As a close knit district, we are fortunate to have a school community that comes together to help positively change the lives of others around them. We have some gift giving and collection initiatives taking place this holiday season and are beyond grateful for the impact we have been able to make in our coastal community. |
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Donations from Music Fridays at NPS
On Fridays throughout the year, the Pier School halls are filled beautiful music thanks to Michael Simeone, the Chorus Director & Music Teacher.
He plays the piano with familiar tunes and singalongs to kick off the weekend. He puts out a 'donation tip' jar, that benefits a local non-profit organization at the end of each month.
For November, donations were collected for the Jonnycake Center in Peace Dale, which in turn will help out local families in preparation for the holiday season. NPS was able to donate $110 to the center!
Thanks to all who donated and to Mr. Simeone for making music that makes a difference.
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NJHS Holiday Drive
Thank you to our Students, Staff and Families that supported the National Junior Honor Society Toiletries Drive at NPS!
Our NJHS students were able to collect 444 toiletries during their collection that lasted for the entire month of November.
These items will be donated to the Jonnycake Center for Hope, which will directly help local families in need this holiday season.
Thank you to all who have helped make this positive impact!
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A Note from Narragansett Prevention Partnership |
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Dear Parents and Guardians,
When the Covid quarantine period began in March 2020, experts in many fields warned of the “fallout” we would likely see from our experiences. The stress, isolation, and anxiety experienced by most people since the pandemic began has certainly had ongoing impacts on people’s lives. Notably, increases in stress levels and mental health concerns are being reported in great numbers among teens and kids everywhere.
According to experts at the Mayo Clinic, stress can have an impact on the body (headache, muscle tension, fatigue, stomach upset, sleep problems), on mood (anxiety, restlessness, lack of motivation or focus, feeling overwhelmed, irritability or anger, sadness or depression) and on behavior (over- or undereating, angry outburst, drug/alcohol misuse, tobacco use, social withdrawal, exercising less often.)
Keeping stress at a manageable level is necessary for overall well-being.
There are many ways to manage stress. Regular physical activity, practicing relaxation techniques like
deep breathing or meditation, yoga, massage, keeping a sense of humor, spending time with
family/friends, and setting aside time for hobbies are all simple things you and your child can do to help
manage stress. Also, be sure to get enough sleep, eat a healthy, balanced diet, limit your intake of
caffeine, and avoid harmful substances like tobacco and illegal substances.
If you notice your child exhibiting the symptoms of stress listed above, or if your child appears to be
excessively worried, having problems concentrating, avoiding friends and social activities, experiencing
changes in school performance, or having an inability to carry out daily activities/handle daily problems,
their stress may be overwhelming. Check in with your healthcare provider and consider seeing a
professional counselor or therapist who can help identify sources of stress and learn new coping tools.
Now is the time to consider whether you or the people you love are experiencing overwhelming stress
and to determine what steps can be taken to get that stress in check. The last 20+ months have been a
wild ride – we all deserve to feel well.
Wishing You Well,
Narragansett Prevention Partnership
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Keeping Students Safe Online
We are always working towards keeping our students safe online.
Recent legislation has made this a requirement for schools. This means we want to ensure that no company is collecting, using or selling any of our student identifying information (SII). So, we've teamed up with the Rhode Island Student Privacy Consortium to help us use apps and sites that agree to the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA).
For more information on this and the actions required, please click below.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our Technology Coach, Vanessa Miller. |
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Thank You for Attending our NHS Open House!
On November 10th, 2021, we welcomed families from communities all over Rhode Island to learn more about our programs and student experience.
More than 150 people attended and had the chance to explore our four CTE programs, our clubs and athletics, and speak with educators in all our subjects offered. We also had wonderful student tour guides to help guide guests around our school and answer questions about their own experience within Narragansett.
We look forward to hosting our next Open House in the Spring of 2022 and will continue to share all that's happening in our community throughout the year!
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Upcoming School Committee Meeting
Our next scheduled regular business meeting will take place in-person on Wednesday, December 15th, 2021 at 7:00pm.
If you wish to attend in-person, please join the meeting in the Town Hall Chambers at 25 5th Avenue, Narragansett, R.I. on the 2nd floor.
