Holliman Elementary School has announced the opening of its Drama Club for fourth and fifth-grade students for the 2025–26 academic year. The club will feature a production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” An informational meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in the school auditorium. Scripts will be provided, and parents are encouraged to attend. Students must arrange their own transportation home.
According to a news release from Holliman Elementary, auditions are set for Wednesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 15. Rehearsals will take place on Wednesdays from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m., starting October 15 and continuing through June 3. Performances are tentatively planned for June 4-5. A permission slip is required to participate and must be submitted at the meeting or returned to the office by Monday, October 6.
Holliman Elementary is located at 70 Deborah Road in Warwick’s Pilgrim Park neighborhood in Rhode Island and enrolls approximately 280 students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school employs a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) to address learning needs and provide enrichment through online platforms and STEM resources. Its mission focuses on academic progress and social-emotional development through culturally relevant instruction, while its vision emphasizes preparing students to think flexibly and work collaboratively. Dr. Kimberly Cabana serves as the school’s principal.
Warwick Public Schools serves around 8,490 students across Rhode Island with a strategic plan covering the years 2023–2026. Led by Superintendent William McCaffrey, the district emphasizes personalized learning, professional development for staff, safe environments, inclusive settings, and effective communication with families. Priorities include enhancing proficiency in English Language Arts and math, reducing achievement gaps for students with disabilities, and fostering culturally responsive classrooms. The district highlights having one-to-one technology access, certified teachers, small class sizes, facility safety measures, student wellness initiatives, and preparing graduates with skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and citizenship.
