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January 7, 2022   Dear Students, Parents and Staff, I am sure you are aware of the new RIDOH guidance on shortening quarantine and isolation periods that was issued on 1/6/22 - RIDOH Memorandum.  We will be adopting these new standards effective Tuesday, 1/11/22 and...

The Cumberland School Department utilizes the Rhode Island Broadcasters’ Association (RIBA) notification system to report delays, closings and school cancellations.  The notification system is linked to the State’s emergency management system and provides families...

January 1, 2022   Dear Students, Parents and Staff, Happy New Year!  We would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year! As we return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022 there are a few items of importance that I would like to share with you: Covid-19...

Superintendent Phil Thornton is pleased to announce Cumberland’s 2021 District Education Support Professional of the Year - Lori Joubert  We congratulate Lori on this outstanding achievement! As an Administrative Assistant at John J. McLaughlin Elementary School...

  Jennifer Marvel, Teacher;  Aba Kumi, Director of the NBRS program; Nidia Karbonik, Principal;  Phil Thornton, Superintendent

  Part Time Employment Opportunity School Bus MonitorSalary: $15.00 per hourJob Description – Part Time The school bus monitor is responsible for ensuring the safe loading and unloading of school bus riders, as well as assisting the school bus driver in maintaining...