For the majority of its 125 year history, the Henry Barnard School had been a teaching school, where education students from Rhode Island College (RIC) could spend time in the classroom — learning from current teachers and gaining firsthand experience with students. But that program ended more than a decade ago. It was only in the last few years that talks of restoring it began.
PCD is sad to announce that one of our school's giants, Tom Ossman, passed away on Saturday, March 30. Mr. Ossman passed peacefully in the presence of family at his residence at Wingate Blackstone in Providence, where he lived for the past several years. Tom had recently turned 94 on March 1.
Providence Country Day is pleased to announce the establishment of The Thomas W. Ossman Endowed Chair for Teaching Excellence. The Ossman Endowed Chair will be used to support teaching excellence in the spirit of Mr. Ossman during his time at the school.
PCD’s annual Chowder Day weekend was another resounding success. This community-wide event began in 1944 and has been a much-anticipated annual tradition ever since, as PCD comes together to cheer on the Knights in athletic contests throughout the day, enjoy chowder and clam cakes, and chat with old friends and new.
PCD is thrilled to welcome three new members to our Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees, made up of PCD and HBS alumni, current parents and alumni parents, is tasked with the responsibility of providing strategic guidance to PCD’s school administration and serves as the school’s greatest champions and cheerleaders. We are so very fortunate to have these new representatives joining our Board for this school year.
Historic elementary school will move to a new home on PCD's on East Providence campus; Providence Country Day begins multi-million dollar renovation to welcome Henry Barnard School.
It’s been a banner season for PCD’s fall athletic teams - with four varsity state and league championships, one junior varsity championship and multiple athletes recognized for their individual achievements.
The scholarship recipient will be chosen this summer from all qualified applicants, and will cover tuition costs for one Ukrainian student entering 9th grade this fall.
Providence Country Day has relocated its digital arts lab to Lund Hall this year. The new Shurman Center for Digital Arts and Design features computers, a laser cutter, and a Glowforge Pro 3D printer.
Thirty years ago this month, "The Pioneer Women" walked through the doors of Providence Country Day and launched PCD's transformation into a coeducational school.
For the majority of its 125 year history, the Henry Barnard School had been a teaching school, where education students from Rhode Island College (RIC) could spend time in the classroom — learning from current teachers and gaining firsthand experience with students. But that program ended more than a decade ago. It was only in the last few years that talks of restoring it began.
PCD is sad to announce that one of our school's giants, Tom Ossman, passed away on Saturday, March 30. Mr. Ossman passed peacefully in the presence of family at his residence at Wingate Blackstone in Providence, where he lived for the past several years. Tom had recently turned 94 on March 1.