Grade levels in the new Middle School will be located on their individual floors, or “neighborhoods”. Each “neighborhood” will include classrooms, science labs, small group instruction spaces, restrooms, and common learning spaces (pictured above).
The new middle school will feature larger classroom spaces of approximately 850 square feet. These spaces will be more conducive to collaboration, flexibility, and project-based learning that is tied to 21st century learning needs.
The new Middle School plan includes the opportunity to receive up to an additional 20% state reimbursement bonus, which potentially reduces the overall cost from $167 million to approximately $75 million. This opportunity will expire in June 2024.
The new Middle School building will feature a brand new cafeteria, capable of preparing all meals on site. The size of the cafeteria will allow each grade level to have their own lunch period.
The new middle school will feature state-of-the-art energy efficiency, which will bring greatly improved air quality for teachers and students, as well as energy cost savings for taxpayers.
The new Middle School building will feature a brand new 8,000 square foot gymnasium, capable of accommodating all students in one space. The new gym will include multi-use courts, spectator seating, and a divider for space flexibility.
The $167 million School Bond includes the construction of a new, 144,000 square foot Middle School on the Davisville/McGinn site. The facility will house 900 students in grades 6-8. Also included in the bond is approximately $37 million for additional district-wide building repairs and improvements.
The new Middle School building will feature a performing arts auditorium capable of seating 450 people. This space will provide our students with opportunities to showcase their talents and thrive as learners.
The new Middle School building will feature a performing arts auditorium capable of seating 450 people. This space will provide our students with opportunities to showcase their talents and thrive as learners.
Our vision is to design facilities that support educators and students to thrive in 21st century learning environments that provide opportunities for students to not only learn from the instruction provided by their teachers, but also from the design and systems that we create within the school building.
Due to the forecasted snow and hazardous travel conditions forecasted for 2/28/2023, all North Kingstown School Department schools will be closed and all after school activities are canceled.
Hello DMS 8th grade families!
Team teachers are excited for our in school workshop with Nature's Classroom next week! Team D students will be enjoying this experience on Monday, October 17th and Team R students will partake on Tuesday, October 18th.
Here are a few reminders to make sure that your child has the best experience possible:
1. We will be outside rain or shine so encourage your child to dress accordingly
(Students shouldn't wear new shoes/favorite clothes) and bring a raincoat/poncho if the weather is calling for rain.
2. Students should bring water bottles (with their names on them).
3. Students should bring a snack for our mid-morning break.
4. Lunch will be in the cafeteria, as per usual.
Also, we are still accepting donations to help pay for this activity. The cost is $39 per student and any donation amount will be accepted and is appreciated! Checks can be made out to DMS.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bagwell (Team D) or Ms. Kozun (Team R).
We are looking forward to a fun day!
Good Afternoon,
This morning at 8:24am, DMS was notified by the NKPD that a passer-by had notified them of an individual dressed in red in the vicinity of our school making threatening statements. DMS initiated a lockdown which lasted approximately 20 minutes while the police conducted a search for the individual. While continuing to check the area of DMS, police also responded to the Davisville Academy in case the caller identified the wrong school.
The individual has been located. Police have learned this is an isolated incident and that there was never any type of planned attack on any school. No weapons were shown and no one was injured or required medical attention.
The police department is confident that there is no further potential danger to any school. Students have returned to their regular schedule and the day will continue as planned.
Sincerely,
Barbara Maher
Congratulations to the 2021 RIIL Girls Cross Country State Champion: North Kingstown High School
Congratulations to RIIL Unified Volleyball Championship Division II Champion: North Kingstown High School
School begins September 3, 2021!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone.
Mental Health Awareness Week at DMS
Kindergarten & New Student Registration for School Year 2021-2022 is now open. Visit the link below for more information.
https://www.nksd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=796106&type=d&pREC_ID=1351401
NKSD Reopening Frequently Asked Questions has been updated.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h9IVnZKIfDzDPITFZr7R3HGjPzadF3CQ/view