BridgePointe’s Annual Back to School Fair

The annual BridgePointe back to school fair wil be held on Saturday, August 12, from 9-11 am. at East Providence High School.  Students will receive a new backpack & school supplies elected by the East Providence school department.  There will also be Dental and Vision Screening and other after school resources.  There will be outdoor fun & refreshments and carnival games.  For more information and to register for your free tickets: bpri.church/backtoschool.

Upcoming EPHS Dates to Remember:
August 2023

• 14: Varsity, JV & Freshman Football begins
• 14: Senior Portraits 8am-2pm appointment only
• 15: Senior Portraits 8am-2pm appointment only
• 21: Fall Sports Begin
• 21: 25:EPHS Band Camp-8am-3pm
• 23: Freshman Orientation 6pm-8pm
• 25: Department Chair Only Day
• 26: SAT Testing
• 28: PD Day
• 29: Staff Report - Convocation
• 30: School begins: 9th grade only
• 31: All Students Begin

September 2023

• 2:  Car Wash 11am-3pm
• 4:   Labor Day-No School
• 11: Faculty Meeting 2:00pm 
• 21: Meet the Teachers Night 6pm-8pm
• 15: Townie Pride Parade @ Pierce
• 19: College Fair @ Warwick Mall 6pm-8pm
• 19: DodgeBall tournament 6:30
• 20: PTSA Meeting 6:30pm
• 22: Blood Drive 7:30am-1:30pm (auditorium)
• 25: Faculty Advisory Board @ 2pm
• 25: School Improvement Team Virtual @ 6pm
• 28-29: UC/Staff Pictures
• 29: Homecoming Football Game
• 30: Homecoming Dance at 7pm-10pm

Out of School Learning Opportunities
In a late July press release, Governor Dan McKee announced that 31 Rhode Island communities, including East Providence, have signed onto the Administration’s Learn365RI Municipal Compact and committed to increase out-of-school learning opportunities for young people in their communities.

“If we’re going to catch up with our neighboring states and recover from the impact of the pandemic, we know there must be additional learning time outside of the traditional school day,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I’m grateful to the 31 municipal leaders who are stepping up and partnering with our Administration on Learn365RI to expand out-of-school learning opportunities for all students while also helping us close learning gaps and improve student outcomes.”

“Expanding access to extended learning opportunities, both in and out of school, is a key element in our work to accelerate learning and improve student outcomes state-wide,” said Commissioner Infante-Green. “I’m deeply appreciative of all the communities who have made a commitment to supporting year-round learning and commend Governor McKee for his leadership in moving our state education system forward. We will continue to work with our state partners, city and town officials, and community members to ensure all students receive a world-class education.”

Last month, Governor McKee announced an RFP for nearly $4 million in grants to help communities foster new or expanded initiatives to promote learning beyond the school day and beyond the traditional 180-day school year. The RFP awards are expected to be announced by the end of July, with grants ranging from $50,000 to $400,000. The funding will run from September 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.