Welcome to the beginning of a fresh, exciting school year at PECI, your K to 12 County community school! Firstly, we thank all families and community partners for their patience and support as we work together to create a safe, positive transition for our students from the fun of summer vacation to the fun of learning and growing at school. The following message outlines first day procedures for student arrival that will ensure that we all begin our 2018-2019 school year in the best manner possible.

Students Who Ride the Bus to School:

All bus students will be met by staff as their buses arrive. Secondary students will enter the building through the Main Entrance (A) and Entrance B at the front of the school. Elementary students will enter through Entrance C with their staff escort and move together to a gathering place reflective of their grade. Primary students in Grade K to 3 will be gathering in our elementary gym (formerly known as Gym A). Junior and Intermediate in Grades 4 to 8 students will be gathering at the rear of the school.

Students Who are Dropped Off at School:
Secondary students dropped off at school will enter through the Main Entrance (A) and Entrance B at the front of the school. Elementary students dropped off at school will enter through Entrance E (formerly known as Sunnyside and now our Primary ‘Kiss & Drop Entrance’). Primary students in Grades K to 3 will be welcomed by staff and escorted to our elementary gym (Gym A). Junior and Intermediate students in Grades 4 to 8 will be greeted by staff and escorted to a meeting place at the rear of the school.

From the specified gathering spaces, students will be met by their teachers and assembled in to their designated classes according to teachers’ class lists. Teachers will then escort their students to their new learning spaces and the first adventures of learning at PECI, K-12 will begin.

If you have questions regarding any of these details, please reach out to the main office. We look forward to learning and working with you and your students.

 

To all of our new elementary Panther families...

We realize the transition to a new school is a significant change in both your students' and your lives. We will post specific details regarding our first day processes including where to drop your student off, busing procedures, how they will be connected with their classroom teacher and any other pertinent details early next week. Please know that we are focused on culture of care as we work through the fine details.

We have a phenomenal staff who are committed to ensuring your students have an outstanding year and we look forward to working with you.  Thank you for your patience.

 

Panther Parents:  Your K-12 Community School believes that transitions matter and we are thrilled to extend a personal invitation to the following two orientation programs:

Attention Kindergarten Panther Parents

The dawn of a new school year is in sight and PECI is proud to invite you to our 2018 Kindergarten orientation on Wednesday, August 29th.  This will be a drop in format between 9:00 and 11:00 am and offer an opportunity to meet our staff, ask any questions that may be of concern and discuss any additional considerations you wish.

Construction crews are continuing to work hard preparing our new learning spaces and we are excited for the opportunities that these new environments will hold in store.  As a result, we will be meeting in our Library for the orientation session.  We will be hosting an elementary open house early in the school year to offer parents a chance to see the actual new classroom spaces.

We look forward to meeting you and creating new beginnings together.  Please reach out if you have any questions.  See you soon!

Attention Grade 9 Panthers & Parents

The 2018-19 school year is almost here and PECI is excited to invite you to our 2018 Grade 9 Panther orientation on Wednesday, August 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 am.  This is a great opportunity to meet new friends, receive a copy of your timetable, find your classes and locker and ask any questions that you may have before the big day arrives!

The program is led by students, for students and is a great opportunity to engage prior to busyness of the first day.

We look forward to meeting you and creating new beginnings together.  Please reach out if you have any questions.  See you soon!

The graduating class of 2018 looked fabulous at Prom on Friday evening. The Gazebo Restaurant located at the Waupoos Winery were incredible hosts and provided a truly succulent meal. DJ Jason Ferguson of Definitive Entertainment Productions kept the party rockin' all evening and our Panthers shone.

All of the photos can be viewed in high resolution by visiting our Flickr site (click here).

A special thank you to all of our community members who came out for photos and to see the pride of Prince Edward County on their special night.

PD. 1 - Tuesday, June 19th - 8:30 am (Shortened Pd. 2, 4 and 5 classes in the pm)

PD. 2 - Wednesday, June 20th - 8:30 am  (Shortened pd. 4 and 5 in the pm)

PD. 4 - Thursday, June 21st - 8:30 am

PD. 5 - Friday, June 22nd - 8:30 am

Please click here to access additional information for students and parents.

All interested Grade 8 students and parents are reminded that applications to Prince Edward Collegiate Institute's Venture Enrichment Program are due Thursday, April 5th at 3:00 pm.

This academic enrichment program provides academically motivated students exciting learning opportunities to further the development of their global competencies.

A copy of the application is a available by clicking here.  As always, please do not hesitate to contact our coordinator if you have questions about this exciting and unique learning experience.

Venture - bringing like-minded & driven learners together and challenging them to extend their thinking further.

Prince Edward Collegiate Institute is proud to present this year's theatre production:

The Trouble With Gingerbread:  A Hansel & Gretel Story.

Public performances are:

March 2nd at 7:00 pm.

March 3rd at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm

All shows are performed at PECI in Gym A.

Tickets are available at Books & Co. located in downtown Picton.

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Graduates:  Be sure to book your Grad Photo Appointment using Lifetouch's online tool by clicking here.

Grad photos will be taken at PECI Monday, February 20th through to the 26th.

Book your appointment today!  Contact our Lifetouch representative, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have questions.

