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When I Grow Up

Paul Cuffee students started the year off right by thinking about their future careers at Brown University’s What I Want to Be Day. Sixth grade students listened to presenters, including our own former 5th grade teacher, Dr. Darline Berrios, as well as Dr. Doreen Wiggins, WPRI-12 meteorologist Michelle Muscatello...

IXL and Other Technology Tools Raise the Bar for Blended Learning in Math

Who goes from 2nd grade to 6th grade in the blink of an eye? Second grader Victoria Feldman does. As an advanced math student, Victoria has mastered her own grade level math problems and advanced to sixth grade math using a series of blended...

Former Middle School Basketball Starter, Anissa Rivera, Enjoys Multiple College Offers

Though she relocated to Maryland a few years ago, Anissa Rivera left a lasting impression on her Paul Cuffee teachers and coaches.

Middle Schoolers Find an Emerald City for the Holidays

Thirty middle schoolers found themselves following the yellow brick road to Oz as they performed The Wiz. Directed by Robb Dimmick and sponsored by the 21st Century Community Learning Centers...

PCS 2nd Grader Stacks Up Against the Competition

In the recent 8th Annual Connecticut State Sport Stacking Championships, PCS 2nd Grader Giovani Love set new World Sport Stacking Association RI state records for his division.

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) Challenges PCS 10th Graders to Write a Novel in 30 Days

Paul Cuffee Upper School students are participating in NaNoWriMo during the month of November, dedicating much of their time and energy in an attempt to write a novel in just 30 days.

Paul Cuffee 4th Graders Share their Ceramic Talent and Willingness to Help Others with November’s Empty Bowls Event

Under the direction of visual arts instructor Michelle Carden and 4th grade teacher Kelly Barr the 4th grade orchestrated their annual “Empty Bowls” event.

STEM in the Middle Opens Young Girls’ Eyes to Opportunities

Accompanied by Middle School science teachers, Ms. Alvarez and Ms. Attias, 30 middle school girls were selected to attend Tech Collective’s 6th annual STEM workshop and career expo which aims to increase STEM awareness and participation at a critical time in young women’s education.

4th Grade Funnel Tunnel Wins After School Club’s Roller Coaster Design Contest

After School Club’s future engineers were challenged with designing a roller coaster for the ASC Theme Park!  Students in grades two through middle school took part in the contest. The...

PCS Middle School Students Add to their College-Bound Tool Kit by Joining the Cru Club

Getting into college is hard enough, but 14 of our Middle School students are getting an early start by joining the Cru Club, an after school activity sponsored by the College Crusade of Rhode Island.
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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%