Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ’s for West Warwick
How are you getting 5th Grade out of the Middle School?
By providing a purpose-built Alternative Learning Program at 30 Payan Street, Maisie Quinn can be expanded and renovation to transform into a PreK – 5 facility. In bringing the additional school online, space is freed up at the remaining elementary schools to house 5th grade.
Will every school be included in this project?
Yes, improvements are planned at each elementary school to address upgrades, major maintenance and accessibility issues. Deering Middle School will get upgrades to the entry hall and Media Center. West Warwick High School includes renovating the Science wing to include more classroom and state of the art lab space.
Where will my child go to school?
A thoughtful redistricting plan will take place with a professional demographer. Public input will be crucial to this process. The intent is to be equitable and purposeful in determining the home school your child will attend
How much will this cost the tax payers?
The bond approval request is for an amount NOT TO EXCEED $71M. With the base State Reimbursement rate at 68.3%, that equates to a cost not to exceed $22.5M to the Town of West Warwick. Tax impact for a $390k home is less than $150 per year
When will the projects be completed?
- The work at 30 Payan Street is anticipated to be complete, and occupied by ALP, by Fall of 2026.
- Horgan, Greenbush, and Wakefield Hills improvements to be complete by Fall of 2028.
- West Warwick High School addition to be complete by Fall of 2027. This is subject to change based on approval processes.
- Maisie Quinn renovation and addition is anticipated to be complete, and occupied by Fall of 2027.
- Deering Middle School improvements are anticipated to be complete by Fall of 2028. This is subject to change based on approval processes.
How will overcrowding be addressed?
By moving ALP and reopening Maisie Quinn as a Prek-5 building, this will ease crowding at the remaining elementary schools. By removing 5th grade from Deering Middle School, this will ease crowding for grades 6-8. Building additional science classrooms at the High School will add (4) needed classroom spaces for the High School students, and improving science offerings.
How is special education impacted?
By freeing up space in each school, dedicated special education programs will be able to be provided at your student’s home school. This will provide more equity amongst the schools, and reduce out of district placement for special education services