March 6 to 12 is Social Work Week. Ontario’s 22,000+ #SocialWorkers are the largest providers of #MentalHealth supports in the province – and they are essential to #MobilizingMentalHealth access for all Ontarians.

What does the trans flag symbolize? light blue: baby boys, pink: baby girls White: represents those who are transitioning or who have a neutral or undefined gender identity. The three purple stripes represent the diversity of the transgender community as well as genders other

Get out your green! Friday is Green Day! Dress in your greenest of green outfits! Friday, March 10, 2023

Have you got your Play-All-Day Passes yet? Visit the website to order online or visit Home Hardware or Johnston-Guardian to purchase your passes. You can save $5 up until March 31st. $15 per pass. Adults and children 3 & under free! Check out what a pass gets you.

We can't wait to get back to school! - Don't forget your Sub Forms are due Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is hosting a series of town hall meetings for families of affected schools to discuss proposed changes to student transportation (busing) resulting from a transportation review. Learn more: ow.ly/9aJp50NgXe1

MTPS is the community to be in! Thank you to our community for supporting our Dodgeball for Change. All students participated and we raised 502.75 for the HPE Learning Foundation.

Congratulations to ALL the schools that hosted a Dodgeball Tournament & students who participated! A great day had by all and OVER $8000 raised for HPE Learning Foundation! Thanks to Mr. Hayes for organizing this event at our school!

There has never been a better time to consider a career in the skilled trades. Check out the Skilled Trades Planning Tool and choose a Trade Name from the drop-down to learn more about the over 100 skilled trades pathways for secondary students. ow.ly/GYAL50NaZcY

HPEDSB celebrates staff who bring a Ray of Sunshine to their schools/departments. Congratulations, Alana Bursey, Educational Assistant at Coe Hill PS, recognized for her unfailing smile and positive attitude. Learn more about Ray of Sunshine recipients: ow.ly/auW250LSCXc

Please read Director of Education Katherine MacIver's spring update letter to HPE schools families.

So many treats at Madoc Township PS’s Grade 4/5 Baker Bunnies Bake Sale!

April is the Month of the Military Child, recognizing military children for their strength and resiliency in facing unique challenges throughout deployments, absences, relocations, and frequent change. Like dandelions, military children are tough and can put roots down anywhere.

Congratulations to the Inspiring Excellence awards recipients recognized for their significant contributions to student achievement and well-being through their commitment to and leadership in education. Thank you to everyone who helped make this an inspiring night to remember!

My favorite tip for speech therapy is to use a visual! It can show the correct mouth placement or help us remember what sound to say.

Students AND Parents: Choosing to attend college instead of university does not indicate a lesser intelligence or academic ability.

We’re hiring! hpelearningfoundation.com/were-hiring/?f…

Working on speech at home? Grab a bucket or bag and use items around the house or nearby that include the sound you want to target or just use cards. Have your child run around and locate them all. This is a great and engaging way to practice at home or anywhere!