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Transportation Dial (401) 625-5562 for direct access to the First Student bus yard. FirstView In collaboration with our transportation partner, First Student, the Little Compton School Department is launching FirstView®, a real-time GPS vehicle tracking and student transportation monitoring platform. Directions for downloading and launching the app can be found here . Please contact the Main Office for our 5-character district code. With FirstView, parents and caregivers can download the secure, easy-to-use vehicle tracking mobile app that will allow you to stay easily connected with your student(s) daily trips. See the real-time vehicle location via GPS and track its progress. Easy access to vehicle details as well as updates regarding any changes. Receive multiple distanced-based ETA notifications when the vehicle is getting close. Set-up family members and caregivers to receive trip email alerts. Dedicated customer support team for all app-related questions. In addition, general questions regarding routes and other transportation matters can be directed to our local First Student Depot: (401) 625-5562. We hope this app is a useful addition to our district’s transportation services. Bus Routes and Schedules Following bus routes links are for the 2025-2026 school year. WMS AM/PM Bus Routes Drop Off and Pick Up Morning Drop Off If your student will not be taking he bus in the morning, drop off locations and times are as follows: K-4 Drop off location: Playground 5-8 Drop off location: Basketball Courts School employees will be waiting outside starting at 8:00 AM. Dismissal Pickup Our school day ends at 2:55 PM. Please arrive no earlier than 2:45 PM to ensure safe and orderly traffic. Refer to the image below for exact locations. PHS Transportation PHS AM/PM Bus Routes PHS MORNING EXPRESS: The express bus leaves Wilbur McMahon School every day at 6:35 a.m. This option can be used by any Little Compton PHS student at any time. REGULAR SCHOOL DAY PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF: All Little Compton PHS students can get picked up and dropped off at their designated bus stops. FIRST LATE BUS: If your high school student needs to stay after school for a short time, we provide a late bus that picks students up at the high school at 3:05 p.m. and leaves PHS at 3:15 p.m. It brings those students to Wilbur McMahon School arriving by 4:15 p.m. SECOND LATE BUS: If your high school students needs to stay after school for a longer amount of time, we provide a late bus that picks students up at the high school at 5 p.m. and leaves PHS at 5:10 p.m. It brings those students to Wilbur McMahon School arriving by 5:40 p.m. Also, for students who need a quiet place to study or just need a safe place to stay while waiting for the late bus, the Portsmouth High School library is open after school every day until 5 p.m. All of these options are available as of the third day of school, Tuesday, September 2nd. The following are MET transportation options: Option 1 - Park n Ride on Fish Rd (8:02am/3:25pm) Option 2 - Wilbur McMahon 8:10am on bus #2 and transfer to our Met bus. Option 3 – Picked up at home during elementary run and transferred to our Met bus at Town Farm... Home in the PM. Option 4 - Town Farm (8:20am/3:40pm) Rogers Transportation Rogers AM/PM Bus Routes

Activities, sports, and clubs offered at Wilbur & McMahon School Activities and Clubs Winter Middle School Sports WMS Basketball for boys and girls will be starting the week of December 2nd. Boys will be practicing on Monday and Fridays at 3:30 to 5:00 pm. Girls basketball will be practicing on Tuesday and Thursdays at 3:00-4:30. The boys team will be coached by Brendan McKinnon. Erin Bowley will be coaching the girls team. If your student is interested in playing basketball please contact the school for more information. Please make sure that they have a current physical from the past year. FIRST TECH Challenge FIRST LEGO League Challenge Band Drama Club After School Library Hours (Grades K-8)

Integrated Preschool & Pre-K Our program provides a nurturing and inclusive early childhood experience designed to support the growth and development of all preschool-aged children. Certified teachers, teacher assistants, and therapists work together to create a supportive environment for children with and without disabilities, offering a typical preschool experience tailored to meet individual needs. We also support families through Child Outreach, a free service available to all Rhode Island children aged 3, 4, and 5. This program helps identify children who may benefit from further assessments, interventions, or services to support their development. Program Details AM Preschool (3-Year-Olds) and PM Pre-K (4-Year-Olds) Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday AM Program: 9:00–11:30 AM PM Program: 12:30–2:55 PM Tuition: $2,700 per year Children must be fully potty trained to participate. Why Choose Our Program? Research shows that high-quality early childhood education helps children develop essential social and cognitive skills, preparing them for future academic success. From the moment children enter our classrooms, they are actively engaged in hands-on learning experiences. Our educators use research-based, evidence-supported teaching practices to ensure every child benefits from an enriching and supportive educational journey. For more information, please reach out to the Program Director, Kim Smith ksmith@lcsd.k12.ri.us

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 for adults. 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.

