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November 23, 2021  Dear Students, Parents and Staff,  Happy Thanksgiving! On behalf of the entire Central Office Administration Team, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving.  We are very appreciative and grateful of the work and dedication our...

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

November 5, 2021   Dear Students, Parents and Staff, National Blue Ribbon Schools Award Ceremony - Ashton School I am pleased to announce that Principal Nidia Karbonik, Teacher Jennifer Marvel and I are attending the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award Ceremony in...

  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...

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...