Please see the attached memo from STSCO regarding busing.  

Accessing Student Busing Information – For the coming school year, families can access busing information via STSCO’s website (www.stsco.ca). After August 1st, you will be able to log-in to the “Parent Portal” to check transportation information for children in your family. For security purposes, it will be necessary to create an account to view the transportation information through the MyBusPlanner portal. If you have not created an account yet, you can do so by using the email that was used to register your children at their school. STSCO’s website also provides useful information about school transportation and bus safety.

Hello Spartans and Welcome to Port Hope High School. We are excited to be back and looking forward to another awesome year. 

Lots going on this week. Tuesday the Wellness Room will be open at lunch for some Kool-Aid and cookies, drop by and check it out. 

Interested in participating on the school Cross Country team or Boys Soccer or Volleyball - Forms are ready to pick up and practices begin this week. See Ms. Aiello for Cross Country, Mr. Demill for Soccer and Mr. Yun in the gym for Boys Volleyball.

Wednesday it's Movie and popcorn in the Library

Thursday Kahoot and Prizes in the Resource Room

Friday will be our activity fair outside by the outdoor classroom - sign up for your favourite team or club, play ping pong, listen to music or just hang out. A great way to end the week.

Gr. 9 Spartan Mania will take place Friday 12:45-2:30pm Fun activities in the main gym as well as outside!

The main gym will be closed this week at lunch but will be open everyday at lunch beginning on Monday.

Timetable Changes will begin Wednesday afternoon. You may sign up for a change in the Library in the afternoon ONLY as the Library will be closed in the mornings. 

If You have an online course, please see Ms. Avery in room 206 

If you are a Teacher Assistant (TA) please check in with your assigned teacher indicated in the edsby message, you received from Mrs. Watson. If you have not been assigned a class, please catch up with Mrs. Watson in the Library in the afternoon.

COOP will meet Mr. Houghton in the library over the next two weeks for "inschool" before heading out to a placement. 

The Spartan Advisory Council or SAC will meet on Wednesdays at lunch in the library. 

Wellness Room will be open at lunch for conversation, Kool-Aid, cookies.

Interested in participating on the school Cross Country team or Boys Soccer or Volleyball - Forms are ready to pick up and practices begin this week. See Ms. Aiello for Cross Country, Mr. Demill for Soccer and Mr. Yun in the gym for Boys Volleyball.

Today it's Movie and popcorn in the Library

Thursday Kahoot and Prizes in the Resource Room

Friday will be our activity fair outside by the outdoor classroom - sign up for your favourite team or club, play ping pong, listen to music, have a Mr. Freezie  or just hang out. A great way to end the week.

Gr. 9 Spartan Mania will take place Friday 12:45-2:30pm Fun activities in the main gym as well as outside!

The main gym will be closed this week at lunch but will be open every day at lunch beginning on Monday.

Timetable Changes will begin this afternoon, please be patient. You may sign up for a change in the Library in the afternoon ONLY as the Library will be closed in the mornings. 

If You have an online course, please see Ms. Avery in room 206 

If you are a Teacher Assistant (TA) please check in with your assigned teacher. Sophia Phillips, John Rodrigues, Joshua Clark, Jacob Mercer, Cassius Wright and Ava Waddington please catch up with Mrs. Watson in the Library at 9:30am.

COOP will meet Mr. Houghton in the library over the next two weeks for "inschool" before heading out to a placement. 

The Spartan Advisory Council or SAC will meet today at lunch in the library.

Attention Gr. 12 students Scholarship Opportunities are already starting to trickle in. The Loran Scholarship, Deadline October 11^th and the Syd Chatwood Memorial Scholarship, Deadline October 1^st are posted in school talk as well as in the library. Don't let free money go to someone else!!

Picture Day is Tuesday, September 19th. 

Please note that Student Verification Sheets, Computer Forms and Communication Forms have gone home with students this week.  Please ensure that these forms are completed and brought back to the school by Friday, September 15^th. 

Students with a Medical condition also received a form to be completed and returned to the school by Friday, September 15^th.  If your student has a Medical condition and does not receive a form please contact the school.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers Needed! A great way to start earning your Community Service Hours at the Port Hope Fall Fair. Volunteers must be 14 yrs and older. Orientation is Monday at the Port Hope Rec Centre at 6pm check Edsby for contact information if interested.