Scholarships LCSC Scholarship application window is OPEN. Rewards to be announced at School Committee Meeting. Please email questions to schoolcommitteeclerk@lcsd.k12.ri.us Little Compton School Committee Scholarships 2026 COMPLETED APPLICATION DUE BY APRIL 30th, 2026 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 2026 , upload supplemental documents and submit electronically. Use the Printable Scholarship Application Form 2026 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 2026 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 2026 Scholarships compiled by PHS 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

Calendars 2025-2026 District Calendar 2026-2027 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

Non-Public Textbook Loan Program Submit your order here Textbooks are now available for loan Orders accepted until July 7th, 2025 . Pickup windows will be emailed when order is ready. Book returns are to be delivered to the WMS Main Office from June 23 - 27, 9AM to 2:30PM . Return slips must be completed at time of return. Textbooks available for loan can be found on the RI Department of Education website. Questions can be sent to the Materials Resource Consultant , Linda Audette at laudette@lcsd.k12.ri.us

RIDE/RIDOH Gun Safety and Suicide Prevention Materials In accordance with Rhode Island State Law S2202, all school districts are required to annually distribute informational flyers to all enrolled students and their families regarding the importance of secure firearm storage, associated risks, state storage laws, and available suicide prevention and behavioral health resources. Gun Safety and Suicide Prevention Materials Attached below are multilingual flyers (English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French) developed by the Rhode Island Departments of Health and Rhode Island Department of Education to support compliance with this requirement. The Rhode Island full legislation can be found here S2202.pdf . Secure Storage Suicide Prevention Other Resources RIDE_RIDOH_Onepager_English Secure Storage Suicide Prevention Other Resources RIDE_RIDOH_Onepager_Spanish Secure Storage Suicide Prevention Other Resources RIDE_RIDOH_Onepager_French Secure Storage Suicide Prevention Other Resources RIDE_RIDOH_Onepager_Portuguese Secure Storage Information and Awareness from RIDE/RIDOH: WARNING: Access to a firearm in the home significantly increases the risk of suicide, death during domestic violence disputes, and the unintentional death of children, household members, or others. If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline or text "HOME" to 741741. Secure firearm storage is the law in Rhode Island. Rhode Island state law requires gun owners to securely store their firearms any time the firearms are not in their possession or control and to securely store firearms in premises under their control where a child or person prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms is likely to gain access to them. Failure to securely firearms as required by law may result in fines and/or criminal prosecution.

