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Located on the Wanskuck and Charles section of Providence, Esek Hopkins Middle School is serves approximately 400 students in grades 6-8. Esek Hopkins offers a robust, well-rounded curriculum with advanced STEM courses. The school also offers a variety of sports, including basketball, soccer, and track and field. In addition, Esek Hopkins offers several after-school programs, including academic enrichment, that build vital skills and help students inside and outside the classroom.

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Nikki Bond and Richard Alarie surrounded by Principal Wobberson Torchon, students and coworkers to celebrate their recognition.

A Year of Educator Honors at Mount Pleasant: Two More Educators Recognized for Their Impact on Students

October 14, 2026

The honors keep coming at Mount Pleasant High School! Two more educators have earned statewide recognition for their impact on students, marking the latest in a year of standout achievements for the school.

A Historic Milestone for PPSD: Fewer Students in CSI Schools Than Ever Before

October 9, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Public Schools is making history with the release of Rhode Island’s latest statewide school accountability results, which show the District has the fewest number of Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) schools since RIDE first identified CSI schools under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) became law in December 2018.

Students cut the ribbon for the new food pantry at Juanita Sanchez Educational Complex.

Providence Public Schools Celebrates Opening of New School Food Pantry at Juanita Sanchez Education Complex

October 2, 2026

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) and FeedRI joined education leaders, city officials, and community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new food pantry at the Juanita Sanchez Education Complex (JSEC). Sponsored by the Providence Bruins, the new JSEC food pantry marks the 17th school-based food pantry established across the district.

From Fragmented to Coherent: New TNTP Report Finds Strong Foundation for Math Instruction at PPSD Schools

September 25, 2026

A new review from TNTP (formerly known as The New Teacher Project) found that the Providence Public School District has built a stronger, more coherent foundation for math instruction. Students are increasingly experiencing common curriculum, grade-level expectations and consistent instructional practices districtwide.

Pleasant View Elementary School Playground Ribbon Cutting

Providence Public Schools and the City of Providence Celebrate New Playground at Pleasant View Elementary School

September 3, 2026

Providence, RI – Today, Mayor Brett Smiley and City Councilor Jo-Ann Ryan joined Providence Public School leaders at Pleasant View Elementary School to celebrate the official ribbon cutting a new playground at the newly renovated, state-of-the-art elementary school.

Building from Within: Providence Public School’s "Grow Your Own" Teacher Apprenticeship Program

August 31, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI - The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is making strides by transforming the way it builds its educator pipeline by growing talent from within its own walls. PPSD was one of the first school districts in the state to launch a formally recognized Pre-K Special Education and K-12 “Grow Your Own” Teacher Apprenticeship Program that was approved by the Rhode Island State Apprenticeship Council.