Paul Cuffee School (PCS) is a public charter school in Providence, RI that serves a diverse community of students in kindergarten through high school

Providence, Rhode Island
Joined February 2010
Thank you to Josie Batista, Andrea Summers, and Genevieve Schultz for their dedication, leadership, and the care they bring to our students and staff every day. We’re so grateful for all you do to make PCS a wonderful place to learn and grow! #NationalPrincipalsMonth
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Our first K-5 Community Day was a wonderful morning of reading, teamwork, laughter & school spirit! Students connected with book buddies, worked together in mixed-grade teams & celebrated our school community. We were glad to welcome State Rep. David Morales to the celebration!
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Our 6th graders are learning how some materials can be both reflective & see-through at the same time by exploring how one-way mirrors work. When the flashlight was on, they could see one person inside the box—but when the light went off they saw another person behind the mirror!
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Looking for a school for the 2026–27 school year? Apply today! We have available seats in grades 10, 11, and 12. For more information, please contact Lilly Ngolvorarath at (401) 601-6410 or [email protected].
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Ms. Cunningham’s first-grade students started the school year by thinking about their hopes & dreams for the year ahead. They shared what they want to learn and get better at, including spelling, reading, math & counting to 100. We can't wait to see them grow throughout the year!
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Members of the Cuffee Cares Club, accompanied by Mrs. Reyes, recently kayaked on the Blackstone River to help remove invasive water chestnuts. We're proud of our students for helping protect a local ecosystem while giving back to the community!
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Congratulations to Paul Cuffee School's Class of 2026! Tonight, we celebrated an amazing group of graduates and all they have accomplished. We are incredibly proud of you and can't wait to see where your journeys lead.
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It’s #401Gives Day! Every donation, no matter the amount, supports educational field trips, guest visitors, and special projects for more than 800 K–12 students at PCS. Give now at bit.ly/401Gives2PCS and help our students learn, grow, and succeed!
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🌟 It’s #401Gives Day! 🌟 Support Paul Cuffee students today! Your gift helps fund books, outdoor learning, enrichment programs, and hands-on projects that make learning meaningful and joyful. Give early and help us qualify for bonus prize funding! ➡️ bit.ly/401Gives2PCS
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Third graders had a fun, hands-on visit with the Roger Williams Park Zoo Mobile! They met small animals up close—including a friendly lizard, an Eastern box turtle, and a Madagascar hissing cockroach—and learned all about their habitats, behaviors, and care.
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📷 The application period for the 2026–2027 school year at Paul Cuffee School closes today, March 18 at 5:00 PM (EST). Apply now at EnrollRI.org! Have questions? Contact [email protected].
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We are grateful for Representative Gabe Amo visiting the Upper School last week to share the Thought of the Week. He answered students’ questions and encouraged them to make every minute count, believe in themselves, work hard, and stay curious.
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Happy Birthday to our namesake, Paul Cuffee! This weekend, as you recall the courageous contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr., please remember another American hero whose trail of accomplishments we are proud to recognize: bit.ly/3bJu1ka
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We were honored to welcome Mayor Smiley to our Upper School during this week’s all-school assembly. He greeted students and answered thoughtful questions—an important opportunity to connect with local leadership.
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Today we celebrate #GivingTuesday and the power of giving together. Your support helps PCS students explore their passions in arts, music, sports, clubs, field trips, and maritime-themed learning. Give @ bit.ly/DonateNow2PCS — keep learning exciting for our students!
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Happy Thanksgiving from our Paul Cuffee School community! Wishing you a joyful day with the people you love.
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Join the global generosity of #GivingTuesday! Support one of the Paul Cuffee Funds and help Providence students enjoy books, projects, field trips, and opportunities to grow. Give today at bit.ly/DonateNow2PCS — or mark your calendar for Dec. 2, 2025!
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Paul Cuffee students wore orange for #UnityDay to unite against bullying. Upper Schoolers wrote affirmations & commitments to end bullying on “footprints,” and Middle School student Jurni dressed as The Lorax—a perfect reminder to use our voices for others.
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Ms. Goncalves' 8th-grade advisory is showing what it means to Be Thoughtful! From writing staff kindness notes to bringing coffee to our crossing guard and cleaning the schoolyard, they’re living one of the middle school’s core values in meaningful ways.
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