Update for Families: April 16, 2026 | Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board

By Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB - Apr 16, 2026

Updates for Families

Dear KPR families,

As spring washes away the remnants of winter, students and schools continue to be engaged in activities in support of sustainability and ecological awareness. These activities increase understanding about environmental issues and acknowledge Earth Day on April 22.

The Ministry of Education announced the Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026 legislation on Monday. Along with other school boards in the province, our work will be to review the new legislation and understand what it means for students, families and the system. We share the government’s commitments to student achievement, good governance and public accountability – and these remain part of our core values as a school district.

April 22 is Administrative Professionals Day. We are thankful for school and department secretaries, administrative assistants, HR, ICT and Finance staff and other office professionals at KPR who offer essential support and services to students, staff, and families and help create safe, welcoming, and inclusive schools and offices.

Last weekend was Holy Friday and Orthodox Easter, and earlier this week KPR community members celebrated Vaisakhi on April 14 and recognized Yom HaShoah on the eve of April 13 and the day of April 14. Information about these and other upcoming days of significance, such as the First Day of the Festival of Ridvan on April 21 and Volunteer Week beginning April 20, is available on KPR’s Events Calendar and @kprschools on social media.

Many KPR staff are participating in important learning at tomorrow’s PA Day. Information about PA Day learning is available on the KPR website.

Rita Russo
Director of Education

KPR NEWS

Community Conversations – Student Census Data

We want to hear from students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members from diverse backgrounds at a series of Community Conversations in the coming weeks. Join us in conversations about the 2025 Student Census data to help us better understand the lived experiences of KPR students.

During the sessions, participants will collaboratively interpret the Student Census data and help identify what the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board can do to support the academic achievement and well-being of all students.

Meetings will take place at 6:00pm in-person with a hybrid online attendance option.

Register to join an upcoming session.

Date	Location	Group Being Consulted
April 22, 2026	Duke of Cambridge Public School	Black Community
April 23, 2026	Clarington Central Secondary School	South Asian Community
April 29, 2026	Bowmanville High School	Muslim Community
May 4, 2026	Kaawaate East City Public School	Jewish Community
May 6, 2026	Cobourg Collegiate Institute	Students with Disabilities
May 7, 2026	Waverley Public School	Middle Eastern Community
May 11, 2026	Port Hope High School	2SLGBTQIA+ Community
May 12, 2026	Courtice Secondary School	Racialized Community
May 13, 2026	Kenner Collegiate and Vocational Institute	Indigenous Community

STSCO's Annual Opt-In for Transportation Requests

Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO), which oversees busing in Peterborough, Northumberland and Clarington, will be continuing the “opt-in” program for next school year. The opt-in program requires families to confirm their children’s intent to ride the school bus if they are eligible for transportation. Messaging about opting-in is shared directly by STSCO with all eligible families who have a Parent Portal account.

For more information on the opt-in process, visit the STSCO website.