2025

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Students participated in a Words Matter Conference to become positive changemakers
12/17/2025
As part of the year-long Words Matter Campaign, students in Grades 6-12 throughout HPEDSB recently participated in the Words Matter Student Conference to empower them to become proactive changemakers in their schools.
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What's happening with the Words Matter Campaign?
12/12/2025
At HPEDSB, we believe words matter. That's why we've partnered with Harmony Movement to take a stand against hateful language. It's about creating lasting, respectful and inclusive school communities where everyone can thrive.
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Warm wishes for the holiday season
12/11/2025
As we approach the winter break, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we have shared over the past year.
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HPE news
HPEDSB students demonstrate strong EQAO results
12/10/2025
Results from the latest EQAO assessments indicate that students at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board achieved higher results than previous years.
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EQAO letter from the Minister of Education
12/03/2025
The Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, asked all school boards to share this EQAO letter with parents and guardians.
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Board Meeting Highlights, November 24, 2025
11/24/2025
These are highlights of the initial meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held November 24, 2025.
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Board Meeting Highlights, November 17, 2025
11/17/2025
These are highlights of the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held November 17, 2025.
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Alexander Robbins
Spotlight on Bright Futures: November 2025
11/17/2025
We are pleased to share the November issue of Spotlight on Bright Futures. This new communication shares the stories of HPEDSB staff who are inspiring and innovating for a bright future.
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Introducing the new family portal
Introducing the new family portal
11/12/2025
HPEDSB is excited to announce the launch of a new family portal, a digital platform giving parents and caregivers secure, 24/7 access to their children’s school information...
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Community Planning and Partnership Meetings Fall 2025
Invitation to Community Planning and Partnership meetings
11/10/2025
​HPEDSB invites you to attend a public meeting to learn about the options for sharing space in HPEDSB schools. Each meeting will offer an information exchange and an opportunity for partners to share ideas about school board-related plans or proposals...
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Words Matter
Words Matter campaign launching at HPEDSB
11/03/2025
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is committed to creating safe, respectful and inclusive learning environments for everyone. In support of this, we’re launching a year-long Words Matter campaign in our schools...
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PA Day November 14
PA Day learning for November 14, 2025
10/31/2025
The Ministry of Education requires school boards to share professional learning that will be happening on Professional Activity (PA) Days two weeks in advance of the PA Day...
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Bravo! Awards presentation
HPEDSB Communications team wins national BRAVO! award
10/28/2025
Congratulations to the Communications team at HPEDSB, Kerry Donnell, Communications and Privacy Manager, and Mary Doyle, Communications Officer, for receiving a BRAVO! Award from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE)...
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Board Meeting Highlights, October 27, 2025
10/27/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held October 27, 2025.
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Barb Walt and Colleen Mitchell
Spotlight on Bright Futures: October 2025
10/27/2025
We are pleased to share the first issue of Spotlight on Bright Futures. This new communication shares the stories of HPEDSB staff who are inspiring and innovating for a bright future.
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Students in THS film class
Trenton High School's Student Film Showcase at Centre Cinemas
10/22/2025
Trenton High School is excited to announce the premiere of two episodes from its innovative "Monster of the Week"-style television series...
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Fall Student Voice Symposium 2025
10/22/2025
Secondary students from all seven HPEDSB high schools gathered on Monday, October 20, 2025 for the Fall Student Voice Symposium...
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Math Matters
Math Matters Newsletter October 2025
10/21/2025
In October, students are learning about Strategic Decomposition of Numbers. Students are using tools (like Cuisenaire rods) and models (link number lines and partS-whole) to think about how to break apart numbers so they are easier to work with...
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Information Session: French as a Second Language Teacher
Information session: How to become a French as a Second Language teacher
10/15/2025
Are you proficient in the French language and interested in pursuing a career in education? You are invited to an information session on how to become a French as a Second Language teacher...
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Apply to the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee
Apply to the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee
10/10/2025
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is seeking members for the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee...
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Have You Heard?
