Superintendent’s Communication – 1.28.22
January 28, 2022 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, As a reminder, The Rhode Island Department of Health guidance on shortening quarantine and isolation periods was issued on 1/6/22 – RIDOH Memorandum. We have adopted these new standards effective Tuesday,...
Superintendent’s Communication – 1.7.22
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...
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...
Superintendent’s Communication – 1.1.22
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’s Communication – 12.22.21
December 22, 2021 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, Happy Holidays! On behalf of the entire Central Office Administration Team, I would like to wish everyone a joyous and heartwarming holiday. This time of year is always special and these last couple of years have...
Superintendent’s Communication – 11.23.21
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...
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...
2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award – Ashton School
Jennifer Marvel, Teacher; Aba Kumi, Director of the NBRS program; Nidia Karbonik, Principal; Phil Thornton, Superintendent
Superintendent’s Communication – 11.5.21
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...
Superintendent’s Communication – 10.22.21
October 22, 2021 Dear Students, Parents and Staff, October is National School Principals’ Month I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank our School Principals for their continued hard work and dedication to our students, teachers, support...