2023 Spring Open House

Our NHS Spring Open House is only 2 weeks Away for students across Rhode Island!

WHEN: Thursday, May 18, 2023

TIME: 5:30pm-7pm

WHERE: Narragansett High School, 245 S. Pier Road, Narragansett

Join us to explore our departments, clubs, and activities while taking an inside look at our accredited Career and Technical Education Programs in Agriculture Science, Information and Computer Technology, Mechanical Trades in Plumbing, and Educator Preparation. Light refreshments will be provided. 

New This Year!

We're featuring our newest CTE Program, Digital Media Production! Applications are being accepted for Fall 2023 allowing 8th and 9th Graders to be among the first students to experience this new program fit for the next generation of storytellers. This is a wonderful opportunity for students who are interested in learning how to use creative writing, visual design and digital technology to become content creators in an ever-changing media landscape.

Mariners Preschool Receives 5 Stars!

The Narragansett School System has received a prestigious 5-star rating for its Mariner's Integrated Preschool Program from BrightStars, a statewide program that evaluates and rates the quality of early childhood programs.

The rating system evaluates programs on various factors, including learning environment, family and community engagement, staff qualifications, and professional development. This achievement is the highest rating for licensed child care programs in Rhode Island, and it reflects the program's excellence in providing young children with a strong foundation for learning and development.

This accolade will be highlighted at the upcoming School Committee on May 17th, 2023 at 7:00pm as the Showcase, where those involved with earning this incredible score will be present to share their successes.

Nurse Reminders for Medication Pickups

June 23, 2023 is the last day of school.

Please remember that any unused medication must be picked up by a parent or guardian before the last day of school.

Medication cannot be stored in the school building over the summer and it cannot be sent home with your student.

Please make arrangements to come to school to retrieve your child’s unused medication. Medication that is not picked up by the last day of school will be disposed of according to RIDOH guidelines. 

HYDRATION REMINDER:

As we enter the warmer months into summer, we encourage students to start bringing refillable water bottles to school to ensure they're staying hydrated.

May 6th is National Nurses Day!

Thank you to our Nurses in each of our schools who work tirelessly to bring health, wellness and positivity to our students and staff. Below is a little more information about them as we celebrate Nurse Field, Nurse Saillant and Nurse Oberheu.

Upcoming School Committee Meetings

Our next scheduled regular business meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:00pm.

Meetings are held in the Narragansett Town Hall Chambers at 25 5th Avenue, Narragansett, R.I. on the 2nd floor.

To watch remotely, below is the YouTube Live link where viewers can watch the live stream of the meeting as well as view meetings previously held. CLICK HERE

Please note that this stream is for be for viewing and recording purposes only. Open Forum and Public Comment is offered in person.

As always, for meeting schedules, agendas, and packets, you can visit the dedicated webpage by clicking below.

Dr. Nobles Honored with Howard Kay Award

On Saturday, April 29th, School Committee Member and Appointed Clerk, Dr. Diane Nobles, was presented with the 2023 Howard Kay Award by the Rhode Island Association of School Committees, (RIASC’s.) 

This prestigious award was created to recognize the service of one exemplary school committee member in the state.

School Committee Vice Chair Alex Menzies nominated Dr. Nobles and was present at the surprise presentation last month along with Committee Member Justin Skenyon.

Mr. Menzies shared a wonderful speech about Dr. Nobles and her 18+ years of service, which has had an incredible impact on our community and all of its students. Thank you Dr. Nobles for giving so much of your time, expertise, and passion to the School Committee and all of its efforts!

Become a Part of our Mariner Team

The Narragansett School System is currently looking for School Bus Drivers and Monitors to join the team.

Bus Driver Positions offer:

• Paid Personal and Sick Days, & Holidays.
• Health and Dental
• Town Pension
• Save on Childcare (Bring 1+ Yr Old With You)

To be considered you must pass Background Check Drivers must have a CDL & White Card

Monitors must be able to:

• Get on and off bus at each stop
• Assist Driver in maintaining order & safety
• Assist students in crossing and boarding

If you have questions or would like to easily apply, please reach out to Derek DePalo at ddepalo@nssk12.org or 401-792-9440

Town Hosts Kids Fishing Day!

Join the Narragansett Parks and Recreation Department for a day of fishing at Sprague Pond.

When: Saturday, May 13, 2023

Time: 9am-12pm

Where: Sprague Pond

For More Info, please review the flyer below!

Food Tips from our Health and Wellness Committee!

We love sharing tips and resources from our Wellness Committee, especially when they are ways to help us with nutrition through nutrient-rich fruits and veggies.

