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...

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...

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...

Dear Cumberland School Community,  There has been considerable coverage of the travel vaccination requirements in Rhode Island and the impact of the guidance on our school faculty, staff and students.  We have always prioritized safety in adopting guidelines...

Dear Students, Staff and Families, I hope everyone has had a wonderful summer and were able to enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation. Our central office administrators, building administrators, faculty and staff have been working very hard to prepare the schools...

2021-2022 FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL SCHEDULE Monday, August 30, 2021    First Day of School for Students  Elementary (1-5), Middle School (6-8) and High School Grade 9 Tuesday, August 31, 2021     Grades Pre-K – 12 Report to School  First Day for Students in Pre-K, K,...

Dear Students, Staff and Families,   I am sending this email in an effort to provide information regarding the opening of our schools.  Listed below are several bulleted items for your information. The first day of school for Grades 1-9 is on Monday, August 30, 2021....

Cumberland School Department 2602 Mendon Road Cumberland, RI 02864 Press Release July 2, 2021 The Cumberland School Committee is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Philip D. Thornton to the position of Superintendent of the Cumberland Public Schools.   Dr....

The Cumberland School Department is pleased to announce Cumberland’s District Teacher of the Year - Eric Georgio.  Congratulations to Eric on this outstanding achievement.  We are very proud of his commitment and dedication to his school, students, and their...

June 25, 2021 Dear Students, Staff and Families, I want to thank you all for your support and understanding during this unprecedented pandemic.  All of the school related routines that have been established for years and years were turned upside down.  We had to make...