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SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING RESTORATIVE PRACTICES EDUCATIONAL EQUITY The faculty and staff at Wilbur McMahon School are committed to being your partners in your child's education, and whole-community participation is crucial when it comes to the social, emotional, academic, and intercultural development of all children. It really does take a village to support all children in becoming their best and highest selves. For example, at Wilbur McMahon School (WMS), healthy relationships, celebrating one's uniqueness and that of others, and bullying prevention are a priority year-round with a variety of programs. This starts in the classroom with Open Circle , a Social Emotional Learning/Educational Equity (SELEE) curriculum for grades kindergarten through 5. Open Circle is incorporated into the curriculum during weekly extended homerooms. WMS' specialists, special educators, co-curricular teachers, and Teaching Assistants have also completed training and are paired with homeroom teachers to support and be a part of Open Circle -- making it truly school wide in grades K-5. In grades 6, 7 and 8, WMS has implemented Choose Love , which teaches students to manage their emotions, set goals, show empathy and make responsible decisions. Choose Love is part of the curriculum two times per week and is run by WMS' Counselor/Social Worker. Since the spring of 2020, all middle school teachers and specialists completed and/or began Tier I training in implementing the International Baccalaureate' Middle Years Program (IB MYP), which turns our curriculum upside down -- in a good way. From Ibo.org: "IB MYP aims to develop active learners and internationally minded young people who can empathize with others and pursue lives of purpose and meaning. The program empowers students to inquire into a wide range of issues and ideas of significance locally, nationally and globally. The result is young people who are creative, critical and reflective thinkers." All staff (Certified Staff, Teacher Assistants, Administration) completed a minimum of 10 hours of PD leading to earn a Basic Restorative Tools Certificate , which includes content focused on cultural sensitivity. (https://yrpofri.org/ ). That training continues with all new hires. None of us can do this work alone. Accordingly, the Little Compton School Department is partnering with the local public library on an Intercultural Development Community Book Club. Ta-Nehisi Coates' book Between the World and Me (LCSD purchased multiple loaner copies) is the group's first read. Other intercultural works being considered for future book discussions are Once A Girl, Always a Boy (co-authors led book discussion) , and Being Heumann (author led book discussion) . They are deep reads and spark thoughtful discussions around issues of identity, race, religion, and being differently-abled. The Little Compton School Department is committed to being partners in all facets of a child's education. The critical work around empathy, diversity, and cultural sensitivity is ongoing and integrated across content areas and grades for whole-school progression. The Little Compton School Department is committed to a safe and healthy learning environment and a dynamic, responsive, impactful curriculum.

Home of the Little Compton School Department and Wilbur & McMahon Schools - A PreK-8 school serving public and tuition students around southcoast RI and MA Welcome to Wilbur & McMahon Schools An International Baccalaureate certified World School serving public and tuition PreK-8 students across southcoast RI and MA Back to School Information Enrollment ALMA ParentSquare Calendars Help Desk Bussing Nutrition Fostering and Achieving Excellence Wilbur & McMahon School is dedicated to preparing students for educational and life experiences in an atmosphere where there is respect for the dignity of every person and an enthusiasm for learning. Wilbur & McMahon School is dedicated to the principle that educational programs be both challenging and supportive, distinguished by consistent high standards and by attention to the needs and potential of the individual student. Latest Updates

Calendars 2024-2025 District Calendar 2025-2026 District Calendar Annual Notice of SC Meetings LCSD Diversity Calendar Upcoming Important Dates and Events Facilities Frequently Requested spaces and their reservation status Please refer to this calendar before making a Use of Facilities request to ensure the space is available. Colors: Blue: Gym Red: Commons Green: Cafeteria Orange: Media Center

