Two $15,000 scholarships available for new students ready to lead, grow, and make the most of their 8th grade year at Pennfield.
1st graders visit Town Hall, the Portsmouth Fire Department and the Veterans' Home.
$12,000 Scholarships Awarded to 3 Outstanding Middle School Students
The rise in cases in Rhode Island is a part of a national trend, which has seen thousands more whooping cough cases this year than in 2023.
Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to recognize our community's outstanding 2024 graduates.
Representing the Ocean State is Jennifer Shon, who won the Rhode Island Poetry Out Loud State Championship.
Parents in Portsmouth can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
Several local students received recognition on the National Spanish Exam.
The deadline to nominate an educator for the 2022-23 Portsmouth Teacher of the Year Award is Friday. See how to nominate your favorite.
The winning essay author receives a $1,000 scholastic award and an engraved trophy cup.
This year's state champion gets a paid trip to compete in the national finals in Washington, D.C., $200 and $500 for their school's library.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one who is having an impact in Portsmouth.
We all know students who excel in academics, fine arts, or volunteer service. Here's one resident who is having an impact in Portsmouth.
The event includes an overview of Portsmouth High School, its programs and an optional tour of the school.
Pennfield students create blankets to donate to Project Linus.
Just one Portsmouth school lost ground in its grades since 2019. All district schools had either four or five stars.
The percentage of students receiving a score of "meeting expectations" or better dropped in Portsmouth since 2021.
Several staff members reported they smelled a gas odor in the cafeteria​, causing some to request medical attention.
Portsmouth High School also ranked highly for athletics and college prep.
The donations are part of State Police's the Kids, Cops, and Classroom’s campaign.​
Parents in the Portsmouth Public School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.
The students from Portsmouth selected were among 137 students statewide.
See what Portsmouth parents had to say about a couple local teachers.
The school committee voted to approve a new policy strongly recommending, but not requiring, mask-wearing in schools.
High school students will learn from home Thursday and Friday due to staffing shortages amid the latest COVID-9 surge.
Students in kindergarten though 12th grade took part in activities to learn more about coding.
See how FAFSA applications changed for Portsmouth area high schools.
Portsmouth voters have until Oct. 12 to request a mail ballot for the special referendum on Nov. 2.
Despite a few bumps in the road, Portsmouth students and staff are happy to be back in classrooms, Supt. Thomas Kenworthy said.
Superintendent Thomas Kenworthy said the bond "makes the best overall sense to improve our schools."
The winners of the 2022 contest will be announced in the spring.
Backpacks will go to Portsmouth students on a first-come, first-serve basis, from 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 6, at police headquarters.
Dylan Pires, a student at Portsmouth High School, was one of the four statewide winners.
See how college aid applications changed for Portsmouth area high schools.
Three clinics will be held in total, all offering the Pfizer vaccine, which was authorized for use in people 12 to 15 years old.
Portsmouth Patch is celebrating this year's seniors for their accomplishments.
Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Portsmouth Patch.