Have You Heard? Campaign launches to bring soundfield systems to every primary classroom
10/09/2025
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation in partnership with HPEDSB has launched its bold new campaign, Have You Heard?, with a goal of raising $555,000 to install soundfields in every Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 classroom across Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board...
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ISP 25th Anniversary cake-cutting
25 Years of welcoming the world: HPEDSB International Student Program celebrates a quarter-century of student achievement and cultural exchanges
10/07/2025
This year the HPEDSB International Student Program (ISP) is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. Established in 2000, the ISP has welcomed many hundreds of students over the past quarter century.
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Cell phone use
Important update: School Code of Conduct and cell phone use
09/29/2025
As another school year begins, we remain focused on creating the best possible learning environments for every student. This is to remind you that we are in the second year of implementing our updated School Code of Conduct...
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PA Day October 10
PA Day learning for October 10, 2025
09/26/2025
The Ministry of Education requires school boards to share professional learning that will be happening on Professional Activity (PA) Days two weeks in advance of the PA Day...
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Together to Learn social media
Together to Learn Series: Social media, tech + mental health
09/25/2025
Join practicing Family Physician, and mom to two young children, Dr. Alison Yeung, MD, CCFP, for an important discussion about the relationship between social media/technology and mental health...
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2025-2030 Strategic Plan
HPEDSB Unveils Bright Futures: 2025-2030 Strategic Plan to enhance student success
09/23/2025
With a renewed commitment to inspiring, innovating, educating and empowering, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board introduces Bright Futures: 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, a future-focused, five-year plan built for action today...
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Board Meeting Highlights, September 22, 2025
09/22/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held September 22, 2025...
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Draft By-Law Revisions
Draft By-Law Revisions for review
09/17/2025
The draft By-Law Revisions are available for public review and feedback...
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Policy review
Draft Policy 22: Exclusion of a Student from Class or School
09/17/2025
A draft board policy, Policy 22: Exclusion of a Student from Class or School, is available for public review and feedback...
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Policy review
Draft Policy 20: Equity
09/17/2025
A draft board policy, Policy 20: Equity, is available for public review and feedback...
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Math Matters
Math Matters Newsletter September 2025
09/12/2025
Check out the Math Matters newsletter to see how you can support your child at home.
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Free city transit passes for students
Free student city transit passes expanded
09/05/2025
We're excited to announce expanded opportunities for HPEDSB students to access free public transit...
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Director of Education, Katherine MacIver
Board of Trustees announces a new contract for Director of Education Katherine MacIver
09/02/2025
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce a new 5-year contract for Director of Education, Katherine MacIver, effective September 1, 2025.
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A message from
2025 Back to School Letter from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra
08/28/2025
As the 2025-2026 school year begins, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education has asked all school boards to share this message with Ontario parents, students, teachers and staff...
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Board Meeting Highlights, August 25, 2025
08/25/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held August 25, 2025.
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PA Day
PA Day learning for September 2, 2025
08/22/2025
Visit the Professional Activity Days web page to find out more about the learning HPEDSB staff will engage in on September 2, 2025...
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HPE news
Strong Start and HPEDSB partner to advance early literacy
08/20/2025
Strong Start® Charitable Organization is proud to partner with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) to bring its proven Letters, Sounds and Words™ program to schools across the region...
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Free community movie and puzzle race event
Free community movie and puzzle race event
07/23/2025
Join us for a screening of the documentary Screenagers: Under the Influence followed by a puzzle race. There will be free food and refreshments...
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Policy review
Draft Policy 12 External Committees and Trustee Advocacy
07/14/2025
A new draft board policy, Policy 12: External Committees and Trustee Advocacy is available for public review and feedback...
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Congratulations to our 2025 Governor General Academic Medal Recipients
2025 Governor General Academic Medal recipients
07/08/2025
Congratulations to seven HPEDSB 2025 secondary school graduates who are recipients of the Governor General's Academic Medal...
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Summer hours
Summer hours at schools and the Education Centre
07/02/2025
​Schools and the Education Centre have now changed to the summer schedule...
