PECI in partnership with Hastings Prince Edward Public Heath will be hosting a Grade 7 Vaccination Clinic on Monday, October 16th. All students who wish to take part must have their permission forms returned to the main office asap. Forms can be downloaded by clicking here.
PECI is excited to host our first Grade 7 & 8 Parent Open House on October 11tth from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. The evening is an opportunity to come together for a meet and greet with the staff in the Junior Cafeteria, hear some helpful tips for being a Panther Parent and then proceed up to see the classrooms where your student(s) learn.
We respectfully remind parents that this is not a parent/guardian/teacher interview, rather a social engagement for everyone to enjoy. Parents and guardians seeking a specific discussion with a teacher regarding their student are requested to contact the school to book an appointment.
Research shows that students who have parents/guardians who are engaged in their learning are more successful in school. In short, when it matters to you, it matters to our students. We hope you are able to join us on October 11th, Happy Fall until we meet again. #BetterTogether
PECI is excited to invite all interested Panther parents and guardians to join school council for the upcoming school year. As the composition of our school has diversified, we have changed our school council structure to better meet the needs of our parents. This year, we will be hosting two school councils - one for grade 7-8 parents/guardians and one for grade 9-12 parents/guardians. This will allow time for sharing and discussion of items that pertain most to your affected students.
Our first meetings will be this coming Tuesday, September 26th.
Grade 7-8 Parents: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Grade 9-12 Parents: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
By tradition, we adhere to a one hour meeting schedule to honour the time of all members. Our parent voices matter and we encourage new and returning members to please join us. We know that we are better together!
Tri-Board Student Transportation has been updating bus routes for efficiency over the summer. You can access all up-to-date bus information online by visiting their live website. The screen to login is as follows:
Click here to access the Tri-Board Bus Route site.
Please note that you can find your OEN Student Number on your report card. See you soon!
PECI is excited to host an orientation program for incoming Panthers. Construction crews are working hard to prepare the school for you and will continue to work through the long weekend...
PECI is thrilled to welcome all new registrations for the 2017-18 school year - a new year of exciting possibilities & learning. New registrations are welcome to come to PECI on the following dates:
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Tuesday, August 29th - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Wednesday, August 30th - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
We look forward to meeting you, building a personalized timetable and planning an exciting year of possibilities! See you soon.
Semester two final report cards are now ready for pick up at the main office. Students may also login to Maplewood ConnectEd to review their final marks which can be reached from our main webpage.
Summer office hours are from 7:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Please contact the school if you have questions.
Congratulations to the class of 2017!
Graduation photos are now available to download by clicking here. These are 'print ready', high resolution files graciously provided by Mr. Robert Logan. We thank Mr. Logan for volunteering his time and expertise as a valued community partner. #BetterTogether
The Class of 2017 looked fabulous at Prom on Friday, May 26th held at the Gazebo Restaurant at the Waupoos Winery. Chef Alix Molitz and the entire staff at Waupoos offered first class service and scrumptous food to enjoy. The complete photo collection from this magical evening is available by clicking here.
Thank you to our ENT class for planning another exceptional event!
The HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT 2017 PECI Yearbook can be ordered online! Click here to order yours today!
Do you want a deal on your 2017 Yearbook? Order this year's book and pick up previous year's for $50 each as a package deal. Did you forget to get your Gr. 9 book? Get one, while supplies last, for $50, when you order this year's yearbook for the same amazing price. These package deals are limited, while supplies last on a first come first serve basis. Make your orders today until Friday at lunch outside Jr Caf.
The 2017 Yearbook can be ordered for a price of $60. We are now offering savings on package deals. If you order this year's yearbook and buy a yearbook from a previous year you can get both for $100. That's $50 each! If you are in Grade 12 and missed getting all the other years and now would like to get a full set, you will be getting a really good deal at $200. These package deals are only available while supplies last.
Please see Mrs. Clarke if you have questions. Do not live a life of regret and miss out crystalilzing your memories!

Two teams of PECI programmers took part in a board-wide computer programming contest requiring them to program a computer to solve a series of challenging tasks. At the end of the competition our grade 12 team, consisting of Iain Cameron, Ryan Haskin, and Jake Sullivan had captured 2nd place overall, and the grade 11 team of Nolan Belnap, Wyatt Gilbert, Hannah Hungerford, and Patrik Kelemen placed 3rd. As a result of these finishes the teams have been invited to move on to represent our school board at an Eastern Ontario Regional Contest to be held at Queen's University at the end of April.
Thank you to coach Mr. Kulenkamp for your support and leadership in organizing this event for the District! It is great to see our students excelling in critical & creative thinking. #HPECompetencies #PantherPride
The Prince Edward Collegiate Institute Theatre Arts Program proudly presents this year's student production of William Shakespeare's MacBeth.
Public Performances - Curtain Opens at 7:00 pm:
Thursday, April 6th, 2017
Friday April 7th, 2017
Saturday April 8th, 2017
All tickets are complimentary thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Awesome Foundation and Prince Edward County Arts Counil. Seating is limited. Reserve your tickets by visiting Books & Company in beautiful downtown Picton or email Director Matt Sheahan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We look forward to seeing you at the PECI's theatre where Something Wicked This Way Comes!
