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Empowering Student Leaders: Transform RI $1M Scholarship Opportunity

April 1, 2026

As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting student leadership and opportunity, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) is proud to partner with the Papitto Opportunity Connection and to help spread the word about POC’s 2026 Transform RI Scholarship (TRIS), a unique opportunity for Rhode Island high school students to win big while making a meaningful impact in their communities.

Students answer just one question: If you had $1 million to improve the lives of those most in need in Rhode Island, how would you do it?

One winning idea receives $1 million to bring it to life plus a $25,000 scholarship, and nine finalists receive $5,000–$15,000 scholarships.

Students can apply here.

Deadline to apply: April 7, 2026.

We’re looking for a unique, big idea that will make a difference in R.I. communities.

Since 2022, TRIS has invested over $4.1 million in 36 Rhode Island students. Previous winners can be found here.

See the flyer below for more info. Students can also follow @transformri on Instagram for updates and inspiration.

Thank you for supporting Rhode Island students to think big and lead change.

For more information, email: [email protected]

Navigant Credit Union delivering $10K in grants & scholarships to RIIL schools

April 1, 2026

Representatives from the Rhode Island Interscholastic League and Navigant Credit Union were back out on the roads this week with their ceremonial check in hand, traveling from Cranston to Burrillville to Pawtucket to recognize the top performing students and schools in the second annual Financial Trivia Challenge.

Open to RIIL-member high school and middle school students, the second annual Financial Trivia Challenge, sponsored by Navigant Credit Union, was a fun way for students to test their financial literacy through a virtual program. From February 2nd to March 17th, participants could log into the app and answer as many financial trivia questions as possible within 2 minutes. Students were welcome to take the challenge up to 30 times to try and improve their score, while comparing their results with others from across the state.

Nearly 1,800 students from 28 cities and towns participated in the challenge over the last month and a half.

“Navigant Credit Union’s mission is to continue and improve the financial wellbeing of the communities we serve, and the schools are just a big part of that,” said Amanda LaRose, Navigant Credit Union’s Assistant Vice President of Financial Education. “When I go to schools day in and day out to talk about banking or budgeting or credit, I see it full circle . . . We’re just helping steer them in the right direction and give them some tools along the way.”

LaRose and Robert Gaitan from Navigant Credit Union visited the winning schools with RIIL representatives on Tuesday and Wednesday to begin delivering some of the $10,000 in scholarships and grants that Navigant Credit Union is awarding to the top performing students and participating schools.

Their first stop on Tuesday morning was at Cranston High School West, where LaRose, Navigant Credit Union’s Assistant Vice President of Financial Education, presented a check for $1,250 to a group of students and teachers gathered in the main foyer. In addition to winning $1,000 for being the high school with the highest participation in the challenge, Cranston West also picked up another $250 as one of the first four high schools to have at least 20 students take the challenge when it first launched.

Snapshots from Tuesday's check presentation at Cranston High School West.

From there the “prize patrol” headed north to Burrillville Middle School, where LaRose presented another ceremonial check for $1,250 to a small assembly of math teachers and their students, who had helped Burrillville be one of the first four middle schools to reach 20 students and also to finish as the middle school with the highest participation in the challenge.

Navigant CU's Amanda LaRose, second from left, and RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney, third from right, present a ceremonial check to Burrillville Middle School.

In addition, LaRose presented Burrillville Middle School eighth-grader Jenessa Tatro with a $500 check for finishing as the top scoring middle school student in the state. Burrillville placed three other students in the top 10. Luke Farrar will receive $150 for finishing third, while Logan Langlois and Kelsi Razee will each receive $75 for placing sixth and ninth, respectively.

RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney and Navigant CU's Amanda LaRose pose with middle school winner Jenessa Tatro and Burrillville MS Principal Matt Velino.

