Distance Learning Intent Form
Parents help us with our re-opening planning by filling out this brief Distance Learning Intent Form for each student.
https://forms.gle/e3xiTsrFpdfaXij48
Additional RIDE COVID-19 and School Reopening Resources
​School Reopening Informational Videos
School Reopening Planning
North Smithfield Public Schools will be submitting to the Rhode Island Department of Education reopening plans to cover each of three specific scenarios:  
  • Limited In-Person  
  • Partial In-Person  
  • Full In-Person

We have committees working on:
  • Logistics, Transportation, Facilities, Operations
  • Health and Wellness
  • Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology
  • Human Resources, Finance, School Community

We are also collaborating with school districts in our region and across the state. Our Initial plans are due to the Department of Education by July 17th. The Department of Education has hired a consulting firm to review plans and provide feedback. Regionally, we will be sharing the best solutions and coordinating our efforts to bring our students back to school safely.  
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​NSPS Goal

Our goal is to re-open with the “Full in-person for All” model. To that end we will be:

  • Adjusting classroom layouts and utilizing all interior and exterior spaces in order to maintain social distancing as much as possible.
  • Organize staff, students, and schedules to form “stable groups” or “pods” and minimize widespread person to person contact and interaction between groups.  
  • Expanding school and classroom cleaning and disinfection routines, minimize use, and maximize the disinfecting of shared materials.  
  • Conducting daily student and staff screenings, adding handwashing stations, and wearing face coverings in accordance with DOH guidelines. 
  • Accommodate through distance learning students who have prior health conditions or must quarantine.  

This is just a small list. The overall changes and restructuring will be extensive. We will try and minimize any disruptions and ensure a smooth transition to instruction regardless if conditions in August allow us to re-open fully, partially, or we have to return to an improved distance learning.   
NSPS School Reopening Support Documents