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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

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 SNAP 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

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 Back to School Nutrition Scholarships 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 Updated physical and vaccinations 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 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 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

Scholarships LCSC Scholarship application window has been EXTENDED. 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 MAY 31, 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: May 31, 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

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

Quick Links Welcome to the WMS Quick Links Page. Below you will find direct links to our frequently used platforms, important sites, and more.

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

Finances + RFPs 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 27 (Proposed) Budget and Message FY 26 (Proposed) Budget Summary FY 26 School Budget Message FY 26 School Budget Report 25-26 Salaries Archived Budget / Salaries 2017-2025 Employment Contracts Acting Superintendent Contract Director of IT Contract Director of HR & Admin Assistant to Superintendent WMS Principal Contract Student Support Services Director Contract SSS Administrative Asst./Data Coordinator Contract School Committee Confidential Secretary LCESP Contract 24-27 LCTA Contract 25-28 Vendor Contracts More info coming soon ESSER III ESSER III Summary Document RFPs Current Requests for Proposals Wilbur & McMahon Schools HVAC Renovations Download the RFP and access associated links --------------------------- Past R equests 1. Media Center Renovation and 2. (exterior west entrance) Water Infiltration Mitigation Download the RFP Wilbur & McMahon Schools Art/STEM Room Renovation Dear Vendors, Please follow this link to access drawings and specifications. 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

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.

MESSAGE FROM THE NURSE Please check back here frequently as we update this page with the latest information from the school, as well as the latest protocols, response and screening guidelines from from the RI Department of Education/Department of Health. SNAP Health Center Click here for access to the health portal. Immunization Information Dear Parents/Guardians, Please refer to the following information from the RI Department of Health website that indicates the immunization requirements for students entering Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th grade and 8th grade. Please note: Up to date immunization records must be provided on or before the first day of school. Students entering Kindergarten and 7th grade must provide an up to date physical exam that has been performed within 12 months prior to the first day of school. Students in grades 5 -8 who wish to participate on a school sports team must provide a physical exam that has been performed within the 12 months prior to the beginning of the sports season and indicate that the student is cleared to participate in school sports. If needed, Medical and Religious Exemption Forms are accessible from the RI DOH web site referenced in this email If you have any questions or concerns, please email me @ jdunn@lcsd.k12.ri.us . Jean S. Dunn, RN, MS, CSNT School Nurse Teacher Little Compton School Department Immunization Requirements School and Child Care Workers Students and child care workers are required to be vaccinated against certain diseases in Rhode Island. These requirements are based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , the American Academy of Pediatrics , and healthcare providers in Rhode Island. More information about these diseases is available online . Sharing data with KIDSNET: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows the release of immunization data from schools only with signed consent. A parent/guardian or student (if 18+ years) must fill out this consent form before you can share their immunization data with KIDSNET . Students Requirements for students entering licensed DHS center-based and in-home childcare facilities 4 doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine 1 dose of Flu vaccine each year 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine 3 doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine 1 dose of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine 4 doses of Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (not routinely given to healthy children 5 years of age and older) 3 doses of Polio vaccine 2 doses of Rotavirus vaccine 1 dose of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine Requirements for students entering Kindergarten 5 doses of DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) vaccine 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine 4 doses of Polio vaccine 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine Requirements for students entering 7th grade A student entering 7th grade must have met the pre-kindergarten and kindergarten immunization requirements, plus: 1 dose of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine 1 dose of Meningococcal Conjugate (MCV4) vaccine 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine Requirements for students entering 8th grade A student entering 8th grade must have met the 7th grade immunization requirements, plus: 2 doses of HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccine Exemptions Students and children in child care (day care) and pre-kindergarten facilities can be exempted from required immunizations for religious, medical, or temporary reasons. A medical exemption certificate must be signed by a medical provider. Religious exemption Medical exemption Temporary exemption Additional Information Students and child care workers do not need to get the immunizations listed above if they have already received them. This can be demonstrated with an immunization record, a medical passport, or any other official record that shows the month, day, and year of the vaccinations. Students and child care workers do not need to get the immunizations listed above if they cannot receive them for medical reasons. A healthcare provider can provide paperwork stating that someone cannot be vaccinated against a particular disease for medical reasons.

CONGRATULATIONS MR. GOODWIN! Many of you may know that Little Compton School Department’s 2026 District Teacher of the Year (DTOY) is Mr. Bryan Goodwin. Today, we are shouting it from the rooftops! Mr. Goodwin was nominated by all six past Little Compton District Teachers of the Year who are current employees – Mr. Lee Torres, Ms. Mary Elizabeth MIller, Ms. Jessica Higgins, Ms. Gen Morash, Ms. Karen Corrigan, Ms. Jennifer Segala, and here are some of their comments from the nomination Google Form: When asked "What three strong characteristics does this Teacher/Educator possess that make her/him/them special to our school? The abovementioned teachers replied: Dedicated Inspiring Passionate Compassionate Skilled Collaborative Humble Committed Patient Empathetic Flexible Some biographical info A bit of biographical info: Mr. Goodwin graduated from Salve Regina University with a degree in Elementary and Special Education and is the special educator/case manager entrusted with supporting our middle school students. He holds certificates in Orton-Gillingham OG+ and Morphology+, which support his work in helping students develop strong literacy skills. He was honored by the Newport County Special Education Advisory Board for his dedication to supporting students with diverse learning needs. Bryan lives in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with his wife, Courtney, and their two sons, Cameron and Callan. In addition to his passion for teaching, he enjoys playing, coaching, and refereeing ice hockey. He has even laced up in our hallways (on roller-hockey skates, of course)! Below are more comments from Mr. Goodwin's nominators Since 2014, I have witnessed Bryan with students and colleagues. He is an exceptional educator, who is always present in the classroom and with his students. He puts in the extra time (quietly) working with students before and after school, checking in with students during school. Talking to students not only about academics, but the sports and or activities that they are involved in. He is consistent and impacts students’ lives. Bryan brings unwavering compassion, deep expertise in differentiated instruction, and a collaborative spirit that uplifts students and colleagues. His ability to build trusting relationships with learners who face significant challenges makes him a cornerstone of our inclusive school community. Bryan has the patience needed to support his students. His communication with his students and their parents/caretakers is to be commended. He has high expectations for his students and holds them accountable. Bryan leads by example through his commitment to continuous learning, regularly engaging in professional development and applying new strategies to support diverse learners. He partners closely with families to create individualized learning plans, ensuring students receive the support they need both at school and at home. Bryan uses patience to get to know his middle school students to provide individualized support. He takes the time to study his students' learning styles, personalities, triggers, and passions. Bryan is committed to building trust and a rapport with each and every one of his students on an individual basis. He is empathetic to the challenges each student may face and tailors his teaching/support to meet their specific needs. He accommodates for their diversity and interests to best reach each individual. Bryan is an unsung hero. He works outside the spotlight, but his presence in the classroom and the rapport he has with his students, colleagues, and school community is remarkable and should be commended. Additionally, outside the classroom, Bryan is a coach, husband and father. He is always one of the first to volunteer a helping hand. What an amazing role model for his two sons!

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 be brought to the school committee for approval once 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