Dear North Kingstown School Community,
After careful consideration, consultation with school and Town officials, and in-person visits to our school facilities and surrounding neighborhoods, I have made the decision to close school for the remainder of the week.
This decision was not made lightly. We fully recognize the importance of maintaining instructional time for our students. However, the safety of our students, staff, and families must remain our highest priority. At this time, significant conditions continue to impact our ability to safely reopen schools.
For your awareness, the following factors contributed to this decision:
More than two feet of snow must be cleared across our ten school facilities.
- The Town of North Kingstown encompasses approximately 58.3 square miles of roadways that must be widened and made safe for regular traffic and school bus travel.
- Access to neighborhood schools must be cleared to ensure safe arrival and dismissal.
- Snow piles exceeding five feet in height remain in several parking lots and walkways. Larger equipment is being brought in to assist in plowing and to relocate these piles, which currently limit visibility and pose safety concerns for students.
- Three of our schools are currently without power.
- Several school buses still require clearing.
- Our Town Department of Public Works continues to work extremely hard.
We are deeply grateful to our school maintenance teams and Town personnel who are working tirelessly to restore safe conditions throughout the community.
In addition, we understand that extended closures can create hardship for families. Our Child Nutrition staff and administrators are coordinating efforts to prepare and distribute meals to members of our school community in need. Further information regarding food availability and delivery will be shared later today.
Families who receive SNAP benefits and experienced food loss during the blizzard may qualify for replacement benefits. Additional information is available through the Rhode Island Department of Human Services.
https://www.wpri.com/money/what-snap-recipients-should-do-if-food-is-lost-during-blizzard/
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we navigate these challenging circumstances together. Our shared commitment to safety and well-being will guide our decisions as we move forward.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
Thank you
Dr. Duva
After careful consideration, consultation with school and Town officials, and in-person visits to our school facilities and surrounding neighborhoods, I have made the decision to close school for the remainder of the week.
This decision was not made lightly. We fully recognize the importance of maintaining instructional time for our students. However, the safety of our students, staff, and families must remain our highest priority. At this time, significant conditions continue to impact our ability to safely reopen schools.
For your awareness, the following factors contributed to this decision:
More than two feet of snow must be cleared across our ten school facilities.
- The Town of North Kingstown encompasses approximately 58.3 square miles of roadways that must be widened and made safe for regular traffic and school bus travel.
- Access to neighborhood schools must be cleared to ensure safe arrival and dismissal.
- Snow piles exceeding five feet in height remain in several parking lots and walkways. Larger equipment is being brought in to assist in plowing and to relocate these piles, which currently limit visibility and pose safety concerns for students.
- Three of our schools are currently without power.
- Several school buses still require clearing.
- Our Town Department of Public Works continues to work extremely hard.
We are deeply grateful to our school maintenance teams and Town personnel who are working tirelessly to restore safe conditions throughout the community.
In addition, we understand that extended closures can create hardship for families. Our Child Nutrition staff and administrators are coordinating efforts to prepare and distribute meals to members of our school community in need. Further information regarding food availability and delivery will be shared later today.
Families who receive SNAP benefits and experienced food loss during the blizzard may qualify for replacement benefits. Additional information is available through the Rhode Island Department of Human Services.
https://www.wpri.com/money/what-snap-recipients-should-do-if-food-is-lost-during-blizzard/
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we navigate these challenging circumstances together. Our shared commitment to safety and well-being will guide our decisions as we move forward.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
Thank you
Dr. Duva
Dear Stony Lane Families,
We're only days away from the Stony Lane group outing to the Providence Bruins!! 🏒
🗓️ Date: Sunday, March 1 @ 3:05
📍 Location: Amica Mutual Pavillion
🎟️ Tickets: www.providencebruins.com/stonylane
This is more than just a game - it's a chance for our students and families to connect, cheer together, and create awesome memories outside the classroom. Imagine our school colors filing the stands, high -fives after big goals, and that electric game-night energy!
Grab your family, invite your friends, and let's pack the arena with school spirit! The more families who join, the louder the cheer - and the more fun we'll have!
