS students!

Classes began on Monday, January 11th, but students are welcome to join at any time!

These workshops are highly interactive, and are hosted by current NPS Theater Staff, as well as several professional guest artists. Class topics will include singing, acting, dancing, improv, makeup design, costume design, and playwriting.

Please contact Theater Director Sarah Kane (skane@nssk12.org) for more information.
NJHS Application Deadline!

Attention all 7th and 8th Grade Students! The deadline to apply to National Junior Honor Society this year is March 30th.

If interested in applying, please contact Mrs. Mezzanotte so that you can join the NJHS Google Classroom to view the requirements and submit your applications.

There's still time to complete your community service requirement.

For more information, please view the NJHS Info sheet. If you have any questions at all, please email Mrs. Mezzanotte!
Narragansett High School
Important High School Dates

January 18th: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
January 25: PD-Distance Learning Day
January 29th: End of Q2
NHS Music Updates!

Members of Band and Chorus recently created holiday albums, which were released via various social media platforms. We hope you enjoyed! The band is also working on an Instagram "Student Spotlight" series which highlights various student projects. You're invited to follow along on our Instagram account @narragansettmarinerband.

Finally, congratulations to the following NHS students who were named as All State Members!

All State Band
Alex Gould, tuba
Evan Marley, tuba
Isabel Corson, French Horn
Kevin Conrady, euphonium
Ryan Grundy, percussion

All State Senior Chorus
Evan Marley
Casey Fay Wolfe
Charlie Baer
Isabella McElroy
Kimberly Perry
Macenzie Gardner
Natalie Portillo
Nathaniel Richard
Noah Boldt
Selina Amargo
Sophia Sweet
Alex Gould  

Junior All State Chorus
Taylor Lloyd
Niamh Fogarty
Eco Club Tree-Plenish Initiative

The Narragansett High School Eco Club is sponsoring a tree planting initiative!

How it Works:
When you order a tree for $5, which can either be red maple or Eastern Redbud, Eco Club members and other volunteers will plant them for you in the first weekend of May.
PrepareRI Virtual Internships

The PrepareRI “Virtual” Internship application is now LIVE!

The 2021 PrepareRI “Virtual” Internship program is a rigorous industry project based learning experience where current high school juniors will be placed in a paid 6-week summer virtual internship. Students will work with employer partners to solve problem statements that employers identity as a real industry need.

  • This year’s program will be held Virtually
  • The application closes 2/15/21 at 11:59pm
  • Up to 300 juniors to be accepted
  • Interns will be paid $11.50/hour and expected to work 32 hours per week for 6 weeks
  • Internship program will run from July 12-August 25, 2021

Virtual information sessions will be provided to eleventh graders between January 19-February 12 and are open to all eleventh graders from all schools. Mr. O'Brien will provide you with the link to the session when available.

Please contact Mr. O’Brien in the Guidance Department if interested by clicking below.
 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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