This month, they're highlighting beans, which are healthy and versatile! They are a great source of protein, fiber and iron as well as being environmentally friendly!

You can find a variety of bean recipes online; here are some suggestions- the possibilities are endless!

• add chickpeas to your salad 
• enjoy hummus
• include black beans in soups or casseroles
• roast chickpeas for a snack
• try a vegetarian chili, or replace some of the meat with beans
• make your own three bean salad
• use pinto beans or black beans in tacos to replace some or all of the meat
• make pea soup or lentil soup
• add black beans to an omelet

We'll continue sharing more tips from our committee to help you live healthier and have fun!

Narragansett Prevention & Wellness Updates

Dear Parents/Caregivers:

It’s not a surprise and a glance at the daily headlines will tell you; Hate incidents and crimes are on the rise in the United States. Unfortunately, South County communities in little Rhode Island are not immune to these issues. What is a hate crime? How and where do you report it?

The Department of Justice has created a “United Against Hate” initiative to fight bias and hate and make America safer for all. To bring this into focus at the South County level, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a part of DOJ, is presenting a three-hour workshop to address these important issues on the evening of May 31st at The Prout School Auditorium. All community members – parents, students, teachers, grandparents - are invited to attend. Want to spread kindness? Be a part of the solution!

Click here for more details and registration link.

Narragansett Prevention and Wellness is also pleased to share with you the latest issue of the RI

Prevention Coalition’s “Raising Healthy Teens." You can view by clicking the button below.

And finally, a reminder: May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s campaign of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is “More Than Enough”. It’s an opportunity for all of us to come together and remember the inherent value we each hold. Showing up, just as you are, is more than enough.

Be well and be kind,

Narragansett Prevention & Wellness

May 9: NES PTO Meeting 7pm

May 9 &11: RICAS Math Testing 3rd/4th Grade

May 11: NES PTO Pizza Picnic

May 17: NES Spring Concert

May 17: School Committee Meeting | 7pm

May 29: NO SCHOOL | Memorial Day

June 2: NES Field Day

June 3: Color Run | 9-12pm at NES

NES Pizza Picnic

The Annual Pizza Picnic will take place for the entire school on Thursday evening, May 11th from 5:00-7:00pm.

Our wonderful PTO is hosting this pizza dinner on the back playground.

Families will be served pizza, dessert and a cool beverage. We hope you'll join us for a fun way to get together! If you have one, bring a picnic blanket to relax on for an enjoyable night with friends.

To register, please return the below form by Monday, May 8th.

Junior Coaches at Recess

We're happy to report that several 4th grade students have been promoted to Junior Coaches at recess.

These students have volunteered to be trained to facilitate games and act as role models while finding ways to make sure all kids are included at recess.

NES Dean Tracey McCallig has been working with the Playworks Organization model to empower older students to become role models and instill fun during recess. This is a wonderful initiative to accompany this and we've already seen fourth graders doing an amazing job with the K-3 students.

May 5: RIMEA Choral Festival

May 17: School Committee Meeting | 7pm

May 16 & 17: NGSA Testing

May 18: NHS Open House | 5:30pm-7pm (Great for 8th Graders!)

May 18 & 19: 6th Grade Greek Olympics

May 24: NPS Art Show | 6pm

May 24: Spring Concert | 7pm

May 25: National Junior Honor Society | 7pm

May 29: NO SCHOOL | Memorial Day

June 2: Grade 4 Student Visit

8th Graders Save the Dates!

June 15 | 8th Grade Brownstone Field Trip

June 20 | 8th Grade Promotion Dance | 7:30pm

June 23 | 8th Grade Promotion |9:00am

More information will be sent home to parents or emailed as these important dates near.

NPS Book Drive Success

Students at NPS helped lead a Children's Book Drive from March 6th-March 24th. Their efforts encouraged the community to donate new and gently used books to be distributed to children across Rhode Island to help prevent summer learning loss and promote home libraries.

Special thanks to Mikayla Campbell, Lacey Levesque and Sydney Matson for advertising the book drive and for helping organize, count, and package the donations resulting in 897 books!

The books were picked up on April 18th by 'Books Are Wings' in partnership with United Way of RI, who will make sure that children throughout the State receive this donation. 

Student Council Hosts Love the World Community “We Care Kit” Drive

In love & support for the local community, the NPS Student Council will be collecting items to assemble a “We Care” Kit during Advisory classes on May 31st.

The “We Care Kit” drive take place now through May 29th to collect items with a goal of distributing them to local community organizations like the Johnnycake Center and the Welcome House. 

