Central Falls School District Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda July 2, 2020 5:30 PM THIS WILL BE A REMOTE MEETING Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93569568030 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,93569568030# or +13126266799,,93569568030# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current... READ MORE >

Summer Meals (Update) Starting June 23, 2020, “Grab and Go” summer meals will be available on Tuesdays and Fridays. Families will receive multiple breakfasts and lunches for the entire week. The last day of the program will be August 28, 2020. “Grab and go” summer meals are available at the following locations: Ella Risk: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ... READ MORE >

Registration Center Monday - Friday From 9 am to 3 pm Appointment only Call 727-7700 to schedule an appointment or send an email to registration@cfschools.net Please bring all required completed application and documents (birth certificate or passport, immunization records, high school transcript (9-12), report cards (k-8) and two current proofs of residency)... READ MORE >

Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by September 1, 2020? Would you like your child to learn in a high-quality pre-k classroom? Applications for the RI State Pre-K Lottery are available now. Please visit for an online application: https://www3.ride.ri.gov/PKLottery If you cannot go online, you may pick up and drop off an application to Central... READ MORE >

The Central Falls School District wants to provide you with as much information to keep you informed of what our state, our city, and our school district is doing during these unprecedented times. We have joined together a lot of information at your fingertips. Please click here to go to our information site. READ MORE >

The Central Falls School District wants to provide you with our TOP 10 TIPS you can use during our Distance Learning program. Please click here to view the Central Falls School District Technology Top 10 Tips for Families. El Distrito Escolar de Central Falls quiere brindarle nuestros 10 mejores CONSEJOS que puede usar durante nuestro programa de educación a... READ MORE >

All children who receive free/reduced price lunch at school will get a P-EBT card in the mailin late April or early May. Please click here for more details. Todos los niños que reciben almuerzo gratis / a precio reducido en la escuela recibirán una tarjeta P-EBT por correo a finales de abril o principios de mayo. Por favor pulse aquí para mas detalles. READ MORE >

Families! We need your help. SurveyWorks gives you the opportunity to help us improve our schools for your children. Give us some of your time of your time and honest opinions and we will give you our best efforts to make the Central Falls School District better. For instructions, please click here. Familias! Necesitamos tu ayuda. SurveyWorks le brinda la... READ MORE >

Please click here to read the full Executive Order: Supplemental Emergency Declaration and Further COVID-19 Preparation and Prevention Measures 2020-0006. Haga clic aquí para leer la Orden ejecutiva del Alcalde James Diossa: Declaración de emergencia complementaria y otras medidas de preparación y prevención de COVID-19 2020-0006. READ MORE >

The school-based health center in the Central Falls High School is closed until further notice. Please take the time to read this important message brought to you by the Blackstone Valley Community Health Care. To read the message, please click here.El centro de salud escolar de la Central Falls High School está cerrado hasta nuevo aviso. Tómese el tiempo para... READ MORE >

The Technology Hotline If you have any questions in regards to your device, connectivity or access please call the hotline at 401-721-2897. The hotline is open from 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday – Friday. In-Person Tech Support If you have a broken device or require in-person support, the Technology team will hold office hours Tuesday and Thursday from... READ MORE >

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Meal Distribution (Update) Starting April 21 “Grab and Go meals” will move to Tuesday and Friday distribution. Families will receive multiple breakfasts and lunches to carry them through the week. Grab and Go meals are available from 10am to 12pm at 3 sites: Ella Risk, Captain Hunt or Central Falls High School. CFSD Spanish Portuguese READ MORE >

We have an official building use policy that can help answer any questions on using any school district building. It was approved by the Central Falls School Board effective February 2020. To read this building use policy, please click here. Click here to fill out a editable PDF form in order to use our school buildings. Please fill out and print it. READ MORE >

Device Distribution Overview The Central Falls School District will distribute devices to CFSD families that DO NOT currently have access to a device in their household so that students can purposefully engage in distance learning. At this time, the district will provide ONE (1) device per household with additional devices distributed at a later date depending on... READ MORE >