The local Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit has issued a high alert warning for students and youth in the local area. In recent weeks, highly dangerous drugs have been discovered in circulation and have been linked to several youth deaths in Eastern Ontario. These deaths have resulted from youth consuming drugs containing illicit fentanyl that appeared to be prescriptions that were illegally sold on the street as well as marijuana, cocaine and other street drugs that were laced. These drugs and the risk they present are confirmed to be present in our region. These drugs are highly addictive and in many cases deadly even in small amounts; the chance of over-dosing is extremely high.
As always, the best decision is to avoid the consumption of any illegal or street drugs as that is really the only true way to be safe. If you do make the choice to use drugs or you believe someone has slipped you a drug at a party and you begin to feel ill, contact help immediately- DO NOT WAIT TO SEE IF THE EFFECTS WEAR OFF. Similarly, if you see someone who has consumed something and they are acting strangely, show your caring by contacting help or calling 911 immediately. You need to know that fentanyl is NOT a second chance drug and not something to take a risk with.
All opioids prescription and non-prescription have a risk of overdose. Opioids are a depressant drug, which means that they slow down the part of the brain that controls breathing. Overdose of opioids can result in death because breathing stops.
Students are encouraged to read more from the Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit by clicking here.
Parents are also encouraged to read more by clicking here. The Health Unit has issued a letter to parents that can be viewed by clicking here.
Panthers...be safe, live clean & be well. As always, look out for one another.
We stress that it is never acceptable or condoned to take illegal drugs. We want our students to be well educated regarding the risks that exist in the local Hastings Prince Edward area and how they can help others who may become at risk. This message is shared in partnership with the Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit as we work together to keep our students safe, healthy, prepared and empowered for the possibilities of today and tomorrow.
As you know, our school board is working through an Accommodation Review Process for schools in Prince Edward County and PECI is part of that process.
The preliminary recommendation is: Close Pinecrest Memorial Elementary School and Queen Elizabeth School (Picton) and consolidate students at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute for September 2017. Close Sophiasburg Central School and move students to Prince Edward Collegiate Institute for September 2018. Close C.M.L. Snider School and Kente Public School and seek Ministry of Education funding/approval to build a new K-8 elementary school on the CML Snider property or in Wellington for September 2020. Explore opportunities for community partnerships aligned with the 2015-2020 Strategic Plan priorities.
Please share your ideas, questions and or concerns regarding the proposal for PEC by completing the anonymous Google Form available by clicking here. You can also speak to or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Mrs. Munroe in the Resource Room, Mrs. Bakker in the Main Office, Ms. McMahon or Mr. McFarlane.
Your voice matters!
As we work through the upcoming Accommodation Review Process for Prince Edward County, we want students, parents, staff and our greater school community to have the best information possible. Please click here to access information from the HPEDSB Accommodation Review Page as this link will be updated on an ongoing basis.
Further, you have student, staff, parent and community representativces on the ARC Committee whose role will be to represent the greater collective voice at the table as we work through this important process. For information, Prince Edward Collegiate's ARC Representatives include:
Student Rep: Monica Lindsay
School Council Rep: Steph Roth
Parent Reps: Shelley McFarland and Kim Stacey
Community Reps: Dave MacKay and Ms. Johnson
Teaching Staff Rep: Heather Munroe
Non-Teaching Staff Rep: Chris Bakker
Principal Rep: Darren McFarlane
Key dates for the Prince Edward Community ARC process are available by clicking here.
PECI would like to sincerely thank all of these invested members of our greater school community for their contributions of time, insight and genuine care as we navigate this important work thinking about the possibilities of today and tomorrow in service of our students and their learning.
January 2017 Final Culminating Activity Information for Students and Parents
Please click here to download the poster.
Final Culminating Activity / Final Exam Schedule
January 25
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January 26
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January 27
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January 30
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8:30 am – 11:00 am
Pd. 1 Final Culminating Activity/Exam
Shortened Classes
in the PM:
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm Pd. 2
12:55 pm – 1:40 pm Pd. 4
1:50 pm – 2:30 pm Pd. 5
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8:30 am – 11:00 am
Pd. 2 Final Culminating Activity/Exam
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8:30 am – 11:00 am
Pd. 4 Final Culminating Activity/Exam
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8:30 am – 11:00 am
Pd. 5 Final Culminating Activity/Exam
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Other Important Information
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All students are required to complete a Final Culminating Activity during the final evaluation week for each subject and should know the date, time and location of each of their FCAs.
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All students who are absent from their FCA will receive a mark of ‘0' for this Final Evaluation. If an illness precludes a student from writing an exam on the assigned day and time, a doctor’s note must be provided to the office immediately upon return to school.
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Students are to remain in the examination room for a minimum of 90 minutes.
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Students are expected to place coats, hats, backpacks, and other personal belongings as directed by their teachers in a safe place in the classroom. Lockers will be out of bounds until after 11:00 am therefore students should take all belongings they will need following their exam, with them to class in the morning.
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Once examinations begin until all examination are completed, all lockers and hallways are out-of-bounds. Once finished, please use cafeteria to exit the hallways or to exit directly out of the building. The Library is available for quiet study and the cafeteria is available as well.
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Please speak to your classroom teacher, Ms. McMahon or Mr. McFarlane if you have questions.
Best of luck to all students as you prepare to demonstrate your learning from the semester!
REMEMBER: THE FIRST DAY OF SEMESTER 2 IS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6th!