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Free Event: "Under the Influence" a movie night for teens and parents
"Under the Influence": a movie night for teens and parents at Madoc Public Library
06/26/2025
Join us for a powerful screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence, a film that explores how online influence can shape teen choices around substance use...
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HPE news
HPE Board members approve a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 school year
06/24/2025
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has approved a balanced budget for the 2025-2026 school year, ensuring continued support for student learning throughout the district...
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Board Meeting Highlights, June 23, 2025
06/23/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held June 23, 2025.
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Congratulations QAE class of 2025
SWAC class of 2025
Celebrating the SWAC Class of 2025 graduation
06/23/2025
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, the School Within a College (SWAC) class of 2025 was celebrated at a special graduation ceremony held at Loyalist College...
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Best wishes for a happy and healthy summer from Katherine MacIver, Director of Education
2025 School year-end message from the Director of Education
06/19/2025
Dear Families: As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, I extend my sincere gratitude to all our students, families, staff, and community partners for another year of learning, growth and achievement throughout Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB)....
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2025 Year-end letter from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra
2025 Year-end letter from Minister of Education, Paul Calandra
06/19/2025
The Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, asked all school boards to share this school year-end message with students and families...
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BSS and BPS Humanitarian of the Year Award presentation
Bayside Secondary and Bayside Public Schools recognized with Christmas Sharing's Humanitarian of the Year Award
06/17/2025
On June 16, Bayside Secondary and Bayside Public Schools were presented with the Christmas Sharing Humanitarian of the Year Award in recognition of their ongoing and exceptional support and commitment to the Christmas Sharing Program...
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PA Day
PA Day learning for June 27, 2025
06/13/2025
The Ministry of Education requires school boards to share professional learning that will be happening on Professional Activity (PA) Days two weeks in advance of the PA Day...
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Canada-Wide Science Fair
HPE students win gold at the Canada-Wide Science
06/06/2025
Three HPEDSB students recently represented the Quinte region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) 2025 in Fredericton, New Brunswick...
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Summer School 2025 Info Session
Summer School 2025 Information Session
06/05/2025
Families and students in Grade 8-12 are invited to a Google Meet to learn about Summer School opportunities.
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Recording: Unmasking Mental Health and Substance Use Keynote
05/27/2025
As part of Mental Health Week, parents and youth ages 10-18 gathered for an event at the Belleville Public library...
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Board Meeting Highlights, May 26, 2025
05/26/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held May 26, 2025.
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Murder on the Orient Express Poster
Eastside Secondary School presents "Murder on the Orient Express"
05/26/2025
May 28-31, 2025, students and staff of Eastside Secondary School are proud to present the theatrical production of "Murder on the Orient Express."
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Minds in Motion 2025
Minds in Motion STEM Challenge 2025
05/21/2025
Teams of Grade 7-8 students gathered at Loyalist College on Thursday, May 15, 2025 for the Minds in Motion STEM Challenge. Students competed in one of three challenges: Electric Vehicle Engineering, Hydraulic Removal System and Robotic Arm Design...
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PA Day
PA Day learning for May 30, 2025
05/16/2025
The Ministry of Education requires school boards to share professional learning that will be happening on Professional Activity (PA) Days two weeks in advance of the PA Day...
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Hats for Hides Depot workshop
Ignite Your Fire: Indigenous Student Symposium 2025
05/13/2025
May 7-8, 2025 secondary students from across HPEDSB gathered at the Mohawk Community Centre for the Indigenous Student Symposium. The theme of the event was Ignite Your Fire: Become a Changemaker...
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KL and RM Skills Ontario Medalists
Congratulations to Skills Ontario 2025 medalists
05/09/2025
HPE students once again made it to the podium for welding at Skills Ontario. Congratulations to Kiersten Lewis who won a silver medal and Remington Moore who won a bronze medal for Welding at the Skills Ontario Competition in Toronto this week.
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Congratulations to Inspiring Excellence Award recipients
05/08/2025
As part of Education Week celebrations from May 5 to 9, 2025, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board proudly recognizes educators and support staff who exemplify the highest standards of excellence.
