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![[CREDIT: WSC] At left, Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan explains Warwick School Committee cuts to the FY25 budget would be the first of three rounds.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Warwick-School-Committee-Cuts-Deficit-FY25-250x228.jpg)
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Schools face a $9 million FY25 deficit, so Warwick School Committee cuts of $2.8 million approved Tuesday will be the first of three rounds of expense reductions […]
Warwick weekend events include light shows running through the end of the year, ending with fireworks Tuesday. Wondering why your event isn’t here? You might not have entered it into our […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg)
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave. A probe into Warwick Schools  facilities Director Kevin Oliver and Director of capital projects Steven Gothberg awarding […]
[CREDIT: RIDOH] The RI Department of Health reported the Western Coventry Elementary School public water system issued a don’t drink warning Dec. 9 for high manganese levels.COVENTRY, RI — The […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-140x140.jpg)
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. The Committee reviewed new high schools cuts during […]
![[CREDIT: WPS] Warwick Schools Finance Director Brandon Bohl, pictured second from let at table, reported Warwick Schools FY24 salaries were over budget by $4.8 million for FY24 during Tuesday's Warwick School Committee meeting.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Warwick-Schools-FY24-Salaries-Bohl-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: WPS] Warwick Schools Finance Director Brandon Bohl, pictured second from let at table, reported Warwick Schools FY24 salaries were over budget by $4.8 million for FY24 during Tuesday’s Warwick […]
![[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/New-Warwick-High-Schools-Warwick-RI-1-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project began in late 2024. The New High Schools cost has risen $37.8M.WARWICK, RI — The new high schools cost, bonded for […]
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. Planning has been suspended as officials prepare to detail the new high schools overrun to the […]
![[CREDIT: Sean Wiggins] Sean Wiggins, candidate in the School Committee race Nov. 5, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sean-Wiggins-School-Committee-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: Sean Wiggins] Sean Wiggins, candidate for School Committee at large.WARWICK, RI — Sean Wiggins, an Intellectual Property Manager in the retail industry, is one of four School Committee candidates […]
![[CREDIT: Zachary Colon] Zach Colon is running for an at-large seat in the 2024 Warwick School Committee race.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Zach-Colon-Warwick-School-Committee-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: Zachary Colon] Zach Colon is running for an at-large seat in the 2024 Warwick School Committee race.WARWICK, RI — Zach Colon, former high school student political leader and an […]
![[CREDIT: Robert Ford] Karen Bachus, candidate in the School Committee race Nov. 5, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick_School_Committee_Bachus-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: Robert Ford] Karen Bachus, candidate in the School Committee race Nov. 5, 2024.WARWICK, RI — Karen Bachus, an outspoken and often contrarian voice on the Warwick School Committee since […]
![[CREDIT: WPS] David Testa, Warwick School Committee VP and candidate in the School Committee race Nov. 5, 2024.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/David-Testa-Warwick-School-Committee-race-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: WPS] David Testa, Warwick School Committee VP and candidate in the School Committee race Nov. 5, 2024.WARWICK, RI — David Testa, a category manager for Gordon Food Service in […]
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. A new high schools site environmental assessment is nearly done.WARWICK, RI — An environmental assessment of […]
Coventry Schools’s finance director Chris DeVerna estimates an cumulative $5M Coventry Schools deficit, which the RI General Auditor says calls for a meeting to discuss the challenge and make a […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] While Warwick Schools were able to meet all their bus route needs despite challenges with a national bus driver shortage, the ranks of RIDE bus drivers could be filled by non-union DATTCO workers, a move the RI AFL-CIO protests will undermine driver wages and benefits.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/buses-sawtooth-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick bus drivers negotiated higher pay and lower health costs last week.WARWICK, RI — The union representing 140 First Student Warwick bus drivers has ratified a new […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. The Committee approved the Toll Gate Plan for […]
Coventry Schools’s finance director Chris DeVerna estimates an cumulative $5M Coventry Schools deficit, which the RI General Auditor says calls for a meeting to discuss the challlenge and make a […]
![[CREDIT: WP Composite Image] At top, from left, current at-large School Committee members Karen Bachus and David Testa run against challengers Zach Colon, Sean P. Wiggins, and Anthony G. Corrente Two winners of the School Committee race take the seats that open when the incumbents' terms end.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Warwick-School-Committee-Race-2024-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: WP Composite Image] At top, from left, current at-large School Committee members Karen Bachus and David Testa run against challengers Zach Colon, Sean P. Wiggins, and Anthony G. Corrente. […]
