Good Afternoon KHA,
As summer begins, I hope you find time to relax, recharge, and enjoy special moments with family and friends. Whether your plans include travel, local adventures, or simply spending time at home, I wish you a safe, healthy, and enjoyable summer.
With Independence Day just around the corner, I also want to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. We look forward to welcoming our students and staff back for another exciting school year in August!
Have a wonderful summer, and Happy Fourth of July!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Clark
Please keep in mind that the office and staff are on summer schedules and/or off on vacation. Please call 401-783-8282 for assistance and/or email [email protected].
Administration can be reached at: [email protected] ( Principal) and Chief Administrator [email protected].
Thank you!
Thank you families for sharing your teacher recommendations. While we will certainly take parent input and recommendations into consideration during the class placement process, we cannot guarantee placement with a specific teacher. Our goal is to create balanced classrooms that best support the needs of all students. We appreciate your understanding and partnership.
**Class lists for 26-27 school year will be shared on August 26th!
SAVE THE DATE: Back To School Picnic at KHA August 26th- 4:30-6:30pm
All Families and Students are invited to attend and students will meet teachers and classmates.
First Day of School is Monday, August 31st!
Summer Packets and Information for the start of school will be sent in August!
School Times: 8:45am-3:15pm!
First Day of School is Monday, August 31st!
*Please plan vacations accordingly in reference to the school calendar. Vacations are considered unexcused absences by KHA and RIDE. Thank you for your support!
***School Times: 8:45 am -3:15 pm
Please report to the office after 8:45am and after 3:30pm.
Anniversary Gala -25th Counting The Stars… Celebrating 25 years at Kingston Hill!
NOVEMBER 7th, 2026 5:30-9:30 PM
Harbor Lights 150 Gray St ~ Warwick ~ Rhode Island More information to come…
POWERSCHOOL IS COMING…
We are excited to announce that we will be rolling out PowerSchool Student Information System in the 26-27 school year. This robust school software will allow KHA to streamline our student data, provide accurate reporting to RIDE, and transition your child’s forms and school activities to online approval. We will be in touch over the summer break to share login details and instructions around approving/editing your contact details for the 26-27 school year.
Please email [email protected] in the office of any address changes or family moves so your information stays up to date in our system and with your home district.
All families, please communicate any changes in enrollment for 26-27 as soon as possible.
We welcome Erin Scott to KHA and wish Susannah well on her future endeavors!
To Chaperone Field Trips and for Volunteers/Mentors: Prior to chaperoning or volunteering, you must have a cleared BCI on file from the State of Rhode Island. The BCI must be dated within the last 12 calendar months.
To obtain a State of Rhode Island Background Check – BCI, you have 2 options
In Person BCI Check: To get a background check in person at AG’s Customer Service Center in Cranston, you will need ONE of the following forms of ID:
Valid state issued driver’s license
Valid state issued identification card
Valid United States passport
Visit:
4 Howard Avenue (corner of Pontiac Ave. and Howard Ave.)
Cranston, RI 02920
401-274-4400
Monday – Friday (except state holidays)
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For more information, click on the button below.
RIDE Announces Free Summer Meals Statewide:
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) during a community event at Veterans Memorial Park in Central Falls. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) serves free meals to Rhode Island students during the summer months.
Camps: Please call the office for availability if still interested!
Wizard Camp: Setup 6/29-7/3, Camp 7/6-10 & 713-17 Cleanup week of 7/20 9am-3pm
Day Camp: 7/27-31 9am-3pm
Garden Art & Sciences Camp (mainly outdoor classroom): 7/20-24 & 7/27-31 9:30am-12:30pm
Bike & STEM Camp (Outside): 7/27-31 9am-2pm
Kindergarten Screenings to take place on August 3rd-5th.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FA9AB2DA2FFC61-64657825-kindergarten
ESY Information:
Week 1: August 3-6
Week 2: August 11-13- (Monday Off- RI Holiday) Maxim
Times: 8:30-11:30
Arrival time: 8:15-8:30 am****** Bus Drop off at KHA
Dismissal: 11:30-11:45am*** Bus Pick up at KHA
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KHA is proud to share several exciting recognitions this school year! WE ARE A BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL!
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that three schools have been named 2026 Rhode Island Blue Ribbon Schools, one of the highest honors a school can receive in the state.
The 2026 honorees are:
Classical High School (Providence) – Exemplary High Performance
Community School (Cumberland) – Exemplary High Performance
Kingston Hill Academy – Exemplary High Performance and Achievement Gap Closing
Following the abrupt discontinuation of the federal National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, last year, Rhode Island established its own state-level Blue Ribbon Schools recognition program, maintaining the same rigorous, federally-aligned performance data-driven criteria used for prior national recognition.
“Rhode Island is home to incredible educators and school communities that deliver real results for students every day,” said Governor Dan McKee. “These Blue Ribbon Schools demonstrate what’s possible when we set high expectations and provide the support our students and educators need to meet them. Congratulations to these outstanding school communities for this well-deserved recognition.”
“Even as the federal program came to an end, Rhode Island made an intentional choice to continue recognizing and learning from our highest-performing schools,” said Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. “These schools represent excellence in action, from strong academic outcomes to meaningful progress in closing achievement gaps, and serve as models for schools across our state. Congratulations!”
“Classical High School has long been a pillar of academic excellence in Providence, and we’re thrilled it has been recognized once again as a top school community in the Ocean State,” said Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez. “This recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and high expectations upheld by our students, educators, and school leaders every single day. Go Purple!”
