Ponaganset High School
March 2025
Experience PPAC
On February 27, the English Department took over 150 10th-grade students to Providence for the “Experience PPAC” program, a statewide educational initiative that began in the 2019-2020 season at the Providence Performing Arts Center. This program allows 10th grade students from across Rhode Island to attend matinee performances of select touring Broadway shows at no cost, with busing expenses reimbursed. Ponaganset students joined peers from around the state to enjoy the Broadway-acclaimed musical &Juliet, a modern twist on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.
2025 Hobey Baker Award
Congratulations to Troy Gerbi on winning the 2025 Hobey Baker Award for Ponaganset High School boys' hockey!
The Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation established the Hobey Baker High School Character Award to honor high school hockey players who exemplify the Hobey Baker ideal that "Character Builds Excellence". Annually, a single senior hockey player from each participating high school hockey team is selected by the team’s coach for outstanding individual performance on and off the ice based on the following criteria: coachability, strength of character, integrity, commitment, teamwork, community leadership, and outstanding sportsmanship.
Chieftains Girls Basketball Team wins State Championship
Lead RRP Training
Eighteen seniors from the Construction Management Program gave up a day during their February break to earn their Lead RRP (Renovator/Remodeler) License from the EPA and Department Of Health. The students learned thirteen hands-on-skills and how to coordinate a Lead paint remodel legally. Seven of these seniors are using this as their passion project. This training will help protect our students, their families, and communities from the dangers from lead poisoning.
The eighteen seniors are:
Acacio Almeida
Aiden Iadevaia
Alex Bulger
Brandon Pavao
Daniel Medeiros
David Deschane
Ivy Sousa
Jackson Desrosiers
Madilyn Marino
Marlie Silva
Jack Weedon
Ryan Daignault
Devin Deshaies
Jake Steinkamp
Owen Allen
Richard (Garrett) Scott
Tyler Bergeron
Nathan Brodeur
Student of the Month
Ponaganset High School Student of the Month for March 2025 is Jacob Law! This award recognizes outstanding achievement in our Vision of a Graduate qualities: Communicator, thinker, citizen, and learner. This student is a learner each and every time he enters the classroom. He always looks to work through all of the materials presented to him with a goal toward learning new skills and information. Additionally, he self advocates when he is unsure or just wants reassurance on the direction they are heading in. Jacob connects his learning to his own experiences and displays a true curiosity toward all subjects. Additionally, Jacob works diligently toward being a communicator through writing effectively. He consistently participates in classroom discussion and has insightful observations and connections to material. He is always courteous to others in class and to his teachers. This student's name will now be submitted for nomination to the Providence Journal for Student of the Week.
Enzo's Escort - Kason Neri
The Glocester Police Department, along with the fire department and surrounding community emergency services, had the privilege of assisting with an inspiring mission on Friday, March 28, 2025. As a school community, were honored to witness "Enzo's Escort" accompany PHS student Kason Neri from his last treatment for lymphoma to Ponaganset High School, where his teachers and peers were excited to congratulate him on beating cancer. It was truly humbling to witness the love and support surrounding Kason on this milestone day. We are proud to stand with him and his family.
