Top Stories of 2012: Schools

Here are the school stories that got the most hits this year.

  Johnston School Bus Routes 2012-13 — JHS, Ferri Middle School Johnston School Bus Routes 2012-13 — ECE, Elementary Schools JohnstonPatch was the first local news outlet to post the bus routes for Johnston schools — and the only one to have them online — a week before the start of school. Parents responded by viewing and downloading them enough to push the bus routes to the top of the chart of most-read school stories. Accused Vandal Won't Face School Disciplinary Action [POLL] When two 18-year-olds were accused of driving over the fields at the town's soccer complex in March, one of the questions that arose was whether Raymond Zinno, then a student at Johnston High School, would face school sanctions. Answer: No. And most people …

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5 Things To Know Today

5 Things: Fundraising Feast

The Johnston Senior Center is scheduled to hold its annual fundraising macaroni and meatball supper tonight, plus information on how to reach readers in Johnston, on our 5 Things to Know Today for Sept. 19, 2012.

  1. Feast: Tonight's the night — the much-anticipated Johnston Senior Center fundraising supper is scheduled for 5 pm. $10 adults/$5 kids. 2. Windy: The stormy weather is supposed to wind down today, with a lingering chance for precip and temps in the low 70s. Party cloudy, in the upper 40s overnight. Here are the numbers to call in case you're dealing with the aftermath of last night's storm: 3. Passage: Gloria Palmieri, owner of D Palmieri's Bakery on Killingly Street, passed away on Monday. Mass to be held tomorrow at Mary, Mother of Mankind in North Providence; visiting hours omitted. Read the full obituary here — and post your condolences. 4. Schools: Do you have kids in Johnston schools? Want to inform other parents of the great …

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How to Use JohnstonPatch This School Year

Five things for principals, educators, PTA members, parents and students to know about sharing your news with our readers.

  The school year is here, and JohnstonPatch will be there to cover all the big news for all of the town's schools — but we can’t do it without your help! To make sure you get the most out of Patch this school year, we invite you to get active in the news-gathering process. Here are five things you can do to make sure your school and its students get all the coverage they deserve from JohnstonPatch: You can also become a blogger and share your school's news directly with JohnstonPatch readers on a regular basis — and if your blog is written for a larger audience, we'll share it with other Patch sites in Rhode Island. To find out more about using Patch this school year, just e-mail joseph.hutnak@patch.com. 

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[VIDEO] Johnston Officials to Pursue Owners Who Claim Out-of-Town Kids

Mayor Joseph Polisena, school Supt. Dr. Bernard DiLullo, and town Code Enforcement Officer Peter DelPonte address the issue of non-residents attending local schools.

  This morning at Johnston Town Hall, Mayor Joseph Polisena issued what he termed "a stern warning" to homeowners who claim that out-of-town students are living at their homes: "If you're allowing this, you will pay financially — and you will pay dearly." Polisena announced the town's efforts to identify residential property owners who allow non-Johnston families to claim their homes as residences — and withdraw the town's 20-percent homestead tax exemption and impose a $500-per-day fine on those who are found. The accompanying video includes excerpts from today's press conference, including Polisena, school Supt. Dr. Bernard DiLullo, and town Code Enforcement Officer Peter DelPonte speaking about the issue. DiLullo explained that the …

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