See you at the game!
Stony Lane PTO
We're only days away from the Stony Lane group outing to the Providence Bruins!! 🏒
🗓️ Date: Sunday, March 1 @ 3:05
📍 Location: Amica Mutual Pavillion
🎟️ Tickets: www.providencebruins.com/stonylane
This is more than just a game - it's a chance for our students and families to connect, cheer together, and create awesome memories outside the classroom. Imagine our school colors filing the stands, high -fives after big goals, and that electric game-night energy!
Grab your family, invite your friends, and let's pack the arena with school spirit! The more families who join, the louder the cheer - and the more fun we'll have!
See you at the game!
Stony Lane PTO
Dear North Kingstown School Community -
Due to the expected blizzard, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, February 23. We will send updates tomorrow regarding school on Tuesday. Please stay warm and safe.
Thank you
Dr. Duva
Due to the expected blizzard, there will be no school tomorrow, Monday, February 23. We will send updates tomorrow regarding school on Tuesday. Please stay warm and safe.
Thank you
Dr. Duva
Families we have had 30 responses on Surveyworks so far! Last year we reached a 30% response rate with 115 responses. Let's beat that amount this year. Let your voice be heard! bit.ly/ridefamily - Select Stony Lane Elementary School (North Kingstown) Thank you!
Last Hours to Donate Before Our Big Event!
Dear Stony Lane Elementary School Families,
Stony Lane Glow Run is tomorrow, 🎉 which means tonight is the LAST NIGHT FOR DONATIONS on MyBooster.com before our big event! 🚨 We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal. We are $15,931! Can you help us reach $20,000? Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!
Please consider reaching out to one or two more people to help keep the momentum going? Every contribution brings us closer to getting School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events for our students. We also hit our registration goal of 75%! CONGRATULATIONS. There will be a PJ and Stuffy day on Friday.
❗ REMINDER: Send your student to school wearing appropriate clothing (Stony Gear) and sneakers to be ready for tomorrow’s Stony Lane Glow Run. Thank you for working hard to support our school. We truly appreciate you!
- Stony Lane PTO
Dear Stony Lane Elementary School Families,
Stony Lane Glow Run is tomorrow, 🎉 which means tonight is the LAST NIGHT FOR DONATIONS on MyBooster.com before our big event! 🚨 We are SO CLOSE to reaching our goal. We are $15,931! Can you help us reach $20,000? Every donation, no matter what size, makes a HUGE impact on our school!
Please consider reaching out to one or two more people to help keep the momentum going? Every contribution brings us closer to getting School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events for our students. We also hit our registration goal of 75%! CONGRATULATIONS. There will be a PJ and Stuffy day on Friday.
❗ REMINDER: Send your student to school wearing appropriate clothing (Stony Gear) and sneakers to be ready for tomorrow’s Stony Lane Glow Run. Thank you for working hard to support our school. We truly appreciate you!
- Stony Lane PTO
Dear Stony Lane Elementary School Families,
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?!🙋♀️ Enter a $30 flat donation or $1 per Minute donation before Monday to snag a GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION keychain! 😮
Good luck!
Help us reach our $20,000 for School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events ⬇️
1. SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com.
2. SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com.
3. GIVE a donation.
We’re currently over $8000 towards our goal of $20,000. Every donation counts and brings us closer to School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events for our students!
Reminder: Our big Stony Lane Glow Run is coming up on 02/05/2026! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Thank you again for supporting our school!
Enjoy your weekend!
-Stony Lane PTO
Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?!🙋♀️ Enter a $30 flat donation or $1 per Minute donation before Monday to snag a GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION keychain! 😮
Good luck!
Help us reach our $20,000 for School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events ⬇️
1. SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com.
2. SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com.
3. GIVE a donation.
We’re currently over $8000 towards our goal of $20,000. Every donation counts and brings us closer to School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events for our students!
Reminder: Our big Stony Lane Glow Run is coming up on 02/05/2026! We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Thank you again for supporting our school!