Middle Years Programme at WMS What is MYP? To learn more about the Middle Years Program. Click here "At Wilbur & McMahon, the MYP helps students connect learning to real life while developing the skills and values to make a difference." The IB Middle Years Programme at Wilbur & McMahon School At Wilbur & McMahon School, students in Grades 5–8 engage in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) —a learning experience that encourages curiosity, reflection, and action. The MYP helps students connect what they learn in the classroom to the world around them through real-world inquiry and exploration of Global Contexts . As students build strong Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills —such as communication, organization, and critical thinking—they grow as independent, compassionate learners who understand their role in a global community. The programme culminates in Grade 8 with the IB Community Project , a student-led opportunity to take meaningful action and make a positive difference both locally and beyond. 5th grade Transition to the IB Middle Years Programme The 2025–2026 school year marks the beginning of Grade 5’s transition into the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP). This year will serve as a soft implementation phase , allowing teachers to deepen their understanding of the IB framework while gradually introducing key elements—such as the IB Learner Profile —to students. The process focuses on aligning and embedding MYP practices and assessment approaches with the strong instructional methods and RIDE-aligned curriculum already in place in Grade 5. This thoughtful integration will help ensure a smooth and cohesive learning experience as students move from elementary into the full MYP in Grade 6. This transition reflects our district’s commitment to developing curious, reflective, and globally minded learners who take action to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. Curriculum 7th grade Deepening Inquiry and Skills In Grade 7, students strengthen and expand the skills introduced in Grade 6. They continue developing ATL skills across disciplines and explore Global Contexts in greater depth. Emphasis is placed on critical and creative thinking, research, and self-management , as students take greater ownership of their learning. Interdisciplinary projects challenge them to apply their understanding to complex, real-world problems and to consider multiple perspectives. Curriculum 6th grade Building the Foundations Grade 6 is students’ first full year as MYP learners. They explore subjects through Global Contexts —real-world themes that connect classroom learning to local and global issues—and begin intentionally developing ATL skills such as communication, organization, collaboration, and reflection. Teachers design inquiry-based learning experiences that help students see connections between subjects and understand how their choices and actions shape the world around them. Curriculum 8th grade Culminating in the Community Project Grade 8 represents the culmination of the MYP at Wilbur & McMahon School. Students apply the skills and global awareness developed throughout the programme in the IB Community Project —a student-led inquiry that identifies a real community need and leads to meaningful action. Through investigation, planning, action, and reflection , students demonstrate independence, responsibility, and compassion. The Community Project showcases their growth as learners and celebrates their ability to make a difference in their community and the world. Curriculum 8th Grade Community Project This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing. link

Enrolling Your Student The first step to enroll your student is completing the inquiry form. From there, we will guide you through the process. Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. Phone 401.592.0363 Email office@lcsd.k12.ri.us Registration Requirements for WMS Registration Requirements for Home Instruction Important Forms and Documents Not a resident? Not a problem! Wilbur and McMahon Schools accepts out-of-district students through our tuition program. Please complete the above form and we will assist you through the next steps. Looking to visit? Tours are offered during the day when school is in session. To schedule a tour, simply check 'Yes please' in the inquiry form. When can I enroll my student? Wilbur and McMahon Schools offers rolling enrollment, so you can start the process at anytime. Kindergarten Enrollment The start of the enrollment process for all grades begins with the above inquiry form. We then ask that your student participates in our Child Outreach Screening Please complete the form and email a copy to our Child Outreach Coordinator, Kim Smith. ksmith@lcsd.k12.ri.us Child Outreach Screenings take place on Wednesdays from 9am to 2pm and are scheduled once forms have been received. Child Outreach Screening Registration

Welcome Back! Little Compton School Department 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. 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 SNAP HEALTH Student health records are now on SNAP Health. Access your parent portal below. SNAP HEALTH 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 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

Rosemarie K. Kraeger Acting Superintendent of Schools Little Compton School Department Office: 401-592-0363 / Cell: 401-239-7215 Email: rkraeger@lcsd.k12.ri.us Superintendent's Community Update I am honored to introduce myself as the Acting Superintendent of Schools for the Little Compton School District. It is a privilege to serve a community that so clearly values education and has demonstrated that commitment through the district’s long-standing success and strong reputation for excellence. Since stepping into this role, I have already had the pleasure of meeting many members of our staff and spending time with our students. I have been struck by how welcoming, supportive, and engaged everyone has been. The positive school climate and sense of pride in the Little Compton schools are evident, and they speak volumes about the strength of this community. Open communication and transparency will be central to my work as Acting Superintendent. I believe that strong partnerships between schools and families are essential to student success, and I am committed to listening, sharing information openly, and working collaboratively with parents, staff, and community members. I am also fortunate to work alongside a School Committee that is deeply committed to the success of all students and to maintaining excellence across the district. Their dedication to thoughtful governance and continuous improvement provides a strong foundation for our schools. I look forward to getting to know you in the coming months and to working together in support of our students and schools. Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, ideas, or concerns. Thank you for the warm welcome and for your continued support of the Little Compton School District. Warm regards, Rosemarie K. Kraeger Superintendent's Goals