![[CREDIT: WPS] Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan addresses the audience, outlining the details of the new high schools project staring March 2025.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/New-High-Schools-Galligan-Addresses-Crowd-250x228.jpg)
[CREDIT: WPS] Warwick School Committee Chairman Shaun Galligan addresses the audience, outlining the details of the new high schools project staring March 2025. [CREDIT: WPS] Chris Spiegel, the Senior Project […]
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. Tuesday, the Warwick School Committee OK’d New Pilgrim High designs.WARWICK, RI — The revised New High […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Schools] The Warwick School Committee is exerting extra contract oversight following an investigation into an allegedly improper contract award the City of Warwick asked the RI State Police to investigate.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Committee-Exerts-Extra-Contract-Oversight-300x225.jpg)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXEeDo-Tm20 WARWICK, RI – The School Department will be maintaining greater contract oversight after the RI State Police began investigating the district for hiring Jada Trucking for contracts without first […]
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.WARWICK, RI — Although construction for new high schools replacing the Toll Gate and Pilgrim buildings is […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School, 2401 W Shore Rd, Warwick, RI, is the venue for the Warwick School Committee meetings. Tuesday night, the School Committee approved five teacher […]
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] While Warwick Schools were able to meet all their bus route needs despite challenges with a national bus driver shortage, the ranks of RIDE bus drivers could […]
![[CREDIT: Roberta Canestrari] First-grader (now second grader) Conor Gill runs during the 2023 Warwick Neck Color-a-thon. Second grade teacher Kirstin Silvia is visible behind him.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Warwick-Neck-Color-a-thon-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: Roberta Canestrari] First-grader (now second grader) Conor Gill runs during the 2023 Warwick Neck Color-a-thon. Second grade teacher Kirstin Silvia is visible behind him. WARWICK, RI — The Warwick […]
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024.WARWICK, RI — Tuesday, the School Committee approved Dimeo Construction as the new high schools project Construction […]
![[CREDIT: TPD] A Tiverton Police investigation of a St. Patrick's Day crash resulted in Warwick Veterans Principal Goss arrested for DUI and reckless driving.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Tiverton-Police-Goss-Arrested-for-DUI-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: TPD] A Tiverton Police investigation of a St. Patrick’s Day crash resulted in Warwick Veterans Principal Goss arrested for DUI and reckless driving.WARWICK, RI — A St. Patrick’s Day […]
[CREDIT: Coventry Schools] Classes at Coventry High School have been canceled for Tuesday in memory of School Psychologist Ruffolo.COVENTRY, RI — Coventry Public Schools canceled classes for Coventry High School […]
![[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. Construction manager interviews for the project will be held the week of April 1.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/New-Warwick-High-Schools-Warwick-RI-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: WP composite] A $350M new high schools project will begin in late 2024. Construction manager interviews for the project will be held the week of April 1.WARWICK, RI — […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RI-State-House-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Joseph J. Solomon Jr. (D-Dist. 22, Warwick) and Sen. Matthew L. LaMountain (D-Dist. 31, […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Solomon's bills  increase catalytic converter theft penalties & create an interstate compact.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/RI-State-House-190-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Rhode Island State House is located at 82 Smith St. Providence. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara has introduced three bills to curb chronic school absenteeism.Editor’s note: The […]
![[CREDIT: RIDE] Harold F. Scott Elementary School stood out among Warwick elementary schools with a 4 out of 5 star rating in RIDE's annual report cards.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Harold-F.-Scott-Elementary-300x225.png)
[CREDIT: RIDE] Harold F. Scott Elementary School stood out among Warwick elementary schools with a 4 out of 5 star rating in RIDE’s annual report cards.[Additional reading: Warwick RICAS Scores […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Sen. Leo Raptakis (D-Dist. 33, Coventry, EG, WG) and parents suggest a Coventry Schools Restructure study committee to research Supt. Don Cowarts plan for elementary schools in detail.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Raptakis-Coventry-Schools-Restructure-Plan-300x225.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — Last Thursday, minutes before Superintendent Don Cowart withdrew his Coventry Schools restructure plan, Sen. Lou Raptakis suggested a study committee to examine the idea in depth.
