Superintendent's Update

1. Superintendent's Message
2. Seaside Cafe Opening Next Week!
3. New Trees Being Planted At Rogers High School🌳
4. Laundry Love Program
5. TOMORROW: An Evening for Education Fundraiser
6. FRIDAY: TMS PTO Tips For Thompson Fundraiser
7. SUNDAY: Pell Elementary PTO Trunk Or Treat
8. Free Counted Out Community Screening on November 2
9. No School On Election Day, November 3
10. Athletics Update
11. Events
12. Newport Public Schools Important Policies
13. Resources

Every School Day Matters!

Regular school attendance is one of the most important factors in your child's academic success. Missing just two days of school each month can add up to 20 days over the school year—more than 10% of the school year.

We encourage all parents and guardians to regularly monitor their child's attendance.

How Can You Check Your Child's Attendance?

Step 1: Access your school's parent portal, if available, using your parent or guardian login credentials. Go ASPEN -

https://ri-newport.myfollett.com/aspen-login/?deploymentId=ri-newport

Step 2: Locate the attendance section to review your child's absences, tardiness, and attendance history.

Step 3: If you do not have access to the parent portal, contact your child's school office for assistance or to request an attendance report.

Step 4: If you notice an error or have questions about your child's attendance, contact the school directly.

What Is Chronic Absenteeism?

In Rhode Island, a student is considered chronically absent when they miss 10% or more of the school days they have been enrolled, regardless of whether the absences are excused or unexcused.

We Are Here to Help!

We understand that illness, transportation difficulties, family circumstances, and other challenges can sometimes make regular attendance difficult.

If your family is experiencing challenges that affect your child's ability to attend school regularly, please contact your child's principal. We want to work with you to find solutions.

The chart below provides an interesting look at the impact of missing school. Bottom line – kids who come to school do better academically.

Our Goal: Every Student, Every Day, Ready to Learn!

Newport Public Schools — Working Together for Student Success

Dr. Peter Sanchioni
Superintendent
Newport Public Schools

NACTC culinary arts students and staff are busy and planning to introduce the skills of this year's seniors at the opening of our beloved Seaside Cafe on Wednesday, October 28th. The Seaside will be open Wednesday through Friday, 9:30 am for pastries and 10:20 for hot food.

We are thrilled to share that 50 new trees are being planted across our new Rogers High School campus this fall! Thanks to a partnership between Newport Public Schools, the Newport Tree Conservancy, and the City of Newport Parks, Grounds & Forestry Division—supported by grant funding from the RIDEM Community Forestry Program—our grounds are receiving a major green upgrade.

These plantings will beautify our school grounds, improve local shade and stormwater management, and provide hands-on environmental learning opportunities for our students. We extend a special thank you to the Newport Tree Conservancy for their longtime partnership and dedication to supporting Newport Public Schools!

Laundry Love helps low or no-income families & individuals afford the cost of washing clothing & bedding by partnering with local laundromats to help relieve some of the financial burden facing families. It is our hope that through this program, people in our community are able to redirect their resources to other essential needs such as food, gas, and medical necessities.

Laundromats are shared community spaces for people of all backgrounds. We aim to utilize these safe spaces to help residents learn about assistance programs with our team of volunteers while receiving free detergent, dryer sheets, and financial assistance to cover the cost of washing and drying.

Upcoming Laundry Love Events:

MICKI'S MAT LAUNDROMАT
272 Bellevue Ave, Newport

2nd & 4th Thursday of Every Month, 4PM-6:15PM

Time slots are based on a first come, first served basis.

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).

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

Please note that there will be no school on Tuesday, November 3rd, as our buildings will be used as polling locations.

The Rogers Volleyball team has been getting after it! Since the start of the season, these dedicated student-athletes have worked hard in practice, improved each day, and battled for every point. Their effort, teamwork, and determination make the future bright for this group—both on and off the court.

Just as impressive is their commitment to academics. They represent what it means to be Vikings: student-athletes who take pride in their school, support one another, and give their best in the classroom and in competition. We are proud of them!

One Rise! All Rise!

● TOMORROW - October 22 - Newport Public Education Foundation Fundraiser - 6:00 PM

● FRIDAY - October 23 - TMS PTO Tips for Thompson Fundraiser - 2:30-7:30 PM

● SUNDAY - 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