Dear Parents and Guardians,
We appreciate your patience! Starting October 24th, online credit and debit card payments for school meals
are back and 100% fee-free for this school year. Cash and check payments remain welcome anytime.
Online payments are processed securely via SchoolCafé (www.schoolcafe.com)—a quick and easy way to
view meal balances, schedule automatic payments, and manage funds 24/7.
What You Need to Know
• Start Date: October 24th
• Website Portal: WWW.SCHOOLCAFE.COM
• Payments: Credit/Debit, Cash, or Check
• Online Payments: $10 -$500
• Features: Current balance & history
Quick Steps to Get Started:
1. Go to WWW.SCHOOLCAFE.COM or scan the QR code above.
2. Click 'Register' and follow the prompts to set up your account.
3. Link student(s) using Student ID number. Student ID can be found in Aspen under Local Identifier
4. Add credit card funds directly to your child's lunch account.
If you have any questions or require assistance setting up your account, please contact the School Nutrition
Services Department at 401-268-6417.
Sincerely,
Patricia Cawley
Child Nutrition Services Department
Presenters are the North Kingstown School Department Architects, the Owner Project Manager, and School and Town Administrators.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are pleased to announce that the North Kingstown School District has launched a new online collection tool to replace our three previous annual information workflows. This updated system simplifies how you submit annual information for your children attending NK schools.
Tips for Completing the Form:
Mobile Recommended: We suggest using a smartphone or tablet, as the forms were specifically optimized for mobile devices.
Desktop Users: If you are using a laptop or desktop computer, please switch to the "Mobile View" tab to ensure the screen matches the instruction guide.
If you experience any technical issues while completing the form, please email us for assistance.
Thank you for your continued partnership! Learn More ...
Both the three- and four-year-old preschool programs currently have available spots. If you would like to enroll your child, fill out an application: Preschool Application 2026-2027 (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1q1CmHHxOXc4TkeyPL9gkB5uIriSf3wcJu-OqvC34mRo/edit?ts=685c204b#responses)
Please join us on August 13th from 12 pm - 2 pm for our Bus Monitor & Driver Job Fair!
Location: NKSD Admin Building, 100 Romano Vineyard Way
* Free Summer Meals for teens and kids in your neighborhood
Call 211 for locations!
Click this link to see NKHS Graduation for Class of 2026 livestream on Thursday June 11 at 6 pm from Ryan Center - Congratulations of Class of 2026!
Good Afternoon NK Families,
Please see the linked letter, which provides an update and information on the school district's plan to study how technology is used throughout our district and how we can ensure that it is being used effectively across all grade levels in support of the Vision of the Learner.
Also linked are reading and math materials for elementary students that require no technology. This summer, elementary students will not be taking school Chromebooks home. They may practice their skills by accessing these resources over the summer.
I thank you for your continued support and collaboration, and I look forward to working with you as we make thoughtful and informed decisions together for the benefit of student learning and well-being.
Sincerely,
Rob Mezzanotte
Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Tech Letter Families 6.10.26
NKSD 2026 - Summer Reading Elementary No Tech
Summer Math Grades K-2
Summer Math Grades 3 - 5
http://bit.ly/3QMymcV
Thank you
Dr. Duva and Mr. Mezzanotte
Join us at 4:30 PM on May 2nd at North Kingstown High School as we celebrate Baseball Fest!
This is an annual baseball game where Davisville Middle and Wickford Middle School go head-to-head!
Please click here to view the Press Release from the North Kingstown Police Department for the School Safety Zone Plan.
Screenagers: The Elementary School Edition addresses the issues that elementary school-aged kids, guardians, and educators face regarding technology use. The film blends real-world examples and expert advice with the latest research and solutions.
Join us on April 2nd, 2026, in the NKHS Auditorium at 7 pm.
Just as a reminder, this Friday March 27th is a regular school day. This was previously scheduled as a staff professional development, but it was changed to make up a day from the blizzard. The Council for Elementary and Secondary Education have a meeting on March 31st to determine additional days to waive from the blizzard. We will inform families as soon as we have any more details about additional adjustments to the school calendar.
Thank you,
Kenny Duva and Rob Mezzanotte
Anchors aweigh, North Kingstown! Opening night has arrived for NKHS NorTheater’s production of Anything Goes!
Our talented students have been working incredibly hard to bring this classic musical to life,
and tonight the curtain rises on an unforgettable performance full of music, laughter, and high-energy tap dancing.
Come aboard and support our amazing cast and crew—you won’t want to miss it!
March 6th, 7:00 pm
March 7th, 2:00 pm or 7:00 pm
March 8th, 2:00 pm
You can purchase tickets at the door or at the link below.
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/northeatre/anything-goes
Mrs. Loughhlin was named the 2026 RI Elementary Principal of the Year!
The North Kingstown School Department is proud to announce that Colleen Loughlin, Principal of Fishing Cove Elementary School, has been named the 2026 Rhode Island Elementary Principal of the Year by the Rhode Island Association of School Principals.
Click here for the Press Release - https://rb.gy/nizu40
March 4, 2026
Dear North Kingstown Families and Staff,
Due to the five school days cancelled as a result of the February 2026 blizzard, we would like to provide an update on how these days will be addressed in the 2025–2026 school calendar.
Two of the cancelled days occurred during the State of Emergency. The Commissioner of Education has indicated that she will seek approval from the Council of Elementary and Secondary Education to waive those two days. At this time, that approval is still pending.
The remaining three cancelled days are not automatically eligible for a waiver. To ensure we remain in compliance with state instructional requirements while minimizing disruption to families, we carefully reviewed our calendar and total instructional minutes.
As a result:
Friday, March 27, 2026 (previously scheduled as a Professional Development Day), will now be a regular school day for students.
Following this adjustment, the district will submit a formal request to the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to waive the remaining two days based on our total instructional minutes.
If the requested waivers are approved, the last day of school for students will be June 18, 2026.
This plan allows us to:
- Meet state instructional requirements
- Avoid extending the school year further into late June
- Preserve as much of the original calendar as possible
- Provide timely clarity for families and staff
We will continue to keep you informed as we receive final decisions from RIDE and the Council. In the meantime, please mark March 27 as a school day for students.
Thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and partnership.
Sincerely,
Kenneth A. Duva, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1148/Nksd/330ef0f1-7624-42c9-a0d8-e36a8f28549a/Superintendent-Update-2.27.26.mp4?disposition=inline
This is a reminder that the school department will be providing food delivery to students today. The schedule of locations and sites are in a previous email and are located on our Facebook page and website.
