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President of Bishop Hendricken High School to step down
The president of Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick is stepping down from his position. The Rev. Robert Marciano served as president of Bishop Hendricken for five and a half years. Bishop Richard Henning and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence said the change will go into effect Sept. 1.
Investigation launched into Warwick School Department's handling of contracts
WARWICK, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police are investigating the Warwick School Department over allegations of improperly awarding contracts worth hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars to a company with family ties to a district employee. "I was concerned and surprised," said Mayor Frank Picozzi. "It hurts the public...
Eldredge Principal Seger Takes SK Job
He’s been hired as the new assistant superintendent in South Kingstown. Dan Seger told Eldredge families last week that he’s leaving the job of principal, having accepted the assistant superintendent post in South Kingstown. He will be working with former EG Asst. Supt. Michael Podraza, who took the top job there in May. Seger has been principal at Eldredge for seven years.
Salve Regina launches Cliff Walk Ambassadors program with community collaboration and support
Salve Regina University has collaborated with the Newport Cliff Walk Commission to build a student “Cliff Walk Ambassadors” program, a year-round initiative that integrates academic and practical experience so students can both learn about and contribute to Newport’s cherished National Heritage Trail. One of Rhode Island’s most...
Exploring 2024-25 vision with Newport School Superintendent Colleen Burns Jermain on Wednesday videocast
This may be the dog days of summer, but for school administrators they are days filled with planning for a new school year, which in Newport begins September 6. Superintendent of Schools Colleen Burns Jermain joins WhatsUpNewp for her monthly videocast tomorrow (July 31) at 1:30 p.m. And there’s no shortage of subjects to address.
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