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Middletown Town Clerk's Office Recognized

The RI Professional Land Surveyors Society have recognized the #MiddletownRI Town Clerk's office as "Clerk of the Year." Town Clerk Wendy Marshall and staff have made huge strides to modernize the land evidence records vital to the surveying profession.

Thanksgiving Day Football Game Traffic Plan

#MiddletownRI Police have released a detailed traffic plan for Thursday's Middletown High football game at 10 am at the Gaudet Field. Go Islanders!

Thanksgiving Message From The MPC

Lori Verderosa, director of the #MiddletownRI Prevention Coalition, shares a Thanksgiving message for the community. Visit MPC online for more.

Budget Prep Under Way

#MiddletownRI begins its work on its proposed Fiscal 2025 budget, looking to get the best numbers possible to the Town Council for review.

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BUDGET PREP UNDER WAY 

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Happy Thanksgiving!

The Town of #MiddletownRI hopes everyone has a relaxing, enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. For town services anytime, visit https://mdl.town/Middletown online.

Right Of Way Workshop

Want to learn about state rights of way to the water in #MiddletownRI? Come hear the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council address the issue Tuesday at 6 pm in Town Hall. Visit https://mdl.town/ROW for more.

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Go Islanders!

The Town of Middletown wishes the #MiddletownRI High football team the best in its Super Bowl matchup Saturday against West Warwick. A reminder that tickets must be purchased beforehand at https://mdl.town/Tix and there are no sales at the gate.

Successful Launch Of New Professional Development & Occupational Wellness Program

The new Professional Development & Occupational Wellness program got off to a strong start today. The goal of the "groundbreaking" effort by Dirigo is to provide more leadership and management training for key personnel to help all of #MiddletownRI.

"Student Of The Week" -- Middletown High School Senior Sophia Stalnaker

Sophia Stalnaker is the #MiddletownRI "Student of the Week." An accomplished student, teachers say the senior at Middletown High is an even better person.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:

MIDDLETOWN HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SOPHIA STALNAKER

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 17, 2023) – In each of the schools across Mid...

Real Work Begins After School Bond Appears To Be Approved

Based on unconfirmed numbers, it appears #MiddletownRI voters narrowly approve a bond for a new middle-high school Tuesday amid strong turnout at the polls.

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REAL WORK BEGINS AFTER SCHOOL BOND 

APPEARS TO BE APPROVED

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 7, 2023) – Middletown offi...

Eligible Project Costs For New School Construction Rise

The #MiddletownRI Town Council learns Monday night that more costs of school bond projects are eligible for state reimbursements, meaning a new middle-high school proposal would cost local taxpayers less. Visit https://mdl.town/NewSchool for more.

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ELIGIBLE PROJECT COSTS RISE FOR NEW SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 6, 2023) – On the eve of a special election for a new middle-high school, th...

Science Class With No Sink, Storage Or Space

Caitlin Santos loves being a science teacher at Gaudet Middle School, but said it's hard to do her job when there's no sink, storage or space in her classroom, a familiar story for staff across #MiddletownRI. Visit https://mdl.town/NewSchool for more.

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See & Hear About The Proposed Middle-High School Bond

See and hear from those in our schools every day and working on the proposed middle-high school bond package. Visit https://vimeo.com/showcase/10727157/video/878444189 and https://mdl.town/NewSchool for more.

Small Classrooms, Negative Impacts

Paul Davis is like most teachers with the #MiddletownRI schools. His classroom is small, so much that he can't move around effectively in the second-story space at Gaudet Middle School. Visit https://mdl.town/NewSchool for more.

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Halloween Day!

#MiddletownRI reminds everyone who's out and about today to be extra cautious because of Halloween. Make sure all the kids get a bunch of treats, not tricks on their day.

Keep The Kids Safe

Halloween is tomorrow, so make sure you're extra careful when out and about in #MiddletownRI and keep an eye out for trick-or-treaters.

Big "WIN" For Middletown Students, Educators

"What I Need Now" delivers exactly the help each student requires at Gaudet Learning Academy in #MiddletownRI. Read more about how the targeted student led instruction based on assessments done almost daily by teachers is making a positive difference.

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BIG “WIN” FOR MIDDLETOWN STUDENTS, EDUCATORS

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (OCTOBER 30, 2023) – One mom...

Student Of The Week -- Gaudet Middle School Eighth Grader Jada Ogarro

Jada Ogarro is the #MiddletownRI "Student of the Week." Let's all say congratulations to the Gaudet Middle School eighth grader, who always works hard, lends a hand and makes a positive difference.

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STUDENT OF THE WEEK:

GAUDET MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADER JADA OGARRO 

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 3, 2023) – In each of the schools a...

Small Spaces

Keely Connery has taught science in Connecticut for two decades before coming to #MiddletownRI. She was taken aback at the limitations of her classrooms, whether size, supplies, environment and more. Visit https://mdl.town/NewSchool for info.

Gaudet Learning Academy Drawbacks

Gaudet Learning Academy Principal Kaitlin Gibbins said the problems with the school are interfering with learning and damaging costly technology in #MiddletownRI, not a great situation when every dollar counts. Visit https://mdl.town/NewSchool for more.

Giving Thanks

Students and staff at Gaudet Middle School and the Gaudet Learning Academy give back to those in need during a recent food drive and walk-a-thon in #MiddletownRI.

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GIVING THANKS 

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (NOVEMBER 1, 2023) – Thanksgiving is a time for people to come together with family and f...