Middletown Public Schools

The Middletown Integrated Preschool Program has openings in our morning and afternoon Preschool program for peer models. The morning class is for children who are 3 yrs old by Nov. 1, 2024. The program is from 8:45 - 11:15am Tuesday through Friday The afternoon class is for children who are 4 yrs old by Sept. 1, 2024. The program is from 12:30 -3:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Both classrooms are located at Aquidneck Elementary School. Both programs are 4 days a week and the tuition is $200 a month. Children must complete a Child Outreach Screening before beginning the program. Please call or email Courtney Hancur, Early Childhood Coordinator for more information and to schedule a Child Outreach Screening: chancur@mpsri.net or 401-857-3916

FREE Vaccination Clinic Tues. Oct. 22nd 8 - 11AM at MHS, for Faculty, Staff, & Students. Flu Shot, FluMist, COVID-19 vaccines available. Registration highly recommended - scan QR code or visit www.schoolflu.com

Thank you to all the multilingual families that came out last night to MHS. We had a great night with community partners: The Middletown Public Library, EBCAP, Conexion Latina, Boys and Girls Club, MPS technology and Newport Mental Health. We enjoyed yummy latin food and music by Dj Chayno. gracias a todas las familias que vinieron anoche y a todos nuestros socios comunitarios. Fue una noche divertida!

MHS Welcome Night for Multilingual Families - Thurs., Oct 10th, 4 - 6 pm, Music, Food, School Information, Community Partners - 130 Valley Rd, Middletown High School Cafeteria

Middletown Public Schools is hiring 4 Hour and Special Ed Teacher Assistants. Competitive hourly pay and great experience for those pursuing a career in childcare or education! To apply visit : https://www.mpsri.net/page/employment-opportunities

FREE Vaccination Clinic Thur. Oct. 3rd, Gaudet Middle School Gym, 4 - 7 pm. Flu Shot, FluMist, COVID-19 vaccines available. Registration highly recommended - scan QR code or visit www.schoolflu.com

A big congratulations to our MPS Director of Family Support, MEGAN MAINZER for receiving the Individual Community Excellence Award at the Boys and Girls Club Awards Ceremony of Friday. Megan is a true advocate for our students and families of MPS, this award is well deserved!

Just a few reminders before Friday's game against Rogers - 6 p.m. ,Gaudet Middle School. Be Loud Be Proud and Be Respectful! Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets ahead of time at GoFan: https://gofan.co/event/1604348?schoolId=RI22220

We have exciting news to share! Poppy, a student at Gaudet, was chosen from 3000 entries worldwide to have her photo featured in the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) 2024 Times Square Video on September 7th, just before the Buddy Walk NYC. The video will be shown on two Jumbotron screens in Times Square at 9:30 am Eastern Time on September 7, 2024 and will be live-streamed on Facebook, too! Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NDSS1979 Funds raised by the Buddy Walk support programs and services, as well as advocacy and public awareness initiatives. Congratulations, Poppy!

Middletown Public Schools is hiring for a Network & Systems Administrator to maintain the district network as well as configure devices, software, and online systems. To apply visit: https://www.mpsri.net/page/employment-opportunities

MHS Girls' Soccer Car Wash, Sat. Aug. 25th 10am - 2pm, 7 Valley Rd., Middletown, Knights of Columbus. Come support our team and get your car squeaky clean! All donations accepted!

The Middletown Integrated Preschool Program has openings in our AM and PM Preschool program for peer models ages 3 and 4. Contact Courtney Hancur, Early Childhood Coordinator for more information and to schedule a Child Outreach Screening: chancur@mpsri.net or 401-857-3916

Toe Jam Puppet Band - Kids Concert - Monday, July 29th, 6- 7pm, Paradise Valley Park in Middletown. Live music, food trucks, and lawn games! Sponsored by Middletown Outreach Dept. www.mdl.twn/outreach

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Department of Student Services Some of our kids enjoyed a tour of the fire station today! Thank you , Middletown Fire Department, for a great field trip ! These smiling faces say it all!

Congratulations to our staff members on their retirement, and thank you for your service to the students, staff, and community of Middletown!

MHS Computer Club recently completed a program designed to bridge the digital divide between seniors in the community through an after-school initiative, called “ATEL Tech Time.” https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/middletown-students-share-tech-time-with-seniors/

Watch the Middletown Class of 2024 graduate using the link below on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 4:00 PM. https://www.youtube.com/@middletownpublicschoolsrho3022/streams

Join us in celebrating Superintendent Kraeger's retirement on June 18th at the Atlantic Resort. Tickets are $35 payable by check or cash. Cheers to 46 years!

As part of the Comprehensive Plan Update, the Town of Middletown is conducting a community survey on housing in town. Feedback received will help guide the strategic planning process. Survey deadline May 24. https://mdl.town/Housing-Study