August 1, 2026
To The SKHS Learning Community:
I hope that you are having a restful summer, and we cannot wait to welcome our students back to SKHS on Tuesday, September 1st (grade 9 only) and Wednesday, September 2nd (grades 9 through 12). We are spending this summer planning for a great school year. Construction of our new high school is on schedule to open for the start of the 2027-28 school year! Our new outdoor athletic facilities at the site of our former middle school at Curtis Corner is also on track to be open for the start of the 2027-28 school year. You can follow along with our progress through the website skschoolproject.com.
We are excited to announce our new assistant principal, Brandon Pearce, and athletic director, Arthur “AJ” Sherman. Welcome to both of them. The South Kingstown Teacher of the Year, Megan Sullivan, is our Dean of Students.
We are entering into the third year of the South Kingstown School District having a K to 12 cell phone policy: Students are not allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. All SK students must store their phones in pouches upon entering the school building each day. Our students are more focused during class time, and students regularly have phone-free conversations with each other.
I am happy to share some additional news about our 2025-26 school year:
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More than 75 percent of our upperclassmen have earned college credit or are on pace to complete a CTE program.
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Our athletic program features mostly RIIL Division 1 playoff teams.
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Multiple individual student-athletes were state champions, along with other student-athletes who earned 1st and 2nd team All-State.
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Our award-winning theater production of Prom was the product of a collaborative effort between our Theater, Music, and Construction Tech CTE programs.
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We were recognized as a PLTW Distinguished High School, on the US News and World Report Best High Schools List, an AP Honor Roll school, and a State of Rhode Island 4 Star School.
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We continued our partnerships with URI, CVS, the Hera Gallery, and the RI Home Show.
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We continue to improve our offerings of clubs, activities, and events that provide our students with opportunities to have fun and to showcase their many talents.
Listed below is some important information for the start of the 2026-27 school year:
On Tuesday, September 1st, all 9th graders will report directly to the gymnasium between 7:15 AM and 7:30 AM. We have planned activities throughout the school day for students to get acquainted with SKHS. Students will receive their cell phone bags and laptops during the school day.
Wednesday, September 2nd is a Blue Day (Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4). All students in grades 9 through 12 are expected to attend. Please note that the doors to the school open at 7:15 am on each school day. The first period begins daily at 7:30 am. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria beginning at 7:15 am. Dismissal is 2:02 pm (Monday through Thursday) and 1:10 pm (Friday). Grade 10 to 12 students will receive their cell phone bags.
Some key dates for the beginning of the school year:
The Fall Sports Meeting is Monday, August 17th at 6 pm in the SKHS auditorium.
9th Grade and New Student Parent/Guardian Information Night is Thursday, August 27th at 6 pm. Please note that this is a Zoom meeting and not in-person. A link will be sent to parents and guardians at a later date.
The SKHS Open House for SKHS Parents/Guardians is Thursday, September 17th at 5:30 pm.
Spirit Week is October 19th through 23rd.
The Community Showcase Night for Students considering coming to SKHS is Thursday, November 5th, beginning at 6 pm.
Paper copies of 9th grade and new student schedules will be mailed prior to the start of school. Returning students are expected to check their schedules through Skyward beginning on August 25th. Skyward is being updated to the newest version for this school year. Upon login, the platform will look a bit different.
We are excited to welcome your children to SKHS, either back to our school or for the first time. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at [email protected] or call 401- 360-1003.
Sincerely,
Dr. Chip McGair