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Michael Jacques Free Community Event
Michael Jacques: a story to be shared
05/02/2025
We are pleased to welcome you to a free community event with guest speaker Michael Jacques...
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2024-2025 Student Trustees welcome new 2025-2026 Student Trustees
Student Voice Symposium Spring 2025
05/02/2025
The multi-purpose room of the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre was buzzing with excitement as students from across all of HPEDSB's secondary schools gathered for the spring 2025 Student Voice Symposium...
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Good luck to the 28 students representing HPEDSB at the Skills Ontario competition in Toronto May 5-6
Good luck to the 28 HPE students competing at Skills Ontario
05/02/2025
Good luck to the 28 HPE students who will be competing at Skills Ontario in Toronto May 5-6, 2025 at the Toronto Congress Centre...
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Student Achievement Plan
Student Achievement Plan for HPEDSB
05/01/2025
As required by the Ministry of Education, HPEDSB has developed a comprehensive report called the Student Achievement Plan (SAP) to summarize student achievement performance indicators and progress on provincial education priorities...
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Humane Society HPE Wiggle Waggle Walkathon and Pet Festival
Humane Society HPE's Wiggle Waggle Walkathon and Pet Festival
05/01/2025
Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward's Wiggle Waggle Walkathon and Pet Festival is happening June 1, 2025 at Centennial Park, Trenton...
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Board Meeting Highlights, April 28, 2025
04/28/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held April 28, 2025.
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Together to Learn series Mental Health
Together to Learn Series: Mental Health
04/28/2025
On May 15, 2025 join us for the next session in the Together to Learn online series for parents and caregivers...
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Mean Girls poster
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute presents "Mean Girls the Musical"
04/23/2025
May 8-10, 2025, students and staff of Prince Edward Collegiate Institute are proud to present the theatrical production of "Mean Girls the Musical."
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BandFest 2025
BandFest 2025: HPEDSB bands unite
04/22/2025
Congratulations to everyone that participated in the ninth annual BandFest on April 16, 2025. This celebration of music brought together nine schools with the theme “HPEDSB Bands Unite”....
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Unmasking Mental Health and Substance Use
Event: Unmasking Mental Health and Substance Use
04/16/2025
As part of Mental Health Week, parents and youth ages 10-18 are invited to an event at the Belleville Public library.
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Together to Learn: Party safety
Together to Learn Series: Party safety
04/14/2025
On April 24, 2025 join us for the next session in the Together to Learn online series for parents and caregivers...
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Math Matters
Math Matters Newsletter April 2025
04/11/2025
In April many of our schools are focusing on Problem Solving in Math...
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Reach Ahead to Grade 9 Summer School 2025
Reach Ahead to Grade 9 2025
04/09/2025
Grade 8 students have the opportunity to Reach Ahead this summer and earn an Ontario Secondary School Diploma Credit...
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Congratulationsto the HPEDSB students who will be representing Quinte Region at the Canada-Wide Science Fair
HPE Students shine at the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair
04/07/2025
Congratulations to all HPE students that competed at the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair at Centennial Secondary School on Saturday, April 5, 2025...
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Summer School
Register for Summer School 2025
04/04/2025
Students are invited to register for Summer School to earn credits or improve marks in courses for Grades 9-12...
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Together to Learn Positive Nutrition Conversations
Together to Learn Series: Positive nutrition conversations
04/01/2025
On April 17, 2025 join us for the next session in the Together to Learn online series for parents and caregivers. Join Brendan Bailey and Anne Williams from Eating Disorders Ontario to discuss these important questions...
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Art in the Schools poster
Impossible Conversations: Art in the Schools 2025
04/01/2025
Art in the Schools 2025 is coming soon to the Parrott Gallery at the Belleville Public Library. Mixed media artwork by local high school students with the theme of "Impossible Conversations" will be on display from April 10-May 7, 2025 in Galleries 1 & 2...
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Water Wavers Changemakers group photo
Water Wavers bake sale makes big waves
03/31/2025
On Wednesday March 26, 2025 at Madoc Township Public School, Angela Burr’s Grade 4/5 class, known as the Water Wavers Changemakers, hosted a bake sale to raise funds for Neskantaga First Nation. Through their efforts, they raised over $6000...
