Tiverton School District

📣 Parents, Join Us!
Tiverton SELAC is hosting a free parent workshop to help families prepare for the transition from early childhood education to kindergarten.

✨ Building Strong Beginnings: Early Childhood Education to Kindergarten
Learn about special education supports for children ages 3–5 and how our teams work together to make the move to kindergarten smooth and successful.

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025
📍 Tiverton High School Library
⏰ 6:00pm – 7:00pm

All families are welcome! We hope to see you there.

Pocasset School is a proud recipient of United Way of Greater Fall River’s Teachers’ Closet supply drive that gives educators an extra lift in creating enriching classrooms. Because of this partnership with United Way and KlearVu, Pocasset has our own closet stocked with supplies that teachers can pull from all year long. Partnerships like this support our teachers and make us grateful! Thank you! @UnitedWayGFR #PocassetProud #UnitedistheWay

💛 Community Generosity & Lunch Fund Support 💛
The Tiverton School District has been in contact with several generous donors regarding lunch fund balances. We’re so grateful for the kindness and community spirit shown here in Tiverton! 💙

Please note — per School Committee policy, all children will be fed. Families who’ve completed the proper paperwork receive free or reduced lunch. These balances reflect students who pay for breakfast or lunch.

Donations can be made through PayPal (Tiverton School Department) at preschool@tivertonschools.org, or by cash/check at any school or the Administration Building.

Please contact Brendon Andrade at bandrade@tivertonschools.org so donations can be properly recorded per state law.

Thank you to everyone for your incredible generosity and continued support of our Tiverton students!

Due to the Veteran's Day holiday, the THS Food Pantry will not be open Tuesday, Nov. 11. Instead, we will open Monday, Nov. 10 4:00PM - 6:00PM.

It’s National School Psychologist week! Our school psychologists help students, families, and staff navigate challenges and discover their unique paths to growth and achievement. Let’s take this week to thank Mrs. Urban and Mrs. Sunderland for the essential role they play in helping every student find their path to success.

🎉 Congratulations, Officer Smaldone! 🎉 Together with Police Chief Costa and Town Administrator Jones, we are thrilled to share that School Resource Officer Jackie Smaldone has been named School Resource Officer of the Year by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)! 👏 Officer Smaldone will be formally recognized at an award ceremony in Warwick. This honor celebrates her exceptional dedication to student safety, community engagement, and education around responsible decision-making. Her positive presence and proactive approach make a meaningful difference in our schools every day. 💛 Please join us in congratulating Officer Smaldone on this well-deserved recognition — we are so grateful for her commitment and proud to have her as part of our Tiverton school community! #TivertonPride #SchoolSafety #CommunityStrong #ThankYouOfficerSmaldone

🌟 Parent Workshop Alert! 🌟

The Tiverton Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC) invites families to:
Building Strong Beginnings: Early Childhood Education to Kindergarten

👶 Learn about special education services for children ages 3–5
🎒 Discover how early childhood and elementary teams support smooth transitions
💡 Get tips to help your child thrive in kindergarten!

📅 Wednesday, November 19, 2025
📍 Tiverton High School Library
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and prepare for your child’s bright start!

#TivertonSchools #SELAC #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ParentWorkshop #BuildingStrongBeginnings

🎉 October is National Principals Month! 🎉

A huge ROAR of appreciation to our incredible Tiverton Principals —
Mr. Keough, Mr. Arruda, Mr. Zitoli, Mr. Kellett, Mrs. Ponte, and Mrs. Donnelly-Roche! 🐯

Your leadership inspires our students, empowers our staff, and makes our Tiger community shine bright every day. 🌟

Thank you for all you do to make Tiverton Schools a place of learning, growth, and pride! 💛🖤

#NationalPrincipalsMonth #TivertonTigers #ThankYouPrincipals #TigerPride

Pocasset School students are excited to welcome our heroes and friends from the Tiverton Fire Department! THANK YOU! #firesafety #firesafetyeducation

📣 Thank You Tiverton Fire & Rescue! ❤️🚒

This morning, the Tiverton Fire/Rescue Community Training Center generously donated two American Heart Association Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Trainers — one to Tiverton High School and one to Tiverton Middle School — to enhance our health and CPR education programs.

These training units will allow students to gain hands-on experience using AEDs, a major improvement from previous lessons using only pads. This gift helps empower our students with life-saving skills and builds confidence in emergency preparedness.

Pictured below are members of Tiverton Fire & Rescue — Deputy Fire Chief Josh Ferreira, Fire Marshal & Training Center Administrator Captain Dan Murphy, and Training Center Coordinator David Paull — with our TMS and THS staff during the donation handoff.

A heartfelt thank you to Tiverton Fire/Rescue for their continued partnership and dedication to our schools and community safety! 💛🖤🐯

#TivertonSchools #TivertonFireRescue #CommunityPartners #TigerPride #CPRTraining

📣 Calling All Tigers! 🐾
Join the TMS Boosters Athletics Committee and help support our amazing student-athletes!

