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2020 News
- Letters to families about learning at home and access to technology
- Teaching and learning to resume Monday, April 6, 2020
- Minister of Education letter to parents about the next phase of Learn at Home
- Letter to families about extended school closures
- FAQs for COVID-19, school closures and more
- HPEDSB-verified resources for students to learn at home
- Minister of Education letter to parents
- Information about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
- Letter to families about post-March Break contingency planning for students and staff
- Provincial Learn at Home resources for K-12 during COVID-19
- All HPEDSB schools to close, March 14 – April 5, 2020
- Letter to families about cancelling international travel, March 11, 2020
- Labour updates
- Dates for the 2020-2021 school year calendar
- Board Meeting Update #175
- How can we improve HPEDSB? We invite you to share your thoughts
- Teachers, interested in taking the Principal’s Qualification Program?
- Board Meeting Update #174
- HPEDSB and CUPE heading to conciliation
- Invitation to provide input to the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
- HPEDSB honoured to receive Commendation Certificate from National Cadets organization
- HPEDSB not administering the Grade 9 Math EQAO assessment
2019 News
- Lucille Kyle elected as Chair of the Board, Shannon Binder as Vice-Chair
- Board Meeting Update #173, December 9, 2019
- Board Meeting Update #172, November 25, 2019
- MISSION:KINDNESS challenges for Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
- HPEDSB sells elementary school to City of Belleville
- Board Meeting Update #171, October 28, 2019
- Invitation to the Parent Involvement Committee AGM, Thursday, October 24, 2019
- Schools will be open Monday, October 7, 2019
- Labour updates: CUPE support staff workers
- HPEDSB to close schools to students, Monday, October 7, 2019
- ‘All students first’ at HPEDSB as CUPE job action is announced
- 2019 EQAO results for Primary, Junior, Grade 9 and 10 assessments
- ‘HPEDSB Moving Ahead’ is the goal of new director of education
- Board Meeting Update #170, September 23, 2019
- Arts recognition award for Andrea Kerr, Curriculum Coordinator
- Board Meeting Update #169, September 9, 2019
- Welcome Krista McConnell, new trustee for Belleville/Thurlow
- Welcome to Kindergarten, letter from Sean Monteith, Director of Education
- Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!
- Register for school
- Information Night: homestay families for international students, Thurs., September 12, 2019
- Congratulations to Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients for 2018-2019
- Invitation to apply to become an external member of the Audit Committee
- Sean Monteith announced as new director of education
- Board Meeting Update #168: July 15, 2019
- School board advises of the passing of Michael Rush, Trustee for Belleville/Thurlow
- 2019 Summer hours at schools and the Education Centre
- Public school board passes balanced budget for 2019-2020 school year
- Board Meeting Update #167: June 17, 2019
- Dates for the 2019-2020 school year calendar
- Summer Learning Camp, SK-Grade 5, July 2-19, 2019
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, June 2019
- Announcing online pre-registration for all grades
- Board Meeting Update #166: May 27, 2019
- Congratulations to the 2019 Great Place Awards recipients
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, May 2019
- PARENT EVENT: Mental Well-Being to Help Kids Thrive
- Search underway for new Director of Education
- Invitation to complete a school climate survey, live until May 10, 2019
- Build a brain, cooking and more at StEP UP enrichment event for Grade 7 and 8 students
- Updated: Celebrating dance, creativity at the 29th Celebration of Dance
- Board Meeting Update #165: April 23, 2019
- “Ignite the Fire” Indigenous Studies Student Symposium, April 25, 2019
- Information Night: homestay families for international students, Tues., April 23, 2019
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, April 2019
- Celebrating International Day of Pink: 10 years at HPEDSB
- Letter to the Minister of Education about funding announcements
- Board Meeting Update #164: March 25, 2019
- Information sessions about teens and cannabis
- Calling for nominations for 18th Annual Great Place Awards
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, March 2019
- Cancelled: Parent Involvement Committee Meeting (scheduled for February 27, 2019)
- Board Meeting Update #163: February 25, 2019
- Seeking input for the 2019-2020 School Year Calendar
- 2018 Director’s Annual Report offers an engaging, interactive experience
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, February 2019
- Board Meeting Update #162: January 31, 2019
- FREE COMMUNITY EVENT: Truth and Reconciliation, February 11, 2019
- Board Meeting for January 28, 2019 rescheduled due to weather
- Director of Education Mandy Savery-Whiteway to retire in August 2019
- Did you know . . . that the PIC is an advisory group for students with special needs?
- Did you know . . . that the SEAC is an advisory group for students with special needs?
