Sammy Sheley is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Forest Avenue School third grader is known for his spirit, desire to help others and love for all things basketball. Here's to all our students who contribute daily to our schools -- and town.
STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
FOREST AVENUE SCHOOL THIRD GRADER SAMUEL SHELEY
MIDDLETOWN, RI (FEBRUARY 27, 2026) – In each of the schools across Middletown, there are students doing excellent, noteworthy things. As part of a feature from the town, a different student will be spotlighted for their efforts to make Middletown a special place to live, work and play.
Name: Samuel Sheley
School: Forest Avenue School
Grade: Third
Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Heather & Matt Sheley
Accomplishment(s): “Sammy makes everyone feel included,” Third Grade Teacher Jennifer Holubesko said. “He makes friends very easily and shows genuine interest in his friends’ feelings and thoughts. Sammy makes our classroom feel like a community.”
Quotable: "Even if you're the smallest player you can still be good,” — NBA basketball player Muggsy Bogues.
Dream Job: NBA basketball player
Favorite Meal: Spaghetti
Free Time: Playing basketball
Who I Look Up To: “Jayson Tatum because he’s my favorite Boston Celtics player and he's a great teammate.”
Best Part Of Middletown: Video Game Remedy
Inspirations: “People who never give up like Muggsy Bogues.”
Top Hangout: “My house because my basketball hoop is there.”
Recommended Reading: Fact Books about NBA players Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry.
Best Subject In School: “Math. I’m already good at it and I like to learn more.”
Teacher/Staff Member I’d Like To Thank: “(Physical Education & Health Teacher) Mr. (Thomas) Fennessey. I'd like to thank him because if we didn't have a gym or gym teacher we wouldn't exercise and be healthy at school.”
Document Link: https://mdl.town/SOW-Sammy-Sheley
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Media Contact
Matt Sheley
Public Affairs Officer
401-842-6543
msheley@middletownri.gov