Superintendent's Update

1. Superintendent's Message
2. Rogers Students Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
3. NACTC Culinary Seniors Whip Up Tasty Seaside Bites Food Truck Meals For Staff
4. My School Bucks Important Update: Student Account Payments
5. Counted Out Community Screening, November 2
6. RENEWport Pell Community Dinner Brings Together Students, Families & Resources
7. TMS Advanced Band Performs At Broadway Street Fair
8. Athletics Update
9. CCRI Cybersecurity Forum, October 21st
10. Newport Public Education Foundation: An Evening for Education, October 22nd
11. TMS PTO Tips For Thompson Fundraiser, October 23rd
12. Pell Elementary PTO Trunk Or Treat, October 25th
13. Save The Date: Rogers Craft Fair, November 14th
14. Newport Public Schools Important Policies
15. Events
16. Resources

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The recently released 2025–2026 assessment results make it clear that student achievement in Newport Public Schools is not where we want or expect it to be. We recognize the challenges before us and are committed to confronting them directly, using the data to guide meaningful improvements in curriculum, instruction, and student support.

I am confident in our educators, our leadership team, and our collective ability to make the difficult but necessary educational decisions that will improve student outcomes. Our focus is not on making excuses, but on taking action, holding ourselves accountable, and ensuring that every student receives the high-quality education they deserve.

Students currently in grades 4–9 will receive their individual assessment results next week. I encourage parents and guardians to review these results carefully and contact their child's building principal if they have any questions or concerns. Open communication between our schools and families is essential as we work together to address areas where students need additional support.

Improving student achievement is a shared responsibility. It will take a strong, collaborative effort between our educators, families, and the entire Newport community to ensure that all of our children have the opportunity to succeed at high levels.

We know where we stand, we know we must do better, and we are determined to make that happen.

Sincerely,

Peter Sanchioni, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Newport Public Schools

September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month. At Rogers, students have been proudly celebrating the diverse Hispanic countries and cultures that make up our student body.

Last week, NACTC culinary program seniors designed their own menu and cooked up tasty meals served up from the Seaside Bites food truck to very appreciative staff members. A test run for the reopening of the Seaside Cafe at Rogers in the next few weeks. Great job culinary students!

Online payments through MySchoolBucks are currently unavailable. If you would like to add funds to your child’s account for à la carte purchases, you may send cash or a check made payable to Newport Public Schools to your child’s school.

When paying by check, please include your child’s name in the memo section to help ensure funds are deposited into the correct student account.

Please note that school meals continue to be provided at no cost to students. Funds are only needed for additional à la carte purchases.

Please join the Newport Public Education Foundation in conjunction with community partners for a FREE Community Screening of this film, Counted Out on Monday, November 2, 2026 at Rogers High School, 6:30pm. Counted Out shows us the power of math in our society, our economy, and our democracy.

RSVP Here: https://countedoutfilm.com/screenings/newport-public-education-foundation/

For more information on this free screening, click HERE.

Thank you RENEWport for hosting another successful community dinner at Pell Elementary School last week. The dinner brought together Pell students, families, and 21 local nonprofit partners. A fun time was had by all!

Congratulations to the Thompson Middle School Advanced Band for an outstanding performance at the grand opening of the annual Broadway Street Fair this past Saturday. The TMS Band represented Thompson Middle School and the City of Newport with impressive musicianship and behavior. Well done TMS Advanced Band!

ROGERS ATHLETICS | SENIOR NIGHT 2026

Wednesday was about more than tennis. It was about celebrating friendships, teamwork, memories, and the special traditions that make being a Rogers Viking so meaningful!

Our Rogers Girls Tennis Team celebrated Senior Night as we recognized six outstanding seniors during their home match against the Islanders. The Vikings made the occasion even sweeter by coming away with a victory!

With an impressive 9–5 record and a sixth-place standing in Division II, this team has plenty to be proud of. But when we look back on this season, it won't simply be the wins and losses that we remember.

It will be the spirit, camaraderie, friendships, and support these young ladies have shown one another throughout the year. These are the experiences that make high school athletics so special and the memories that will stay with our student-athletes long after their final match.

To our six seniors: Thank you for your commitment, your leadership, and the pride you have shown in representing Rogers High School. You have helped create a team culture that our younger players can carry forward.

Congratulations to our seniors, their families, and the entire Girls Tennis Team on a wonderful season!

Well done, Vikings! Keep making memories, building friendships, and representing Rogers with pride! ONE RISE! ALL RISE!

Explore pathways into cybersecurity through a panel of professionals! Participate in hands-on workshops, tour labs and our Cyber Range. Learn more and register here.

The Newport Public Education Foundation will be hosting their annual “Evening for Education” on Thursday, October 22 from 6-8pm at Innovate Newport.

The evening honors 28+ NPEF teacher enrichment grant recipients as well as our very own Newport Public Schools teachers of the year (Diane McBrier, Anthony Hanos, Chef Matthew Reilly) and the Noreen Stonor Drexel education awards for Partner in Education (NewportFILM), Friend of Education (FabNewport) and the Unsung Heroes (Barbara + Jimmy Winters).

• October 21 - CCRI Cybersecurity Forum, 5:30 PM
• October 22 - Newport Public Education Foundation Fundraiser - 6:00 PM
• October 23 - TMS PTO Tips For Thompson Fundraiser - 2:30-7:30 PM
• October 25 - Pell Elementary PTO Trunk Or Treat - 1:30-2:30 PM

• November 2- Counted Out screening - 6:30 PM
• November 14 - Rogers Craft Fair - 10:00 AM

• Policy 5160 - Attendance

• Policy 5336 - Cell Phones and Personal Electronic Devices

• Policy 5540- Dress Code