
Distance Learning Day – February 4, 2022
Tomorrow will be a Distance Learning Day. All after school activities are canceled.

Cumberland Distance Learning Plan

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...

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...