We have important information concerning the COVID-19 virus. Please click here to read a message from Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Downey Toledo.(Español) - Tenemos información importante sobre el virus COVID-19. Haga clic aquí para leer un mensaje de la Superintendente Dra. Stephanie Downey Toledo.(Portuguese) - Temos informações importantes sobre o vírus... READ MORE >

Thinking about joining our school district? Let us warn you that everything you've heard about us is true. READ MORE >

What is SE-LAC (Special Education Local Advisory Council)? ¿Qué es el SE-LAC (Consejo Asesor Local de Educación Especial)? O que é o SE-LAC (Conselho Consultivo Local de Educação Especial)? For more detailed information, click here. Para obtener información más detallada, haga clic aquí. Para informações mais detalhadas, clique aqui. Please save the... READ MORE >

On October 15, 2019, the White House announced the most recent recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). Central Falls's own David Upegui was selected to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The PAEMST program, administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF)... READ MORE >

PBS Learning Media is a trusted source for pre-K to 12 classroom resources. They offer free and easy access to thousands of lesson plans, video, and so much more. Visit their website for more information READ MORE >

Parents – if you have a child who is a Central Falls resident and will be four years old by September 1st, you may enter your child’s name in a lottery to receive one year of free, high-quality preschool education through the Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten Program. Submit an application no later than July 7th in order to be part of this lottery. You can pick up an... READ MORE >

Central Falls Community Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday November 28, 201911:00am - 1:00pm Knights of Columbus Hall20 Claremont StCentral Falls, RI The dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall. It is open to the public at no cost. Cena de Acción de Gracias de Central Falls Community Jueves 28 noviembre 201911:00 am - 1:00 pm Caballeros de Colón... READ MORE >

After School Sports Registration Week is HERE!!! It's time to register for our After School Sports Programs. Please note a change in location. We will now be at Calcutt Middle School. Share the details below. April 30th - May 3rd from 5-8 pm is registration week. It is important for parents and guardians to attend with their child(ren). It will be a week to not... READ MORE >

Central Falls’ Margaret I. Robertson School Recognized by BrightStars for Providing High Quality Early Education Programing Central Falls Public Schools’ Pre-K Program Receives 5 Star Recognition from Rating Agency CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – The Margaret I. Robertson School located in Central Falls has achieved a 5 Star rating from BrightStars, and is now... READ MORE >

As many of you know, we are launching the World Explorers Dual Language Academy next year. Please come and learn more about the new school! To view the invitation, click here. READ MORE >

Full house today to round out READING WEEK! It was great to see so many of our students engaged as we welcomed author Anika Denise to Vets Memorial Elementary. Anika Aldamuy Denise is the celebrated author of many picture books, including Lights, Camera Carmen!, Starring Carmen!, Monster Trucks, Baking Day at Grandma’s, Bella and Stella Come Home, and Pigs... READ MORE >

Central Falls School District is excited to share with you our new Dual Language program coming this fall 2019. For more information, please visit here. This site has more comprehensive information on the new upcoming program. Download our FREE brochure here / Descarge nuestro folleto GRATIS aqui: READ MORE >

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CF KICKS OFF RICAS TESTING NEXT WEEK and we are FIRED UP! Shout out to schools and staff that worked so hard on preparing our students for this match up. Shout out to students that snagged a score of 100 on their pre-exams. A little birdie told us one school has over 100 students with a perfect score. Check out the schedules below and videos on what your students... READ MORE >

The Student Success Center at McKenna provides after school tutorial services and supports to Central Falls students in a number of different subject areas. Student Success Coaches are available to work one-on-one (if possible) or in small groups to develop strategies that will build student confidence and support academic excellence in their studies. Please share... READ MORE >

Save the Date for a Central Falls Parent Empowerment Family Night with dinner and a concert.Tuesday, March 19, 20194:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Calcutt Middle SchoolMore information coming soon. READ MORE >