Scholarships Little Compton School Committee Scholarships Application 2025 COMPLETED APPLICATION DUE BY APRIL 30th, 2025 James Webster Coombs Memorial Scholarship Leslie Briggs Coombs Memorial Scholarship Ruth Coombs Bogle Memorial Scholarship Doris E. Simmons Memorial Scholarship Anthony Raposa Scholarship There is one application for all five scholarships! What to Submit: This application becomes valid only when the following have been submitted by the due date: Completed application including all sections Transcript of high school grades, including GPA and weighted GPA If you are applying for the Anthony Raposa Education Trust Scholarship, include a recommendation from the High School Principal or Guidance Counselor. How to Submit: Choose one of the following ways to submit your completed application: Complete the Online Scholarship Application Form 2025 , upload supplemental documents and submit electronically. Use the Printable Scholarship Application Form 2025 and email PDFs of the application, transcript and, if applicable, the recommendation to schoolcommitteeclerk @lcsd.k12.ri.us Use the Printable Scholarship Application Form 2025 and mail completed application, transcript and, if applicable, the recommendation to the following address: Wilbur & McMahon School Attn: School Committee Clerk 28 Commons Little Compton RI, 02837 Deadline: April 30th 2025 Applicants are responsible for seeing that all supporting documents are submitted in a timely manner. Only applications found to be complete as of the deadline will be reviewed. Additional Local Area Scholarships 2025 Portsmouth High School Scholarship For more information click here Scholarship Little Compton Click here for application Providing Scholarships to Little Compton Students Pursuing Higher Education. Little Compton Grange Scholarship Little Compton Grange Scholarship Application

School Committee Travis Auty School Committee Chair tauty@lcsd.k12.ri.us Amy Gleicher School Committee Vice Chair agleicher@lcsd.k12.ri.us Susan Chase School Committee Secretary schase@lcsd.k12.ri.us Mark Gleicher School Committee Member mgleicher@lcsd.k12.ri.us Mike Rocha School Committee Member mrocha@lcsd.k12.ri.us School Committee Clerk schoolcommitteeclerk @lcsd.k12.ri.us Policies Click here to view all School Committee Policies Agendas & Minutes Click here to access public meeting info via BoardDocs Archive For content prior to July 1, 2019, click here to access the archive Meeting Information Annual Notice of Meetings 2025 School Committee Regular Monthly Meetings* January 8, 2025 February 12, 2025 March 12, 2025 April 9, 2025 May 14, 2025 June 11, 2025 NO MEEETING IN JULY August 13, 2025 September 10, 2025 October 8, 2025 November 12, 2025 December 10, 2025 *Regular Meetings will take place at Wilbur McMahon School on the second Wednesday of the month, starting at 7:00pm, unless posted otherwise. Subcommittee Meetings and School Committee Special Meetings/Workshops are scheduled as needed throughout the year. Little Compton School Committee agendas are posted at the Wilbur McMahon School, the District Office, as well as electronically on the Secretary of State's Open Government website. N.B. Disabled person(s) needing an interpreter or copy of the Agenda should notify the School Committee Secretary at 401-592-0363 x1500 at least two days prior to the meeting. Meeting Agendas are posted on the SOS site, and physically at the Wilbur McMahon School and the District Office in Little Compton. Sub-Committees Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee Travis Auty, Mark Gleicher High School Contract Negotiation Sub-Committee Travis Auty, Mark Gleicher Policy Sub-Committee Travis Auty, Amy Gleicher Scholarship Sub-Committee Travis Auty, Mike Rocha Wellness Committee Wellness Committee Chair: Susan Chase Jack McKinnon, Jean Dunn, Nancy Roberts, Karin Wetherill Portsmouth School Committee Liaison Mark Gleicher School Improvement Team (SIT) Selection Committee Amy Gleicher Town Recreation Committee Liaison Mark Gleicher Professional Deve lopment View upcoming and past School Committee PD opportunities Scholarships School Committee Scholarships can be found in the Family section of the website

Student Attendance If your child will be absent or tardy, please notify the school's main office prior to 9 a.m. on the day of the absence. You can either send an email to the link below or you can call the school at 401-592-0363 and press option 1. attendance@lcsd.k12.ri.us When reporting your student's attendance, please provide the following information. Name of student Student's class or teacher Reason for absence If your student is being dismissed early or going to a friend's house after school or other after-school activities, a signed note is required . If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school at 401-592-0363.

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About Us The Little Compton School Department is comprised of a precious Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 village school. The town's high school students are "tuitioned out" to Portsmouth High School located (as the crow flies) in the neighboring town of Portsmouth, Rhode Island -- which is a quick trip across Mount Hope Bay via the Sakonnet River Bridge.