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Board Meeting Highlights, March 24, 2025
03/24/2025
These are highlights from the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held March 24, 2025.
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A message to families from Katherine MacIver, Director of Education
A Message from the Director of Education, March 2025
03/18/2025
Dear Staff and Families: I hope you had a restful and enjoyable March Break. As we return to school, I want to provide you with an important update on the progress of our new Strategic Plan for 2025-2030...
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Approved school year calendar 2025-2026
Approved 2025-2026 school year calendar
03/17/2025
The 2025-2026 school year calendar has been approved by the Ministry of Education...
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Stirling Public School Blankets of Hope
Stirling Public School gives 576 Blankets of Hope
03/05/2025
Students at Stirling Public School have been working together on a school-wide project to help people in the area who are experiencing homelessness...
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We want your feedback
Invitation to provide input for the Mental Health and Addictions Strategy
03/04/2025
We want to hear from you! As we plan the next phase of our Mental Health and Addictions Strategy, your insights will help shape the supports and actions that promote student well-being...
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Together to Learn series
Together to Learn Series: Substance use and harm reduction
02/28/2025
On March 20, 2025 join us for the next session in the Together to Learn online series for parents and caregivers...
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Student welding at Loyalist College Skills Competition
Updated: Loyalist College Skills Competition medalists 2025
02/27/2025
Congratulations to all of the Hastings and Prince Edward School Board students who competed at the Regional Skills Competition at Loyalist College on Monday, February 24, 2025...
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ESS Ravens Improv Team 2025
Eastside Secondary School Ravens Improv Team wins again
02/27/2025
Eastside Secondary School's Improv Team won the Canadian Improv Games Kingston Regional Tournament again this past weekend. This marks two consecutive wins for the Ravens...
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Travel for Credit 2025
Travel for Credit registration still open
02/27/2025
This year, as part of our summer school programming for the 2024-2025 school year, and in partnership with EF Educational Tours, we will be making the Grade 10 Civics and Careers in Ottawa, Montreal, and New York City, and Grade 12 English in UK Travel for Credit courses...
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Draft 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
Tentative 2025-2026 school year calendar
02/25/2025
The 2025-2026 school year calendar has been approved by the Board of Trustees. The calendar dates have been submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval...
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Board Meeting Summary, February 24, 2025
02/24/2025
This is a summary of the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held February 24, 2025.
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Community Planning and Partnership Meetings 2025
Community Planning and Partnership Meetings 2025
02/24/2025
You are invited to a public meetings on March 5 and March 6, 2025, to learn about the options for sharing space in HPEDSB schools...
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Math Matters Newsletter February 2025
Math Matters Newsletter February 2025
02/24/2025
In February many of our schools are focusing on Multiplicative Reasoning in Math...
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EQAO Webinar
EQAO information session
02/24/2025
HPEDSB parents and guardians are invited to an online webinar where staff from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) will discuss questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in the EQAO Grade 3 and 6 assessments of reading, writing and mathematics...
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We Want Your Feedback: Draft Policy
Draft Policy XX: Use of School Board Resources During an Election Campaign
02/21/2025
A new draft board policy, Policy XX: Use of School Board Resources During an Election Campaign is available for public review and feedback...
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We want your feedback: Draft Policy
Draft Policy 3: Board Member Honoraria and Expense Reimbursement
02/21/2025
A new draft board policy, Policy 3: Board Member Honoraria and Expense Reimbursement is available for public review and feedback...
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Travel for credit 2025 information session
Travel for Credit 2025 information session
02/14/2025
This year, as part of our summer school programming for the 2024-2025 school year, and in partnership with EF Educational Tours, we will be making the Grade 10 Civics and Careers in Ottawa, Montreal, and New York City, and Grade 12 English in UK Travel for Credit courses available...
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Budget consultation 2025-2026
Community input invited for the 2025-2026 budget
02/07/2025
As senior staff engage in the budget planning process for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear from you...
