School Committee Reviews Updated New Pilgrim High Designs
![[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)
WARWICK, RI — The revised New High Schools designs for the new Pilgrim High School met with a mixed reaction before the School Committee approved it Tuesday. The Pilgrim High […]
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![[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)
Warwick School Committee Approves Five Teacher Layoffs
WARWICK, RI — The School Committee voted 4 to 1 Tuesday to approve five teacher layoffs for the next school year, including three art teachers, a business teacher at Warwick […]
![[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)
New Warwick High Schools Build Begins in Late 2024
WARWICK, RI — The new Warwick High Schools construction projects will start in November or December, said Chris Spiegel, Senior Project Manager for Left Field Project Management during Tuesday’s Warwick […]
School Committee OKs Gamm After-School, Chromebooks
WARWICK, RI – Tuesday night, the Warwick School Committee voted to table a health/physical education policy, approved an $11,000 Gamm after-school program and OK’d new Tech Department Chromebooks at $982K, […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Schools] Lisa Schultz, Director of Curriculum, reported Warwick School math and English testing progress during the Nov. 14 School Committee meeting.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Warwick-RICAS-Report-Fall-2023-140x140.jpg)
Committee Praises Warwick RICAS Progress
WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee praised Warwick Schools RICAS progress for K – 8 scores Tuesday during a review of testing highlights across the district. The district’s ELA […]
Committee to Discuss Substitute Pay, Tech Specialist
WARWICK, RI — The School Committee meets tonight, 6 p.m., at Warwick Veterans Middle School to review the school calendar, substitute teacher rates, and the FY 2024 monthly financial report. […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post composite image] A $350M new high schools project may be delayed, as the Warwick School Committee discussed while reviewing the projects Tuesday night.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/New-High-Schools-Warwick-RI-140x140.jpg)
Committee Supports Extending New High Schools Project Window
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported the matter voted on Tuesday night. The vote concerned support for extending the start and end deadlines on for work on […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Mayor Frank Picozzi delivers the oath of office to the Warwick City Council at Crowne Plaza Warwick Jan. 3.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Warwick-Inaugurates-Mayor-Council-Committee-2023-4-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Inauguration: Mayor, Council, Committee
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story inaccurately identified Democrat James McElroy’s political affiliation. Warwick Post has corrected, and regrets, the error. WARWICK, RI — The city swore in its […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Public Schools] From left, School Committee members Karen Bachus, David Testa, Kyle Adams, Nathan Cornell and Judy Cobden during their last meeting together. Next year, Adams, Cornell and Cobden will make way for Shaun Galligan, Michelle Chapman and Leah Hazelwood respectively.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Warwick-School-Committee-trio-end-terms-140x140.png)
School Committee Trio End Terms
WARWICK, RI — Three School Committee members who passed on reelection November said farewell to the district Tuesday. It was the final meeting for School Committee Chairwoman Judith Cobden and […]
Netcoh Praises Vote for $350M New High Schools Bond
WARWICK, RI — Darlene Netcoh, President of the Warwick Teachers Union, praised Tuesday’s approval of the $350 million bond to replace Toll Gate and Pilgrim High Schools during Wednesday night’s […]
Winman Opens, Bonang Retires
WARWICK, RI — Winman Middle School reopened Sept. 6 after a $162,000 fire code upgrade addressing multiple “fire protection code issues” throughout the building. Last month, Stephen Gothberg, Director of […]
![[CREDIT: WPS] Winman Middle School opens Sept. 6, after the rest of the district, as fire projection issues are fixed.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Winman-Middle-School-140x140.png)
Winman Opens Sept. 6 After ‘Fire Protection’ Work
WARWICK, RI – Winman Middle School’s new school year will be delayed until Sept. 6 as district workers address multiple “fire protection code issues” in the building. Stephen Gothberg, the […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick School Committee] The Warwick School Committee approved hiring the AlphaBEST after-school program for Sherman School kids and substitute raises.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Warwick-School-Committee-July-12-2022-140x140.png)
Committee OKs Substitute Raises, After-School Pilot
Warwick – The School Committee approved the AlphaBEST before and after-school onsite program and substitute raises at Tuesday’s meeting. Vice-chairman David Testa, Kyle Adams, Nathan Cornell, and Karen Bachus voted […]
Committee Approves $178M Budget, Celio Resignation
