News and Updates
Spelling Bee Winner!
Congratulations to the winner and runner up of our Aikin Spelling Bee! It was a close race, and we are
SUMMIT K-12 Award Recipients!
These students have grown an entire level on K-12 SUMMIT, and it’s only the end of November! Keep it up!
Gather, Grow, and Gobble
Engaging Activities for Your Thanksgiving Break!
Thanksgiving Break
Enjoy your Thanksgiving Break! Student and staff holiday: November 24–28.
Keeping Tabs on the Fall Semester
Watch the fall edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs for the 2025-26 School Year.
RISD Seeks Input on Calendar Proposals for 26-27 and 27-28 Academic School Years
The Board will adopt the calendars at an upcoming meeting, after reviewing the community’s feedback.
RISD Voters Approve Bond 2025
During the November 4, 2025 election, voters chose to approve all three Propositions on the district’s $1.4 billion bond package.
Stock the Shelves Donation Drive
In partnership with Network of Communities Ministries, RISD is hosting a Stock the Shelves donation drive to support RISD families in need.
Positive Office Referrals- October 2025
Congratulations to these amazing students who earned a Positive Office Referral in August or September 25-26!
#PINKOUT
This month we honor three incredible Aikin staff members who embody strength, courage, and love every single day. Whether they’re
Happy Principal Appreciation Month!
Our students had a lot to say about Principal Congdon — from her high-fives to her big heart! 💕 We’re
Once Student and Teacher ➝ Now Colleagues at Aikin Elementary!
This is what teaching is all about — inspiring the next generation to #RISDDreamBig, achieve, and return to lead. Happy #WorldTeacherDay! #RISDDreamBig #RISDBeTheOne #UnfinishedBusiness #RISDLakeHighlands #RISDInsider Click
Positive Office Referrals: Aug/Sept. 25-26
Congratulations to these amazing students who earned a Positive Office Referral in August or September 25-26!
Aikin Academy 25-26
We had a fantastic Aikin Academy Night on September 11th! Parents and student were able to:
Keeping Tabs on the Beginning of the 2025-26 School Year
Watch the August edition of the superintendent’s video newsletter, Keeping Tabs.