To view the stream on meeting nights or to view past recordings, please click HERE
As always, for meeting schedules, agendas, and School Committee related information, you can visit the dedicated webpage by clicking below.
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You Can Still Donate to 'Hope for the Holidays!'
Join us and the Jonnycake Center for Hope in supporting their annual holiday food and gift drive to benefit families and children in our community.
They are asking for unwrapped donations such as pajamas, sweats for teens, coats, toys, games, sports equipment, beauty products, Legos, or art supplies. They are also accepting gift cards from Amazon, Walmart, Wakefield Mall retailers, or VISA.
Please deliver donations by December 10th, 2021 to 1231 Kingstown Rd, Peace Dale (rear of bldg.) They are open Monday – Friday 10am to 2pm.
Questions? Please reach out to the Jonnycake Center: holidays@jonnycakecenter.org | 789-1559 ext. 1.
To sign up as a recipient of donations, please visit or call the Jonnycake Center at (401) 789-1559 x10 Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm. New families should sign up in person by November 18th.
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NARRAGANSETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
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December 14: NES Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:45pm)
December 16: NES Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:45pm)
December 22: NES Spirit Day (Holiday Colors)
December 23-31: NO SCHOOL | Holiday Recess
January 11: NES PTO Meeting (7pm)
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Musical Guest at NES
On November 30th, NES students had a musical morning!
NES Parent Greg Lato, a singer and songwriter, performed one of his latest songs at a mini-assembly.
He also read from his first published children's books, 'Try', to the second grade class.
Thank you, Greg, for bringing your talents to our students and staff!
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Author Virtual Visit with Students
NES students welcomed a special 'virtual' guest last month on November 22nd, 2021.
Author Gaia Cornwall spoke via Zoom to the 2nd grade classes where students prepared questions for her.
Gaia was so kind and engaging and shared the process of writing, which is what our students have been learning. What a great connection!
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NARRAGANSETT PIER MIDDLE SCHOOL |
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December 8: NPS Winter Concert (7pm)
December 23-31: NO SCHOOL | Holiday Recess
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NPS Winter Sports Update
Over 75 Student Athletes will be ringing in the New Year!
Both the Girls and Boys Basketball teams are seeing large number of students trying out this week while the wrestling team continues where it was two years ago with nearly 20 athletes coming out after being held off the mat last year.
We are still looking to find a Cheerleading coach for this season. If interested, please click below to apply.
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December 22: NHS Holiday Concert (7pm)
December 23-31: NO SCHOOL | Holiday Recess
January 12: Junior Parent Night (7pm via Zoom)
January 25-28: Midterm exams (more info to come)
January 28: End of Q2
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Order Your FFA Holiday Flowers
Our student Floriculture team is hard at work putting together floral arrangements and Poinsettias for the holiday season!
If you would like to order seasonal plants, centerpieces, boxwood trees, memorial baskets, or wreaths, please email Rebecca Burton or Meredith Ashworth. Prices and designs will vary. |
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Girls Volleyball State Champions!
Our NHS Girls Volleyball Team won the Division IV State Champions on November 13th, 2021 after an undefeated season!
The team had many accolades listed below:
- Head Coach Abby Hummel | Division IV Coach of the Year
- Senior Captain Olivia Waranis | All Tournament Team, 1st Team All Division.
- Senior Captain Sidney Davis | Division IV Player of the Year, All Tournament Team, 1st Team All Division.
- Senior Lucy Oberheu | All Tournament Team, Tournament MVP, 2nd Team All Division
- Sophomore Alexandra Tuoti - 2nd Team All Division
- Junior Kylee Bennett - 3rd Team All Division.
We're so proud of our NHS Mariner Teams and the success they've seen this season!
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Mariner Football Win Big!
Congratulations to our NHS Mariner Football team who were named back-to-back Super Bowl Champions!
The Mariners were undefeated in conference play this season taking home the D3 Championship on November 19th, 2021 after beating Chariho 51-33.
They were also named Super Bowl Champions in Spring of 2021.
Phillip Theroux and Colin Flynn were honored with the Frank Morey Memorial Award as co-MVPs.
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NHS Music News
Great news from the Music Department! The following students have auditioned and been accepted to the RI Music Education Association's All-State Ensembles!
