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Nominations open for awards! Prepare advocacy resolutions!
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation hopes everyone enjoyed a great holiday. Welcome to the new year – a time to be fired up for the many possibilities in education ahead. It is a parent’s job to show how exciting and valuable learning can be. Students have 111 instructional days between January and…
Read MoreHome and School News, January 2023
2023 Extra Mile Awards for Teachers/Staff Local Home and School Associations can consider nominating a school teacher/staff person for going the “extra mile” for students. The Federation is accepting nominations until Fri. Jan. 20. Find criteria and application at: https://peihsf.ca/extra-mile-award/ Resolutions are about change Do you see a need for change in PEI’s education system? The PEI Home…
Read MoreNominations now open: Plenty of chances to honour the P.E.I. residents who volunteer and work with children
Congratulations to all the Public Schools Branch newly elected School Board of Trustees. Thank you to all who allowed their names to stand, voted, and made their voices heard. Thirty-one candidates resulted in one acclamation and seven elected trustees in seven school zones. In addition, the education minister will be appointing three trustee positions. The…
Read MoreVolunteer Leadership Training – Westisle High School and Parkdale Elementary School
Volunteer Leadership Training Workshops Westisle Composite High School Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. NO COST. Light refreshments provided. Register by Friday, Nov. 25th All school community volunteers are welcome to attend! Parkdale Elementary School Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. NO COST. Light refreshments provided. Register by Friday, Nov. 25th…
Read MoreMake those votes count. Ballots for school board elections due Nov. 10
School board election voting ballots are in the mail. P.E.I. residents have until Nov. 10 at noon to vote for the elected school board trustee and return ballots to Elections P.E.I., so today. Results will be posted beginning at 6 pm on Thursday Nov 10, 2022 on the Elections PEI website. The Prince Edward Island Home and…
Read MoreSign up for November Home & School Volunteer Training Workshops
Volunteer Training Workshops Monday, Nov. 14, 2022 Montague Intermediate School 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Sat. Nov. 12, 4 pm Monday, Nov. 28, 2022 Westisle Composite High School 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Register by Nov. 25, 4 pm Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022 Parkdale Elementary School 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Register by: Nov.…
Read More“Meet the Candidate” Events Planned for Public Schools Branch – School Board Election
For immediate release: “Meet the Candidate” Events Planned for Public Schools Branch – School Board Election The PEI Home and School Federation, in partnership with the Public Schools Branch, is arranging “Meet the Candidate” events in the following Electoral/School Zones: “Meet the Candidate” PSB School Zone 2 DATE: Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 TIME: 6:30 –…
Read MoreSchool board elections underway
School Board Elections are fast approaching. The federation applauds the government for the return of School Board Elections following a 14-year pause and related work to reintroduce these to the voting public. All eligible voters on P.E.I. – this includes YOU – are encouraged to find out who’s running and how to vote. The federation…
Read MoreNew school year begins Sept. 7
The Prince Edward Island Home and School Federation (PEIHSF) hopes students, teachers and parents had a great summer and are enjoying this final weekend before school starts on Sept. 7. As everyone gears up for what we anticipate to be a memorable school year, please remember, be aware and be cautious of our students who…
Read MoreSchool Board Elections coming fall 2022
Elections PEI is preparing to hold school board elections this fall. Eligible trustee candidates must be a Canadian citizen of at least 18 years of age. Candidates must also be a resident in their respective electoral zone for at least six months before the election is called. Official nominations for candidacy must be submitted to…
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