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, January 2019
- Statement from the Chair of the Board regarding EPO Funding
- Proposal for two Grade 7-12 secondary schools
2018 News
- Statement from the Chair of the Board regarding EPO Funding
- Holiday schedule for schools and the Education Centre
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, December 2018
- New chair and vice-chair elected for HPEDSB
- Board Meeting Update #161: December 3, 2018
- Centennial SS open as usual, Tuesday, November 27, 2018
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, November 2018
- Board Meeting Update #160: November 19, 2018
- Proposal for two Grade 7-12 secondary schools
- Say and Do Nice Things campaign re-launches for a fifth year
- HPEDSB receives two national awards for excellence in school board communications
- Invitation to participate in Telephone Town Hall sessions, Ministry of Education
- International recognition for three HPEDSB teachers
- Board Meeting Update #159: October 15, 2018
- Input needed about school health programming
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, October 2018
- Invitation for community members to serve on SEAC
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, October 2018
- Board Meeting Update #158: September 24, 2018
- 2018 EQAO results for Primary, Junior, Grade 9 and 10 assessments
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, September 2018
- Media event: County Food Hub partnership, Thursday, September 6, 2018
- Mary Schoones joins HPEDSB to represent Belleville/Thurlow
- 5-year lease signed between HPEDSB and PEC Food Hub
- Board Meeting Update #157, August 27, 2018
- EVENT: Meetings for Community Planning and Facility Partnerships
- Message regarding the Health and Physical Education Curriculum
- Advertisement: Invitation to apply to become a member of the Board
- 2018 School registration dates, first day of school
- 2018 Summer hours at schools and the Education Centre
- Recommended dates for the 2018-2019 School Year Calendar
- Join in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples’ Day – June 21, 2018
- Board Meeting Update #156: June 18, 2018
- Information Night: homestay families for international students, Mon., June 18, 2018
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, June 2018
- Board Meeting Update #155: May 28, 2018
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, June 2018
- Now accepting public input on a school name to replace the Meyers Creek Secondary School name
- Congratulations to the 2018 Great Place Awards recipients
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, May 2018
- Join in recognizing May as Speech & Hearing Month
- EVENT: Supporting Adult Awareness and Understanding of Mental Health and Well-being of Children
- Join in recognizing three important events in May 2018
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, May 2018
- Join in recognizing World Principals Day, May 1, 2018
- Join in recognizing National Day of Mourning: April 28, 2018
- 28th Celebration of Dance: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
- Board Meeting Update #154: April 23, 2018
- TRENTON TOGETHER: News about Trenton elementary and secondary schools
- Join in recognizing Administrative Professionals Day, April 25, 2018
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, April 2018
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, April 2018
- Calling for nominations for 17th Annual Great Place Awards
- 2,500+ T-shirts for International Day of Pink
- Join in recognizing World Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2018
- Board Meeting Update #153: March 26, 2018
- Maynooth Public School is proud to welcome the Algonquin Inodewiziwin Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centre
- Presenting the 30th Annual Secondary School Art Show
- Join in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2018
- Renovated Marmora Public School opens to students Tuesday, March 20, 2018
- Three major construction/renovations projects approved
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, March 2018
- Letter to North Trenton PS, Prince Charles PS, Trenton, Trent River PS and V.P. Carswell ES families about Grade 7-8 students attending Trenton High School for September 2018
- Board Meeting Update #152: February 26, 2018
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, March 2018
- Seeking input for the 2018-2019 School Year Calendar
- PANTHERS TOGETHER: News about consolidating Picton schools
- Paying for school items just got easier: schools now accepting online payments
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, February 2018
- Immunization notices: reminder for families
- How to apply for post-secondary scholarships
- Board Meeting Update #151: January 29, 2018
- Calling for nominations for 2017-2018 Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools
- Join in celebrating Family Literacy Day, Saturday, January 27, 2018
- Funding announced for new and improved schools in Belleville and Madoc
- Re-scheduled public Board meeting for January 2018
- Letter to families about a proposal to create a Grade 7-12 school at Trenton High School for September 2018
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, January 2018
- Board Meeting Update #150: January 8, 2018
- Important info: How to apply for post-secondary scholarships
2017 News
- Lucille Kyle and Dave Patterson re-elected to school board chair and vice-chair
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, December 2017
- Submit your final choice for the consolidated Belleville school name
- Board Meeting Update #149: December 4, 2017
- Letters to families about attendance boundary, program changes
- Attendance boundary and program changes for September 2018
- Board Meeting Update #148: November 20, 2017
- “Say and Do Nice Things” Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, November 20 to 24, 2017
- Join in recognizing Treaties Recognition Week
- CONNECTIONS: News about consolidating Belleville secondary schools
- Help name the consolidated secondary school
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, November 2017
- Board Meeting Update #147: October 23, 2017
- Join in recognizing Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
- Join in recognizing Canadian Library Support Staff Day
- Join in recognizing Educational Assistant Appreciation Day
- Join in recognizing School Bus Safety Week
- Join in recognizing Local Government Week
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, October 2017
- Invitation to apply to become an external member of the HPEDSB Audit Committee
- Join in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Join in recognizing, World Teachers Day, Thursday October 5
- Join in recognizing National Custodial Workers Day, October 2
- Join in recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Saturday, September 30, 2017
- Board Meeting Update #146: September 25, 2017
- 2017 EQAO results for Primary, Junior, Grade 9 and 10 assessments
- Board Meeting Update #145: September 11, 2017
- Join in recognizing National Payroll Week, September 11 – 15, 2017
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, September 2017
- Important information about student transportation
- School registration dates, first day of school
- Invitation to participate in community planning, facility partnerships meetings
- Summer hours at schools and the Education Centre
- Dates for 2017-2018 school year calendar and 1-5 version for elementary
- HPEDSB to host second Google summit for educators
- Capital Planning Bulletin #9: Decisions have been made, now what?
