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The Portsmouth School Committee will meet on Wednesday, January 19th, at 7:00pm. This will be a hybrid meeting with School Committee members in person and a Zoom link for the public: https://bit.ly/3rsjq3s
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The Town of Portsmouth is reopening the Raytheon vaccination site. These will be Pfizer clinics open to anyone ages 12 and older: https://bit.ly/3JVvDG8
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Portsmouth High School will be moving to distance learning for Thursday, January 13th, and Friday, January 14th. This is due to staffing shortages related to COVID-19 and is only for Portsmouth High School.
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The Town of Portsmouth is reopening the Raytheon vaccination site. These will be Pfizer clinics open to anyone ages 12 and older: https://bit.ly/3JVvDG8
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Happy New Year! Please see the latest district update from Dr. Kenworthy with information regarding our return to school on Jan 3rd: https://bit.ly/3qEOfkV
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Wishing all in the PSD community a happy and safe holiday break and New Year! Here are the latest district updates: https://bit.ly/32ycmtm
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As we approach the holiday season, the best way to keep children safe, healthy, and ready to celebrate with family, friends, and fun activities is by getting them the #COVID19 vaccine. Children ages 5 and up are eligible. Learn more at https://covid.ri.gov/vaccination
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The FAQ section on our Facilities Bond page has been updated to include the answers to two new questions. Please vote on or before November 2nd! https://tinyurl.com/3zt6usrn
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic - October 29th: https://tinyurl.com/2dc97sep
Upcoming PSD flu vaccine clinics: https://tinyurl.com/4umbfsea
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Two hour delayed start for PSD middle and elementary schools today. All schools will dismiss at regular times. Please exercise caution on roadways.
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There is a two-hour delay for the elementary and middle school.
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A Pfizer vaccine clinic is scheduled for Fri Oct 29th from 3-7pm@PHS. First dose, second dose, and boosters available. Sts under 16 need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
https://tinyurl.com/2t6ec45d
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The Portsmouth School Department is pleased to announce that it is a 2021 recipient of the Department of Defense Grant in the amount of $500,000. The grant title is Sprouting Success in Science and is an integrated agricultural STEAM program for K-8 students!
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In collaboration with the PSD, the Equity Institute will be conducting a Root Cause Equity Analysis this fall. Sts, staff, or family members can fill out this form for the opportunity to participate in a community feedback session on 10/5 or 10/6:https://bit.ly/Portsmouth_CF
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The PSD School Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 28th. Public session begins at 7:00pm at Portsmouth Town Hall.
https://tinyurl.com/yup8bef2
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In collaboration with the PSD, the Equity Institute will be conducting a Root Cause Equity Analysis this fall. Sts, staff, and family members can fill out this form for the opportunity to participate in a community feedback session on 10/5 or 10/6: https://bit.ly/Portsmouth_CF
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A second dose vaccine clinic is scheduled for this Friday, Sept 17th. Click here for more information: https://tinyurl.com/4nsw574c
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The PSD School Committee will meet on Tues 9/14 https://tinyurl.com/fh4xamdz; Also, 2nd dose vaccine clinic sign up link for 9/17 can be found here https://tinyurl.com/4nsw574c
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Dr. Kenworthy was the featured guest on the most recent taping of Portsmouth This Week. Topics covered include school reopening and the upcoming Nov 2nd bond vote to support PSD health and safety projects.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMGh7UJKDAc
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We hope all in the PSD community had a great opening week! Please see the latest update from Dr. Kenworthy:
https://tinyurl.com/5e9y53c9