“At the Interscholastic League, we’re so proud of this initiative because it’s not just about sports,” Lunney told the Burrillville students. “When you have school sports, they’re education based. That’s what we always talk about. So it’s not just about being able to go out and play your sports and win championships, which is all great. But it’s also about what you can learn.”

Burrillville MS Principal Matt Velino poses with Burrillville's top-scoring Financial Trivia Challenge students.

On Wednesday morning, RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney and Gaitan, branch manager for Navigant Credit Union’s Pawtucket location, visited William E. Tolman Senior High School, where they briefly interrupted Robert D’Arezzo’s DECA class to inform junior Cody Santiago that he had finished with the highest score among high school students across the state. Santiago, who is considering studying business at Rhode Island College after graduating from Tolman, said he will likely put his $500 winnings toward his education.

Juan Santos, the top-scoring high school student last year, also hailed from Mr. D’Arezzo’s class, which this year helped Tolman earn $500 as the third-ranked high school and another $250 as one of the first high schools to register 20 players.

RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney and Navigant CU Pawtucket branch manager Robert Gaitan present a ceremonial check to Tolman junior Cody Santiago during Tolman teacher Robert D'Arezzo's class.

Lincoln High School and Smithfield High School also received the $250 bonus to go along with prizes for finishing second ($750) and fourth ($250), respectively.

Lincoln High School ($1,000 – second place) and Smithfield High School ($500 – fourth place).

The top middle schools after Burrillville included Dr. Edward R. Ricci Middle School of North Providence ($1,000 prize for second place plus the bonus), Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School of Coventry ($750 prize for third place plus the bonus) and Jamestown Lawn Middle School ($250 prize for fourth place).

“I think it’s a huge benefit to our schools and to our students that we’re partnering with [the RIIL] with this challenge,” LaRose said, “because not only are our students learning, but I guarantee some of the parents and some of the family members are learning, too.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WARWICK, RI (March 5, 2026) - The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) is proud to introduce one of its newest partners, Restore Hyper Wellness Rhode Island, a premier wellness and recovery center. Restore is dedicated to helping individuals feel, perform, and recover at their best by making advanced wellness solutions accessible, effective, and convenient for busy school communities. Restore offers a comprehensive suite of science-backed services, including IV Drip Therapy, Whole Body and Localized Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Compression Therapy, and Red Light Therapy. These services are designed to support faster recovery, improved performance, hydration, immunity, energy, and overall wellness.

Local Ownership with a Statewide Impact

Restore Hyper Wellness Rhode Island is locally owned and operated by Shannon McLaughlin, a Rhode Island native who remains actively involved in the leadership and day-to-day operations of the studios.

“I was born and raised in Rhode Island, and the state has played a formative role in who I am,” said McLaughlin. “Partnering with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League allows Restore to support the student-athletes and school communities that mean so much to me, while promoting recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness.”

Supporting Student-Athletes On and Off the Field

Restore is proud to support student-athletes, families, educators, and school communities across the state.

“High school athletes face increasing physical and mental demands as they balance competitive sports with rigorous academic schedules,” said McLaughlin. “Through our partnership with RIIL, Restore is proud to help elevate awareness around proactive wellness, injury prevention, and recovery so student-athletes can perform at their best both on and off the field.”

Restore’s services help student-athletes recover faster, reduce muscle soreness and fatigue, prevent injuries, and maintain consistency throughout demanding seasons, allowing them to perform at their highest level all year long.

Exclusive Benefits for School Communities

As part of its commitment to education and athletics, Restore offers exclusive specials and discounted services for school leaders, teachers, coaches, and staff. Custom recovery packages and team options designed specifically for student-athletes and athletic programs are available, too.

Restore also offers Skin Health Services performed by a Licensed Master Esthetician, as well as Advanced Medical Services including NAD+, Niagen, and GLP-1 to ensure that families and educators can benefit from comprehensive wellness solutions.

Locations

Restore Hyper Wellness Rhode Island operates locations in East Greenwich and Cranston, serving communities across the state.

