About Us
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Roger Williams is one of several middle schools in Providence. Built in 1932 with funds from the WPA, the school was originally called Thurbers Avenue School. The name was later changed to Roger Williams in honor of the founder of Rhode Island.
Today, Roger Williams serves a multicultural population of students in grades six through eight. Located in the heart of the south side of Providence, our students and their families form a diverse community of languages, cultures, and traditions. Our families include a wide range of educational levels, racial and ethnic backgrounds and socioeconomic factors. Most of our student body comes from a low socioeconomic community. Therefore, 91% qualify for the free or reduced lunch program.
There are approximately 876 students at Roger Williams and our faculty consists of approximately 75 teachers, many of whom have served in our school for a number of years. Every square inch of our building is utilized as either a core classroom or a resource room. We have a very large bilingual/English as a Second Language program. Many of our students come to us from their native countries without any knowledge of the English language. We also have a wide variety of special needs programs including bilingual, eighth grade inclusion, sixth and seventh grade intensive resource, a departmentalized program, and a full resource program.
Other pertinent information about Roger Williams
• Has a “4-Star Award” winning partnership with Rhode Island/Hasbro Children’s Hospital, which sponsors several programs throughout the school year now in its fifth year.
• Has a partnership with Roger Williams Park Zoo, which provides many educational programs throughout the school year.
• Has a close working relationship with the theater department at Brown University’s Art Literacy Program.
• Provides an after school program in conjunction with the Attorney Generals Office, the Lifespan partnership, and Johnson and Wales College of Business.
• Publishes a hard cover school yearbook and monthly school newspaper throughout the school year. The newsletters mailed quarterly to parents that include a parent’s page full of school information.
• Utilizes resources from Volunteers in Providence Schools, South Side Tutorial, YMCA, Children’s Crusade, City Year, Kids First and ETS.
• Has a close working relationship with the Southeast Asian Youth and Family Development Project, South Side Boys’ and Girls’ Clubs, and other community groups.
• Provides educational and enrichment activities in conjunction with Summerbridge, and Educational Talent Search.
• Maintains a rich tradition within the building where there is sensitivity to cultural and social-economic difference, where students are respected, nurtured, and educated.
After School Programs
By: Mrs. Russo
This years AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS are already underway, but it is not too late to join in the fun. We are still looking for students to fill in seats for our EDUCATION 20/20 program. This program is an educational tutorial program designed to help students in reading and writing, as well as math skills and concepts. Additionally, our faculty is facilitating the following activities:
MONDAY: BASKETBALL, ART CLUB, FIT NUT, CRAFT CLUB
TUESDAY: YOUNG DOCTORS CLUB, FIT NUT, SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
WEDNESDAY: THEATER CLUB, S.A.D.D.
Busing is available for all students participating in after school programs. Sign up now for EDUCATION 20/20, and be part of the fun.
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