Grade 5- toothpaste & toothbrush

Grade 6- travel size soap & shampoo

Grade 7- travel size lotion & Chapstick

Grade 8- deodorant & comb/brush

Collection boxes will be in the main foyer to those who would like to contribute.

Thank you for your support!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? In SEL classes at NPS, students were asked to "Define & Design" SEL posters.

This collaborative activity engaged students in discussion and creative expression of topics like; self-awareness, self-management, healthy habits, responsible decision making, diversity, determination and wellness.

Shown above are just a couple of the many posters will be hung up around NES, NPS, and NHS in the hopes of connecting our thoughts and spark discussion on topics related to mental health and social-emotional learning.

May 1-12: NHS AP Exams take place for these two weeks

May 11: National Honor Society and World Languages Night

May 12: Junior Prom 

May 13 & May 20: FFA Plant Sale

May 17: NGSA Science Testing for Juniors

May 17: School Committee Meeting | 7pm

May 18: NHS Junior Book Awards | 8:30am

May 18: NHS Open House | 5:30pm-7pm

May 19: Senior Projects Presentation

May 25: NHS Top Ten Reception

May 29: NO SCHOOL | Memorial Day

FFA Plant Sale is HERE!

This Month, our NHS FFA Team is hosting their annual plant sale.

Dates: May 13, 2023 and May 20, 2023

When: 9:00am-2:00pm

Where: 245 S. Pier Road, Narragansett, RI

Stop by during this two-day event to beautify your home for spring with plants, flowers and arrangements grown by students!

All proceeds will benefit the FFA program.

Anna's Senior Project Success!

On Saturday, March 25th, Narragansett High School Senior, Anna Hart, hosted a lacrosse jamboree fundraiser for her Senior Project.

Teams from all over the state competed against each other in short games.

To support the community, each team member was asked to bring canned goods to benefit the Johnny Cake Center.

Thanks to the support Anna received, she was able to collect 451 lbs. of food for the organization and received $582 in cash donations to benefit the Jonnycake Center!

She shared her gratitude for the entire community in helping her reach fundraising goals for an amazing cause.

Thank you for your commitment to the community, Anna!

Tree Planting Around Town

On Sunday, April 30th, the NHS Eco Club planted 20 trees for residents in town.

This initiative was created because The Eco Club wanted to do one more community project to finish the 2023 school year and decided that offering to plant trees would be a great idea. 

The club reached out to Two Brothers Painting on Point Judith road with the hopes of some assistance. They happily agreed to provide whatever the club needed! Then, The Eco Club reached out to residents on the local town Facebook page to see who might be interested. In less than a few hours of the initial post, the team had promised 20 trees to those who responded and have a waiting list for next year! 

Fittingly, the club chose Arbor Day weekend to plant the trees with a crew of 17 happy planters giving new homes to Scarlet Oak Trees, Red Oak, Paper Birch, Sugar Maple, and Tulip trees.

Great job to our students and thank you to the community for your support!

NHS Theatre Presents "Pippin"

NHS Theatre will be presenting "Pippin" The Musical at the Contemporary Theatre Company in Wakefield!

Performance Dates:

Fri, May 19, Sat, May 20 and Sun, May 21

This production will feature 28 of our NHS students on stage, and several more behind the scenes.

Please note: Pippin" contains content which may not be suitable for children under the age of 12. 

Seating is very limited for our 3 performances, and we anticipate that they will all sell out.

You can now purchase tickets by clicking HERE.

We hope you'll be able to join us!

Class of 2025 Fundraiser

Support the Class of 2025 and Local Small Businesses!

Now through the end of May, Buy a $10 calendar for 20 chances to win gift certificates to tremendous businesses in South County.

Upon purchase, your name will be entered into a raffle. Each weekday during the month of May a name will be pulled, and the winner will receive a $25-$100 gift card or gift item corresponding with that date.

All proceeds go towards the Class of 2025's future proms and graduation. 

Please consider donating! If interested you can purchase a calendar from a member of the sophomore class or email Sarah Dully or Cat Foltz who can also coordinate your payment and entry.

Thank you for your support! 

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!

Dharma Parks, Junior, Fastpitch Softball

Junior Dharma Parks is the ace for the softball team. With Dharma on the mound, she is keeping her team's hopes alive for a playoff run this year. She and the rest of the team have a record of 4-3 during the month of April.

Dante Iannelli, Senior, Boys Lacrosse

Senior Dante Iannelli is leading the offensive stat chart for the Mariners this spring. The 2022 State Runner Up Boys Lacrosse team is currently tied for 3rd in the Division with a 5-3 record. Dante has 21 goals and 12 assists during the month of April.