TODAY AT LUNCH

Today at lunch there will be Kahoot and Prizes in the Resource Room

TOMORROW

Friday will be our activity fair outside by the outdoor classroom - sign up for your favourite team or club, play ping pong, listen to music, have a Mr. Freezie  or just hang out. A great way to end the week.

GR 9 SPARTAN MANIA

Gr. 9 Spartan Mania will take place Friday 12:45-2:30pm Fun activities in the main gym as well as outside!

SCHOLARSHIPS

Attention Gr. 12 students Scholarship Opportunities are already starting to trickle in. The Loran Scholarship, Deadline October 11^th and the Syd Chatwood Memorial Scholarship, Deadline October 1^st are posted in school talk as well as in the library. Don't let free money go to someone else!!

VOLUNTEER HOURS

Start earning Volunteer Hours at Empire Crossing Retirement Living in Port Hope is looking for student volunteers. For more information check out edsby

PLEASE RETURN

Students are reminded to return completed verification sheets, computer forms and communication forms by September 15^th.

PLEASE RETURN

Students are reminded to return completed verification sheets, computer forms and communication forms by September 15^th.

LOCKERS

Please make sure you put your lock on your assigned locker TODAY or it will be locked on Monday.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers Needed! A great way to start earning your Community Service Hours at the Port Hope Fall Fair. Volunteers must be 14 yrs and older. Orientation is Monday at the Port Hope Rec Centre at 6pm check Edsby for contact information if interested.

TODAY ACTIVITY FAIR

Today will be our activity fair outside by the outdoor classroom - sign up for your favourite team or club, play ping pong, listen to music, have a Mr. Freezie  or just hang out. A great way to end the week.

TODAY SPARTAN MANIA

Gr. 9 Spartan Mania will take place this afternoon 12:45-2:30pm Fun activities in the main gym as well as outside!

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Attention Gr. 12 students Scholarship Opportunities are already starting to trickle in. The Loran Scholarship, Deadline October 11^th and the Syd Chatwood Memorial Scholarship, Deadline October 1^st are posted in school talk as well as in the library. Don't let free money go to someone else!!

BOYS SOCCER AND VOLLEYBALL

Attention boys interested in playing Soccer or Volleyball practices start next week. Monday Volleyball after school with Mr. Yun in the main gym, Tuesday Boys Soccer outside on the field with Mr. Demill. Pick up your permission form today at the activity fair.

CAFETERIA OPEN

The cafeteria is open everyday, come check it out, new food items daily.

CROSS COUNTRY

For all of those interested in running cross country, please meet Mrs. Aiello in main foyer outside of the main office after morning announcements please.  The first meet is coming up fast and I need all those interested to please meet.

PLEASE RETURN

Students are reminded to return completed verification sheets, computer forms and communication forms by September 15^th.

TODAY ROOM 105

If interested come and play some chess – or drop-in to check it out …

Chess Club

And

Other Board games

See you there!

PLEASE RETURN

Students are reminded to return completed verification sheets, computer forms and communication forms by September 15^th.

BOYS SOCCER TRYOUTS

A reminder that Boys Soccer Tryouts are tonight after school rain or shine. Meet Mr. Demill in the main gym.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Boys Volleyball practice was last night after school, if you missed the practice, please see Mr. Yun at lunch today in the gym to find out when the next practice will be.

CROSS COUNTRY

Cross Country practices begin on Thursday this week. See Ms. Aiello for more information. You first meet is next week!!

GYM AT LUNCH

The Gym is now open at lunch. There will be basketball, volleyball and the Cage for anyone wishing to participate. Also, a reminder that if you are eating in the gym, you are respectful of the space and clean up after yourself by putting items in the garbage cans provided and not leaving them on the benches. Thank you.

COLLEGE VISITS

Attention all Gr. 11 & 12 Students St. Lawrence College will be here on Monday at 12 noon if you are interested in hearing more about the programs they have to offer. On Tuesday next week Durham College will be here to present at 10am. If any Gr. 11 or 12's are interested, the presentation will be held in the lecture theatre.

“Welcome back, Spartans!

Today in our grade assemblies we talked about mental wellness for this school year. Use these cards as a template for creating your own “coping plan”, considering who and where you can go to for support, and what strategies and strengths you have when needed!

Another reminder of our Wellness Scavenger Hunt happening this week; take a piece of paper with your name on it and have staff in the Library, Wellness Room, and Resource Room sign the paper. Additionally, write down the answer to this question, “what do I need from the school to feel supported this year?”. Hand this paper into the office by end of day Friday, September 15^th to be entered into a draw for a prize 😊.

