There are many partners, groups, and programming that collectively support and enhance the Portsmouth Abbey experience for the many branches of our community.
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The Portsmouth Institute for Faith and Culture offers enriching experiences for students, educators and lifelong learners alike. With campuses nestled at Portsmouth Abbey in Rhode Island and Saint Louis Abbey in Missouri, as well as engagements in Oxford (UK) and across the United States, the Institute extends its reach far and wide, inviting participants to engage with the richness of Catholic thought and culture.
At Portsmouth Abbey School, the Institute plays a pivotal role in fostering spiritual growth and communal fellowship within the broader context of Catholic education. Through its programs, publications and virtual events, the Institute serves as a source of enlightenment and inspiration, drawing upon the Benedictine ethos of receptivity, leisure and love to cultivate among our students a deeper understanding of God, His truth and the beauty of His creation.
Portsmouth Institute Website
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The bookstore is in the Science Building on the ground level and is open on business days and during special events. Beyond essential course materials, the bookstore shelves hold an ever-changing inventory of Raven apparel allowing students to showcase their school pride in style. Our store is replete with an assortment of everyday essentials, delectable snacks, premium stationery supplies and distinctive gifts, each thoughtfully selected to cater to the discerning needs and tastes of our community.
Student Purchases in the Bookstore may be charged to the student accounts. Details are contained in the parent portal.
Textbooks
Textbooks are purchased at the beginning of the year during move-in weekend. For those who choose to acquire textbooks on their own, the School will provide book lists. Please contact Lance Ruggiero , bookstore manager for more information.
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Located on the first floor of the Cortazzo Administration building, the Office of Business Services is a resource for parents, student account information, and current and prospective employees.
Hours of Operation: M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Phone: 401-643-236
Student Bank Accounts
For school-related expenses including travel, athletic photos, or equestrian lessons, every student has an incidental account tied to the tuition payment system, called FACTS. For discretionary expenses including vending machine snacks, bookstore items, or getting lunch off campus, for instance, accounts may be set up in the student bank, called the “Tin Box.” An ATM machine is also available near the student mailboxes.
Mail
All mail is delivered to the mailroom and students are assigned a mailbox.
School mailing addresses should indicate:
Student’s Name (Please do not use the box number)
Portsmouth Abbey School
285 Cory's Lane
Portsmouth, R.I. 02871-1352
Make a Payment
https://www.portsmouthabbey.org/community/resources/business-services/make-a-payment
Important Tuition Information
Tuition Refund Insurance
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| dining services |
Mealtimes are about connecting as a community. That’s why we disconnect.
Food, friendship and fun should be the focus during mealtimes. This is why we don’t permit cell phone use in the Stillman Dining Hall or wear hats. You cannot connect during a busy day when hiding behind headgear or with a phone glued to your ear.
Finding your favorite foods on campus is easy. The School partners with Sodexo Dining Services to offer a menu featuring a wide variety of fresh foods for everyone’s appetite including fresh fruit, yogurt and made-to-order omelets for breakfast; delicious hot entrees, paninis and a salad bar for lunch and dinner; house-made soups, freshly baked deserts, fresh milk from local farms free of artificial growth hormones, and much more. Sunday brunch after church is a favorite among students and faculty alike. Beverages include juice, milk, iced tea, coffee and select electrolyte drinks to fuel up before or after a game. There are always options for gluten-free and/or lactose-free students at each meal.
A formal, sit-down dinner is offered twice per term during the school year. In keeping with tradition, these special dinners are designed to foster connections between people who may not naturally interact. Students get to know faculty outside of the classroom and speak with peers they may only see in passing. Dinners are served family style, and the dining hall is filled with music, offering an opportunity to for students to build confidence in navigating shared meals, learn more about each other and understand the value of breaking bread together.
Birthdays are meant to be celebrated. Birthday Cakes may be ordered through dining services for delivery to students.
Order a Birthday Cake
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Located in the Nesbitt Infirmary, Portsmouth Abbey’s medical services unit is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week by Registered Nurses. From dispensing prescribed medication to treating acute illness and injury, we ensure every student receives excellent attention and care.
The School’s physician is on call for emergencies seven days per week and sees boarding students during scheduled clinic hours. Referrals to specialists and routine medical and dental appointments for boarding students are conveniently coordinated by the staff. Students requiring evaluation for emergencies are transported to Newport Hospital, just eight miles down the road in Newport, Rhode Island.
The responsibilities of high school can be a lot to manage sometimes, but that’s how students grow. To help support them, our school psychologists are available for counseling several days per week. Any student can make an appointment for themself, or be referred by a parent, houseparent, advisor or other faculty member.
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