- Join in recognizing National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2017
- Community Information Meeting: addition and renovations to Marmora Senior Public School
- Public health Opioid Information Sessions
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, June 2017
- Online Engagement: Ontario First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework Feedback
- Construction at Marmora Senior Public School to begin in June 2017
- Board Meeting Update #143: May 23, 2017
- Join in recognizing Speech & Hearing Month
- Teaching team receives prestigious Certificate of Achievement
- New date for Centre Hastings ARC final recommendation report
- Congratulations to the 2017 Great Place Awards recipients
- Information for families about “13 Reasons Why” Netflix series
- Graduation rates increase for HPEDSB
- 10th Annual Student Benefit Auction, Thursday, May 11, 2017
- 27th Celebration of Dance, Wednesday, May 3, 2017
- Join in recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week
- Join in recognizing Child and Youth Counsellor Appreciation Week
- Graduation rates increase for HPEDSB
- Join in recognizing National Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or Injured in the Workplace
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, May 2017
- Board Meeting Update #141: April 24, 2017
- Join in recognizing Administrative Professionals Day
- Join in recognizing Day of Pink, Wednesday, April 12, 2017
- “Ontario 150” is the theme for Education Week 2017
- French Immersion expands to five schools for September 2017
- Take the Ontario Early Years Child and Family Centres survey
- Calling for nominations for 16th Annual Great Place Awards
- Join in recognizing World Autism Awareness Day, Sunday, April 2, 2017
- Board Meeting Update #140: March 27, 2017
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, April 2017
- Join in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2017
- Public health alert: important fentanyl information
- Presenting BandFest 2017: Performances by elementary school bands
- Introducing “Moira Minute,” audio clips about Indigenous gathering space
- Students awarded medals at local skills competition
- Public Meeting #2: Accommodation review for Madoc/area schools
- Queen Elizabeth PS students take over Glanmore House for a day
- Board Meeting Update #139: February 27, 2017
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, March 2017
- Kindergarten registration is on now!
- National Flag of Canada Day, February 15, 2017
- Re-scheduled: French Immersion Info Night in Madoc
- Seeking input for the 2017-2018 School Year Calendar
- Data Privacy Day, Saturday, January 28, 2017
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, February 2017
- Join in celebrating Family Literacy Day, Friday, January 27, 2017
- Trent River PS opens to students Tuesday, February 7, 2017
- Board Meeting Update #138: January 23, 2017
- National music award for North Hastings HS teacher
- Intermediate Student Leadership Program Information Night: Thursday, February 2, 2017
- Adventure Class Information Night: Thursday, February 2, 2017
- EVENTS: Open House & Closing Ceremony for Breadner Elementary and College Street Public PS (Trenton)
- Parent Info Session: Destinations Programme, Wednesday, January 25, 2017
- French Immersion & Extended French Information Nights, January/February 2017
- EVENT: Centennial Secondary School celebrates 50 years
- Public meeting in Madoc changed to Wednesday, January 18, 2017
2016 News
- Join in recognizing World Teachers’ Day, October 5, 2016
- Applications now being accepted for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council
- Final stages of construction at Trent River Public School
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, January 2017
- INFO: Newspaper ads for accommodation reviews
- Calling for nominations for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools
- Lucille Kyle and Dave Patterson elected to school board chair and vice-chair
- Think Indigenous event at North Hastings HS
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, December 2016
- Information about accommodation reviews
- Join us for a Twitter Chat, November 28, 2016
- Info night for the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Diploma Programme, Mon., November 28, 2016
- Virtual library website at Bayside Secondary School celebrates 100,000 visitors
- “Say One Nice Thing” Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, November 21 to 25, 2016
- Join in recognizing National Treaties Week, November 6-12, 2016
- Event: Crossroads Craft and Artisan Show at Centennial
- Event: Visual and Performing Arts Program Session at Centennial
- Kente Public School celebrates 50 years
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, November 2016
- HPEDSB to host the Indigenous Education Leads Gathering in Toronto
- Important information about the literacy test
- Capital Planning Bulletin #7: The plan is in place, now what?