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact:

East Greenwich: 401-398-0476 Cranston: 401-203-5006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WARWICK, RI (March 4, 2026) - The Rhode Island Interscholastic League and Amica Mutual Pavilion are pleased to announce that the finals of the 2026 RIIL Girls and Boys Ice Hockey Championships, presented by Ortho Rhode Island, will be played at The AMP on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. 

“We are grateful to Amica Mutual Pavilion General Manager Lawrence Lepore and the staff at the Amica Mutual Pavilion for their support in providing the opportunity to bring our schools and the entire Rhode Island hockey community together in solidarity for this special night at the AMP,” RIIL Executive Director Mike Lunney said.  

Daniel McConaghy, Executive Director & CEO of the Rhode Island Convention Center Authority said, “We are incredibly proud to host the RIIL 2026 State Hockey Championship games at the AMP, bringing together the best of Rhode Island high school hockey in one unforgettable celebration of competition, sportsmanship, and community. It’s an honor to welcome teams, families, and fans from across the state and to support the entire Rhode Island hockey community as we showcase the passion and talent that make this sport so special.” 

The finals schedule is as follows: 

Game 1: Division II Boys Hockey Championship, 4 p.m. 

Game 2: Division I Girls Hockey Championship, 6 p.m. 

Game 3: Division I Boys Hockey Championship, 8 p.m. 

Thanks to the generosity of the Providence Bruins, any tickets pre-purchased online by March 16th (11:59 p.m. EST) will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for admission to an upcoming P-Bruins game this season. 

Tickets may be purchased at: https://gofan.co/riil 

January 30, 2026

Get ready to challenge minds and spark some friendly competition! We’re excited to bring back the Financial Trivia Challenge, open to RIIL-member high school and middle school students and sponsored by Navigant Credit Union.

The Financial Trivia Challenge presented by Navigant Credit Union, is a fun, digital competition designed to assess and strengthen students’ financial literacy!

How Do We Start?

Share this link so that your students can play: https://quizbee.fun/play/90 (Link will be LIVE on 2/2.) 

Students are only allowed to use ONE (1) email to play. Those attempting to use multiple emails to play more than 30 times will be disqualified from winning any personal or school prizes.

Students will race against the two-minute timer to answer as many financial literacy questions as possible.

Students may play up to 30 times to improve their score and climb the state-wide leaderboard.

What Can Students Win? Prizes totaling $3,000!

The two students—one high schooler and one middle schooler—with the highest score in their respective division will receive $500 each.*

Additional high scorers will be selected to receive awards of $250 (2), $150 (2) and $75 (16).*

What Can Students Win for Their Schools? Prizes totaling $7,000!

The first four (4) High Schools and the first four (4) Middle Schools to have twenty (20) students participate will win a bonus prize of $250 per school. 

The high school (1) and middle school (1) with the most participants to complete the challenge at least one (1) time will win $1,000 per school.

Additionally,  schools with the highest participation rates (participants vs. school enrollment) will be selected to receive awards of $750 (2), $500 (2) and $250 (2).

When Can We Start?

The Financial Trivia Challenge opens February 2.  Students can take the quiz up to 30 times through 11:59 PM on March 17th.

Spread the word!

TIPS FOR PARTICIPANTS:

Students should be sure to enter their education level and school name accurately to help with tallying for prize awarding purposes.(For example, if you go to North HS, enter it as “North HS” not “NHS” or “North”.)

Middle School participants should select "No High School" in the Education Level dropdown. Any email can be used—there’s no restriction by school domain. MS students will still be able to complete all fields regardless of their selection.

* Ties will be decided by random draw.

** Awards split equally between high school and middle school students. Ties will be decided by random draw.

In addition to the Financial Trivia Challenge, students can continue learning about personal finance with the Navigant Credit Union Embark Account – A digital-focused, no-fees account, made for self-made teens.