Senior Project

SENIOR PROJECT

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North Smithfield High School Senior Project Page!

"Stand on your own two feet and create something meaningful to share with the world."

Senior Project Newsletter

What is Senior Project?
Senior Project is a NSHS Graduation Requirement that affords students the opportunity to gain a rich and authentic learning experience in any field or topic of interest to them.

Senior Project is broken down into the following components:

at least 15 hours of fieldwork completed under the guidance of a mentor who is an expert in the area of study
a 6-8 page research paper that links to the fieldwork
a completed Senior Project Portfolio
a culminating presentation of the work the student has done

The Senior Project Handbook
Click on the link below for this year's Senior Project Handbook, a comprehensive document outlining the entire project from start to finish.

Information for Mentors
Mentors are an integral part of the Senior Project process.
They are a positive adult role model for seniors who are responsible for guiding their individual student through their fieldwork.

Mentor Requirements:

at least 25 years old
not related to the NSHS student
not paying the student or receiving compensation for fieldwork
not a NSHS faculty member
not serving as a mentor for another NSHS student

For more information regarding fieldwork expectations and the role of a mentor, please click the link below:

Information For Mentors

2026-2027 Calendar of Due Dates

NSHS Senior Project In The News...
"Senior raises funds to help bring smiles to children with cleft lips"
"NSHS seniors breathe new life into statewide Unity Ball"
"NSHS Senior Makes a Splash with Swim Team Proposal"
"A Dress to Remember: NSHS Senior to Host Major Prom Dress Drive"
"New Memorial at High School, Scholarship Fund Will Honor the Late Joseph Rossi"
"Rhode Island Teen Raises Money for Ovarian Cancer"
"NSHS Senior Plans Prom for Those Who Missed Out"
"NSHS Senior Collects Used Glasses for a Good Cause"
"North Smithfield Senior Restarts Golf Tournament in Honor of Grandfather"
"North Smithfield Senior Project Inspired by Izzy Foundation"
"Bonds built through youth sports program inspire senior project; Family-friendly event in N.S."
"N.S. Senior Dedicates Restaurant Event to Late Father"
"NSHS's Verboort Creates Basic Needs Pantry for Students"
"NS Senior Keeping Prom Donation Effort Alive"
"Senior Project Raises Nearly $15,000 for RI Veterans"
"North Smithfield Prom Dress Drive Begins March 15"
"NSHS Senior Leads Children's Book Drive"
"NSHS Seniors Continue Unity Ball Tradition"
"Local Teen Giving the Gift of Music"
"Northmen 5K Returns to N.S.'s Roads"
"North Smithfield Senior Helping the High School to Go Green"
"North Smithfield High School Senior Spreads Cheer With Wellness Baskets"
"Parkinson's Run Will Honor NSHS Student's Grandmother"
"NSHS Senior Raising Funds for Children in Foster Care"
"NSHS Students Keep Unity Ball Going Strong"
"'Women in Politics' Conference to Bring State Leaders to NSHS"
"Viera Dones Finally Gets on Field"
"A Unified Celebration"
"For NSHS Seniors, Statewide Unity Ball, a Proud Tradition"
"NSHS Seniors Get Ready to Embark on Guatemala Service Trip for Senior Project"
"NSHS Student Malian Takes Aim at Low Voter Turnout with Senior Project"
"North Smithfield Senior 'Hungry' to Help Others Reap Benefits of Music"
"25 Percent of NSHS Students 'Obsessed' With Social Media"
"NSHS Cancer Survivor Gives Back"
"NSHS Senior Aims to Honor Veterans, Respect the Fallen"
"Building a Bridge to Guatemala"
"N.S. Student's Senior Project Raises $5,400 for Gloria Gemma Foundation"
"Love For Animals Motivates Ambitious Senior Project"
"High School Senior Partners with Local Company on 'Hopeful Wishes'"
"First Year of NSHS Senior Project Helps Students Land Internships, Build Networks"

Senior Project
Contact Information
Mrs. Lindsay Aromin
Senior Project Coordinator
[email protected]
401-766-2500