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Gratitude, pride characterize 2026 Blackstone Valley Prep High School graduation
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (975+ words) A Blackstone Valley Prep graduate takes part in the time-honored rite of passage of crossing the stage to receive her diploma as Rhode Island Gov. Dan Mc Kee greets graduates during commencement exercises Saturday before a packed gymnasium. Valedictorian Jazyleen…...
Ella Risk School celebrates first year of 'Get Food Smart' program
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (268+ words) U. S. Rep. Gabe Amo, center, with Ella Risk Elementary School, from left: Victoria Lopes, Paula Santos, Ana De Pina, and Galin Balbuena. CENTRAL FALLS "On May 27, Ella Risk Elementary School in Central Falls celebrated its first full year implementing the Get…...
Graduates contemplate meaning of life during BMR's 56th annual commencement exercises
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (817+ words) Members of the Blackstone-Millville Regional High School Class of 2026 get ready to proceed to their graduation ceremony. Graduating senior Ellarose Clifford receives her diploma from BMR Principal Jill Foulis. A four-legged friend offers a simple but heartfelt message to the…...
It's OK if your kids don't love to read; reading proficiency is more important | Editorials | valleybreeze. com
1+ week, 1+ day ago (546+ words) There is a particular kind of parenting discourse, mostly online, where parents preen about how much their kids love to read. Often, the implication is that if parents simply read to their children consistently, keep books around the house, and…...
History comes to life with WWII exhibits at North Smithfield Middle School
1+ week, 6+ day ago (62+ words) The Valley Breeze North Smithfield Middle School hosted World War II exhibits on May 22. The event featured exhibits by the North Smithfield Heritage Association and WWII re-enactors who volunteered their time to bring the stories and heroes of WWII to…...
Woonsocket High School valedictorian and salutatorian aim for careers in AI, computer science
2+ week, 6+ day ago (506+ words) WOONSOCKET" David Vega and Timothy Silvia are graduating as valedictorian and salutatorian from Woonsocket High School this June, each with a long list of accolades following them into their futures. Silvia is graduating with a GPA of 101. 0, and a ranking…...
Career and Technical Center students recognized for achievements
2+ week, 6+ day ago (424+ words) From left, are Kahnh Le, Lucas Gonzalez, and Emmett Kulkin. WOONSOCKET " Three students from Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center have been recently recognized for their achievements. Khanh Le, a junior, has received a Young Leader Award from the office…...
Hamlet Middle School Law Day
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (151+ words) With the skill and confidence of a seasoned lawyer, 6th-grade student Luis Lopez approached "the bench" to pose his first question to the visiting judge, the Honorable Thomas Dickinson. Madison Mc Cusker, a 6th-grade student at Hamlet Middle School in…...
Team of freshmen represents NSHS in Washington, D. C. , competition
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (886+ words) On the day The Breeze visited O'Brien's class, it was her birthday. Students are singing her "Happy Birthday" while she stands in front of the class North Smithfield High School civics teacher Natalie O'Brien stands in front of a small…...
First-ever 'Top Chef' event highlights 'Healthy Habits' youth cooking program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (224+ words) The three winners of the first-ever "Top Chef" competition held at the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket on April 23, club members Jylliana, Violet, and Lucy, show off their winnings alongside URI Industry and Corporate Relations Director Sandra Cano. PAWTUCKET " On…...