Sowams School

Good morning, There is a lot of information in today’s Backpack Express. Please make sure you read through the whole email. Octoberfest Update: The big day is coming up v...

Good morning, Octoberfest is coming up in a week and a half on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10:00-3:00. Below is information for you about the event and how you can help. ...

There are a couple pieces of information for you as we start the week: Octoberfest’s Silent Auction site is now live. Bids on this year’s items will be accepted until 3:00 on ...

The October lunch menu is now available. You may access it here .

Good afternoon, I hope you have been having a great day. Here’s this week’s Backpack Express to make it better: Octoberfest: Yesterday, I emailed home an Octoberfest upda...

Good afternoon, Octoberfest is coming up. Here’s the latest information. Please make sure you read this entire email because we need your help to make this day successful. ...

Good afternoon, There are just a couple reminders for you: Parent Information Series: We are excited about our upcoming elementary fall parent engagement series! In this se...

Good afternoon, On behalf of the Barrington Education Foundation, I wanted to let you know that the Rubber Ducky Race scheduled for this weekend is being postponed due to the sc...

Good morning, There are a few additions to this week’s Backpack Express: Sowams Speedway: Our school’s mileage club is going to start next week. Speedway takes place durin...

Good afternoon, Happy Wednesday (aka Backpack Express Day). Here’s this week’s information for you: Octoberfest Update: October 17 will be here before you know it. The scho...

Good afternoon, I know you’ve been asking, “Where is this week’s Backpack Express?” Here it is and it’s full of a lot of information. Drop off and Pick Up: As a reminder,...

Good morning, This week’s Backpack Express is ready for your reading pleasure: Octoberfest Update: The fun event is coming up soon–Saturday, October 17 from 10:00-3:00. Th...

Good afternoon, Each week, typically on Wednesdays, I send out Backpack Express. Backpack Express is our weekly communication with parents about what’s happening at our school. ...

May 8, 2026 Dear Barrington Public Schools Families, Faculty, and Staff, On behalf of the Barrington School Committee, I am pleased to share that the School Committee voted las...

Barrington Public Schools has once again been recognized as a Common Sense District, a distinction awarded to school systems that demonstrate a strong commitment to digital citize...

Bring the whole family to the Spring Science Festival hosted by the Barrington High School Science Olympiad Team at Barrington High School! Join us on Saturday, March 28th from...

The School Committee voted last night to set Wednesday, August 26, 2026, as the first day of school for students.

Do you have a child who will be turning 5 on or before September 1, 2025? If so, they are eligible to enroll in kindergarten at Barrington Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school ...

Good Morning, This week, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released its 2023-2024 school accountability and improvement results, which includes Rhode Island’s Star...

This week, U.S. News and World Report released rankings for its 2025 Best Elementary Schools and 2025 Best Middle Schools lists. I am pleased to share with you that four school...