Senior All-State Treble Choir
Selina Amargo
Isabella McElroy
Kimberly Perry
Gianna Thomas
Senior All-State Mixed Choir
Charlie Baer
Zoe Berghorn
Noah Boldt
Victoria Brito
Ruby Costa
Ava Irarragorry
Natalie Portillo
Nathanael Richard
Sofia Sweet
Junior All-State Mixed Choir
Arianna Hughes
Jaelin Lindsey
Senior All-State Band
Kevin Conrady
Isabel Corson
Ryan Grundy
Additionally, four of our students were ranked #1 by their adjudicator- Natalie Portillo, Selina Amargo, Zoe Berghorn, and Kevin Conrady. Isabel Corson and Arianna Hughes were ranked #2, and many other students were ranked in the top 10 by their adjudicators.
We are so very proud of these students, as well as all of our kids who auditioned. If you see any of these students, be sure to give them a "congrats"!
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NHS Peer to Peer Group
Our Narragansett High School student-led group, 'Peer to Peer' is in its 4th year!
The Peer-to-Peer program is led by a dozen students from all four grade levels, as well as six faculty advisors. They focus on spreading awareness of mental health, de-stigmatizing mental health and to encourage seeking help. All students part of this group are trained by the evidence-based program out of the University of Michigan every year, with funding from the Chris Collins Foundation.
The 'Peer to Peer' group is always looking for creative ways to reduce stress and empower each other to take care of themselves. In 2020, they hosted a "wellness week", which consisted of a series of stress-reducing activities such as therapy dogs, art therapy, sports psychology, yoga, walks, and meditation.
The group is currently in the midst of developing this year's campaign and they can't wait to share with you!
To stay updated on this impactful program, be sure to follow their Instagram account: NHSP2P
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Narragansett FFA Team Attends 94th National Convention
On October 27th - 30th, 2021 the Narragansett FFA Team attended the 94th Annual FFA National Convention and Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana!
Students met FFA members from all over the US and passed out 3000 cups (16 Gallons!) of our state drink; Coffee Milk. They also presented their finished product with a theme of 'Aquaculture' and what it means for the Town of Narragansett and State of R.I.
The entire team celebrated 2020 NHS Alumni Hannah and Abby Foster, who received their FFA American Degree. This is an incredible accomplishment as less than 2% of FFA members earn this award!
Once they returned, the FFA Team and their educators shared pictures and favorite parts of the trip with the entire Narragansett School Committee at their monthly meeting on November 17th, 2021.
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A Note from Nurse Field
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope you all are doing well and you enjoyed the Thanksgiving Break with family and friends. I also would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for all the support since the beginning of this challenging school year. I truly appreciate it.
This is an initial informational message for all incoming 12th graders for the school year 22-23. All 12th graders are required per the state of RI to receive a second meningitis vaccine and an updated physical exam for the first day of 12th grade for the 22-23 school year. Please plan accordingly with scheduling a Doctors appointment for these medical requirements. You may fax or email any updated medical information to the school nurse. Reminders will be sent throughout the school year.
Also, Please email the school nurse with any updated COVID vaccine records.
Wishing you and your families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ahead.
Thank you and take care,
Kristen Field RN
Telephone (401) 792-9400 | Fax (401) 792-9410
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November Athletes of the Month
The Athlete of the Month campaign highlights NHS students who exemplify sportsmanship, dedication, and standout participation in any sports offered at the school.
Recipients receive a certificate as well as their picture featured on the wall in athletics for the entire month.
Congratulations to our athletes of the month!
Lucy Oberheu, Senior, Volleyball
Senior Lucy Oberheu led her team to a division championship in November. Going into the playoffs as the team's libero, she led the team in digs. Lucy and her team became Narragansetts first ever state champion in volleyball beating Tiverton in the finals 3-1, finishing off the undefeated season. She was also named Tournament MVP.
Colin Flynn, Senior, Football
Senior Colin Flynn played multiple positions while leading his team to a division championship in November. The team went undefeated and became back-to-back Super Bowl Champions in the spring of 2021 and the fall of 2021 beating Chariho 51-33. Colin was also named Super Bowl co-MVP.
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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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