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State approves $136.3 million of North Kingstown school building work
What happened
On January 5, 2026 the state Council on Elementary and Secondary Education approved North Kingstown's Stage II school construction application covering $136,271,138 of work, with the state expected to pay back 35 percent, about $47,694,898. The list includes a new Wickford Middle School at $50,456,400, Davisville Middle School at $41,273,903, North Kingstown High School at $7,313,744, Davisville Academy at $4,706,132 and work at all four elementary schools.
Why it matters to families
This is the largest building program in the district in years. It decides which school buildings get rebuilt or repaired, and how much of the cost local taxpayers carry.
The evidence
The January 13, 2026 approved minutes record the superintendent reporting the January 5 Council approval, the $136,271,138 total, the 35 percent reimbursement share of $47,694,898, and the amount assigned to each school.
The source
January 13, 2026 approved School Committee minutesSee the full record for North Kingstown School Department.
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