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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 How to Enroll 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

Enrolling your student Welcome to the Wilbur and McMahon Schools! Please fill out this form to begin your student's registration process. Registration requirements can be found below. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out. Phone 401.592.0363 Email office@lcsd.k12.ri.us Registration Requirements Important Forms and Documents Caretaker's First Name Caretaker's Last Name Caretaker's Email Primary Mailing Address Caretaker's Phone Number Effective Enrollment Date Student's First Name Student's Last Name Reason for Registration Student's Grade Submit Not a Resident? No Problem! Wilbur and McMahon Schools offers out-of-district students through our tuition program. Please complete the above form and we will assist you through the next steps. Interested in a Tour? Please do something Haven't decided. Could be added to the above form or a new form... Transferring From Another School? We ask that you inform your previous school of your transfer and be sure to complete a records release form. Records Release Form Pre-School and Pre-K Information about out integrated pre-school and pre-k programs can be found below. Integrated Pre-School & Pre-K

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

Student Registration Welcome to Wilbur and McMahon Schools! We're excited you're considering joining our family. The link below will show you everything you need before you register. Registration Requirements Once you've reviewed that and have everything you need, you can register below NOTE: Registrations are currently paused as we make upgrades to our systems. Please check back soon for an updated and streamlined enrollment process. If you have any questions, please reach out to office@lcsd.k12.ri.us . Click here to register (currently paused) If you're a returning student, no need to register. Fill out your yearly paperwork on the family page Quick Answers Pre-School Registration? To register your 3-5 year old for the pre-school we offer for students ages 3, 4 and 5, please call us at 401 592 0363 or email us at Office@lcsd.k12.ri.us . The school's Child Outreach Coordinator is Kimberly Smith at 401.592.0363 x1134 / ksmith@lcsd.k12.ri.us . Students will go through a screening process first and then submit registration paperwork at Wilbur McMahon School. Unable to complete the application online? Please contact us or stop by during office hours to obtain a paper version of the packet. Not a Resident? No Problem! We accept non resident students. For more information on tuition please call us at 401.592.0363 or email us at office@lcsd.k12.ri.us Transferring from another school? Be sure to inform your previous school/district that you're making the switch and ask if they can provide a consent to release form to help us obtain your records. Interested in a tour? Please call us at 401 592 0363 or email us at Office@lcsd.k12.ri.us Other Inquires Please call us at 401 592 0363 or email us at Office@lcsd.k12.ri.us

Finances All financial information can be found in one of the following sections Finances Budget and Salaries Employment Contracts Vendor Contracts ESSER III RFPs Financial Transparency Budget and Salaries FY 25 (Proposed) Budget Summary FY 25 School Budget Message FY 25 School Budget Report FY 24 (Proposed) Budget Summary FY 24 School Budget Message FY 24 School Budget Report FY 23 School Budget Report FY 23 Budget Message FY 23 (Propos ed) Budget Summary 23-24 Salaries 22-23 Salaries 21-22 Budget 21-22 Salaries 20-21 Budget 20-21 Salaries 19-20 Salaries 19-20 Budget 18-19 Budget 18-19 Salaries 17-18 Budget 17-18 Salaries Employment Contracts Superintendent Contract 2021-2024 Director of IT Contract 22-25 Director of HR & Admin Assistant to Superintendent WMS Principal Contract Student Support Services Director Contract SSS Administrative Asst./Data Coordinator Contract LCESP Contract 24-27 LCTA Contract 22-25 Vendor Contracts More info coming soon ESSER III ESSER III Summary Document RFPs Current Requests for Proposals Wilbur & McMahon Schools Art/STEM Room Renovation Dear Vendors, Please follow this link to access drawings and specifications. Past R equests Wilbur & McMahon Schools Gymnatorium A/V Upgrade Download the RFP Supplemental Images and DWG -------------- REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL S SPECIAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTIONAL AND RELATED SERVICES Download the RFP -------------- Tuition Opportunities for High School Students Download the RFP

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.

Student Support Services Our Mission Our Staff The Little Compton School Department’s Student Support Services department is fully committed to providing all students with opportunities along a continuum of services that offer access to and participation in the activities of the school and community environments as appropriate to the age and educational needs of the student. Services for students with disabilities are planned with long term outcomes in mind. Annual goals and objectives consider development in the areas of curriculum and instruction, functional skills such as; independent functioning, social and emotional functioning, communication, and career skills. We collaborate with school personnel to support the specialized instruction and services for our students. Parents are encouraged to work with the school’s Principal, Guidance Counselor, Teachers and Related Service Personnel throughout this process. Mark Dufresne Director of Student Support Services Early Childhood Coordinator mdufresne@lcsd.k12.ri.us Meriah Dufur Administrative Assistant Data Manager mdufur@lcsd.k12.ri.us Kimberly Smith Child Outreach Coordinator ksmith@lcsd.k12.ri.us If there is an indication that a student has a disability which impacts their educational performance they may be eligible for special education services. The process toward referral includes: MTSS Team (Multi-Tiered System of Supports – formerly “RTI”) Referral to the Eligibility Team with all necessary data and documentation – ETM Determination of Necessary Data and Evaluation Information Determination of Eligibility for Special Education Services-Case Conference If eligible, Development of an Individual Education Plan-IEP As special education services continue to expand and change, we remain steadfast to continue our commitment of providing appropriate services for child ren with special needs. We are always available to support families and their children. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding services, please do not hesitate to contact us. We can be reached at 401-592-0363. PARENTS’ RIGHTS IN BRIEF Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 It is the policy of the Board of Education to provide a free and appropriate public education to and reasonable modification of policies, practices or procedures for each eligible student with a disability under Section 504. It is the intent of the District to ensure that students who are or may be eligible for accommodations, aids and services, and/or reasonable modification of policies, practices, or procedures under Section 504 are Identified, evaluated, and if eligible, provided with appropriate accommodations, aids and services, and/or reasonable modifications of policies, practices, or procedures. To view the document in full, please click here. Your rights under IDEA and R.I. regulations. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the federal law concerning the education of students with disabilities, and the Regulations of the Rhode Island Council on Elementary and Secondary Education Governing the Education of Children with Disabilities, require schools to provide you, the parents of a child with a disability, with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards (your rights) available under IDEA and the R.I. regulations. Please click here or on the document preview to view it in full

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Calendars 2024-2025 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

Access to Public Records Please review the APRA request policy by clicking here , then access the request form below. APRA REQUEST

Families If you're looking for something and don't see it, please reach out to office@lcsd.k12.ri.us for assistance. More resources may be found below. Forms and Documents Student Handbook Transportation Sports Registration Nutrition Scholarships More Resources Attendance ParentSquare School Nurse Calendars See Something, Say Something ALMA Registration Portsmouth High Important Information about School Lunches Unfortunately, school meals are no longer free for all students as they have been for the past two years because of the pandemic. Students must be approved for free meal benefits or have money in their school meal accounts to buy any meals, food or beverage item. Do not guess if you are eligible -- 68 percent of Rhode Island students get free or reduced-price school meals. All meal benefit application information is private and confidential. To get an application please see the attached forms. More information, including the application and instructions on how to apply are available on the Nutrition section of the website. Safe Schools See Something, Say Something Bullying Report Form RI Statewide Bullying Policy Useful Links BoardDocs RI Department of Education East Bay Educational Collaborative LCSD/WMS Report Card Google Status Dashboard Community WMS Library Catalog Brownell Library Little Compton Prevention Coalition Sakonnet PTO Town of Little Compton CodeRED - Little Compton Alerts