WARWICK, RI – The School Committee approved its $178.6 million FY23 budget and accepted the Wyman Principal Ron Celio resignation Tuesday night. The Committee’s budget approval vote was 4 to […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Ron Celio speaks to the members of the Warwick Wolves Thursday at Pilgrim High School in 2015.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Ron-Celio-Warwick-Wolves-4-140x140.jpg)
Celio Resigns as Wyman Principal
WARWICK, RI — ET Wyman Principal Ron Celio, coach for the Warwick Wolves running club pre-pandemic, has resigned after Superintendent Lynn Dambruch recommended firing him for “restraint” of a student. Dambruch made […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg)
School Committee To Vote on 2023 School Budget Tonight
WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee will vote on a proposed 2023 Warwick Schools budget tonight, which currently stands at a $5.8 million increase, $179.5 million. The Committee voted […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Public Schools] Pilgrim High School Principal Gerald Habershaw died of a heart attack Saturday. Mayor Frank Picozzi saaid city flags will fly at half-staff to honor him.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Pilgrim-High-Principal-Habershaw-140x140.jpg)
Pilgrim Principal Habershaw Dies of Heart Attack
Editor’s note: The following report had been updated with relevant information about Gerald Habershaw’s health in the weeks before his death. WARWICK, RI – The Pilgrim High School community is […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Veterans Middle School will be the site of the city's continuing COVID-19 vaccination clinics for people aged 75 and older.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-300x225.jpg)
School Committee Reviews $7M Deficit, Bussing
WARWICK, RI— The Warwick School Department is projecting a year-end $7 million deficit. Last July, a $173 million budget was approved for FY22. The latest estimates from the finance department […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick bus routes were cut short Friday over a reported driver shortage. Both the driver's union and First Student transportation say they're committed to a return to normal service Monday.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/buses-sawtooth-140x140.jpg)
Dambruch ‘Highly Optimistic’ on Bus Service Monday
WARWICK, RI — Sunday night, Warwick Schools administration, School Committee members, drivers and parents were unsure if students would have a ride to and from class Monday, though Superintendent Lynn […]
![[CREDIT: YouTube] A screenshot of the Aug. 10 Warwick School Committee livestream on Aug. 10, viewed by about 1,400 people.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Warwick-School-Committee-Livestream-Aug.-10-Meeting-140x140.png)
School Committee Livestream Returning Soon
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee Livestream will be returning in the future,Committee Chair Judy Cobden says. Cobden said the Sept. 14 meeting was not live-streamed on the Committee’s […]
![[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)
Cobden: Masks To Be Discussed at School Committee Thursday
WARWICK, RI — Masks in schools will be a topic for discussion during Thursday’s School Committee meeting, said Chairwoman Judy Cobden. Masks are required during the in-person meeting (as has […]
Administrator Investigation on School Committee Agenda
WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee will discuss an administrator investigation during its meeting Tuesday night. The issue will be discussed first in an executive closed session, and then […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick School Department] The Warwick School Committee approved 10 budget - neutral positions Tuesday.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Warwick-School-Committee-Meeting-June-8-21-140x140.jpg)
Warwick School Committee OKs 10 Budget Neutral Jobs
WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee approved 10 new “budget neutral” positions for the 2021-2022 school year. They include seven math interventionists for one year only, a part-time math […]
Committee OKs $305M High School Rebuilds
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee voted to approve two high school rebuilds for Toll Gate High School and Pilgrim High School totaling $305 million Tuesday. The committee selected […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Public Schools] The Warwick School Committee approved its in- class learning plan 5-0 Jan. 7, 2021.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Warwick-School-Committee-Jan.-7-2021-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Schools: In-Class Learning Starts Jan. 13 – 20
WARWICK, RI — Warwick Public Schools’ students will be back to in-class learning beginning Jan. 19, despite a COVID-19 surge and the pleas of the Warwick Teachers Union for distance […]
Bachus: Parents Raise Concerns About Teaching Schedules
WARWICK, RI — Concerns were raised during Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting about reports that not all teachers are teaching a full day or are available for students when they […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Public Schools] The Warwick School Committee reviewed recent repairs and discussed whether to return to in-person meetings Tuesday night.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Warwick-School-Committee-Oct.-13-140x140.jpg)
School Committee Reviews Repairs, New Bond
