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CHSW science students studying a specimen through a microscope.
Small group of high school students at the CHSW Career and College Expo lean in and listen to a college recruiter at a table speaking about their school.
CHSE football team plays in the injury fund game.
A pair of elementary students work together on a white board at a table doing math problems together.
CHSW plays West Warwick in a home game.
Two female elementary students doing paper and pencil math work together.
CHSE girls soccer have possession of the ball as they run on the field.
Gladstone Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with ribbon cut and all participants applauding.
CHSW Band and Ettes perform on the field during the Homecoming Pep Rally.
Cranston Thunderbirds field hockey team plays Tiverton co-op team for the win.
CHSE cheerleaders performing with CHSE football players lined up watching the injury fund game on the field.
Elementary students experiment with horseshoe crab eye glasses during a presentation from Save the Bay RI.
Two middle school students working with batteries and circuits to make a fan spin.
Middle school student and teacher working on a solar demonstration for a small group, together.
CHSW cheerleaders reaching up to catch two cheerleaders in the air while the rest look on.
2026 Teachers of the Year pose with Senator Hanna Gallo on stage after being recognized by the School Committee.

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Mission Statement

The Mission of the Cranston Public Schools is, through collaboration with the entire community, to deliver a high-quality, aligned and evidence-based instructional system that is accessible and responsive to diverse learners, which is supported by finances and facilities for the 21st Century and promotes student achievement and success through active learning and personalization.

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Superintendent's Message

As we settle into this new year,  I want to take a moment to reflect on what has already been an exciting start to the 2026–2027 school year. Our schools and academic programs are highly regarded in Rhode Island, and we recognize it takes our entire community to support our success. 
 
This year marks another important chapter in the transformation of Cranston Public Schools. We celebrated the opening of our beautiful new Gladstone Elementary School, joining the Arlington and Gladstone School communities. We also celebrated the completion of Eden Park Elementary School, where our journey to modernize Cranston's schools began several years ago.
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