
After School and Evening Activities Canceled – 3/14/23
Good Morning, All after school and evening activities have been canceled for today, Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Thank you Buen día, Todas las actividades extraescolares y nocturnas han sido canceladas para hoy, martes 14 de marzo de 2023. Gracias

Superintendent’s Communication – 3.10.23

2023-24 School Calendar Options
The calendar options will be on the agenda for discussion and/or vote at the next Cumberland School Committee meeting on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Option A - February vacation (March 28 or April 23 Professional Development Day) Option B - w/o February vacation...

School will be closed tomorrow – February 28, 2023
All schools will be closed tomorrow, due to the impending weather conditions.All after-school activities will also be canceled.Thank you and stay safe.

Cumberland Preschool Lottery Now OPEN
Cumberland Preschool Lottery Now OPEN - CLICK HERE We are seeking children, for Fall 2023, 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...

Superintendent’s Communication – 2.10.23

Kindergarten Registration Online Portal Opens February 15, 2023 – Registro de jardín de infantes El enlace electrónico de registración escolar del año 2023-2024 abre el 15 de febrero del 2023
Click the image above to open.Online Student Registration Portal Opens for the 2023-2024 School Year on: FEBRUARY 15, 2023The Cumberland School Department now Accepts ALL Student Registrations via our online...

Building Construction Updates – January 2023

Superintendent’s Communication – 1.6.23

ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED – December 23, 2022
Due to the forecasted storm including high winds and likely power outages, school and all activities are canceled for Friday, December 23, 2022. We wish you all a happy, safe and healthy holiday season and winter break.

Superintendent’s Communication – 12.9.22

Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment (RICAS) Results – Cumberland
Our annual RICAS data analysis provides the community with an opportunity to gauge how Cumberland's school system fares in comparison to itself and how we progress or regress as an academic institution. But it also allows us to understand how our performance compares...

Cumberland’s 2022 District Education Support Professional of the Year – Kelli McPherson

2022-2023 Parent/Teacher Conferences

Cumberland School Department – Strategic Plan
Sharpening The Vision Toward 2025 Adopted by the Cumberland School Committee on October 27, 2022 Click Here to view the plan.

Superintendent’s Communication – 9.30.22
Dear Students, Staff and Families, I am pleased to share photos of the recent reopening of our JJM Cumberland Hill Elementary School and construction progress at Ashton, Community and Garvin Elementary Schools. John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill Elementary School ...

Highlights – Reopening Ceremony John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill Elementary School on September 9, 2022
Highlights - Reopening Ceremony September 9, 2022Click an image to view the images

Come Celebrate the JJM Cumberland Hill Elementary School Reopening – Sept. 9 @ 5 PM

Superintendent’s Communication – 08.26.22
Dear Students, Staff and Families, Welcome Back to School! We look forward to opening our school doors for you this upcoming school year. Hopefully, you've been having some fun and enjoying the many warm and sunny days of summer. There have been lots of changes in...

Back To School Celebration Drive-By Event, August 27,2022 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Cumberland School Department is seeking individuals to serve as Bus Monitors
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...

Cumberland School Department – Non-Public School Textbook Pick up
Private school textbook pick up dates and times: Tuesday, August 23, Wednesday, August 24, and Thursday, August 25, see times below The location for the pickup of textbooks will be at the rear of the Cumberland High School main building. Please enter the back parking...

RI Summer Meals

CHS GRADUATION 2022 – June 10, 2022, at 6:00 pm
The Cumberland High School Graduation will be live June 10, 2022, at 6:00 pm. Click here to watch the video.

Superintendent’s Communication – 5.27.22
May 27, 2022 Dear Students, Parents, and Staff, As we continue to have our minds on the senseless tragedy that occurred at the elementary school in Texas, please know that our school community here in Cumberland continues its commitment in providing a safe...

Cumberland’s 2022 District Teacher of the Year – Jen Marvel
The Cumberland School Department is pleased to announce Cumberland’s District Teacher of the Year - Jen Marvel. Congratulations to Jen on this outstanding achievement. We are very proud of her commitment and dedication to her school, students, and their families. ...

Superintendent’s Communication – 4.29.22
April 29, 2022 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, Teacher Appreciation Week - May 2 - 6 Next week we will be giving recognition to our Teachers for their commitment in providing our students with an exceptional education. On behalf of the Central Office Administration...

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic for Ages 5 & Older
Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic In collaboration with the RI Department of Health and The Wellness Company, a Covid-19 vaccination clinic has been scheduled for participants 5 years old and up. Clinic Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 Clinic Start Time: 3:30 PM Clinic End Time:...

District Information Superintendent’s Communication – 3.25.22
March 25, 2022 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, During last night’s school committee meeting, I provided some information regarding the proposed changes to the student attendance areas at Cumberland Hill and the middle schools as well as information on proposed...