International Baccalaureate Wilbur & McMahon Schools is proud to announce we are officially an IB World School! International Baccalaureate certified schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that Little Compton believes is important for our students. Learn more about IB below What is IB? Mission and Philosophy The IB focuses on each student as a whole person. Thus, IB programmes address not only cognitive development but social, emotional and physical well-being. The aim is to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people with adaptable skills to tackle society’s complex challenges and who will help to make it a better, more peaceful world. Middle Years Programme The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is a challenging framework that encourages students to make practical connections between their studies and the real world and culminates in a personal project. Students who complete the MYP are well-prepared for high school and beyond. IB Learner Profile The IB learner profile represents 10 attributes valued by IB World Schools. These attributes, and others like them, can help individuals and groups become responsible members of local, national and global communities. MYP Policies MYP Access & Inclusion MYP Assessment MYP Academic Integrity MYP Language Eighth Grade Community Service The Grade 8 Community Project, a key element of the Middle Years Programme (MYP), engages students in real-world community involvement by applying their classroom knowledge. It develops critical skills such as research, planning, collaboration, and communication. The project is divided into three phases: proposal, action, and reflection. Students identify and research a community issue, implement a plan to address it, and evaluate the outcomes. They are expected to demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and effective communication, culminating in a final presentation and documentation of their work. The project is supported by mentor guidance, resources, and workshops, with assessment focused on investigation, planning, action, and reflection. Read More MYP Frequently Asked Questions Empowering Growth

Home Instruction To begin the registration process, please fill in the inquiry form on our enrollment webpage. Please check off the box I am enrolling as a Home Instructed Student. Click here to review the Home Instruction Policy. All families requesting to homeschool your child/children are asked to register your child with the Little Compton School Department. You will need to submit a copy of your child's birth certificate, two proofs of residency and a copy of your ID along with your Letter of Intent. Your homeschool request will not be brought forward to the school committee for approval until your child is registered in our district. If you have any questions, please contact the Home Instruction Coordinator, Mary Elizabeth Miller at 401-592-0363 Ext 1004 or mmiller@lcsd.k12.ri.us

Welcome Back! Little Compton School Department now uses Alma , a software system to help us better manage school, classroom, and student information. Alma is a secure, easy-to-use online system that brings important school information and tools together in one place. We expect this to save school leaders and teachers time and make it easier to get a complete view of what’s happening with each student’s learning. Families should be on the lookout for more information on setting up their account around August 30th. ALMA login Important Pages TRANSPORTATION WMS busing is provided by FirstStudent. Bus routes and contact information can be found on our transportation page. TRANSPORTATION NUTRITION Breakfast and lunch is curated by Chartwells. Access our online menu and payment through Mosaic. For more information, go to our nutrition page. NUTRITION PARENTSQUARE ParentSquare is the best way to stay up-to-date on all of your students activities. PARENTSQUARE CALENDARS Looking for district wide events? Head to our calendar to see important building dates. CALENDARS Looking to Register for Sports? All students participating in fall sports need to have all of the paperwork completed and meet all the academic and behavioral expectations in order to practice and participate. The following components are required for your child to participate in a sport at Wilbur and McMahon Schools: Completed Annual Biographical Paperwork Completed Fall Sports Registration These can be found in ALMA Start - Click on Begin New Process. An updated physical is required for all sport registrations If you are registering multiple students, you must complete the registration for each student. ALMA Start If you have more than one student enrolled at our school, you can access each student’s information with a single login. You can also find frequently asked questions about Alma at What is Alma? Who uses Alma? What are the benefits of Alma?. In addition to educator tools, Alma offers a parent and student dashboard to help the student’s support system stay informed and on track with their learning. Alma provides access to: School Calendar Staff Directory Class Rosters Attendance History Assignments Grades Activities Locker, Bus and Student ID information …and so much more You and/or your student(s) will receive an email from Alma on August 30th, 2024 with information about how to set up your account and log in. Once your account is configured, you may immediately proceed to Alma Start - the registration and paperwork component of our new SIS. If you choose to complete the paperwork at a later time, you can access Alma Start via your portal homepage or by using this link. Additional information on how to complete this process is available here . If you do not receive your account activation email by the end of day Friday please contact helpdesk@lcsd.k12.ri.us. Send us an email Additional Resources Logging into ALMA Filling in your back to school packet detailed instructions Frequently asked questions about Alma

Dr. Laurie Dias-Mitchell Superintendent of Schools Little Compton School Department Office: 401-592-0363 / Cell: 401-542-1116 Email: ldias-mitchell@lcsd.k12.ri.us Superintendent's Goals Superintendent's Community Update