- Join in recognizing Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 26, 2016
- Join in recognizing Canadian Library Support Staff Day, Friday, October 21
- Join in recognizing School Bus Safety Week October 2016
- Join in recognizing Educational Assistant Day, October 19
- Local students learn about health and water
- Public school board to host Google summit for educators
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, October 2016
- Join in recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Consultation process extended to September 30, 2016
- Join in recognizing National Custodial Workers’ Day, October 2, 2016
- We are recognizing Orange Shirt Day on Thursday, September 29, 2016
- Results of provincial EQAO assessments for HPEDSB students
- Parents: Student accident insurance is available
- School board announces new Superintendent of School Climate & Student Well-being Services
- Listen to Darren McFarlane, Principal, Prince Edward CI about welcoming students to school
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, September 2016
- Congratulations to Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients for 2015-2106
- School board announces new Superintendent of Business Services
- High alert: Centennial Secondary School is in lockdown
- “Go Fish!” musical at Queen Victoria School, May 4/5, 2016
- Invitation to vote on a name for the new Trenton elementary school
- Pink Day at schools, Wednesday, April 13, 2016 #leadwithlove
- Listen to podcast with Student Trustee Lauren Barry, Centre Hastings Secondary School
- Invitation to do the School Climate Survey, live until May 6, 2016
- Calling for nominations for 15th Annual Great Place Awards
- North Hastings HS prepare to talk climate change with Ontario Premier
- Tentative agreement reached for the public school board and occasional teachers
- EVENT: Free e-waste drop-off at Prince Edward CI, Saturday, April 23, 2016
- Join in recognizing World Autism Awareness Day, Saturday, April 2, 2016
- Tentative agreement reached for the public school board and CUPE Local 1022
- Board Meeting Update #128
- Beneath the Surface: 28th Annual Secondary School Art Show
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, March 2016
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, April 2016
- 38 high school students participate in local skilled trades competition
- Join in recognizing World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, 2016
- Recommended dates for the 2016-2017 School Year Calendar
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, March 2016
- Information to support school communities during police investigations or traumatic situations
- **Quinte SS will be open Friday, March 11, 2016**
- Information about pediculosis (head lice)
- Kindergarten registration is on now!
- Tentative agreement reached for the public school board and elementary school teachers
- Board Meeting Update #127, February 22, 2016
- National Flag of Canada Day, February 15, 2016
- Applications now being accepted for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council
- Dual Credits: high school students learning at college
- Information Night: Student Leadership Program, February 11, 2016
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, February 2016
- Important info: How to apply for post-secondary scholarships
- French Immersion & Extended French Information Nights, February 2016
- Family Day at the H.R. Frink Outdoor Education Centre
- Adventure Class Information Night, Wednesday, February 24, 2016
- Board Meeting Update #126, January 25, 2016
- Additional PA Day on Monday, February 29, 2016
- Seeking input for the 2016-2017 School Year Calendar
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, February 2016
- Calling for nominations for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools
- Parent Info Session: Destinations Programme, Wednesday, January 20
- Information nights for parents of Grade 7 & 8 students
- Environmental stewardship in action, solar panels on school roofs
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, January 2016
2015 News
- Invitation for public input on planning/partnerships procedure
- Raffle at Trenton High to benefit local charities
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, January 2016
- Re-elected chair and vice-chair for public school board
- Board Meeting Update #125, December 5, 2015
- Muzikwerkz to perform at Trenton High, December 8, 9, 2015
- Royal Kindness Ninjas interviewed on CBC Radio
- Local M.P. to visit with students at V.P. Carswell Elementary School
- Board Meeting Update #124, November 16, 2015
- “Say One Nice Thing” campaign re-launched for Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, November 16 to 20, 2015
- Info night for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, Wed., November 25, 2015
- Addition coming to Marmora Senior Public School
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, December 2015
- Invitation for public input on the pupil accommodation review policy
- IB students at Moira SS exceed world standard by 9%
- Prestigious provincial award for Centre Hastings SS
- Highlights of EQAO Grade 9 Assessment of Mathematics
- Board Meeting Update #123, October 26, 2015
- A JEDI event at North Hastings HS develops student leadership
- EVENT: Free e-waste drop-off at Prince Edward CI, Saturday, October 31, 2015
- Tentative agreement reached for the public school board and secondary school teachers
- Teachers experienced ‘a day in the trades’
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, November 2015
- Join in recognizing Educational Assistant Day, October 21
- Join in recognizing Canadian Library Support Staff Day, Friday, October 16
- Join in recognizing Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 8, 2015
- Join in recognizing World Teachers’ Day, October 5, 2015
- Join in recognizing National Custodial Workers’ Day, October 2, 2015
- Orange Shirt Day, Wednesday, September 30, 2015