WARWICK, RI – Several of the district’s schools have received much needed upgrades, Director of School Buildings and Maintenance Steven Gothberg told the Warwick School Committee Tuesday. The $40 Million […]
Warwick Plans Staggered Schools Return
Warwick – Students will be returning to schools on a staggered basis as the district anticipates the delivery of air purifiers later in the month. Assistant Superintendent Lynn Dambruch said […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post] Warwick School Committee Vice Chair Judy Cobden has filed a restraining order against her friend Warwick School Committee Chairwoman Karen Bachus.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Cobden-Bachus-Warwick-School-Committee-140x140.jpg)
School Committee Members’ Personal Argument ‘Settled’
WARWICK, RI — Longtime friends School Committee Chairwoman Karen Bachus and Vice Chair Judith Cobden say their service to Warwick Schools remains their focus despite an argument that entered public […]
![[CREDIT: YouTube screenshot] On Wednesday, the Warwick School Committee learned in-person school will cost $15 million.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Warwick-School-Committee-July-29-140x140.jpg)
Ferrucci: In-Person School, $15M, Distance Learning $4M
Warwick – The School Committee’s Reopening Task Force estimates in-person school costs this fall at $15 million, while distance learning’s cost is $4 million, Chief Budget Officer Anthony Ferrucci told […]
Committee Hires New Warwick Schools Tech Director
WARWICK, RI — The School Committee voted Tuesday to hire Jeff Taylor as the district’s new Director of Technology following the resignation of Douglas Alexander last month. Taylor will be […]
Warwick Schools Seek New Tech Director
WARWICK – The School Department will be advertising for a new Tech Director following the resignation of Director of Technology Douglas Alexander. The School Committee, which had considered, and rejected, […]
Warwick School Budget: Committee OKs $177.8M Plan
WARWICK, RI – The School Committee approved a $177.8 million FY21 Warwick School budget 4-1 Wednesday after cutting $3.6 million from Superintendent Phil Thornton’s $181.4 million proposal. The $3,552,268 cut […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Lynn Dambruch, director of elementary education, was appointed interim secondary education director duties Jan. 23. She was named assistant superintendent March 3.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Dambruch-School-Committee-Jan-23-140x140.jpg)
Dambruch Named Assistant Superintendent
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee ended Tuesday’s meeting with an Assistant Superintendent and a revised $170.2 million 2020 budget. Lynn Dambruch, the former Director of Elementary Education, will […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The Warwick City Council met at Warwick Veterans Middle School Feb. 11, 2020.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Warwick-Veterans-Middle-School-300x225.jpg)
Warwick School Committee Adopts Staff Absence Policy, Talks Flood, Fields
WARWICK — The Warwick School Committee adopted a new staff absence policy before discussing Toll Gate High’s flooded week-long shutdown and a new $10 million sports field bond ballot question […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Lynn Dambruch, director of elementary education, was approved to assume interim secondary education director duties Jan. 23.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Dambruch-School-Committee-Jan-23-140x140.jpg)
Dambruch Named Interim Secondary Ed Director, Assistant Superintendent Post Nixed
WARWICK, RI — The Warwick School Committee declined to create a new Assistant Superintendent position intended for Director of Elementary Education Lynn Dambruch, instead approving her to assume director of […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Matt Plain, with Barton Gilman, presenting his firm’s audit of Warwick Public Schools. Front, from left, are Councilmen Ed Ladouceur and Timothy Howe.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Warwick-School-Budget-Audit-1-140x140.jpg)
Audit: Warwick Schools Need $8M Increase FY21, Union Concessions
WARWICK- Matt Plain, attorney with Barton Gilman, presented the Providence law firm’s audit of Warwick Public Schools Wednesday night at Tides Cafe, telling officials the District needs an $8 million […]
![[CREDIT: File Photo] Warwick Veterans Jr. High School at 2401 W Shore Road.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Warwick-Veterans-School-140x140.jpg)
Committee OKs ‘Educational Planner’ for High School Improvement Advice
WARWICK, RI – The School Committee authorized the district to develop an educational planner position Tuesday night at Warwick Veterans Middle School. Superintendent Phil Thornton said he’d had “several positive […]
School Committee OKs Phone Use Penalties, Hostile Work Environment Investigation Report
WARWICK, RI – The Warwick School Committee met Thursday, approving student penalties for failing to keep phones turned off and out of sight, agreeing to separately schedule professional development and […]
Committee OKs NEST Contract, Makes Staff Development Day Optional
WARWICK —The school committee voted Tuesday to extend the contract of Northeast Sports Training and Rehabilitation (NEST) for two years at $67,150, totaling $134,300. The company will provide services for […]
