Ministry of Labour finds no negligence in Board’s mask policy
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A tenuous time for students and parents in the as classes resumed for the first time since March 14 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic was…
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Province announces safe return to school but some groups unsure about class resumption
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The saying “See you in September” is no longer wishful thinking for students, parents and education workers in Prince Edward County. The Ontario government announced…
HPEDSB announces new student trustees for 2020-2021 term
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A pair of Prince Edward County residents will fill student trustee roles with the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) next year. Kayla Zachariah from…
Non-traditional graduation the highlight of PECI’s non-traditional year
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER On Thursday the Ontario government announced it was keeping all schools closed for the rest of the 2019/2020 school year. For the Hastings and Prince…
HPEDSB kindergarten orientation turning virtual
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) have been adjusting to the new reality during this pandemic in the best way they…
HPEDSB Director of Education speaks to Rotary Club about pandemic as time to redefine
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER In a new normal, the Rotary Club of Picton is no exception when it comes to hosting virtual meetings. On Tuesday, the local service club…
Ministry of Education releases more information for Grade 12 students
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER When the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) and the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Boards (HPEDSB) 2019/2020 school year began, neither senior secondary…
HPEDSB online ‘Learn at Home’ initiative a learning experience for all
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER In the third week of remote learning and the sixth week of learning at home thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Hastings and…
HPEDSB educators and students resume teaching and learning
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Thousands of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) educators and students resumed teaching and learning through an online phased-in approach starting that commenced…
Ontario Extends School and Child Care Closures to Fight Spread of COVID-19
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER In light of the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, the Ontario government have announced schools and child care centres will remain closed to teachers until May 1,…