Here are the Tiverton Middle School Grade Level Supply Lists for (SY) 23/24! ✏️
Congratulations to the Tiverton Middle School students who proudly represented Rhode Island at the 2023 National History Day competition at the University of Maryland. The sixth graders presented their documentary and exhibit to national judges, met with Senator Jack Reed at the U.S. Capitol, toured Washington, D.C., and marched in the Parade of Affiliates at the Closing Ceremony.
Tiverton Middle School students in grades 6 and 8 attended a field trip to Ocean Live Park, a stopover in the Ocean Race at Fort Adams in Newport, RI. Students viewed the team bases and sustainability exhibits. They participated in the One Blue Voice Immersive Experience, which provides an understanding of ocean health. Students also toured Fort Adams, the second-largest coastal fortification in the United States.
Are you looking for something to do on a Saturday night while supporting a good cause? Tiverton Middle School Boosters is having a Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 20th 6:00-10:00 at Longplex.
Registration is just $50 per team, you can also include a meal ticket for an extra $15 per person (pizza and salad).
You must preregister online for this event. To sign up, visit https://cornhole-tournament-29535.cheddarup.com/
Tiverton Public Schools SY 2023/24 Official Calendar!
Congratulations to the Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial Team for remaining undefeated in the Rhode Island Mock Trial Tournament. TMS represented the prosecution and prevailed over Our Lady of Mercy School, the defense, before the Honorable Edward Newman.
On April 1, 2023, sixth graders from Tiverton Middle School competed in the National History Day Contest at Toll Gate High School. They worked for months researching their topics, writing scholarly papers to defend their research, and created innovative projects to represent all they learned over the course of four months. Incredibly, for the first time in Tiverton’s history, TMS students earned 1st place in their respective categories! Elena, Abby, and Will are now moving on to the National Competition at the University of Maryland from June 11th-June 15th!
Please consider a donation that will help our students get to DC to compete for the National Title in this once in a lifetime experience!
https://www.gofundme.com/f/elena-abby-will-get-to-dc?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
The Bristol County District Attorney's Office hosted a discussion about the Bill of Rights with sixth graders at Tiverton Middle School. Second Assistant District Attorney Jennifer Sowa clarified the rights of the accused, and the students gained a deeper understanding of the amendments.
Pre-registration is for students who are new to Tiverton Public Schools only. All registrations are completed utilizing the Online Registration Portal. Registration information may be submitted at your convenience from a computer or Chromebook at home, or via a kiosk located at our administration office Monday-Friday. The Online Registration Portal will not work on a cell phone. Please call 401-816-0466 to schedule access to the kiosk.
Kindergarten Registration: Every child who has attained or will have attained five (5) years of age on or before September 1 of any school year shall be eligible to attend kindergarten during all the days that the kindergartens are in session during the school year.
https://www.tivertonschools.org/o/tsd/page/student-registration
Tiverton Middle School eighth graders in Mr. Leary's social studies classes concluded their study of Ancient Greece by creating a Greek Mythology book project. The books were then shared with sixth graders who recently learned about myths by reading The Odyssey in their ELA classes.
Congratulations to the Tiverton Middle School Mock Trial Team for their victory in their first trial competition of the season! TMS represented the defense and defeated Our Lady of Mercy School, the prosecution.
Tiverton Middle School students win state awards at the Rhode Island History Day Contest!
On April 1st, twelve Tiverton Middle School sixth-graders participated in the 2023 Rhode Island History Day Contest. Students presented their exhibits, documentaries, and research papers to teams of judges and competed against students from other schools in grades 6-8 statewide. Projects were based on this year's theme, Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas, and were scored based on their historical quality and clarity of presentation. The Junior Group Documentary first-place winners were Ben Brigham, Will Correia, and Samuel Messenger for their entry, John Adams and the Boston Massacre Trial. The Junior Group Exhibit first-place winners were Abigail Gilfillen and Elena Silvia for their entry, Abigail Adams: Crossing a New Frontier into Independence and Women's Rights. The first-place winners advance to the National History Day Contest in Maryland this June. Zachary Snizek was also recognized with the Secretary of State Award for his project, Nathanael Greene: New Frontiers in Military Tactics. This award is given annually to an outstanding entry in any category or division that relies on primary sources from the Rhode Island State Archives to develop a project tied to Rhode Island history.
Tiverton students win Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Essay Contests!!
The Tiverton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5392 congratulate Tiverton High School students for participating in this year’s Voice of Democracy Contest. Students wrote essays and created voice recordings of their work based on this year’s theme, “Why is the Veteran Important?” Emma O’Shea placed first, Emma Hull placed second, and Kylie Burgo placed third. At the middle school level, Tiverton Middle School students were honored for participating in the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. Students wrote essays based on this year’s theme, “My Pledge to Our Veterans.” Lily Brawner placed first, Megan Martin placed second, and Faith Porada placed third. In addition to a monetary award and Youth Essay Award Citation, all winning essays were submitted to VFW District 2, where they competed with other posts. Lily Brawner placed first at the District 2 level and moved on to the state competition, where she was named the state winner of the Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest. Lily was honored at the VFW Auxiliary awards banquet held in Middletown. Lily’s essay will represent the VFW Department of Rhode Island at the national level in Washington, D.C.
Pictured from the left are Chaplain Tony Abatecola, Junior Vice Commander Stephan Greenwood, Emma O’Shea, Emma Hull, Kylie Burgo, Lily Brawner, Faith Porada, and Quartermaster Charlie Mulcahy.
Tiverton Middle School art teacher Steve Schreiner receiving the Golden Apple Award from Channel 10 Reporter Patrice Woods and Deputy Commissioner Lisa Odom-Villella. Much deserving - Steve is an exemplary educator and coach.
Reminder: Teacher Professional Development/Distance Learning Day on tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 25th.
The School Committee will receive a Special Education Services presentation followed by an Open Forum on 1/24 at 7 pm in THS library. Please join us.
Starting next school year, the Tiverton School Committee in conjunction with the administration is considering providing all special education services in our schools and removing the district from the Newport County Regional Special Education Program.
To help make the best decision on this matter the School Committee will receive a presentation on the reason and rationale for this recommendation, followed by an Open Forum for staff and community members to offer their feedback/input.
The forum will be held at the School Committee meeting on January 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. Interested parties can also view the meeting at: https://www.youtube.com/TivertonVideos
Lily Brawner was the Feinstein Junior Scholar Golden Ticket Winner for Tiverton Middle School. Lily was given the opportunity to choose a non-profit organization to receive a $500.00 grant.
Lily chose the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation because this is close to her heart. Gloria Gemma provides free programs and support services to breast cancer patients, survivors, and their families.
Maria Gemma from Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation came to TMS for a check presentation today and was elated to see Lily and her cousin Shaun receive the check-
"The Brawner Bulldogs" as they call themselves.
We are so proud of Lily for choosing this organization!
Photo: “The Brawner
Bulldogs" Maria Gemma accepting the check from Lily with
her cousin Shaun (Right)
January 9, 2023
Important Message From Tiverton Public Schools
Tiverton School District Official Statement on SRO
As of December 23rd, 2022, our SRO is no longer employed by the Tiverton School District. We were made aware of a situation and are working with the proper authorities as required.
No students were harmed or in harms way in the reported incidents, and Tiverton Police continues to provide SRO support for the School District.
Trunk or Treat Night
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH
6:30 PM-8:00 PM | FREE EVENT
AT RANGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MORE INFO AVAILABLE AT
WWW.TIVERTONRECREATION.ORG/
