Tiverton School District

6th Grade Field Trip

The sixth graders at Tiverton Middle School recently participated in a tour of historic Newport. This walking tour contained historically significant sites explained by well-informed guides from the Newport Historical Society. Students also attended a reading of the Declaration of Independence outside the Colony House, as was done in 1776.

My America 2026 Project

Many of our TMS students recently participated in the My America 2026 project, a massive national youth art and civics initiative designed to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary by building a giant flag mosaic. Working alongside over 1,500 schools and classrooms across all 50 states and 5 territories, students contributed to a nationwide collection that already features more than 98,000 fabric tiles. We are thrilled to announce that two Rhode Island entries from Mrs. Costa's 6th grade classes, created by Aubrey Rachupka and Sasha Joy, have been officially selected to be included in the national campaign! The completed flag will be displayed in Boston, MA, later this year.

📣 Join Us for the Tiverton SELAC Open Meeting! 📣

The Tiverton Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC) invites parents, guardians, educators, and community members to join us for our upcoming open meeting.

🗓 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
📍 Tiverton High School

☕ Parent Connection | 5:30–6:00 PM
An informal gathering for parents and guardians to connect, share resources, ask questions, and support one another.

📝 SELAC Business Meeting | 6:00–7:00 PM
Learn about SELAC initiatives, hear updates, and help support meaningful communication and collaboration around special education in Tiverton.

SELAC is dedicated to advocating for students with disabilities and fostering partnerships among families, educators, administrators, and community members.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

#TivertonSELAC #TivertonSchools #SpecialEducation #FamilyEngagement #CommunityPartnership #TivertonRI #ParentConnection #SELAC

Tiverton Middle School 6th graders participated in the Tiverton Celebrates Parade this past weekend. Dressed in spectacular Revolutionary-era attire, students proudly marched behind their ‘1776–2026’ banner to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Their enthusiasm was on full display as they walked the parade route down Main Rd and distributed American flags to the spectators, including several Veterans in the crowd. Thanks to all who participated!

We are extremely proud to announce that Tiverton Middle School has won the Rhode Island Middle School Mock Trial Championship. The Rhode Island Legal Education Foundation announced the final standings this afternoon. TMS finished the tournament with a whopping 18-point lead over the competition. TMS is one of only two public school programs competing at the middle school level, making the accomplishment even more impressive. Congratulations to team members Wesley Cole, Meadow Monteiro, Jackson Pepler, Maddy Lee, Julia Melo, Molly Oser, Adrianna Peralta, Kaitlyn Swinehart, Malcolm Cellemme, Avery Correia, Charlotte Gilfillen, Sasha Joy, and Cruz Renchan, each of whom has made major contributions to this incredible achievement.

Congratulations to our Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial Team on yet another dominant win in the Rhode Island State Tournament. TMS represented the defendant in a murder trial, zealously advocating for her acquittal in a case being prosecuted by The Wheeler School. The trial was held at the Garrahy Judicial Complex in Providence and was presided over by The Honorable Keith Cardoza. TMS successfully defended its client thanks to the sharp litigation of its lawyers, Adrianna Peralta, Kaitlyn Swinehart, and Molly Oser, and the stellar witness performances of Charlotte Gilfillen, Avery Correia, and Sasha Joy. Cruz Renchan served as the team’s key rules expert. With this impressive victory against another traditional power program, TMS has concluded its season undefeated. The team eagerly awaits its final ranking in the coming days.

Today we celebrate our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists and the life-changing impact they make every single day! 💙🗣️ Thank you to Andrea Roberts, Katherine Logan, Micah Link, Lindsay Jacobs, and Karyn Hillen for your compassion, expertise, patience, and dedication to helping students find their voices, build confidence, and thrive. Your work reaches far beyond the classroom, and our school community is stronger because of you. Please join us in showing appreciation for these amazing professionals on SLP Appreciation Day! 👏✨ #SLPAppreciationDay #ThankYouSLPs #StudentSuccess #SpeechLanguagePathologists #SchoolCommunity #MakingADifference

Today we celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for our students each and every day. ❤️ Thank you for all you do for Tiverton Public Schools! 🩺

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎✨ This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. Our teachers: 💡 Spark curiosity 🤝 Provide support 📚 Inspire growth ⭐ Build confidence 🎓 Shape futures Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and our schools are stronger because of you. ❤️ Thank you for all you do! 🐯 One Team. One Community. Tiger Pride. 🐯 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #TivertonPride #ThankATeacher

Congratulations to the Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial team, which opened the state tournament with an impressive, riveting victory over one of Rhode Island’s annual power programs, De La Salle Middle School. Tiverton was responsible for prosecuting a murder charge before a jury, with De La Salle representing the defendant. The trial took place at the Garrahy Judicial Complex in Providence and was presided over by The Honorable David Bazaar. TMS convicted the defendant due to the impressive efforts of its lawyers, Wesley Cole, Meadow Monteiro, and Andrew Pepler, as well as compelling witness performances by Maddy Lee, Julia Melo, and Malcolm Cellemme. Cruz Renchan served effectively as the team’s rules expert. Judge Bazaar commented post-trial that it was one of the best trials he’s seen this year at the middle or high school level. Special thanks to Attorney Coach Jeffrey D. Sowa, who has volunteered as a professional mentor for the past 10 seasons, sharing his expertise and passion for the law with our students.

