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Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is a Good Neighbor to PCS

Members of Rhode Island Commerce Corporation's new community outreach program "Commerce Cares" visited the school recently to present the Parent Association with a donation of

Going Above and Beyond

An eagerly anticipated tradition for Paul Cuffee Middle and Upper School students, the Providence Rotary Street Painting Festival engaged enthusiastic artists in spite of torrential rains this year.

Honoring the Life and Legacy of John Carter, Jr

As you may know, local philanthropist John S. Carter, Jr. was an esteemed member of the Paul Cuffee School community for more than 15 years and enjoyed close relationships with our founding Board President Dave Burnham and Head of School David Bourns.

What Makes Charter Schools Different

When Paul Cuffee School was founded it was done so with an independent and democratic spirit. That spirit is also alive and well in countless other independent, community charter schools like ours. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet leaders of such...

PCS Class of 2017 Celebrates an Academic Milestone

2017 Paul Cuffee School graduation The Columbus Theater in Providence buzzed with excitement on June 13 as Paul Cuffee School’s fourth graduating class held its commencement ceremony. Graduating senior Raycily Castillo gave the student address,...

Earl Nathan Smith III Named PCS Board President

At its May meeting the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to elect Earl Nathan Smith III as the next President of the Paul Cuffee School Board of Trustees, effective July...

Science Adventures Tap into Students’ Talents

Paul Cuffee School students on field trip Pam Dodman, Upper School Science Teacher Whether on land or on water, Paul Cuffee students are always exploring the natural world that surrounds them. In mid-May, during the first stretch...

Alien Invasion?

Paul Cuffee students in science class By Edna Attias, 6th Grade Science Teacher The word invasive may sound harsh and intimidating, but not for marine resource specialist and middle school parent Kevin Cute. Mr. Cute is...

Where Have All the Shamrocks Gone? Memories of My Favorite Books

Reading Week By Barbara Boyle, Lower School Reading Specialist Recently, I came upon a book that contains revealing essays written by over 100 authors, literacy experts, poets, librarians, and researchers. In the...

Third Graders Get an Insider’s Look at the Writing Process

Third Graders Get an Insider’s Look at the Writing Process Not many kids get a glimpse from the author himself into their favorite fictional hero’s next adventure. But when children’s author and long-time artist in residence Bill Harley joined third...
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PCS BY THE NUMBERS

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%