- Board Meeting Update #122, September 28, 2015
- Flags flown at half-mast to observe Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
- Directors Office
- Improved literacy test results in some categories
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, October 2015
- Looking for feedback on the new strategic plan
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, September 2015
- School registration dates, first day of school
- New Trenton school construction to begin in early September
- Board Meeting Update #121
- Upcoming meetings to approve a construction tender
- Congratulations to Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients for 2014-2105
- Dates schools will be closed during July and August 2015
- Board of Trustees
- Board Meeting Update #120, June 15, 2015
- Moira SS student Ben Bacic selected for provincial advisory council
- Public survey results indicate satisfaction, likelihood to recommend HPEDSB
- Student Brycen Roy, Trenton HS, awarded top prizes for safety video
- Closing Ceremony & Reception for Queen Elizabeth PS (Trenton)
- Muzikwerkz to perform at Trenton High, Thurs., June 4, 2015
- $23,000 raised by Bayside SS students during 24 Hours for Hunger
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, June 2015
- 24 Hours for Hunger at Bayside SS, $20,000 raised to date
- Board Meeting Update #119
- Labour update
- Register your child for school Full-Day Kindergarten
- Congratulations to the 2015 Great Place Awards recipients
- $238,500 in scholarships offered to Moira SS International Baccalaureate students
- “Am I In Trouble?” A partnership presentation, Prince Edward CI and community partners
- Two upcoming events at Centennial SS: theatre and jazz orchestra
- Bayside schools welcome Canadian author Eric Walters
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, May 2015
- School administrators for the 2015-2016 school year
- How to apply for post-secondary scholarships
- #hpecod, 25th Celebration of Dance, Wednesday, May 6, 2015
- Celebrate music across Canada: “Music Monday” is May 4, 2015
- “Achieving Excellence: Moving Forward in Math” is the theme for Education Week
- 8th Annual Student Benefit Auction, Thursday, April 30, 2015
- Stirling Public School presents “Peter Pan Junior”
- Modern learning facility coming to the Trenton community
- Board Meeting Update #118
- EVENT: Free e-waste drop-off at Prince Edward CI, Saturday, April 25, 2015
- “Dominant & Recessive Inheritance of Hair Texture,” “Pendulum Transportation System” and “Finding a Natural Fertilizer” win at regional science fair
- Aboriginal culture, racism, bullying, storytelling are themes in “Spirit Horse” play
- Calling for nominations for 14th Annual Great Place Awards
- Art Auction, Sale & Exhibition by the Adventure Class, Queen Victoria School
- Budding scientists prepare for the 56th Quinte Regional Science & Technology Fair
- Resilience: 27th Annual Secondary Art Show
- Event: Bayside PS presents “Aladdin Junior”
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, April 2015
- Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday, April 8, 2015, #pinkmakeityours
- Invitation to apply to become a member of the Board
- Join in recognizing World Autism Awareness Day, April 2
- Public school board releases graduation rates for secondary school students
- Board Meeting Update #117, March 23, 2015
- Understanding the role of a school board trustee, March 2015
- Accepting funding applications for Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite
- Board Meeting Update #116, February 23, 2015
- French Immersion & Extended French Information Nights
- Register for Kindergarten
- Open House for the Carl Pitman Centre at Stirling PS
- School board advises of the passing of Larry Whitfield, Trustee for Southeast Hastings
- Adventure Class Information Night, Wednesday, February 18, 2015
- Deseronto PS ‘Burp it On’ physical activity challenge goes international!
- Seeking input on school year calendar dates
- North Hastings HS students achieved success on music exams
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, February 2015
- Student safety and playground equipment
- DO OUR SURVEY: School board looking for public input, until February 8, 2015
- INPUT: Ontario’s Special Needs Strategy, until February 6, 2015
- Board Meeting Update #115, January 26, 2105
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, January 2015
2014 News
- Dr. Wayne Hammond presentation on resiliency
- Calling for nominations for Premier’s Awards for Accepting Schools
- Re-elected chair and new vice-chair for Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board
- Board Meeting Update #114, December 1, 2014
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, December 2014
- Looking for input on French programming for students
- EVENT: “Preparing Children to Thrive,” strengths-based approach to parenting
- EVENT: “The Bad, the Ugly & the Good” social media seminar
- “Mining Our Business” event will celebrate Marmora mining history
- EVENT: Info Sessions for International Baccalaureate & Foundations Programmes
- “Say One Nice Thing” Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, November 16 to 22, 2014
- School grand opening ceremonies: Harmony PS & Harry J. Clarke PS
- Board Meeting Update #113, November 17, 2014
- HPEDSB to host gathering on First Nations, Métis and Inuit education
- EVENT: Travis Price, Pink Shirt Day co-founder, to visit schools
- Tweed students’ question to be asked during the Senate Question Period
- EVENT: Free e-waste drop-off at Prince Edward CI, Saturday, November 15, 2014
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, November 2014
- Students to explore pandemics at the Model UN Conference
- Invitation for community members to serve on committees
- Arts Program Information Night, Centennial SS, November 6, 2014
- Municipal election results for school board trustees
- Take a look at our new Harmony Public School
- Trenton High School students experienced We Day with 20,000 others!