Classical High School’s 2026 Blue Ribbon Award represents the third such distinction earned by a Providence Public School during the state intervention, underscoring meaningful academic progress across the district. Classical previously received this prestigious recognition in 2017. In the past two years, Bailey Elementary School and Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School have also been honored with Blue Ribbon designations.
“This honor for Community School is a testament to the unwavering commitment of our educators, staff, students, and families,” said Cumberland Superintendent Phil Thornton. “Community School represents the very best of what public education can achieve when we work together to support every student’s success. We’re deeply proud to have earned a second Blue Ribbon award.”
“Kingston Hill Academy’s recognition in both performance and closing achievement gaps speaks volumes about the intentional and equity-driven work happening in this school community,” said Kingston Hill Academy Superintendent Marcella Clark. “We are proud of our students and educators for their commitment to excellence and ensuring every learner has the opportunity to succeed.
THE INDEPENDENT ARTICLE:
https://www.independentri.com/news/article_cc0f9594-709d-4aaa-81aa-d7a35361f529.html
CONGRAT MISS JULIA- District Teacher of The Year!
Feinstein Grant: KHA received a $1000.00 grant which helped support the purchase of some risers for the students utilized in music class.
RIDE Health and Wellness Grant
The RI Department of Education awarded KHA a $10,000 grant that will fund our social emotional curricula such as Conscious Discipline, and Second step as well as our social emotional screener, DESSA. The grant will also fund a staff wellness initiative and student wellness initiative centered around mindfulness and exercise. Thank you to The SEL/Attendance Committee for their contributions to the grant I submitted on behalf of KHA.
RIDE Five-Star Rating
The RI Department of Education awarded KHA a 5-Star Rating in its statewide accountability system, recognizing strong performance across key measures including student achievement, growth, and attendance. Notably, we are 1 out of only 21 schools across RI to receive this 5 star rating!
Attendance
KHA was recognized by RIDE and Governor McKee through the Attendance Matters RI Campaign for maintaining one of the lowest absenteeism rates in the state, an achievement that highlights our students’ engagement and our staff and family dedication.
America’s Healthiest Schools Award
KHA is proud to be named one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2025 by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation–one of only two schools in Rhode Island to earn this national distinction. This recognition celebrates our ongoing work to support whole-child health, physical activity, student and staff well-being, and family engagement with our school community.
Elected Official Visit
In honor of our award, we welcomed Sen. Elaine Morgan to KHA. Her visit provided an opportunity to celebrate our award. The timing aligned with our student leadership elections and provided a meaningful real-world connection to student learning.
Bus Routes Coming Your Way Soon!
Families and KHA Buses (Together) can begin arrival at KHA at 8:25 am. KHA Staff will be present outdoors and doors will open for student arrival at 8:28 am until 8:45am. Arrivals after 8:45am are considered tardy and will need to report to the front office.
KHA Buses will arrive at KHA at 3:10pm for dismissal and students will begin dismissal at 3:14pm. Buses begin first and then parent pick ups.
Parents/Guardians- please arrive at 3:14pm and not 3:10pm when forming a line. This will assist with road traffic as well.
If your child requires a dismissal earlier than 3:14pm it is considered an early dismissal. Our school day ends at 3:15pm. Please contact the office if we can support you and your family in any way and/or email Mr. V. and/or Mrs. Clark with any questions/concerns.
The Family and Student Handbook is currently available. Please note there were significant changes made to some sections and should be reviewed at your earliest convenience. Thank you!
Please Also Note:
We know that staying mentally healthy is critical to engage in learning.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics: 70% of public schools say more students are seeking mental health services.
This school year, we’re proud to offer all students with access to online therapy and counseling services, through our partnership with Hazel Health. Services are 100% safe and confidential.
Your student can speak 1-on-1 with a licensed therapist from the convenience of school or home, with your consent. Hazel Health provides high-quality care for all students.
Hazel Health’s licensed therapists can help students navigate a wide range of issues, including:
Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss
Separation anxiety, worry, fear
Social skills, bullying, peer & family relationships
Academic stress
Hazel’s short-term online therapy program has been proven to reduce symptoms of common mental health concerns — and gives kids tools to cope with challenges they face at school and beyond. Thank you!
Parents/guardians can also visit https://getstarted.hazel.co/district/kingstonhill to find their district, create an account, complete consent, and submit a referral. Guardians can also call 888-541-7063 to submit a referral. Support available from 9am – 9pm
Attachments:
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Please email Miss Wendy, our school social worker as well for any support, questions, and/or concerns @
Wendy Gariglio
Lauren Nkwocha, Chair, [email protected]
Dr. Alicia Storey, Vice Chair, [email protected]
Kirsten Yagoobian, Trustee, [email protected]
Lori Filiberto, Secretary, [email protected]
Alex Petrucci, Trustee, [email protected]
Ali Slade, Trustee, [email protected]
The new PTO executive board is:
President Samantha Motulski
Vice President Sarah Izzi
Treasurer Nicole Tumblin
Secretary Pam Zagadsky
Room Parent Coordinator Kathryn Sagamang
Kingston Hill Academy (KHA) is dedicated to providing students with the opportunity for an inclusive, individualized, and challenging curriculum that supports them to reach their full potential.
850 Stony Fort Road
Saunderstown, Rhode Island 02874
Phone: (401) 783-8282
Fax: (401) 783-5656
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