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Awards presentation at TPS
Teacher and student recognized by Muscular Dystrophy Canada
02/06/2025
On February 5, 2025 two very special awards were presented at an assembly at Tyendinaga Public School. Stacey Lintern, CEO of Muscular Dystrophy Canada as well as...
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Odin with OSSTF rep Mrs. Kilpatrick
North Hastings High School student wins OSSTF Student Achievement Award
02/06/2025
Congratulations to Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) Student Achievement Award winner, North Hastings High School student Odin Worsley!
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Join us for the Transition to Kindergarten virtual family workshop
Event: Transition to Kindergarten for students with special needs
02/04/2025
Families of students with complex special needs are invited to an online event about the transition to Kindergarten (T2K)...
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Coming Soon Free Belleville City Transit Passes for Grade 9-12 Students at Bayside, Centennial and Eastside Secondary Schools
Free access to Belleville public transit for students in Grades 9-12
01/30/2025
We are pleased to announce an exciting partnership between Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the City of Belleville Transit Department to provide students in Grades 9-12 that attend Bayside, Eastside and Centennial secondary schools, with free access to public transit throughout the city...
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Together to Learn: Consent, Feb 20, 2025
Together to Learn Series: Consent
01/30/2025
On February 20, 2025 join us for the next session in the Together to Learn online series for parents and caregivers...
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A message to families from Katherine MacIver, Director of Education
A Message from the Director of Education, January 2025
01/29/2025
In the last week of January, we can look back on a busy first few weeks of 2025! Our secondary students...
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Ashika presents cheque to BGH Foundation
Student raises over $1000 for the BGH Foundation
01/29/2025
A Massassaga-Rednersville Public School student has raised over​ $1000 in support of cancer care at Belleville General Hospital...
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We want your feedback. Draft Governance Directive
Draft Governance Directive 7.1 Board Members’ Code of Conduct
01/28/2025
A new draft governance directive, Governance Directive 7.1 Board Members’ Code of Conduct is available for public review and feedback...
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Board Meeting Summary, January 27, 2025
01/27/2025
This is a summary of the public meeting of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board held January 27, 2025.
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Destinations Grade 7 and 8 Enriched Learning Environment
Destinations online information session
01/27/2025
On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Easthill Elementary School and Susanna Moodie Elementary School will be holding online information sessions for the Destinations program...
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SWAC Class of Fall 2024
SWAC Class of Fall 2024 graduation
01/24/2025
On Thursday, January 23, 2025 six students graduated from four HPE high schools through the School Within a College (SWAC) program...
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We want your feedback
Draft Policy 17 Transportation of Students
01/23/2025
A new draft board policy, Policy 17 Transportation is available for public review and feedback.
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We want your feedback
Draft Policy XX Cyber Security
01/23/2025
A new draft board policy, Policy XX Cyber Security is available for public review and feedback...
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We want your feedback
Draft Policy 19 Student Achievement Planning
01/23/2025
A new draft board policy, Policy 19 Student Achievement Planning is available for public review and feedback...
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Calendar Consultation 2025-2026
Input on 2025-2026 School Year Calendar
01/23/2025
We invite you to provide input on the three proposed options for the 2025-2026 school year by responding to a short survey...
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Math Matters Newsletter January 2025
Math Matters Newsletter January 2025
01/17/2025
In January many of our schools are focusing on Decomposition of Numbers...
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PA Day
PA Day learning for January 31, 2025
01/17/2025
Find out more about the learning HPEDSB staff will engage in on January 31, 2025...
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Invitation to share ideas for the new HPEDSB strategic plan, Part 2
01/13/2025
Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is developing a new strategic plan—and we want to hear from the community!
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Together to Learn test stress and self-care
Together to Learn Series: test stress and self-care
01/10/2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6-7 PM, join Shannon Parsons and Edy Cruz-Fuentes, social workers...
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News from HPEDSB
Ventilation and school renewal reports 2024
01/10/2025
School boards use multiple strategies to support healthy and safe learning environments for students and staff...
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PA Day
PA Day learning for November 22, 2024
11/08/2024
Find out more about the learning HPEDSB staff will engage in on November 22, 2024...
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