- Bayside SS students had a VIP experience at Rick Riordan event in Toronto
- Join in recognizing Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, October 29, 2014
- Board Meeting Update #112, October 20, 2014
- Sam Clements retiring as a school board trustee after 37 years
- Partial occupancy has been granted to HPEDSB for Harmony Public School
- Yard sale at Trenton High School, Sat., Oct 25, 2014, all are invited
- Join in recognizing Educational Assistant Day, October 15, 2014
- Ontario Child Health Study 2014
- Join in recognizing two mental health awareness events
- Join in recognizing World Teachers’ Day, October 5, 2014
- Home-School Connections: Concussion management information, October 2014
- Join in recognizing National Custodial Workers’ Day, October 2, 2014
- Home-School Connections: ideas to enhance student learning at home, September 2014
- Flags flown at half-mast to observe Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
- International Baccalaureate students at Moira SS exceed world standard by 10%
- Provincial assessment results for secondary schools, math and literacy
- Board Meeting Update #111, Monday, September 22, 2014
- Students to move into the new Harmony Public School on Tues., October 28, 2014
- Board releases provincial assessments results for Primary & Junior
- Busing announcement for Harmony PS families
- Updated: Q&As about Harmony students attending three Belleville schools
- Harmony Public School, back-to-school update
- Students at Moira SS contribute to school improvement, inclusivity
- Welcome to the first day of school!
- 50th Anniversary for Centennial SS, looking for organizers
- Harmony & Harry J. Clarke, back-to-school school updates
- Centennial SS student Amy Owen to represent on provincial advisory council
- Board Meeting Update #110, Wednesday, August 13, 2014
- Record number of students graduated from Quinte Adult Education
- Congratulations to Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients for 2013-2104
- Construction of Harmony Public School is progressing on schedule
- Dates schools will be closed during July and August 2014
- Creating this free-standing structure took cooperation, creativity
- $32,440 raised by Centennial SS for Relay for Life
- Join in recognizing National Aboriginal Day, June 21, 2014
- Board Meeting Update #109, June 16, 2014
- New date for the District Track & Field Meet
- Update on new schools being built in HPEDSB
- Butterflies, butterflies and more butterflies!
- “Positive Vibes” Youth Forum inspires students, positive messaging
- $579,635 in scholarships offered to Moira SS students
- This is a show you’ll want to see at Trenton High School
- Board Meeting Update #108
- Congratulations to the 2014 Great Place Awards recipients
- The Three R’s of Resiliency: Regulation, Relationships and Reflection
- Star performers at College Street PS
- EVENT: Open House at Harmony Public School
- 7th Annual Student Benefit Auction, Thursday, May 15, 2014
- “A Haunting We Will Go” at Bayside Secondary School
- Engaging students in learning to achieve goals at Trenton High
- Centennial SS presents “The Prince and the Pauper”
- May 26: Community electronic waste drop-off sites
- Join in recognizing three recognition events
- School administrators for the 2014-2015 school year
- #hpecod, 24th Celebration of Dance, Wednesday, May 7, 2014
- First Nations Awareness Day event for students, Thursday, May 1, 2014
- May 1: Guest speaker Wab Kinew on the topic of First Nation, Métis & Inuit Education
- May 2: Celebration to name the gymnasium at Quinte Secondary School
- Parents Reaching Out (PRO) Grants for the 2014-2015 school year
- Board Meeting Update #107
- Join in recognizing National Day of Mourning
- April 28: “Social Media and Our Kids: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly”
- April 30: Bayside PS presents “The Little Mermaid”
- April 24-26: Student performance at Prince Edward CI
- Join in recognizing Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 23, 2014
- “Wipes vs. Pipes,” “Dreissenid Mussels” and “Run, Run Remember” win at regional science fair
- 4,000 and counting, Pink Shirt Day, Wednesday, April 9, 2014
- Art Show features work by secondary school students
- Summary of the feedback from the school climate surveys
- EVENT: Free e-waste drop-off at Prince Edward CI, Saturday, April 5, 2014
- 55th Annual Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair
- Calling for nominations for 13th Annual Great Place Awards
- Earth Hour: we’ll be turning off lights for one hour on Friday, March 28, 2014
- Board Meeting Update #106
- Funding announced for a new public elementary school in Trenton
- “Own it, rock it, share it!” Prom and graduations are for everyone
- Results from the Iron Accountant Competition, March 4, 2014