Check out the piece on our new Dual Language School at M.I. Robertson Elementary School. Looking forward to the new doors this will open for our students, families and district. We are thankful to ABC6 for shining a light on this exciting new initiative. READ MORE >

A big welcome back to Mr. Grant and Ms. Katie who attended the National Youth-At-Risk Conference in Savannah, Georgia this week. Even a cancelled flight couldn't keep them away from this conference. Their visit included a moment with Keynote Speaker Pedro A. Noguera, PhD who presented on the importance of placing equity at the center of education reform efforts.... READ MORE >

A special thank you to our @MillyRivera for coordinating this program last week, our staff for their tireless efforts and our partners Rhode Island Department of Education and Chartwells Food Services. READ MORE >

For the past few months our board meetings have been sprinkled with beautiful stories taking place throughout our district. Our agenda will always have room to present students with their HS diploma. Congratulations to our Warrior Pedro Morales. You kept going young man and now it’s done. 💪 READ MORE >

The Central Falls Board of Trustees will meet on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Calcutt Middle School, 2nd Floor Library.Assistive listening devices are available for use. The location is accessible to the disabled. Individuals requiring assistance due to a disability or wanting translation should notify the... READ MORE >

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Due to the impending snow expected tomorrow (2/12/19) afternoon, the Central Falls School District will be doing a one-hour early dismissal. There will be no PM Pre-K. All after school activities will be cancelled. READ MORE >

Awwww Ms. Melinda, thank you so much for this review. We're very proud of him. It has been a great 3 years, but you're wrong. We fact-checked. He doesn't have a 4.0 GPA. Sorry. He has a 4.1. BOOM! CHECKMATE! #cfsdredesign #footballchamps #weChesstoo READ MORE >

There may be a parade happening in Boston, but at Ella Risk School we've got our own champions showing off their trophy. Check out the 1st ever elementary robotics team in their parade. Such a proud moment. We see you Ms. Degnan and Principal Comet. Great job. Go Space Warriors! #Share #Share #Share READ MORE >

Hoy quisimos dejar que uno de nuestros Especialistas en Restauración explique la importancia del enfoque que el distrito escolar de Central Falls ha desarrollado estos últimos años. Estamos orgullosos de todo nuestro personal y de sus esfuerzos. Jorge Sosa, un ex alumno y ahora parte de el equipo en Robertson, explica. Un Hi-5 muy especial a su Principal Beth... READ MORE >

Adult Education Programs FREE Available to CFSD Families.Child Opportunity Zone (COZ/Parent College) is one of the Adult Education Programs the district have in partnership with Progreso Latino. The classes are provided at Calcutt Middle School. The Classes are available three days a week from 5:30-7:30pm. This program provides Child care and snack. The Even Start... READ MORE >

We are excited to have Solanchi Fernandez from the College Planning Center of RI at our school for FAFSA Night. If you have students that could use extra support please keep Solanchi in mind. #Share #Share #Share-----------------------------------------------------------------------Estamos super contentos de tener a Solanchi Fernández del Centro de Planificación... READ MORE >

So proud of our seniors in attendance as we launched the #AnchorstoSuccess program. This initiative is part of the Innovation Lab partnership with Rhode Island College (RIC). It has established a solid path to higher education for our students across the district. Check out the clip and #share #share Kudos to Mr. Gamble, Jackie B and the rest of the team that... READ MORE >

Congratulations to Cheryl Degnan, Principal Buddy Comet and our Ella Risk Space Warriors for their appearance on The Rhode Show this week. They have become the first rookie team to win the championship at the qualifiers. They are now headed for the Robotics State Championships!!! We are so proud of you all and send a community-wide, positive robo-mojo for Saturdays... READ MORE >

The Central Falls Board of Trustees will meet tonight - Wednesday, January 23, 2019 during their regular meeting schedule at 5:30 p.m. Please note that the meeting location has been changed from Ella Risk to the McKenna Center, located at 115 Illinois Street in Central Falls. READ MORE >

