Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism is dedicated to honouring the memory of all those who have been harmed or who have lost their lives to acts of terrorism in Canada or abroad. KPR joins all Ontario government buildings and establishments across the province in lowering flags to half-mast to mark this important day.

Yesterday, June 21, marked National Indigenous Peoples Day. We honour the contributions of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples and express our gratitude to all Indigenous peoples for sharing their voices, knowledge and experiences within KPR. We value the relationships, teachings and learning cultivated in our schools and classrooms.

As graduation ceremonies take place this week, we share special congratulations to KPR graduates and all those celebrating a milestone in their education! Whether graduating from Kindergarten, going into intermediate school or Grade 9, or finishing your final year of high school or completing a continuing education program – we extend our best wishes to graduates as you begin a new and exciting chapter!

Yesterday, June 21, was Summer Solstice, marking the longest day of the year. Summer Solstice also holds important cultural significance for many Indigenous peoples. We wish a Happy Summer Solstice to all those celebrating in local communities.

We’re excited to be hosting two KPR Job Fairs this June!

Join us at one of our events in Clarington on June 16th or Northumberland on June 18th to explore rewarding career opportunities with KPR! We are hiring for Occasional Elementary Teachers and Casual Educational Assistants. Please submit an application through our postings to be eligible for a scheduled interview. Visit kprschools.ca to learn more and submit your application: https://www.kprschools.ca/our-board/careers/current-opportunities/

Walk-ins are welcome for resume review, with a limited number of onsite interviews available. All positions will be for the 2026-2027 school year.

KPR’s Summer Start Peterborough program helps support a smooth transition for Grade 8 students starting high school in September!

Running from June 29 – July 27th at Thomas A. Stewart S.S. from 8:30am – 2:30pm, the program focuses on enhancing student’s literacy and numeracy skills, and learning and communication skills that support organization and planning. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore a skilled trade, with the option to participate in either a culinary or construction stream!

Learn more about Summer Start Peterborough and register by June 15th through the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRktrh1eWUlP_lC1oZy1QWxVo_PlMY5r1IaOnPQIkTH8PwzA/viewform

KPR’s Summer Start Northumberland program helps support a smooth transition for Grade 8 students starting high school in September!

Running from June 29 – July 27th at Cobourg Collegiate Institute (CCI) from 8:30am – 2:30pm, the program focuses on enhancing student’s literacy and numeracy skills, and learning and communication skills that support organization and planning. In addition, students have the opportunity to explore a skilled trade, with the option to participate in either a culinary or construction stream!

Learn more about Summer Start Northumberland and register by June 15th through the the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH6Ub-mFbzc8XIP5XbG1oKI5h7e_NzxMp2BGepzXog60mvzA/viewform

Happy Ontario Day! Observed on June 1st, Ontario Day is an opportunity to celebrate the province and the significant milestones and contributions of past and present generations, highlighting the Ontario’s important role in Canada. At KPR, students will have dedicated time to come together to learn about and celebrate the key contributions that have been made to better our communities, our province, and our country!

This week is School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week! School Crossing Guards play an essential role in keeping our communities safe. Thank you to all our friendly and dedicated neighbourhood crossing guards for helping students travel to and from school safely every day.

Happy Pride Month! Students, staff and school communities come together this month to celebrate, uplift and support the voices of 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities!

Students and staff will be celebrating Pride in positive and meaningful ways to build on our collective work to help students feel included, reflected and welcomed at school. While Pride month is an intentional time of celebration and learning, schools embrace opportunities to educate, promote acceptance and reaffirm values of equity, diversity and inclusivity all year round.