 

REVISED EXAM/FCA SCHEDULE: 

Please note that because of bus cancellations on both Monday and Tuesday of this week, the exam schedule will be pushed forward one day.  Pd. 1 exams/FCA will now begin on Thursday, January 25th.  This will allow Wednesday, January 24th to be a regular instruction day for students with their teachers.

  Students and parents are invited to click here for important information related to semester's final culminating activities and examination schedule.

PECI welcomes ALL incoming Grade 9 Prince Edward County students from non-HPEDSB feeder schools. PECI has a rich tradition of providing outstanding learning opportunities for ALL County students including Sonrise Academy & St. Gregs- we are YOUR community school.

We want to ensure families have the best information to make the right choice for their students' important Grade 8 to 9 transition.  Please access our registration documents from the list below - both .pdf and .doc formats are provided.  Click on the link to download the files.

Grade 9 Course Descriptions

Grade 9 Registration Form for Non-HPEDSB Students (.pdf)

Grade 9 Registration Form for Non-HPEDSB Students (.doc)

Please feel free to contact our school's Guidance Department if you have questions or to schedule a personal appointment.  We look forward to working and learning with you!

 

Panther Families: Be sure to stay current with our progress as we transition to your K-12 Community School. The Panthers Together newsletter will be an ongoing communication from HPEDSB that will feature exciting updates as we continue to move forward with our consolidation process. Junior Panthers + Panthers = #BetterTogether

Volume 1:  http://www.hpedsb.on.ca/dfwp-content/uploads/2017/12/panthers_together_newsletter1_dec17.pdf

Planning Forward Clarification:  Elementary outdoor learning and play spaces currently being designed are part of the consolidation plan and will not be at additional expense.  Sketches will be shared in upcoming volumes of Panthers Together- stay tuned.  Please share this newsletter throughout your networks.

 #BetterTogether

PECI is proud to begin its Transition 2018 Program for ALL Grade 8 students in Prince Edward County. If you have questions about any of the exciting upcoming events, please contact the Guidance Department at PECI.

PECI is YOUR community school for ALL PEC students. Learning matters at PECI. Attending school in your own community allows students to spend more time learning & participating in extracurricular activities rather than riding a school bus unnecessary amounts of extra time.  

 

#TransitionsMatter #InspiringExcellence #YourCommunitySchool

 

Please click here to download our 2018 Transitions Program (pdf).

PECI's ever popular 'Panther For A Day' program is back! This year, PECI is proud to offer GRADE 8 students from all PEC feeder schools a chance to shadow feeder school grads currently in grade 9 and experience what Prince Edward Collegiate is like on a normal school day.

Your personalized Panther shadow experience is awaiting you on the following days:
Athol and Sophiasburgh - December 12
CML - December 13
St. Gregory's, Sonrise and Kente - December 14

If you are from a school outside those named above and you wish a shadow experience, please contact our Guidance department (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to book an opportunity.

The programs and experiences waiting for you at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute will excite, inspire and support you, as you prepare for the possibilities of today and tomorrow. Our students grow and learn to be caring, reflective citizens ready for post-secondary challenges.

We take great Panther Pride in our academics, athletics, arts and community connections. Most of all, we take pride in our students—students like you! Inspiring Excellence—our school motto—means inspiring you to be everything that you want to be!

Prince Edward Collegiate is proud to be Prince Edward County's Community School and we look forward to meeting you!

PECI is pleased to release its 2017-18 Collegiate Line of Panther Spirit Wear.  Click on the links below to download the two order forms for the full line available.

Varsity Style Hoodies:  Order Form

Collegiate Collection:  Order Form

All orders and cash payments are due into the office by December 1st in order to guarantee Christmas delivery!

Don't miss out to order yours today! 

Venture Parents: Our 2018 Chicago Trip Parent & Student Information Meeting. is Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 pm in the PECI Library.

 
Come out to plan & learn together. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for questions. We hope to see you there!

 

The Guidance Department at Prince Edward Collegiate is hosting a Post -Secondary Information Night for Parents at PECI Thursday Night, October 19thth from 6:00-8pm.  This is one of the largest post-secondary events in the region and includes overs 15 colleges, university and apprenticeship representatives who will be in attendance to meet with parents and students. 

As well, we will have a financial aid representative speak to the new changes to OSAP that includes opportunities for free and reduced tuition for the bulk of Ontario students.   

This is an important session and we strongly encourage the parents and guardians of Grade 11 and 12 students to attend.

Again, we look forward to seeing you Thursday, October 19th from 6-8pm at PECI.

#BetterTogether

Be sure to come out to Fall Parent/Teacher/Guradian Interview Night Thursday, October 19th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.  Appointments are required to ensure the evening operates efficiently.  An appointment slip was sent home with the Early Progress Report last week.  If the form has been misplaced, a copy can be downloaded by clicking here.

Parent Engagement = Student Engagement - We hope to see you out on Thursday evening!

PECI will be hosting our annual Haunted Hallowe'en Spooktacular Costume Dance on Friday, October 20th from 7-10 pm.  Students grades 9-12 are welcome to come out in full costume or not...and enjoy a ghoulishly good time!  Dance the night away to the professional sound & lights of Jason Ferguson and Definitive Entertainment Productions.  DJ Jason will put on a show that you will not soon forget as you enjoy a haunted nightclub in our own gym!  Enjoy live professional mixing of all the latest music with sound you can feel in the pit of your stomache!

Tickets will be $10.00 in advance or $12.00 at the door.  Get your ticket soon...if you dare!

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