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Highlights from PORTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
- Mr. Escher received the 2015 Presidential Award for Mathematics and Science Teaching excellence.
- Rebecca Silveira, interventionist, was named Portsmouth’s District teacher of the year.
- Mr. Joseph Amaral was recognized by Governor Chafee for his dedication as principal for 20 years of service in the state of Rhode Island.
- PMS was named a Feinstein School by Mr. Feinstein.
- PMS Girls’ Basketball Team won their first ever state championship. Go Patriots!
- Over 50 community members shared their career expertise at the PMS career day.
- Through a volunteer drive organized by the PTO we were able to certify a record number of parents who received background checks to be able to volunteer in the school.
- PMS doubled the number of robotics teams this year culminating with a summer enrichment STEAM academy offered this summer.
- The PMS Art Department secured a community grant for $5,000 dollars to support technology in PMS Art classes.
- PMS received a grant/award from the Department of Defense as the recipient of Forces in Motion Live, a live performance integrating a theatrical production and student/teacher participation to illustrate and demonstrate Physics Concepts for grades 6, 7, and 8.
- One to One infrastructure work was completed including the wireless network upgrade to prepare for the student one to one pilot in 2015/2016 school year.