Monthly Archives: March 2013

PCS Sophomore Wins 2nd Prize in State-Wide Poetry Out Loud Competition

PCS 10th grader Sebastian Yidana, reciting poems by William Matthews, Bob Hicok, and Arthur O’Shaughnessy, finished second in the Rhode Island Poetry Out Loud Contest held at Bishop Hendricken High...

Author Peter Johnson Visited 5th Grade Boys Book Club at Paul Cuffee School

The 5th grade Boys’ Book Club at Paul Cuffee School was delighted to host local author and Providence College professor Peter Johnson for a book talk recently. The boys had...

President Nancy Carriuolo Visits Juniors at the Upper School

As part of the college preparation program at PCS, Dr. Nancy Carriuolo, the president of Rhode Island College visited with the Junior Class. She immediately connected with the students by...

Ms. Smith Goes to Washington

PCS 11th grader, Africa Smith, traveled to Washington, D.C. for a reception at the White House concerning healthy teen relationships. February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month,...

Second Graders Experience the Life of a Whaler Named Paul Cuffee

Paul Cuffee School second graders, as a part of their study of Paul Cuffee the man, visited the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Because Paul Cuffee was a famous whaler, the...

Torrey Maldonado, Author and Teacher, Visits Paul Cuffee Middle School

Torrey Maldonado, author of the gritty debut novel, Secret Saturdays, spent a day with Paul Cuffee Middle School students. Chosen as one of 2012’s Top Ten ‘New’ Latino Authors to...

Paul Cuffee Upper School Chorus Performs at The Dunk

Eight upper school choristers under the direction of music teacher, Danielle Trial, opened the February 17th Providence Bruins home game by singing the National Anthem. Juliani Vidal, Keeyarah Robinson, Gilian...

Healthy Choices: Healthy Hearts

February ushered in American Heart Month at Paul Cuffee School. Early in the month, PCS hosted the first annual Wellness Night. Lower School Principal, Wendy Randle, and the Wellness Committee...

The Navigators Sail to Victory

A remarkable season finished in an exceptional way. The Middle School Girls Basketball Team, coached by Sarah Reis, Darline Berrios, and Kelly Barr, played in the championship game of the...
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Average Class Size: 20
Current Enrollment: 798
Students of Color: 97%
Female Students: 51%
Male Students: 49%
Free/Reduced Price Lunch Eligibility: 87%
Multi-Language Learners: 22%
Students Receiving Special Education Services: 12%
Total Employees: 168
BIPOC: 45%
Female Employees: 75%
Male Employees: 25%