Sandy Damage At Rocky Hill Part Of Chafee's Federal Disaster Aid Request

The Potowomut private school estimates damage from the hurricane could cost up to $70,000.

Rocky Hill School's spectacular location – at the mouth of the Greene River where it flows into Narragansett Bay – is usually a selling point. But for two years in a row, the school has suffered damage at that hands of severe storms, first Irene, in 2011, and then Sandy, in October, precisely because of that prize location. "We're on the water. Narragansett Bay is right there," acknowledged the school's business manager, Mark Buckley. But they do appear to be in line to get some help with the possibly $70,000 in damage from Sandy, following last week's federal disaster declaration for Kent County. Sandy hit RHS harder than Irene. Both brought down tree limbs, but Sandy managed to pull up and peel back the rubber roof liner on the school's…

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Exploring Nature On The Potowomut

Fourth and fifth graders at Rocky Hill School get to spend two days exploring the nature of the Potowomut River.

Each spring, Rocky Hill School’s fourth and fifth grade students take part in a two-day outdoor educational program that includes a canoe trip on the Potowomut River, science-based learning activities, small-group dynamic challenges and personal reflections. Fifth graders even get to campout on school grounds. “It’s sort of their big right of passage, it’s the thing they look forward too,” said chaperone Beth DeGerlia. The group of fourth and fifth grade students, teachers and parents began the trip by canoeing up the Potowomut River to a spot where teachers offer a variety of workshops related to the theme of science. After the workshops, the students continued canoeing up the river to another spot where they had lunch and conducted some…

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Election Season, Holy Week and High School Sports

Here are 5 Things to know today, April 5.

1. As the race for the Republican nomination continues on, it has focused attention on election season. Hear a unique perspective on the election tonight at 7 at Rocky Hill School, 430 Ives Road. In his talk, "The 2012 Election: Conservatism and Liberalism Under Stress," Professor Carl Bogus will provide an intriguing and insightful perspective on the upcoming election.   Bogus is a professor of law at Roger Williams University, where he teaches Torts, Products Liability, Antitrust Law and other courses. He received his undergraduate and law degrees from Syracuse University.   Bogus recently published a biography. "Buckley: William F. Buckley and the Rise of American Conservatism." In addition to many professional journals, his writings …

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Holiday Bazaars, Olympia Sports Grand Opening & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Nov. 19

Holiday bazaars: The East Greenwich Animal Protection League's bazaar takes place at the Varnum Armory. There will be a silent auction, raffle table, holiday gifts, baked goods, cat and dog items, white elephant table and homemade crafts. All proceeds will be used to care for the cats and dogs depending on the EGAPL. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The First Baptist Church is also holding a Food Sale & Bazaar selling homemade food and gifts for the holidays. Breads, pies, cakes, cookies, candies and specialty items. Baked beans, cheddar cheese and frozen pies. Kitchen and hostess gifts, baskets, holiday arrangements and ornaments. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lego Day at the library: Boys and girls ages 6 and up are invited …

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"Rumors," Blood Drive & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Nov. 18

Interfaith Food Cupboard: Need a little bit of help with food these days? Or perhaps you want to help. The Food Cupboard is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 to noon at St. Luke’s Church. Blood Drive: Swift Community Center is the place today to donate a pint of your blood between 1 and 5 p.m. One pint of blood can help save three lives, according to the R.I. Blood Center. Make three people’s day! Neil Simon's "Rumors" at Rocky Hill School: The Neil Simon comedy takes the stage tonight and tomorrow night at 8 p.m. The performance is free and open to the public in the Campbell Center at Rocky Hill School, 530 Ives Rd. The production stars Alex Antonelli, Elias Bello, Nicholas Charbonneau, Bryan Erickson, Emma Fitzelle-Jones, …

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Cranston's Farrell Propels Rocky Hill to 3-2 Win

Senior co-captain Zeke Farrell of Cranston scored two goals in a 3-2 win over Brimmer and May on Wednesday.

The Rocky Hill School boys’ varsity soccer team hosted Brimmer and May from Chestnut Hill, Mass., in a New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) Class D tournament quarterfinal match Wednesday afternoon.  Less than 20 minutes into the match, senior co-captain Zeke Farrell of Cranston scored his 15th goal of the season. That score held until halftime as Rocky Hill dominated the majority of play.  Midway through the second half, however, two quick goals by the visiting team caught the Rocky Hill defense off guard. With memories of last year’s home quarterfinal loss against Bancroft in mind, several veterans (including the coaches) asked if history really would rear its ugly head. Sophomore Kamusu Zean of Providence, in the …

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Old Spokes, New Neighbors & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Nov. 16

Old Spokes cycling group: The group will ride in West Warwick this morning, meeting at 9:30. Rides begin promptly at 10 a.m. To add your name to the group email list, contact Erin at 886-8669, ext 1. Coffee At Rocky Hill School: Please join Rocky Hill School's new Head of School, Jonathan M. Schoenwald, Ph.D., for some coffee and conversation.  If you are interested in 21st Century Education or learning more about Rocky Hill School, this is a wonderful opportunity. No RSVP necessary, please join us. 9 a.m. in the Hopelands Living Room. New Neighbors meeting: The East Greenwich-Cowesett New Neighbors Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the East Greenwich United Methodist Church, 1558 South County Trail.  This month’s meeting will feature …

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New Head of School at Rocky Hill

Jonathan M. Schoenwald, Ph.D, installed Monday afternoon

Rocky Hill School, an independent, country day school for grades pre-K through 12, dates back 77 years when it began in a one-room building in East Greenwich. It moved to the current waterfront campus in Potowomut in 1948. However Johathan Schoenwald is only the eighth person to head the school since its inception, succeeding James Young III who completed 16 years there last spring. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Schoenwald received his doctorate in history from Stanford University. He has taught history from the middle school through graduate school level. His teaching career began at the Hyde School in Maine. He chaired the history department at The Ellis School in Pittsburg and served as Dean and Director of Studies at …

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Rocky Hill School’s Summer Enrichment Academy Presents “Footloose”

Singing and dancing at Campbell Center, art in Wickford, NASCAR car displayed in West Warwick and more.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Luckily, Patch is coming to the rescue with the best bets for how to spend your free time. Check out our picks for the local activities to hit and places to explore. 1. “FOOTLOOSE” AT ROCKY HILL Although dancing at high school proms is allowed throughout Rhode Island, that shouldn’t stop you from cheering on the kids in Rocky Hill’s production of "Footloose" as they fight to do just that on stage this weekend. The high-energy singing and dancing spectacular is the culmination of the school’s summer theater camp, and promises to “knock your socks off” in two free evening performances that are open to the public. The full-scale musical production is directed by J. P. …

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Rocky Hill School Turns It All Off

As part of “Green Week,” Rocky Hill's high school turned off all lights and technology for a full day.

On any given day, when you walk into Rocky Hill's high school, you are greeted with a flatscreen TV displaying daily announcements as well as pictures and videos of recent school events. Projectors show class notes and presentations and students take notes on their laptops. One day last week, however, the experience was quite different as the school went off the grid. Almost all the lights in the building were off and laptops or projectors were off limits. The Defenders, a student club that advocates environmentally-friendly activities, helped to organize “Green Week.” The week was an effort to increase awareness of the human impact on the environment and to demonstrate ways to lessen that impact. “Some of the teachers had a really hard …

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