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Our Community Growing Together
Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 08:45 AM
Students at Port Hope High School were excited to revive their community garden this year! With support and donations from the local Port Hope community, the school’s garden project first began in 2019. After a temporary pause due to the pandemic, students and staff were thrilled to pick up where they left off this spring. Students from many different grades and classes took part in the community garden project, sharing their talents and skills.
Tech, Environmental Science,...

KPR Board Meeting: June 20, 2022
Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 08:29 AM
JUNE 20, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BOARD FINALIZES NEXT SCHOOL YEAR’S BUDGET; ADOPTS CALLS TO ACTION WITHIN FINAL REPORT OF NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS WOMEN AND GIRLSKawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustees tonight gave final approval to a balanced operating and capital budget for the next school year. Highlights include continued enrolment growth in both elementary and secondary panels, over $60 million devoted to Special Education to support all students;...

Update for Families: June 17, 2022
Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 08:28 AM
Dear KPR Families,
During the month of June, we have been recognizing Pride Month and National Indigenous History Month. On June 21, we will be honouring another date of significance: National Indigenous Peoples Day. On this day, we recognize the rich and diverse voices, resilience, achievements and experiences of all First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples, and renew our commitment to ensure Indigenous students, staff and community see themselves reflected in their learning at KPR. Here are some...

Spreading Kindness and Positivity at Warsaw Public School
Posted on Monday, June 27, 2022 08:26 AM
The school hallways at Warsaw Public School aren’t just squeaky clean thanks to the hard work and exceptional service of Penny Kasaboski, Head Custodian - they are also buzzing with positivity and kindness! Described as “a bright ray of sunshine,” Penny is recognized for her team spirit and the positive energy that she brings to the school community each and every day.
Principal Nicole Lees shares some of the ways that Penny brightens the days of both students and staff at Warsaw PS.
Staff Census Report
Posted on Friday, June 24, 2022 10:52 AM
As part of KPR's continued focus on supporting inclusive, welcoming environments for both students and staff, our Board completed a Staff Census during fall 2021.
With a completion rate of 78 percent, the results from this census present a strong representation of the diversity of our workforce, helping the Board to better understand who its employees are and identify gaps in representation. We look forward to actioning the recommendations in the report, addressing gaps, and removing barriers...