- Results from the Intermediate Girls Basketball Tournament, March 4, 2014
- Applications for Autism Spectrum Disorder Respite funding
- North Hastings HS students participate in a bear den study
- Things to remember about the Fraser Report for Secondary Schools
- Extended French Information Session: Wed., March 5, York River PS
- Seeking input on school year calendar dates
- Board Meeting Update #105
- Applications now being accepted for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council
- Adventure Class Information Night, Wednesday, February 19, 2014
- Open Houses at secondary schools
- UPDATE: French Immersion Information Sessions: Wed., February 12 & Thurs. February 6, 2014
- Things to remember about the Fraser Institute Report for Elementary Schools
- Board Meeting Update #104
- Update on the fire alarm at Stirling Public School, Wednesday, January 22, 2014
- School board announces new Superintendent of School Climate & Student Well-being Services
- Secondary school exam schedules for January 2014
- Quinte SS presents “Endless Summer,” January 22 – 25, 2014
- Centennial SS presents “Leader of the Pack,” January 16-19, 2014
- Parent Info Session: PECI Venture Program, Wednesday, January 14
- Parent Info Session: Destinations Programme, Thursday, January 16
- **January 7, 2014: Five PE County schools closing to students due to hazardous driving**
2013 News
- Updated Jan. 3/14: Information about radon levels at the Sir Winston Churchill site
- Outstanding paintings by JK students at Queen Victoria School
- Flags at half-mast in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s funeral
- Perfect SAT score for Moira SS IB student, Laura Hatt
- Prince Edward CI students performed to promote women’s rights and gender equality.
- Flags at half-mast for National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- Fit 2 Learn at Prince Edward CI, physical activity for secondary school students
- Teams Bayside & Quinte paddled to success at cardboard boat races!
- Chair and vice-chair re-elected for another term
- Board Meeting Update #102
- Clothing donations welcomed at Stirling Public School
- 4th Annual Festival of Trees at Earl Prentice Public School
- ‘Homework Help’ free online math help for students in Grades 7-10
- M.P. Daryl Kramp to visit Stirling Public School
- Take our School Climate Survey, live until November 29, 2013
- EVENT: Open House at Tweed Elementary School, Thursday, November 28
- Still on: Info night for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, Wed., November 27
- Board Meeting Update #101
- School events/activities for Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week
- “Be Kind to Me” Bullying Awareness & Prevention Week, November 17 to 23, 2013
- EVENT: Michael Eisen, Youth Wellness Network, Wed., November 20, 6:00 p.m.
- School grand opening ceremonies in Stirling & Tweed
- Several Bayside SS students took top honours in the Legion Remembrance Contest
- EVENT: Grand opening of the Learning Commons at Bayside SS, Wed., November 6
- Up-close look at a CO2 race track built by Moira SS students
- International experience for students at College Street PS
- EVENT: Arts Information Night at Centennial SS, Thurs., Nov. 7
- Board Meeting Update #100
- Join in recognizing Child Care Worker & Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day
- EVENT: Open House at Stirling Public School, Thursday, October 24
- Join in recognizing Canadian Library Support Staff Day, Friday, October 18
- Join in recognizing Educational Assistant Day, Wednesday, October 16
- $1,681 raised by College St. PS students for Terry Fox Foundation
- Join in recognizing World Teachers’ Day on October 5
- EVENT: Making Sense of Math for Parents, Wed., October 16
- EVENT: Free e-waste drop-off at Prince Edward CI, Saturday, October 19
- EVENT: Homecoming 2013 at Centre Hastings Secondary School
- $3,708 raised by Bayside PS students for Terry Fox Foundation
- International Baccalaureate students at Moira Secondary exceed world standard by 13%
- $2,500 raised by Susanna Moodie Elementary students
- Join in recognizing National Custodial Workers’ Day on October 2
- Stirling students will go to their new school on Tuesday, October 15, 2013
- Official occupancy has been granted to HPEDSB for Stirling Public School
- Flags flown at half-mast to observe Police and Peace Officers’ National Memorial Day
- Grade 9 and 10 EQAO test results
- Board Meeting Update #99
- Event: Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Harmony school
- EQAO results for Grade 6 continued to improve in 2013
- EVENT: Invitation for parents to participate in a provincial forum about mathematics
- New Stirling & Tweed schools, back-to-school update
- Board Meeting Update #98
- Update on the new Stirling and Tweed schools, August 13, 2013