DIGITAL DRAWING CLUB MEETING TODAY

Today is the day for all the digital drawing students to head to the art room, room 150, at lunch.  IF you signed up for the club or are interested in learning how to draw using a digital pad or want to improve your digital drawing skills.  We have seven drawing tablets but if you have your own, please bring it along.  Lessons will be given.  Bring your lunch.

DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS

Dungeons and Dragons in room 149 at lunch everyday this week.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

PLEASE RETURN

Students are reminded to return completed verification sheets, computer forms and communication forms by September 15^th.

NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS

Need Volunteer Hours? Good with using a Tablet?? A local Sr. needs help using her new tablet. She has upgraded from her computer and needs some help. See Mrs. Watson or Mrs. Gavel in the Library for contact information.

BOYS SOCCER PRACTICE

Boys Soccer practices continue today after school.

CROSS COUNTRY

Cross Country is tonight after school, meet Ms. Aiello outside the main gym.

ENJOY GOLF

Do you enjoy playing Golf or want to give it a try. Mr. Atanasoff will be running a Golf Club. Golf once a week at a local club. See Mr. Atanasoff if interested. Room 153.

ITEMS LEFT BEHIND

Friday was Spartan Mania and there were a few items left behind near the slip and slide. If you are missing anything, please come to the library and see Ms. Watson after the announcements. 

ATTENTION GR 11 & 12’S

Attention all Gr. 11 & 12 Students St. Lawrence College will be here on Monday at 12 noon if you are interested in hearing more about the programs they have to offer. On Tuesday next week Durham College will be here to present at 10am. If any Gr. 11 or 12's are interested, the presentation will be held in the lecture theatre.

INTERESTED IN SKI/SNOWBOARDING?

Is anyone interested in a ski/snowboard trip to Blue Mountain in February? Planning is in the early stages, and we are just seeking interest. Please sign up in the Library.

PICTURE DAY

A reminder that picture day is on Tuesday next week.

NEW TO YOU STORE

The New to You Free store in room 111 will be open at lunch time on Wednesdays and Fridays starting next week.  Come take a look at what’s available for free to staff and students.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

PICTURE DAY

A reminder that picture day is on Tuesday next week

TODAY – ST LAWRENCE COLLEGE VISIT

St Lawrence College visit 12:00 p.m. Lecture Theatre

BOYS SOCCER

First game is Wednesday after school.  Permission forms need to be in before you play on Wednesday.   Uniforms to be given out to those who have returned forms.

NEW TO YOU STORE

The New to You Free store in room 111 will be open at lunch time on Wednesdays and Fridays starting this week.  Come take a look at what’s available for free to staff and students.

TERRY FOX WALK – BBQ

Don’t forget to pre-order your Terry Fox BBQ this week at lunch in the main foyer, so that it is ready for the walk next Wednesday, September 27^th.  HOT DOG, POP and CHIPS for $5.00.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

PICTURE DAY

A reminder that picture day is tomorrow.

CONGRATULATIONS to all the students who entered the baking competition and won ribbons and prizes at the Port Hope Fair over this past weekend.

PHHS is proud of all of you

 7 entries - 7 ribbons
1st Place - Banana Cake -Cas Newton
1st Place - Hallowe'en Theme - 3 Cupcakes - Ashley Dempsey
1st Place - 3 Cookies- Vincent Storm
1st Place - 3 Cookies- Curtis Sender
2nd Place - Hallowe'en Theme 3 Cupcakes - Layla Cormier
2nd Place - Hallowe'en Theme 3 Cupcakes - Caitlynn Hayes
3rd Place - Natalie Prince - 3 Cheese Tea Biscuits
A great job to everyone who helped in the kitchen.
Ms. Ellis

CHESS CLUB

At lunch today in room 105.

BOYS SOCCER

First game is Wednesday after school.  Permission forms need to be in before you play on Wednesday.   Uniforms to be given out to those who have returned forms.

NEW TO YOU STORE

The New to You Free store in room 111 will be open at lunch time on Wednesdays and Fridays starting this week.  Come take a look at what’s available for free to staff and students.

TERRY FOX WALK – BBQ

Don’t forget to pre-order your Terry Fox BBQ this week at lunch in the main foyer, so that it is ready for the walk next Wednesday, September 27^th.  HOT DOG, POP and CHIPS for $5.00.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

NEW TO YOU STORE OPENS TODAY

The New to You Free store in room 111 will be open at lunch time on Wednesdays and Fridays starting this week.  Come take a look at what’s available for free to staff and students.

