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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence Public School District (PPSD) is proud to announce that Classical High School has been officially named a 2026 Rhode Island Blue Ribbon School by Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE).

Recognized in the category of Exemplary High Performance, Classical High School is one of only three schools statewide to receive this premier distinction this year. The award highlights schools that demonstrate exceptionally high literacy and mathematics proficiency alongside rigorous academic standards. The latest 2024-2025 SAT results for Classical High School show 90.9% of students meeting or exceeding expectations in English Language Arts (ELA) and 68.1% in Math.

Providence, RI — State, city and school leaders gathered Wednesday morning to break ground on the new Robert F. Kennedy PK-8 School. The $75 million project will replace the former Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School with a vibrant, multi-story facility serving an estimated 858 students.

The new school will expand educational opportunities by adding Pre-K programming and middle school grades, creating a unified PreK-8 community–a research based model shown to support stronger academic outcomes and success.

“The PreK-8 model will allow students to learn, grow and thrive within the same community for longer,” said Superintendent Javier Montañez. “Every aspect of the design for the new Robert F. Kennedy School has been carefully planned to support academic excellence, foster creativity, and prepare students for future success.”

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is thrilled to announce Danielle Trial Lucini as the 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year.

The announcement was made during a heartwarming surprise visit to Mount Pleasant High School (MPHS) on Friday, June 5, 2026. In attendance to celebrate the honor were Rhode Island Deputy Commissioner of Education Drew Echelson, Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, Mount Pleasant Principal Wobberson Torchon, City Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan, Providence Teacher’s Union President Lindsay Paiva, school staff, students, family, and special guests.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The future of cinema is shining brightly in Rhode Island. On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Providence Career and Technical Academy (PCTA) successfully hosted the first-ever Providence Student Film Festival, transforming its auditorium into a vibrant hub of youth creativity and storytelling.

PROVIDENCE, RI  – In a powerful and heartfelt celebration, students, families, educators and community leaders gathered Wednesday at the Sgt. Colonel Young Jr. & Charlotte Woods Elementary School at the B. Jae Clanton Complex to unveil a mural honoring the three local heroes the school was named after. 

For more than five years, Young Woods Elementary School students who participate in the RESPECT Student Equity Leadership Program have researched, fundraised and helped design the visual tribute that reflects the values of service, justice and unity embodied by Sgt. Cornel Young Jr., Charlotte Woods, and B. Jae Clanton. The Young Woods Elementary School Student Council also assisted to bring the project to fruition.

Providence, R.I. (March 31, 2026) – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is selecting a Teacher of the Year and is asking students, staff, families, and community members to submit nominations for teachers who exemplify the best of the profession.

The nominee should possess the following characteristics:

• Be knowledgeable in their content area.
• Be a master at instructional delivery.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to inspire students from all backgrounds with multiple learning abilities.
• Be respected by their students, parents, peers and colleagues.
• Be active in the community.
• Be articulate in state and national educational issues.
• Be a model representative of their PPSD teaching colleagues.
• Have at least five years of teaching experience.