Paul Cuffee School

It’s #401Gives Day! Every donation, no matter the amount, supports educational field trips, guest visitors, and special projects for more than 800 K–12 students at PCS. Give now at bit.ly/401Gives2PCS and help our students learn, grow, and succeed!

🌟 It’s #401Gives Day! 🌟 Support Paul Cuffee students today! Your gift helps fund books, outdoor learning, enrichment programs, and hands-on projects that make learning meaningful and joyful. Give early and help us qualify for bonus prize funding! ➡️ bit.ly/401Gives2PCS

Third graders had a fun, hands-on visit with the Roger Williams Park Zoo Mobile! They met small animals up close—including a friendly lizard, an Eastern box turtle, and a Madagascar hissing cockroach—and learned all about their habitats, behaviors, and care.

📷 The application period for the 2026–2027 school year at Paul Cuffee School closes today, March 18 at 5:00 PM (EST). Apply now at EnrollRI.org! Have questions? Contact admissions@paulcuffee.org.

We are grateful for Representative Gabe Amo visiting the Upper School last week to share the Thought of the Week. He answered students’ questions and encouraged them to make every minute count, believe in themselves, work hard, and stay curious.

Happy Birthday to our namesake, Paul Cuffee! This weekend, as you recall the courageous contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr., please remember another American hero whose trail of accomplishments we are proud to recognize: bit.ly/3bJu1ka

We were honored to welcome Mayor Smiley to our Upper School during this week’s all-school assembly. He greeted students and answered thoughtful questions—an important opportunity to connect with local leadership.

Today we celebrate #GivingTuesday and the power of giving together. Your support helps PCS students explore their passions in arts, music, sports, clubs, field trips, and maritime-themed learning. Give @ bit.ly/DonateNow2PCS — keep learning exciting for our students!

Happy Thanksgiving from our Paul Cuffee School community! Wishing you a joyful day with the people you love.

Join the global generosity of #GivingTuesday! Support one of the Paul Cuffee Funds and help Providence students enjoy books, projects, field trips, and opportunities to grow. Give today at bit.ly/DonateNow2PCS — or mark your calendar for Dec. 2, 2025!

Paul Cuffee students wore orange for #UnityDay to unite against bullying. Upper Schoolers wrote affirmations & commitments to end bullying on “footprints,” and Middle School student Jurni dressed as The Lorax—a perfect reminder to use our voices for others.

Ms. Goncalves' 8th-grade advisory is showing what it means to Be Thoughtful! From writing staff kindness notes to bringing coffee to our crossing guard and cleaning the schoolyard, they’re living one of the middle school’s core values in meaningful ways.

During Advisory Days, our 10th graders took on the cardboard boat challenge! Congrats to Ms. Lee & Ms. Clapprood’s advisory, winners in Boaty-ness & Team Spirit! Huge thanks to everyone who participated, voted, and made this such a fun way to build community!

The 2025–2026 school year has officially begun! We can’t wait to see all the learning and growth ahead at PCS.

Do you have a rising 10th or 11th grader? We'd love to welcome them to Paul Cuffee School! Apply today through EnrollRI and become part of a vibrant and caring community. bit.ly/PCS-Apply

The Class of 2025 has officially graduated! We’re so proud of your achievements and can’t wait to see what’s next. As Academic Dean Jeff Rackauskas encouraged in his speech: “BE GREAT!”

Paul Cuffee 4th graders shined as they brought history to life in "We’ll Build a School" — their annual play about our namesake Paul Cuffee: Whaler, Merchant, Entrepreneur, and founder of the first racially integrated school in Westport, MA. #PaulCuffee #IntegratedArts

Thank you for your generous gifts on #401Gives Day in support of our students' success! 🎉 There's still time to help us reach our goals! Support the enrichment experiences and resources our students need to thrive. Donate now @ bit.ly/Donate2PCS All gifts will be matched!

Your gift matters - Donate to our #401Gives Campaign before 6 pm today! Help us raise funds to cover the growing costs of school lunches as well as to support hands-on field trips and enriching programs that add meaning and relevance to students’ learning. bit.ly/401Gives2PCS