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With Gratitude, We Remember Joop Nagtegaal

As we reflect on the people whose generosity and care have shaped our community over the years, we pause to honor the life of Joop Nagtegaal.

Paul Cuffee School Superintendent Search Underway

Paul Cuffee School is actively conducting a search for its next Superintendent. Guided by a commitment to transparency, community engagement, and strong leadership, the Board of Trustees is working to identify a candidate...

Middle School Students Embrace Connection Beyond Screens

At Paul Cuffee School, helping students develop healthy habits — both online and offline — is an important part of their growth. Recently, our middle school students wrapped up a...

Lower School Students Enjoy an Inspiring Visit from the NED Show

Students in grades K–5 enjoyed a high-energy visit from the NED Show, an interactive performance that brought important lessons about character and resilience to life.

PCUS Students Donate Nearly 600 Items to the RI Food Bank

Upper School students completed a food drive for the RI Food Bank, collecting nearly 600 items and surpassing the school goal.   Ms. Oroja and Ms. Sullivan’s 12th-grade Advisory won...

Expanding Horizons: Upper School Students Tour Local Colleges

Throughout October, every Paul Cuffee Upper School student had the opportunity to visit a college campus in Massachusetts or Rhode Island as part of our regional college campus tour.

Exploring Local Waters with the Narragansett Bay Commission

Mr. Capellan’s third graders kicked off a year-long study of freshwater animals with Mrs. Morisette from the Narragansett Bay Commission, exploring the wildlife that inhabits local rivers like the Woonasquatucket.

Middle School Students Inspire Thoughtful Actions

For the past month, Ms. Goncalves' 8th grade advisory has been practicing thoughtfulness through acts such as writing staff kindness notes, bringing coffee to our crossing guard, and cleaning

Paul Cuffee School Celebrates the Class of 2025!

joyful crowd of family, friends, faculty, and alumni gathered at Rhode Island College on the evening of June 13, 2025, to celebrate Paul Cuffee School’s Class of 2025. The ceremony was filled with heartfelt messages, powerful reflections, and a shared sense...

Meet the 2025 ENSIII Scholarship Recipient

Paul Cuffee Upper School welcomed Earl's family, friends, and colleagues to honor his legacy by celebrating the third recipient of the Earl N. Smith III Memorial Scholarship. Last year’s recipient, Precious Buwee ’24, had the honor of presenting this year’s award to Paul Cuffee School senior Deily Casimiro Pena.
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Average Class Size: 20
Current Enrollment: 798
Students of Color: 97%
Free/Reduced Price Lunch Eligibility: 87%
Multi-Language Learners: 22%
Students Receiving Special Education Services: 12%