The students at Veterans Memorial Elementary School, Central Falls, RI get pumped as they start their preparations for the upcoming ACCESS test. This week kicks off a round of celebrations and rallies throughout the district. Shout out to our resident Disney expert, TA Vikki Soares for crooning #Partofyourworld from #thelittlemermaid with our students. Si Hablamos... READ MORE >

Por favor comparta este video con los padres de estudiantes en las escuelas del Distrito de Central Falls. Las pruebas A.C.C.E.S.S. comienzan esta semana. READ MORE >

APPLY NOW: The Central Falls School District is now accepting applications for our highly successful Warrior Teaching Fellows program. An innovative twist on the traditional role of the substitute teacher, the Fellows program is a residency-like, urban teaching experience that provides graduates from schools of education, and those interested in entering the... READ MORE >

We catch up with our Warriors at Roger Williams U to take the test leading to a Seal of Biliteracy and a host of other benefits. Director of Equity, Sergio Paez explains. READ MORE >

The next meeting of the Central Falls Board of Trustees will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at Central Falls High School.Among other agenda items, the board will be reviewing the newly released District Accountability Report and the superintendent will present his plan to accelerate achievement in the district.The board meetings are open to... READ MORE >

You thought lockers were just for storage? Restorative Specialist Javier Centeno uses them for visualization. We SEE YOU Javi! #cfsdredesign #cfschoolsri #nosuspension #shifttheculture READ MORE >

Award-winning educator and CF Graduate David Upegui let's us play fly-on-the-wall as his students debate on the most important cell organelle. Check this out. READ MORE >

CF High School teachers and staff are excited and ready to connect with our parents tonight. Share. Share. Share. Shout out to our Denise Debarros for coordinating. ------------------------------------- Emocionados y listo para conectar con nuestros padres esta noche en la high school (secundaria). Comparta!. Comparta!. Comparta! Aqui nos vemos. READ MORE >

Central Falls High School teacher Marcela Garces Alzate is the recipient of a Golden Apple Teachers Award. Ms. Garces was nominated and selected for her tireless work on behalf of her students. Her nominee wrote: "She works so hard with children who come to the high school not speaking any English! She is raising a little girl all while getting her master's in... READ MORE >

CENTRAL FALLS EMERGENCY MEETING: The Central Falls Board of Trustees and the Superintendent of Schools will hold an emergency board meeting to discuss the RICAS scores and the actions we need to take to change our approach to change our outcomes. The meeting will take place Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the McKenna Center located at 115 Illinois... READ MORE >

Our Ella Risk Space Warriors took First Place at the Robotics Competition and we can't stop doing The Robot!!! READ MORE >

Central Falls School District Reacts To RICAS Assessment ResultsDisappointing results point to continued need to focus on implementing elements of Central Falls Equity Blueprint for Success CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced yesterday the performance results for students in grades 3 through 8 on the Rhode Island... READ MORE >

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Students walk through our doors every morning. We never know how great or how rough their time away from school has been. Understanding our community means we’re looking beyond their smiles and relying on our relationships. CFHS Restorative Specialist Jacqueline Barbosa approaches a student walking in who is immediately overcome with emotion -a student that may... READ MORE >

The Central Falls High School Warriors defeated the Pilgrim Patriots 14-10 to win the Division III Football State Championship. Congratulations to all the players, to Coaches Lapierre, Ficocelli, and Grant. On behalf of Warrior Nation thank you for a great season and for making us all proud by bringing home the victory. READ MORE >

Karen Maldonado-Doucet, Guidance Counselor/SLIFE Coordinator at Central Falls High School has been honored as a Life Changer of 2018. "LifeChanger of the Year is an annual program recognizing K-12 educators and school employees across the country. The program celebrates those who are making a significant difference in the lives of students by exemplifying... READ MORE >