TERRY FOX WALK – BBQ

Don’t forget to pre-order your Terry Fox BBQ this week at lunch in the main foyer, so that it is ready for the walk next Wednesday, September 27^th.  HOT DOG, POP and CHIPS for $5.00.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

BOYS SOCCER

Boys soccer practice after school TODAY.  Please plan to attend.

TERRY FOX WALK – BBQ

Don’t forget to pre-order your Terry Fox BBQ this week at lunch in the main foyer, so that it is ready for the walk next Wednesday, September 27^th.  HOT DOG, POP and CHIPS for $5.00.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB

The Environment Club is meeting tomorrow (Tuesday) in the library at the start of lunch.  Want to do something for the environment?  Help make Port Hope High School a greener school?  Why not stop by and bring your ideas!

CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS

Attention Cross Country runners, we will be having a practice on Tuesday and Thursday after school this week.  Please let your coaches know if you will be at practice this week.

ATTENTION GR 12 STUDENTS

A representative will be here from Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly Ryerson, on Wednesday at 9am in the lecture theatre.

TERRY FOX

Terry Fox Walk and BBQ on Wednesday, all donations accepted.

ORANGE SHIRT DAY

Orange Shirt Day is on Thursday.

PA DAY

A reminder that Friday is a PA Day.

NEW TO YOU STORE

The new to you store in room 111 will be open at lunch time TODAY and Thursday this week.

CAFETERIA

The cafeteria is open at lunch, stop by and check out the daily specials.

ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
A reminder that the Environment Club is meeting today at the start of lunch in the library.  Bring your lunch and your good ideas!

BOYS SOCCER

Practice today after school in the preparation for tomorrows away game.  Please plan to attend.

REACH FOR THE TOP

Do you like Trivia?  Do you like to have fun?  Then Reach for the Top is the club for you!  Come to the resource room at lunch today to learn about the club and try out some trivia questions.

BOYS SOCCER TODAY

Boys Soccer Boys Soccer today at Crestwood. Please make sure you have your uniform, cleats, socks and shorts ready to go BEFORE the end of the day. See Mr. Demill if you need anything.

DAY OF TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION – Orange shirt day

Thursday, tomorrow is Orange Shirt Day!! Orange Shirt day is designed to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. Show your support tomorrow by wearing your Orange!!

DID YOU KNOW??

Did you know that trees add oxygen to the air, store carbon (which helps offset climate change), provide habitat for animals and prevent soil erosion?  Did you know that spending time around trees and looking at trees reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and improves mood?  Why not come out Saturday October 14^th and join Port Hope’s “Plant for the Future” initiative and plant some trees.  Ask an Environment Club Member or Ms. Foster for details.

NEW TO YOU STORE

The new to you store in room 111 will be open at lunch time Thursday this week.

NO CAFETERIA

Today and tomorrow

Hello Port Hope High School Families,

Just a reminder of our School Council meeting Monday, October 2, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.  Please join us in the Port Hope High School Library.

Students, staff, parents/guardians and members of the community are most welcome to attend, so please pass this message along.

Dear KPR families, 

Welcome back to another exciting school year in KPR!  

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and senior administration, we are pleased and excited to welcome students, staff and families back to our elementary and secondary schools on Tuesday, September 5.  

We hope during the summer that our students and families have found ways to rest, recharge and spend time together. There is nothing that brings us greater joy than welcoming thousands of students back to our schools, and sharing in their excitement and energy. 

Our schools are safe, inclusive and vibrant places where we set high expectations for success. We continue to focus on seeing all students as capable learners, sparking their curiosity and elevating their voices. We know how important it is for students to feel seen, heard and reflected in the learning resources, spaces and people around them.  

Together, we will continue our work to create equitable conditions for positive learning, well-being and success for ALL students.  We remain committed to our mission in all we do - we inspire our students to excel in learning, succeed in life, and enrich our communities.  

As you prepare your child and your family for the excitement of the first day and all of the learning and firsts for the year ahead, please know that we are as excited as you are, and we look forward to continuing to work in partnership to support student success.  

Well-being is just as important as learning, and is foundational to all types of success. In closing we are sharing the Mentally Healthy School Support Package, as a valuable resource to support student mental health and well-being as we enter the 2023-24 school year. 

