Welcome to the Cumberland School Department

Dear Students, Staff, and Families:  Spring Recess is here! A much-anticipated break for many. Enjoy your week, whether you choose to relax and recharge or take advantage of the time to catch up on some personal projects.  Closing in on the end of a school year is a...

Dear Students, Staff, and Families: Spring has sprung! Schools are a buzz with planning their end-of-the-year events: Field trips, award ceremonies, field days, graduation and promotional celebrations, dances, and much more. Be sure to keep an eye out for your...

On Monday, February 10th, excited students and staff packed the gymnasium at Community School and gave a loud round of applause as Mrs. Cheryl Vaughn was named the 2025 Rhode Island Elementary Principal of the Year.  Mrs. Vaughn was the principal at Community School...

Cumberland Preschool Lottery Now OPEN - CLICK HERE We are seeking children, for Fall 2025, ages 3-5 to serve as community partners in our preschool classes.  Our preschool classes have both morning and afternoon sessions that follow the Cumberland School Department...

Student Registration  Cumberland School Department now Accepts ALL Student Registrations via our online Student Registration Portal. Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year opens on February 12, 2025.  When registering be sure to select the 2025-2026...

Delays & closings are communicated through School Messenger. This will include both email and phone calls.  Ensure that your contact information with your student’s school secretary remains up-to-date.All school closings and delays will be listed on the front page...