Providence Public Schools

Providence Public Schools serves nearly 20,000 students, and our schools are diverse learning communities. Need to contact us? Call [phone].

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Tomorrow marks a new beginning. As PPSD transitions back to local control on July 1, we look back with pride at the measurable, system-wide progress we've achieved together. The state intervention transformed the conditions for success—now, it's Providence’s time to lead.

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📣 Way to go @PCTAProvidence's Isaiah! Best of luck on your internship.

A special thanks to @SkillsforRI #PrepareRI for helping to find great opportunities for Providence students!

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Final day of #PrepareRI26 https://t.co/aOZ18Ej0KG! Bootcamp ✨

#PrepareRI intern Isaiah Almarante (@pvdschools) came in nervous.

Today, he is leaving with stronger communication skills, more confidence, & real excitement for his summer internship at @CitizensBank.

#SkillsRI

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Behind the scenes, we’ve rebuilt the engine. ⚙️ From performance-based vendor contracts that improve student services to the largest municipal funding increase in 17 years, PPSD is operationally and financially ready for the next chapter.

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A school system is only as strong as its educators. 🍎 To the teachers, principals, counselors, and staff who have navigated the challenges of the last seven years with unwavering dedication: thank you. You are the heart of PPSD's turnaround. ❤️ #ProvidenceProud #PTU

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Hats off to our graduates! 🎓 Providence Public Schools is celebrating record-high graduation rates, significantly narrowing the gap with statewide averages. Our students are proving that with the right support, there is no limit to what they can achieve. 🎆 #PPSDProgress

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Pushing the boundaries of what's possible. 🎓 PPSD students are taking—and succeeding in—more Advanced Placement (AP) courses than ever before. We are expanding access to rigorous, college-level coursework to make sure our graduates are ready to take on the world. #FutureOfPPSD

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Three years. Three Blue Ribbon Schools. ⭐
🏅 2024: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
🏅 2025: Robert Bailey Elementary
🏅 2026: Classical High School
These prestigious recognitions reflect the dedication of our students, educators, and school communities. #ProvidenceProud

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Career-ready from day one. 📷 PPSD has almost doubled its Career and Technical Education (#CTE) pathways growing from 19 at the start of the state intervention to 29 programs today! #PPSDProgress @RIDeptEd @CityofProv

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Great futures start early! 🖍️ We’ve massively expanded access to Pre-K programs across Providence from 406 seats in 2019 to over 900 seats today. By investing in our youngest learners, we are setting them up for a lifetime of academic success. 🌟 #FutureOfPPSD

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You can't learn if you aren't in the classroom! PPSD is leading the state in attendance improvement, with a massive reduction in chronic absenteeism over the last several years. Thank you to the parents, families, and staff who show up every day to keep our students engaged! 👏

[Providence Public Schools @pvdschools]

Our historic $1B facilities plan has already delivered 4 new and like-new schools and 2 redesigned like-new high schools, with a dozen more on the way! Upgraded HVAC, modern security, and state-of-the-art tech mean safer, better spaces for our kids to thrive. 🏫🛠️ #PPSDProgress

[Providence Public Schools @pvdschools]

Happy #Juneteenth! Today we celebrate freedom and reaffirm our commitment to educational equity. Over the last few years, PPSD has vastly expanded access to high-quality programs for all students, ensuring every child—regardless of their zip code—has the tools to succeed. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾

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Our students are soaring! 📈 Thanks to the hard work of our educators and scholars, PPSD is experiencing rebounding RICAS assessment scores that are now exceeding pre-pandemic levels in Math and ELA. We are closing the gap and raising the bar. #PPSDProgress @RIDeptEd @CityofProv

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¡Estamos contando los días para el 1 de julio! En las próximas 2 semanas, estaremos destacando los increíbles avances que han logrado PPSD. Estamos construyendo una base más sólida para el futuro de nuestros estudiantes. ¡Lo mejor está por venir! 🚀

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We’re counting down to July 1! In the next 2 weeks, we’ll be highlighting the incredible strides Providence Public Schools has made. From rising test scores to a historic $1B in new facilities, we are building a stronger foundation for our students. The best is yet to come!

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Thank you to everyone who came to the community forum! You are helping shape the future of PPSD as we prepare to go back to local control.

¡Gracias a todos los que nos acompañaron en el foro comunitario! Nos están ayudando a dar forma al futuro de nuestras escuelas.

[Providence Public Schools @pvdschools]

📢 Tonight’s the night!
Come shape the future of Providence Public Schools as we prepare to return to local control.
Make your voice heard at tonight's community forum at PCTA starting at 6 pm. Dinner and childcare will be provided, and there will be a chance to win some prizes.

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El Consejo de Educación Primaria y Secundaria de Rhode Island votó para devolver las Escuelas Públicas de Providence al control local.

Escuche al superintendente y acompáñenos en nuestro foro comunitario el 3 de junio en PCTA para ayudar a dar forma al futuro de PPSD.

[Providence Public Schools @pvdschools]

The Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education voted to return Providence Public Schools to local control.

Hear from the superintendent and join our community forum June 3 at PCTA to help shape PPSD’s future.

[Providence Public Schools @pvdschools]

📢 Reminder : No school on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. District offices will also be closed.
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📢 Recordatorio: No habrá clases el lunes 25 de mayo en conmemoración del Día de los Caídos. Las oficinas del distrito también permanecerán cerradas.