Enjoy your weekend!
-Stony Lane PTO
Good Evening families and staff,
Due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, staff, and families, North Kingstown School Department will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.
Please note that all preschool sessions will be cancelled for Tuesday, January 27.
Mrs. Finkelstein will send an updated exam schedule to all high school families.
This delay will allow additional time for road conditions to improve and for our teams to ensure school facilities and transportation routes are safe for arrival.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we continue to prioritize safety. Please travel carefully and allow extra time in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
Good Evening families and staff,
Due to weather conditions and out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our students, staff, and families, North Kingstown School Department will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27.
Please note that all preschool sessions will be cancelled for Tuesday, January 27.
Mrs. Finkelstein will send an updated exam schedule to all high school families.
This delay will allow additional time for road conditions to improve and for our teams to ensure school facilities and transportation routes are safe for arrival.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we continue to prioritize safety. Please travel carefully and allow extra time in the morning.
Thank you for your continued support.
🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Stony Lane Glow Run registration is OPEN! We’re attempting to raise $20,000 for School Enrichment, Classroom Resources, and Family Fun Events, and we need your help. Save the date and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause.
💻 Register online at MyBooster.com – 01/13/2026
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 01/27/2026
👟 Event Day – 02/05/2026
Please consider supporting the students of North Kingstown.
The NKSD Office of Family and Learning is collecting monetary donations to help support the North Kingstown School Department's Blessing in a Backpack Program.
The NKSD Office of Family and Learning is collecting monetary donations to help support the North Kingstown School Department's Blessing in a Backpack Program.
Please consider supporting the students of North Kingstown.
The NKSD Office of Family and Learning is collecting monetary donations to help support the North Kingstown School Department's Blessing in a Backpack Program.
The NKSD Office of Family and Learning is collecting monetary donations to help support the North Kingstown School Department's Blessing in a Backpack Program.
Join Us at our biggest event, the Harvest Festival & Book Fair, Friday 5:30-7:30pm! Bring a flashlight for the Pumpkin Walk!
Admission: FREE with either a box of brownie mix for the NK food pantry or the 5 grade Turkey Tray donation.
Every student is encouraged to carve a a pumpkin for our jack-o-lantern walk! Students should be supervised by adults at all times. The grade with the most pumpkins will get extra recess! Last year we had over 100 pumpkins, let’s beat it this year!
Admission: FREE with either a box of brownie mix for the NK food pantry or the 5 grade Turkey Tray donation.
Every student is encouraged to carve a a pumpkin for our jack-o-lantern walk! Students should be supervised by adults at all times. The grade with the most pumpkins will get extra recess! Last year we had over 100 pumpkins, let’s beat it this year!
Please read the recent district newsletter featuring our district Teacher of the Year and Educational Professional of the Year! Click this link to view it.
https://shorturl.at/Neu3R
Please join us on October 8th at 6:30 pm to learn more about school safety practices. A collaborative presentation will be hosted by the North Kingstown School Department, North Kingstown Police Department, and the North Kingstown Fire Department.
This presentation is for all North Kingstown school parents and guardians. It will be held in the auditorium at the North Kingstown High School.
This presentation is for all North Kingstown school parents and guardians. It will be held in the auditorium at the North Kingstown High School.
As the 25/26 school year opens, let's all be aware of bus safety and traffic rules. Watch our School Bus Safety video at the link below.
https://youtu.be/OBIRnrA3tE4
https://youtu.be/OBIRnrA3tE4
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our staff. You make a difference to all of our students every day.
Click below for a message from Dr. Duva and NKSD Admin Team.
https://tinyurl.com/5n8x6tz4
Join us tonight 5:30-6:30 for our Grade 4&5 Science Fair!
URI and the First Lego Robotics Arrr-Tists Team are also with us!
Free and Fun night ahead!
Principal Hitchener
North Kingstown School Department is closed today, February 6, 2025.
Good Morning -
Due to the incoming storm and the chance of icy conditions midday school will be cancelled today, February 6, 2025.
Dr. Duva