This week’s @Lima_FortesES #limanews includes a preview into #spiritweek, an #interview w @9librariespvd Kristen Haines about what the #clpvd #libraries are offering over our @pvdschools #holiday break & a sneak peek at our jam packed week coming up!

📢Great job @YoungWoodsES! 👏#AttendanceMattersRI

YWES Ss BELIEVE #attendancematters!! Families and Ss celebrate perfect attendance with a delicious breakfast this morning! Thank you to AP Spaziano for leading this work!! 🤩@pvdschools @RIDeptEd

One year ago, we broke ground on @pvdschools new Spaziano Middle School! The middle school is being built across the street from Spaziano Elementary, which will transform into one of the state’s first Pre-K through Grade 8 schools while offering dual language programming!

29 Annual @LFSackettSharks Winter Concert NEXT Wednesday, December 17th! @pvdschools

School Librarians in the Limelight on PBS NewsHour - https://t.co/JCnZiQJKhi

Thank you @ProvidenceACT for inviting the @LFSackettSharks Grade 4/5 Chorus to sing at the City's Annual Tree Lighting on Saturday. They were beyond excited to be there! @PVDMayor @pvdschools @RIDeptEd

In Providence, Rhode Island, public schools have long faced scrutiny over low test scores, crumbling buildings and persistent challenges communicating with bilingual families. But Alfred Lima Elementary School is pushing back against that narrative, thanks to a team of young

Here is this week’s @Lima_FortesES #LimaNews special report reflecting on the @NewsHour coverage! @OSMediaRI @pvdschools @ElementaryZone @RIDeptEd @EdServRIPBS https://t.co/bvWsyH97kl You can watch the full PBS video here: https://t.co/k3qcAPAPFE

Our @Lima_FortesES #LimaNews Crew interviewed the amazing @gizly23 from @OSMediaRI @EdServRIPBS about our #journalism club #collaboration! Our Alfred Lima #Students are so lucky to get this opportunity! @ElementaryZone @pvdschools https://t.co/r4fMl3XGC4

Happy Thanksgiving from Providence Public Schools! There is so much to be thankful for — especially our incredible PPSD students, families, and staff. Wishing everyone a joyful and restful Thanksgiving!

Reminder: Schools will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday from Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28. District offices will be open Wednesday and closed November 27–28

🔔 Cada día de clases cuenta. Todos esperamos con ansias las vacaciones del Día de Acción de Gracias, pero recuerden que cada día de aprendizaje es fundamental—hasta el último timbre. El receso del Día de Acción de Gracias será desde 26-28 de noviembre. 🦃

Educators! Less than 1 Week! The PPSD Early Contract Hiring Fair is next Wed, Dec 3 (5–8 PM, Virtual). Last chance for early contracts in hard-to-fill roles: guaranteed 2026–27 position + priority opportunities. Apply: https://t.co/yalePXViRV

🔔Every School Day Counts. We are all looking forward to the Thanksgiving break, but please remember that every day of learning is critical—right up until the last bell. Thanksgiving Recess is from Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th.🦃

@Novel_Effect @Macys @ppsdMLLs our DL Ss created “balloons” to celebrate the 99th annual parade…can you believe they used @centralparkzoo animals for the first few? Thank goodness for perseverance, creativity, and Tony Sarg.

@RIDeptEd @ppsdMLLs @EdServRIPBS

PPSD’s Mindy Mertz, Zachary Pinto, and Tracy Corcoran presented at the New England Mayors Convening on Universal Pre-K, highlighting best practices and workforce development. 📸 Pictured: Chief of FACE Carina Pinto de Chacon, MPHS educator Zack Pinto, and Mayor Smiley.

@PVDMayor @RIKidsCount Thank you Mayor Smiley for the opportunity to speak about the importance of early childhood education.

🚨 Educators! PPSD offers Early Hiring Contracts for 2026–27 in SpEd, Bilingual, Math, Science, ESL, SLP & Psych. 💻 Virtual Fair: Dec 3, 5–8 PM 📅 Info: https://t.co/yalePXVQHt 👉 Apply early for priority! #PPSD #TeachersWanted #EarlyContracts