Cumberland School Department

Cumberland School Department is the school district of Cumberland, Rhode Island.

History

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Phil Thornton became the superintendent in 2011. In 2015 he was to leave his role as superintendent, and became superintendent of Warwick Public Schools.[1] Bob Mitchell was chosen by school board members to become the next superintendent,[2] and he began his term that year.[3]

In 2019 the school board gave Mitchell an additional two years as superintendent.[3]

In 2021 Mitchell retired, and Thornton again became superintendent of the Cumberland school district.[4]

Schools

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High schools
Middle schools
  • Joseph L. McCourt Middle School
  • North Cumberland Middle School
Elementary schools
  • Ashton School
  • Community School
  • Garvin Memorial School
  • John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Hill School
  • B.F. Norton School
Preschool
  • Cumberland Preschool Center

References

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  1. ^ Shorey, Ethan (2021-04-28). "Thornton returns to Cumberland School Department". Valley Breeze. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  2. ^ "Bob Mitchell likely choice as Cumberland's new superintendent". Valley Breeze. 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  3. ^ a b Shorey, Ethan (2019-03-26). "Board approves two-year extension for Supt. Mitchell". Valley Breeze. Retrieved 2023-12-16.
  4. ^ Shorey, Ethan (2021-04-28). "Thornton returns to Cumberland School Department". Valley Breeze. Retrieved 2023-12-16.

Further reading

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