Superintendent’s Communication – 2.11.22
February 11, 2022 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, As you are aware, Governor McKee has announced that the statewide mandate for wearing masks in schools will end on Friday, March 4, 2022. This will now leave each school district to decide on whether or not to...

SIGN UP FOR TEXT ALERTS THROUGH RIBA
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...

Cumberland’s 2021 District Education Support Professional of the Year – Lori Joubert
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...

Superintendent’s Communication – 10.01.21
October 1, 2021 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, As we continue to navigate the pandemic this fall, we will continue to follow practices that are in place to keep everyone safe. Adopting the new guidance outlined below will allow the district to keep more students...

Superintendent’s Communication – 9.24.21
September 24, 2021 Dear Student, Parents and Staff, We have some exciting news! 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award - ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL We are pleased to announce Ashton Elementary School has been named a 2021 National Blue Ribbon School! Congratulations to...

2021 National Blue Ribbon School – Ashton Elementary School
Press Release - 9/21/2021 Cumberland School Department Cumberland, RI 2021 National Blue Ribbon School - Ashton Elementary School The Cumberland School Department is proud to announce Ashton Elementary School has been designated a National Blue Ribbon School. The...

Superintendent’s Weekly Communication – 6.18.21
June 18, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope this email finds you well. The weather is beautiful and it’s great to see everyone taking advantage of being outside with no masks. It's been a long and challenging 15 months and it feels good to be getting...

Superintendent’s Weekly Communication – Updated Travel Quarantine Guidance 5.28.21
May 28, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope this email finds you well as we head into the Memorial Day weekend. Since we are starting to get back to normal and many of us will be traveling this long weekend, I thought it was important to share this...

Superintendent’s Communication – 3.19.21
March 19, 2021 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope everyone is doing well and that the news of the increasing number of individuals being vaccinated is bringing some needed comfort during what has been a trying time to all of us. In fact, all of Cumberland’s...

Distance Learning Day For All Students – 12/17/20
December 16, 2020 Due to the impending storm, all Cumberland School Department buildings will be closed tomorrow, December 17, 2020. The snow day will be a distance learning day for all students and staff. All administrative staff will work remotely. We will provide...

Superintendent’s Message – High School Closed, Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11
Good Afternoon, The Cumberland High School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 10, and Friday, December 11, because of a staffing shortage. Tomorrow and Friday will be distance-learning days for the High School. Sincerely, Robert Mitchell

Superintendent’s Message – 11.13.20
November 13, 2020 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope everyone is doing okay during what is a challenging time for everyone. Many of us are just doing the best that we can under the circumstances. As you know, there are a growing number of positive Covid-19...

School Reopening Update 11.6.20
November 6, 2020 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope everyone is doing well during this trying time for everyone. As you know, there are a growing number of positive Covid-19 cases in Rhode Island and across the country. We have had a number of positive cases...

School Reopening Update – 10/30/2020
October 30, 2020 Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope everyone is doing well during this period of time when the number of positive Covid-19 cases in Rhode Island and across the country are increasing at a rapid rate. As you know, Cumberland has been...

North Cumberland Middle School Closed Friday, October 23, 2020
Dear Students, Staff, and Parents, We learned this morning that a North Cumberland Middle School student has tested positive for Covid-19. As a result, the administration has determined that students and staff should remain home tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd. ...

McCourt Middle School Closed Thursday, October 22, 2020
Good evening, As of 7:30 PM this evening, we have not received guidance from the Rhode Island Department of Health regarding whether we should continue with one more day of distance learning or if we can open school at Joseph L. McCourt Middle School...

McCourt Middle School Update Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Dear Students, Staff, and Parents, This email serves to provide more information about the decision to close McCourt Middle School and make today a distance learning day. We learned early this morning that a staff member at McCourt tested positive for Covid-19. Out...

School Reopening Update – 10/9/2020
Dear Students, Staff, and Families, I hope everyone is doing well. We are looking forward to all of the students returning to school with the hybrid model next week. Provided below are a number of bulleted items to update you on our progress toward the reopening of...

School Reopening Update – 10/7/2020
Dear Students, Staff and Families, As we begin to welcome students back with the hybrid model, beginning with the transition grades (K, 6, and 9), I want to share a few important reminders: All students, staff, and visitors are required to wear a mask. The following...
Fall Sports Update – 09/08/2020
Dear Cumberland Student-Athletes and Families, With recent announcements from the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and Rhode Island Principal’s Committee on Athletics, the Cumberland School Department would like to provide an update regarding interscholastic sports...
Message from the Superintendent – Distance Learning
Dear Students, Staff and Families, I write to inform you that at the school committee meeting held on Thursday, August 27, 2020, a majority of the Cumberland School Committee voted to start the 2020-2021 school year with Distance Learning. We understand that you will...
Update – Fall Survey Issues
We are working on resolving an issue that some families may have experienced who have more than one student and did not receive a second survey. Also, we are working on an issue for those that did not respond to the survey call and are trying to participate in the...

CUMBERLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE FISCAL MANAGEMENT SUB-COMMITTEE MEETINGS FY 2021 SUPERINTENDENT’S PROPOSED SCHOOL BUDGET

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – Building Access Tomorrow / MENSAJE IMPORTANTE – Acceso al edificio mañana
Good afternoon Cumberland Families: The Cumberland School Department will be opening the buildings tomorrow, March 24, 2020 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am in order to allow for the following: I. Phase 2 Chrome Book Distribution...
*UPDATED* Free Student Meal Locations & Times
Free Student Meal Locations & Times Grab and Go Meals will be offered at specified times listed below Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the location below for any student that needs a meal: Cumberland & Lincoln Boys and Girls Club (1 James J McKee Way) Pick...

IMPORTANT MESSAGE – Schools Closed March 16 – 20
Dear Students, Faculty and Families, The Governor has announced that the scheduled April 13 -17 school vacation is being moved to next week Monday, March 16 - 20, 2020. Therefore, schools will be closed for all students. This is to give...
REGISTRATION OFFICE CLOSED FOR ALL REGISTRATIONS – FULL DAY KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS CANCELED FOR NEXT WEEK. A RESCHEDULED DATE HAS NOT BEEN SET.
KINDERGARTEN/GRADE 1 REGISTRATIONDue to the current circumstances surrounding the Corona Virus Superintendent Robert Mitchell has postponed our Kindergarten / Grade 1 student registration scheduled for March 18th and 19th. Rescheduled dates have not been set at this...

SAT Testing Day at CHS – Wednesday, March 25 – Full Day of School for All Schools
As many of you know, last year, the Rhode Island Department of Education announced that the SAT will now be utilized as the State Assessment for Rhode Island high school students. As a district, we are responsible for hosting the SAT School Day for grade 11 students...

HOLIDAY RECESS, DECEMBER 23 – JANUARY 1 SCHOOLS CLOSED

ALL SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2019 – NO PM ACTIVITIES; CENTRAL OFFICE / G6 – TWO HOUR DELAY

CHS’s Martin Crowley is Cumberland’s Education Support Professional of the Year
CUMBERLAND - Cumberland High School Principal Adolfo Costa nominated Mr. Crowly for the Cumberland School Department's Education Support Professional of the Year. “In nominating Mr. Crowley for support professional of the year, I take on the responsibility of...
MORNING PRESCHOOL CANCELED, DECEMBER 11, 2019
School Announcement - Am Preschool canceled, December 11, 2019.
Attention – Busses Running Late This Morning
Attention - All buses are running late this morning at all schools.
School Construction Bond Public Meetings
FIRST MEETING –
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 AT 7:30 PM
CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 2600 MENDON ROAD
SECOND MEETING –
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 AT 8:00 P.M.
CHS TRANSITIONAL BUILDING CAFETORIUM, 2602 MENDON ROAD
THE CUMBERLAND SCHOOL COMMITTEE WILL MEET ON SEPTEMBER 12TH & SEPTEMBER 19TH TO DISCUSS HOW THE RECENTLY APPROVED $83 MILLION DOLLAR BOND ISSUE FOR THE SCHOOLS WILL BE SPENT!
RENOVATION PLANS HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED FOR EACH SCHOOL IN THE
DISTRICT AND WILL BE A PART OF THE DISCUSSION ON BOTH EVENINGS
WITH THE DISTRICT ARCHITECT.
ALL RESIDENTS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO OFFER THEIR INPUT ON THE PLANS FOR EACH SCHOOL PRESENTED ON BOTH EVENINGS.
THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE HOPES PARENTS WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO
ATTEND THESE IMPORTANT MEETINGS TO LEARN HOW THEIR CHILD’S SCHOOL WILL BE IMPACTED AND HOW CHILDREN IN THE DISTRICT WILL BE AFFECTED.
FIRST MEETING –
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 AT 7:30 PM
CUMBERLAND HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, 2600 MENDON ROAD
SECOND MEETING –
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 AT 8:00 P.M.
CHS TRANSITIONAL BUILDING CAFETORIUM, 2602 MENDON ROAD
SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBERS PLAN TO VOTE ON THE FIRST PHASE OF THE SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PLANS AT THE SEPTEMBER 19TH MEETING.… Read More...
Important: School Building Phone Issues Resolved
All building phone services have been restored.