Central Falls School District: Parent-Teacher Conferences: --Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – Veterans Memorial/Ella Risk--Wednesday, November 14, 2018- Calcutt Middle School/ Capt. Hunt--Thursday, November 15, 2018- Robertson/ Central Falls High SchoolSession 1: 1:00 PM-3:30 PMSession 2: 5:00PM-7: 30 PMPlease note there is no school on the date of each school's... READ MORE >

The Central Falls School District congratulates our very own, Denise Debarros who last week was honored by The NAACP Providence Branch at the 105th Freedom Fund Gala with the 2018 NAACP George S. Lima Award. Denise is a tireless worker for the children and families of Central Falls and she is also a advocate for the Cape Verdean families of Rhode Island. Her work... READ MORE >

The Central Falls School District is very proud of Melissa Arnold Trevitt, Personalized and Blended Learning Coach for the district who was honored by the Highlander Institute for her work with personalized blended learning. Melissa has been an early adopter, pioneer and trailblazer in the state not only doing the work with her students, but also opening up her... READ MORE >

We are extremely excited our the new plans to redesign our school district. Please enjoy our short video concerning the work at hand. READ MORE >

The Central Falls School District has found great success in providing yoga as part of its Pre-K and Kindergarten Physical Education program. Yoga in the schools is aimed to promote mindfulness and provide the students with the benefits of yoga, such as relaxation, concentration, anxiety, emotional and physical balance and strengthens bones and muscles. Ms. Linda... READ MORE >

The Central Falls School District is pleased to welcome Ms. Tatiana Baena to serve as our new Director of Enrichment Opportunities - formerly known as Director of 21st Century Grants. We are very excited to have a former Central Falls High School graduate and Central Falls resident to serve in an administrative position within the school district. For the past 5... READ MORE >

We are excited about our students and staff participating in surveys that will help measure our students' growth. These surveys are part of a research-backed measures where we can build each student's skills, create an environment where students thrive, & develop teacher capacity for supports.Our students and teachers can access this survey by clicking here. READ MORE >

Dear students, teachers, administrators, support staff, partners, colleagues, and community members, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2018-2019 school year. We are excited to welcome a new year and to launch a district-wide redesign initiative that will help us reimagine education in the square mile. The redesign process is a chance for all of us to be... READ MORE >

Senator Jack Reed Celebrates Central Falls School District as an Angels in Adoption® Honoree To Be Recognized at National Event in Washington, D.C. Senator Jack Reed will celebrate the Central Falls School District as a 2018 Angels in Adoption® Honoree for their outstanding advocacy for Foster Care for the children of Central Falls. The Congressional... READ MORE >

Highlight of the Week – I was invited/summoned by one of my kindergarten students to a meeting. She had some concerns about the park in her school (the playground) and she asked the principal who was in charge of getting new things for the school. The principal told her that I as the superintendent was the person who she should discuss her ideas with. So she... READ MORE >

At an after-school STEM club in Central Falls, Rhode Island, students are working on an engineering challenge -- because they want to be. READ MORE >

It is with great excitement that I am embarking in this new chapter in my professional life. I’m the former human resources director in Leominster from 2016-2017, former superintendent of the Holyoke Public Schools where I served from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, I held a senior position in the Worcester Public School System as Manager of English Language Learners... READ MORE >

The Center is an exciting next step in the essential work of revitalizing Central Falls. It is a vital component to bridge the performance gap in Central Falls and prepare our students to be successful participants and partners in their community. The McKenna Center will be home to student-centered learning opportunities and student support for the youth of our... READ MORE >

Mission Statement: The mission of the Central Falls School Community is to develop its diverse student population into responsible citizens, effective communicators, innovative problem-solvers and critical thinkers who are able to fully participate in and positively contribute to society. The school community is committed to the attainment of high standards by... READ MORE >

VISION STATEMENT: All Central Falls Schools are members of a continually improving system, graduating students who perform at or above grade level expectations as determined by local and State assessments. The district’s stakeholders are committed to and supportive of district goals. The district is recognized and respected by other communities as a... READ MORE >