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Five young girls posing in front of a large stone sign that reads 'Stone Hill School' with a horse silhouette. The girls are smiling and wearing backpacks, standing on grass in front of a brick school building. One girl wears a shirt that says 'Hello 3rd Grade', and another wears a 'First Day' shirt.

Excited for the first day at Stone Hill Elementary School

Orchard Farms at sunset, the night before the first day of school.

Orchard Farms at sunset, the night before the first day of school.

A large group of students standing in an auditorium, holding up signs that read 'We Are East!' and 'Proud of 2025 CHSE Graduate.' The students are participating in a first day of school assembly, and the atmosphere is lively and enthusiastic. The auditorium is well-lit, with rows of seating behind the students, and a banner on the left side displays the word 'THUNDERBOLTS.

Welcome to Cranston High School East!

Stone Hill Elementary School Principal Tricia Rotondo posing with a young girl returning to school on the first day. Both are smiling and the sun is shining.

Stone Hill Elementary School Principal Tricia Rotondo welcoming students back to school

A group of teachers and staff members posing together in a school hallway. They are standing in front of a bulletin board that reads 'WIZARD STARS!' and 'WOODRIDGE WIZARDS' with school-wide PBIS expectations: 'Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.' The group is smiling, and the atmosphere is friendly and positive. To the left, there is a statue of a wizard, adding a playful element to the scene.

Welcome back to Woodridge Elementary School!

Two Dutemple students, a boy and a girl, doing math in the library

Dutemple students doing math in the library.  

Two young women walking together on a sunny day. They appear to be on a concrete path with trees in the background. Both have long hair and are dressed casually in crop tops, shorts, and sneakers. The woman on the left is wearing a gray top and carrying a jacket and water bottle. The woman on the right is wearing a white top. They are smiling and seem to be in a good mood on the first day of school

Welcome back to school at Park View Middle School!

Woodridge Principal Marisa Jackson poses with the Woodridge Wizard on the first day of school.

Woodridge Principal Marisa Jackson poses with the Woodridge Wizard on the first day of school.

Parent and student representatives from Edgewood Elementary School along with Mayor Hopkins, members of the City Council, City Council President Jessica Marino and representatives from Cranston Public Schools cut the ribbon for the new playground

Edgewood Elementary School Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Sept. 25, 2024

Five figures standing against a white wall. From left to right: a young man in a dark shirt, a young man in a 'Falcons Wrestling' shirt, a person in a falcon costume, a young person with glasses and dreadlocks in a white shirt, and a young woman in a red 'Ask Me!' shirt. The group is inside Cranston West on the first day of school."

Welcome to Cranston High School West!

The CHSW Class of 2025 pose together in front of the school wearing blue, their class color.

The CHSW Class of 2025 poses in front of their school wearing blue, their class color.

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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

Superintendent's Message to the Community
September 2024
Dear Cranston Public Schools community,

Welcome Back to School! I'm thrilled to welcome you to the 2024 school year! Our school district has been around since 1828, and while much has changed since then, the excitement of a new school year remains the same.
 
This year promises growth, learning, and new experiences for all our students. Our staff worked hard all summer to prepare. Teachers have created welcoming classrooms and engaging lessons. We want every student to feel important and have the support they need to succeed.
 
We have an exciting year ahead, and everyone's involvement is key! It's important for students and teachers to be in school every day. Kids learn best when they're in school on time, all day, every day they're healthy. Students who arrive late feel disorganized and disconnected from class activities.  No amount of make-up work can replace being present for lessons and classroom engagement.
 
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