Shoutout to the BEST principals around! 🎉 Today we celebrate National Principals Appreciation Day and the incredible leaders who make Tiverton schools stronger every single day: 🍎 Amy Donnelly-Roche – Pocasset School🍎 Gail Ponte – Ranger School🐯 Andrew Zitoli – Tiverton Middle School🐯 Joao Arruda – Tiverton High School (Acting Principal) Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes and beyond—supporting staff, uplifting students, and leading with heart. Your impact is felt across our entire community. 💛 One Team. One Community. Tiger Pride. 💛 #ThankAPrincipal #TivertonPride #NationalPrincipalsDay

Please join us in celebrating the Tiverton Middle School students who participated in the Rhode Island History Day Competition held at CCRI this weekend. Fifteen of our dedicated students presented exhibits, documentaries, performances, and research papers to state judges, representing our district with incredible professionalism and historical insight.

A huge congratulations to our state medalists:

🥇 1st Place Winners (Advancing to Nationals!):
Addison Riendeau (Junior Individual Paper)
Charlotte Gilfillen (Junior Individual Performance)
Nina Palumbo & Norah Gerlach (Junior Group Exhibit)
Sasha Joy & Lila Towers (Junior Group Performance)

🥉 3rd Place Winners (National Alternates):
Ava Silvia & Peyton Shorts (Junior Group Exhibit)
Anna Palumbo & Allison Wilkie (Junior Group Performance)
Matt Meninno (Junior Individual Documentary)

🌟 Special Recognition: Congratulations to Tegan Magnett, who received the prestigious Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice Award for her documentary work!

Best of luck to those advancing to the National Competition at the University of Maryland this June. We are so proud of the hard work, research, and heart these students put into their NHD projects!

Due to filming at Tiverton High School, the Food Pantry will be moved from Tuesday, April 27 to Wednesday, April 28. The hours will remain the same, 4PM - 6PM, Sorry for any inconvenience.

As part of Rhode Island’s ongoing commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, Tiverton Middle School recently held a ceremony to plant a Liberty Tree. The event featured a reflection on the historical significance of Liberty Trees in Revolutionary America and a formal dedication of the site. Program highlights included a moving performance of the “Star-Spangled Banner” by the Tiverton Middle School Concert Band. Keynote remarks were provided by Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, RI250 Commission Chair, followed by Senators Louis DiPalma and Walter Felag, Representative Michelle McGaw, and Town Historian Susan Anderson. THS senior Norah Winslow read Thomas Paine’s poem, “Liberty Tree,” which was followed by the band’s final selection, “America the Beautiful.” The morning concluded with remarks by Council Vice President David Paull and an outdoor planting of the red maple Liberty Tree that commemorates the state’s significant role in the American Revolution.

All this week, Pocasset is celebrating Reading Week! Our students are welcoming parents, first responders, and community leaders to read to them.  We are grateful for our guest readers for coming to visit our classrooms and sharing their love of reading! 

🎉 April is Occupational Therapy Appreciation Month! 🎉 Tiverton Public Schools is proud to celebrate and thank our incredible OTs & COTAs — Ms. Veronica, Ms. Juliana, Ms. Cheryl, Ms. Kathy, and Ms. Chelsea — for the meaningful impact you make every single day. 💛 From strengthening fine motor skills ✏️ to supporting sensory regulation 🧠 to expanding access to learning 🏫 to building independence in daily living 🧩 …you help our students thrive in and out of the classroom. We are so grateful for all that you do! ❤️💛 #OTMonth #ThankYouOTs #TPSPride #GoTiger

📢 Food Pantry Closure Notice

The Food Pantry will be closed on Tuesday, April 21. We will reopen the following week on Tuesday, April 28.

Thank you for your understanding!

Happy Assistant Principal Week to Mr. Kellett and Mr. Arruda! Thank you for the support and leadership you provide to our students, staff and families each day. Tiverton Public Schools is grateful for the positive impact you make across our school community.

Special Education Local Advisory Committee (SELAC)
Join Us!

📅 Wednesday, April 15, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Tiverton High School Library
💻 Virtual option available: Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/iyf-utbi-xuv

Parent Connection (Optional)
🕠 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM

We invite parents and guardians to join us for an informal Parent Connection prior to the meeting. This is a supportive space to:
Share resources
Ask questions
Connect with other families

Please note: This is not part of the official SELAC business meeting.

Today is Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! ✨

We are so grateful for our incredible paraprofessionals who support our students with patience and dedication each and every day. You truly help our Tigers grow and succeed. Your impact does not go unnoticed, and your schools are stronger because of you.

Thank you for all that you do! 🐯