Please check out the KPR website, or contact your school office, if you have questions about school or need more information. If you are on social media, you can follow us @kprschools. 

Best wishes for the year ahead!  Together #WeAreKPR 

Sincerely, 

Steve Russell                                                Rita Russo 
Chairperson of the Board                         Director of Education 

KPR NEWS 

Student Busing 

As you may know, bus driver shortages have been an ongoing issue for many school boards for several years, including here at KPR. 

We are very excited that our bus operators have shared that, at this time, all KPR bus and transportation routes currently have drivers for the start of the school year, and that they continue to recruit and hire spare drivers. This good news is thanks to a targeted recruitment campaign, to attract more bus drivers in our area.  

Our thanks to staff at Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) who have been working with bus operators on a regular basis and throughout the summer to monitor ongoing recruitment and training efforts. 

We are pleased to be in this positive position as we begin the school year. For more information about bus routes and transportation, please visit the Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario website. 

PA Day Learning 

Throughout the upcoming school year, we will be sharing more information about how KPR staff are learning and working together on Professional Activity (PA) Days to support students’ success.   

Staff at elementary and secondary schools will be engaged in a full day of learning during the August 31 PA Day.  Among the areas of learning for staff on this day are: School Improvement Planning, Workplace Violence Awareness, Curriculum Implementation and Mental Health. 

Further details on PA Day plans can be found on our website.  

The learning focus for the month of September is Truth and Reconciliation. To access weekly activities, reflection questions and resources to support your learning, visit the resource at the following link: September Passport to ReconiliACTION - Google Slides

Hello everyone,  

Just two weeks into the new school year, students are becoming more familiar with routines and school is back in full swing. I have had the pleasure of visiting schools over the last couple of weeks and I continue to be inspired by the curiosity and determination of students, and the innovation and passion of staff. KPR truly is an awesome place to be! 

The start of the school year provides many opportunities for students to make new connections, build meaningful relationships and get involved in their school and community. Participating in activities at school and learning new skills can contribute to student well-being in many ways.  

Next weekend, KPR is participating in the Peterborough Pride Parade. Everyone is welcome to join us to show pride and allyship, and to support and celebrate people of all sexual orientations and gender identities; to honour those who have paved the way for equal rights; and to contribute to building accepting attitudes, safe and inclusive spaces in our schools and communities. Peterborough Pride Parade is Saturday, September 23, at 1:30 pm, beginning at Peterborough City Hall.  

Lastly, with several important days of significance coming up in the days ahead, including two Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and Powley Day recognized by Métis communities, I invite you to visit KPR’s Events Calendar to learn more about these important observances and others.  

Wishing you a lovely weekend. 

Take care, 

Rita Russo 
Director of Education 

KPR NEWS 

Curve Lake Pow Wow 

The 70^th annual Curve Lake Pow Wow takes place tomorrow and Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual celebration of ceremony, dance, and song. The Curve Lake Pow Wow website contains important cultural information to inform your participation. 

Annual Parent Conference 

Save the date – KPR's Annual Parent Conference is returning the morning of Saturday, October 21 as a virtual event, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jean Clinton!  

Through the context of building resilience and healthy relationships, Dr. Clinton will share practical strategies to empower parents and caregivers to support their children during important transitions and create conditions to help them thrive throughout their educational journey and beyond!  

More details and registration information are coming soon!  

Report IT! 

The Office of the Commissioner of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility (COHREA) is fully accessible and available to all students, staff and families to report any issues of concern, and in particular human rights-based issues of discrimination and harassment that involve a breach of the Human Rights Code, and barriers to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Commissioner’s Office promptly reviews, assesses and determines necessary next steps for addressing all complaints.   

While we continue to encourage students, staff and families to first address concerns directly with those involved in the situation, e.g. the teacher, principal, manager or superintendent, concerns may also be reported confidentially, through the online reporting tool – Report IT!  More information about the COHREA is available on the Board website or by contacting the office directly at cohrea@kprdsb.ca  

New Language Curriculum Grade 1 to 8 – A Guide for Parents 

Ontario’s language curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 was updated last spring by the Ministry of Education for implementation beginning this September. The parent guide below provides an overview of the knowledge and skills that students will learn in each grade. Language, Grades 1 to 8: a guide for parents (gov.on.ca)  

Grade 9 English – A Guide for Parents 

A new de-streamed English curriculum was recently released. More details about the new Grade 9 English course are available on the Ministry of Education website.