We’re looking for motivated parents and caregivers to get involved through fundraising, volunteering, and community engagement. Together, we can “boost” our sports programs and strengthen school spirit! 💪🏽🏀⚾️🏐

📅 Tuesday, October 21st
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 TMS Library

Let’s work together to create a pawsitive school culture through Tiger Pride! 🐯💛🖤

For more info or questions, contact Denise Miller at millerddo13@gmail.com

#TMSBoosters #TigerPride #TMSAthletics #CommunityStrong #TivertonSchools

🎓⚖️ TMS Mock Trial Tryouts! 🐯

Are you in grades 6–8 and ready to step into the courtroom?
Join us for Mock Trial Tryouts on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 2:35–4:00 p.m.

💼 Take on the role of an attorney or witness
⚖️ Prosecute or defend your case in a Rhode Island courtroom
🎤 Build confidence in public speaking and persuasive writing
📚 Learn how the judicial system works firsthand

To register, email Mrs. Costa at 📧 ccosta@tivertonschools.org
by Wednesday, October 15th.

Don’t miss this chance to sharpen your skills and have fun in the courtroom!

#TivertonTigers #TMSMockTrial #StudentOpportunities #PublicSpeaking #MiddleSchoolLeadership

🍂 A huge thank you to Leo’s for the beautiful fall décor! Our Adult Education students did a fantastic job using it to bring seasonal charm to the Tiverton High School entryway and courtyard. The space looks amazing — what a wonderful way to welcome autumn! 🍁👏

All of Tiverton is proud of Pocasset Elementary School for earning a Blue Ribbon due to the school’s exemplary ability to close achievement gaps. This award recognizes our students’ eagerness to learn as well as their perseverance. The Blue Ribbon also recognizes the dedication of our leadership, educators and staff, and the support of the families we serve. Designation as a National Blue Ribbon School has been given to fewer than 1% of schools across the United States each year, and only 8% of schools nationally have ever earned this award. Congratulations to everyone who is a member of the Pocasset School community! What an honor! #PocassetPride #HearTheRoar #TivertonTigers #NBRS

Dear Parents & Guardians,
You are invited to the Tiverton Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC) meeting.

📅 Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
📍 Location: Tiverton High School

⏰ Schedule:
5:30–6:00 PM – Parent Connection
An informal 30-minute gathering for parents and guardians to share resources, ask questions, and support one another. This time is not for conducting official business of the SELAC.

6:00–7:00 PM – Business Meeting

Through advocacy and representation, the Tiverton SELAC is committed to serving the parents and guardians of students with special needs in Tiverton. Our mission is to create an environment within the school district that fosters open communication among parents, teachers, administrators, and community members regarding the needs of our students with disabilities.

We hope you’ll join us in building connections and working together to support our students.

If you have questions, please reach out at tivertonselac@tivertonschools.org

🏀 Tiverton Basketball Fundraiser – Online Store is Open!

Good morning, Tiger fans! 🐾
Our Tiverton Basketball Fundraiser Online Store is now LIVE!

🛒 Find gear hand-picked just for our team, plus spiritwear perfect for family and friends to show their Tiverton pride.

📅 Store Dates: October 1 – October 13, 2025
🔗 Shop Now: bsnteamsports.com/shop/Syzao9AUrf

Every purchase helps support our players and program — thank you for backing the team! 🙌

– Dave, Andy, and the Tiverton Basketball Team

#TivertonBasketball #TigerPride #Fundraiser

Stay Healthy This Season — Get Your Flu Shot! 💉🍂

Tiverton Public Schools, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health and The Wellness Company, is hosting community flu vaccination clinics this October:

📍 Pocasset Elementary School
Thursday, October 2, 2025 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Multipurpose Room

📍 Tiverton Middle School
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Cafeteria

📍 Walter E. Ranger School
Friday, October 10, 2025 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Gymnasium

✅ Flu (influenza) vaccine and FluMist available
💳 Bring your insurance card if you have one
💙 No insurance? No problem — vaccines are provided at no out-of-pocket cost

👉 To save time, register online in advance at schoolflu.com
. Walk-ins are welcome as resources allow.

📞 For questions or language assistance, call RIDOH InfoLine at 401-222-5960 (RI Relay 711).

🟦 Hablamos español | Falamos português

Let’s work together to keep our community safe and healthy this flu season! 🌟

💉 Coming Soon: Tiverton Community Vaccination Clinics!
Protect yourself and your family this flu season — free flu shots and FluMist available locally.

📍 Clinic Locations & Dates:

Pocasset Elementary School – Thursday, 10/02/25 | 4–7 PM

Tiverton Middle School – Wednesday, 10/08/25 | 4–7 PM

Walter E. Ranger School – Friday, 10/10/25 | 4–7 PM

✅ No insurance? No problem! Vaccines are free.
📋 Registration: Sign up in advance to save time. Walk-ins welcome while supplies last.
🌐 Register here: schoolflu.com

Questions? Call the RI Department of Health InfoLine at 401-222-5960.

🟦 Protect your health. Protect your community. Get vaccinated!

✨ Tiverton Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC) Meeting ✨

📅 Tuesday, September 17, 2025
📍 Tiverton Public Library
🕠 5:30–6:00 PM Parent Connection
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM Business Meeting

Join us for the first SELAC meeting of the 2025–2026 school year!
✔ Connect with other parents & guardians
✔ Share resources and support
✔ Advocate for students with special needs

💡 SELAC’s mission is to foster open communication among parents, teachers, administrators, and community members about the needs of students with disabilities.

📧 Questions? Email tivertonselac@tivertonschools.org

#TivertonSELAC #CommunitySupport #SpecialEducation