![[CREDIT: Town of Coventry] The Coventry Schools FY25 Increase will need to be 4 percent, said Superintendent Don Cowart.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Coventry-Schools-FY25-Increase-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: Town of Coventry] The Coventry Schools FY25 Increase will need to be 4 percent, said Superintendent Don Cowart. Jan. 11:Â Coventry Schools Restructure Intended to Meet $1.5M Deficit Jan. 13:Â Â Coventry […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Supt. Don Cowart withdrew his Coventry Schools Restructure Plan Feb. 8. The decision was met with loud applause and several grateful comments.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Cowart-Withdraws-Coventry-Schools-Restructure-Plan-300x225.jpg)
Jan. 11: Coventry Schools Restructure Intended to Meet $1.5M Deficit Jan. 13:  Coventry Schools Restructure Vote Delayed Feb. 5: Parents Demand Delay On Coventry Schools Restructure COVENTRY, RI — Tonight Superintendent Don Cowart […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] A slide in Superintendent Don Cowart's review of his Coventry Schools restructure plan, which many critics said did not adequately answer questions raised Jan. 11.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Coventry-School-Restructure-SC-meeting-Feb.-5-2024-300x225.jpg)
COVENTRY, RI — Tonight, at 6 p.m. the School Committee will vote on whether to move forward with Superintendent Don Cowart’s Coventry Schools restructure plan, a move parents have overwhelmingly urged them away from for weeks.
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkoski] Kenneth Spiro addresses the Coventry School Committee Feb. 5, 2024 at Coventry High, telling them Superintendent Don Cowart is "The Titanic" and his Coventry Schools Restructure Plan is an iceberg.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Kenneth-Spiro-Coventry-School-Committee-Feb.-8-2024-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Several parents rallied outside the Coventry High Auditorium Monday night ahead of the Coventy School Committee meeting reviewing a Coventry Schools Restructure plan.COVENTRY, RI — Parents made […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] In Coventry RI news, Hilary Connors speaks about the Coventry Schools Restructure plan at the Jan. 11 School Committee meeting at Coventry Middle School.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Blackrock-Status-Quo-Jan.11-Coventry-School-Restructure-Plan-Comments-300x225.jpg)
A new meeting to discuss Cowart’s revised proposal will be held by the School Committee Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Road, Coventry, RI 02816. […]
![[CREDIT: RICLU] A recent report by the ACLU of RI outlines public speaking rules of RI communities governing bodies, including the Warwick City Council and Warwick School Committee. A rule barring personal attacks or salacious comments, unwritten for the Council and written for the Committee, is being chllenged in a lawsuit against the Council.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/RIACLU-RI-Public-Speech-Report-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: RICLU] A recent report by the ACLU of RI outlines public speaking rules of RI communities governing bodies, including the Warwick City Council and Warwick School Committee. A rule […]
![[CREDIT: NWS] The National Weather Service warns of new flooding risk with a Flood Watch through Saturday night.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/NWS-Flood-Watch-Jan.-24-Jan.-27-300x225.jpg)
[CREDIT: NWS] The National Weather Service warns of new flooding risk with a Flood Watch through Saturday night.WARWICK, RI — Warwick and Rhode Island schools called delays as overnight icy […]