- Arts Days event for teachers on August 27 and 28
- Congratulations to Governor General’s Academic Medal recipients
- Board Meeting Update #97
- Life-changing “Kenya dig it?” trip for Quinte SS students
- Trenton High to offer a specialist course in the non-profit sector
- Join in celebrating National Aboriginal Day, Friday, June 21
- Flags at half-mast to mark National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism, Sunday, June 23
- EVENT: “Coming Together to the Beat of Our Drums” in Stirling
- Board Meeting Update #96
- Congratulations to Great Place Awards recipients
- Kindergarten class 2nd Annual Art Show
- Dine at “Chez Quinte”
- EVENT: “Closing House” at three Stirling schools
- EVENT: “Happy Days” musical performance at Centre Hastings SS
- Summary of the feedback from the regional community meetings
- School board announces new Superintendent of Business Services
- Board Meeting Update #95
- EVENT: Reunion at S.H. Connor & Tweed-Hungerford schools
- Event: Belleville Police Voluntary Autism Registry
- Silver medal for Bayside SS student at Canada Wide Science Fair
- ‘Stompin’ Tom & Patsy Cline’ at Family Night, College Street PS
- Lauren Barry selected for the Minister’s Student Advisory Council
- Student engagement in action at Centennial Secondary School
- EVENT: Centennial SS presents “Sherlock Holmes”
- EVENT: Moira SS presents “Once Upon a Mattress”
- Education Week activities at schools
- We celebrate Education Week, Children’s Mental Health Week, Child & Youth Counsellor Week
- Students from Moira SS partner with Gleaners Food Bank
- Student leadership symposium for elementary and secondary at Quinte SS, Tues., April 30
- Congratulations to Fiza Javed, Centennial SS, major scholarship winner
- College St. PS hosting an electronic waste fundraiser, Sat., May 4, 2013
- Information about the new 34-credit threshold for secondary school students
- Drop off your electronic waste, support a school fundraiser
- Board Meeting Update #94
- * * York River PS & North Hastings HS to be open to students Thursday, April 25, Friday, April 26 * *
- York River PS and North Hastings HS closed to students Wednesday, April 24
- York River PS and North Hastings HS closed to students Tuesday, April 23
- York River PS and North Hastings HS closed to students on Monday, April 22
- Bayside SS to host Second City troupe, students to learn from the pros
- $20,000 for a trip to New York City for North Hastings HS students
- Bone marrow registry to support a Prince Edward Collegiate student
- Windows on the World student art show on to Wed., May 1
- Moira SS Trojan Rugby Team was victorious in Washington, D.C.
- Student musicians to learn from top jazz stars
- 3,400 T-shirts and counting for Pink Shirt Day!
- Quinte SS students prepare for Manufacturing Skills Competition
- Fire/cease-fire and Dreissenid mussel projects win at regional Science Fair
- Board Meeting Update #93
- Mandy Savery-Whiteway selected as new director of education
- ‘Have your say’ at upcoming community meetings in Bancroft, Madoc, Picton, Belleville and Trenton
- Student Jeremy Davies, Moira SS, received prestigious university scholarship
- A trip to Vimy Ridge for student Abigail Reid, Centennial SS
- 54th Annual Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair
- Calling for nominations for Educator of the Year—the Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award
- Enrol your child at an HPEDSB school
- Students invite you see the new Learning Commons at Prince of Wales PS
- Quinte SS students prepare for a trip to Kenya in May
- Adventure Class Information Night, Mon., March 4
- Director of Education Rob McGall announces his retirement
- Board Meeting Update #92
- Parent Info Session: Destinations Programme, Tues., Feb. 12
- Arts Program Information Night, Mon., Feb. 11 at Centennial SS
- French Immersion Information Sessions, Tuesday, February 5
- Board Meeting Update #91
- **Students being dismissed early today, Tues., Jan. 29, 2013, permits cancelled
- One replacement school and one addition at another for HPEDSB
- Gas leak contained at Quinte Secondary School
- Local update on the CUPE agreement
- Board Meeting Update #90
- Secondary school exam schedules for January 2013
- Cancelled: Proposed protest by secondary school teachers
- **All elementary schools will be open to students on Friday, January 11**
- Ministry of Education memo & Ontario Labour Relations Board ruling about the ETFO protest, Friday, January 11, 2013
- Ministry of Education memo and Ontario Labour Relations Board decision to hold a hearing
- Elementary schools to be closed to students on Friday, January 11, 2013
- Information about the elementary teachers’ political protest, Friday, January 11, 2013
- Labour relations update