Sowams School

Good afternoon, Today and Friday are exciting days at Sowams. The slab to the addition is being poured. Today, the gym floor was poured; Friday, the rest of the building. Her...

Good afternoon, We were notified today that there are changes to this week’s hot lunch #1 choices. Tomorrow, choice 1 will be General Tso’s Chicken. On Wednesday, it will be B...

Good afternoon, Short weeks make me forget what day of the week it is. This week’s Backpack Express is on Thursday. Enjoy reading it. Octoberfest: I sent an Octoberfest ...

Good morning, There is a lot of information in today’s Backpack Express. Please make sure you read through the whole email. Octoberfest Update: The big day is coming up v...

Good afternoon, I hope you have been having a great day. Here’s this week’s Backpack Express to make it better: Octoberfest: Yesterday, I emailed home an Octoberfest upda...

Good afternoon, There are just a couple reminders for you: Parent Information Series: We are excited about our upcoming elementary fall parent engagement series! In this se...

Good morning, There are a few additions to this week’s Backpack Express: Sowams Speedway: Our school’s mileage club is going to start next week. Speedway takes place durin...

Good afternoon, Happy Wednesday (aka Backpack Express Day). Here’s this week’s information for you: Octoberfest Update: October 17 will be here before you know it. The scho...

Good afternoon, I know you’ve been asking, “Where is this week’s Backpack Express?” Here it is and it’s full of a lot of information. Drop off and Pick Up: As a reminder,...

Good morning, This week’s Backpack Express is ready for your reading pleasure: Octoberfest Update: The fun event is coming up soon–Saturday, October 17 from 10:00-3:00. Th...

Good afternoon, Each week, typically on Wednesdays, I send out Backpack Express. Backpack Express is our weekly communication with parents about what’s happening at our school. ...

May 8, 2026 Dear Barrington Public Schools Families, Faculty, and Staff, On behalf of the Barrington School Committee, I am pleased to share that the School Committee voted las...

Barrington Public Schools has once again been recognized as a Common Sense District, a distinction awarded to school systems that demonstrate a strong commitment to digital citize...

Bring the whole family to the Spring Science Festival hosted by the Barrington High School Science Olympiad Team at Barrington High School! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from...

The School Committee voted last night to set Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as the first day of school for students.

Do you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before September 1, 2025? If so, they are eligible to enroll in kindergarten at Barrington Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school ...

Good Morning, This week, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released its 2023-2024 school accountability and improvement results, which includes Rhode Island’s Star...

This week, U.S. News and World Report released rankings for its 2025 Best Elementary Schools and 2025 Best Middle Schools lists. I am pleased to share with you that four school...

Barrington Public Schools has begun another busy and exciting month! The collaboration, energy, and innovation that I regularly witness in each of our schools are just some (of m...

The first month of school has flown by and we are off to a fantastic start! Our students have settled into the familiar routines of the school year and our staff have worked tire...