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Providence, RI, February 12, 2026 – The Providence Public School District (PPSD)  is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez was recognized by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, with the AASA-PTA Family Engagement Changemaker Award. The national award was presented today during the National Conference on Education in Nashville.

Selected by an external review panel of peers and family-engagement experts from more than 50 nominations, Dr. Montañez is being honored for implementing exemplary best practices that integrate family engagement across strategic plans, budgets, and district infrastructure. 

PROVIDENCE, RI – Two Providence Public Schools have been named recipients of the 2025 Rhode Island Green Ribbon Award. The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) recognized Pleasant View Elementary School and the Narducci Learning Center as two of just seven schools in the state to be honored for their commitment to sustainability, health and energy efficiency. 

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – With the start of the new year, the Providence Public School District (PPSD) is reporting a year of progress, marked by academic proficiency rates that have officially rebounded past pre-pandemic levels, a significant reduction in chronic absenteeism, and major advancements in the district’s $1 billion facilities modernization plan.

Providence, RI — The Providence Public School District (PPSD) broke ground on the new Assa Messer/West Broadway PK-8 School Monday afternoon. The $62.5 million project will unite the two schools into one modern, purpose-built facility. 

The new four-story building will replace the aging elementary school. It will feature dedicated Pre-K spaces, separate learning and bathroom spaces for younger and older students, and upgraded technology and safety systems. 

PROVIDENCE, RI - A Providence Public School District (PPSD) school, Classical High School, has achieved a five-star rating in the Rhode Island Department of Education’s (RIDE) recently released 2025 school and district accountability results. Improving in achievement, growth, and English Language Proficiency (ELP), Classical is one of only 19 schools statewide that earned a 5-star rating, and only one of two high schools that received 5-stars.

The Providence Public School District (PPSD) will host its annual School Choice Fair on Thursday, November 13. The event allows families of rising kindergartners, middle school and high school students to explore the school options available for the 2026-2027 school year.

“Providence Public Schools offer a diverse array of programs that empower families to choose the learning environment best aligned to meet your child’s unique talents and aspirations,” Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez said. “We are committed to making sure students are prepared for success in college, career and life. The School Choice Fair gives students and their families a chance to see how they can take the first step to turn their dreams into a reality.”