We are happy to welcome students back to school for the 2020-2021 school year. In addition to our Return to School Plan, we have launched a return to school updates page to support families.
The return to school updates page includes the following information:
Please be patient as we work through these unusual times and as we receive new information and guidelines from the Ministry of Education and Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. Visit the HPEDSB COVID-19 page to find letters to families, information about school closures, resources and FAQs that were shared during the pandemic.
Read More2019-2020 final report cards will be available for elementary students and parents to access online at the end of the school day on June 23, 2020 and for secondary students and parents to access online at the end of the school day on June 26, 2020.
1. Click on the connectEd for Students image
2. Login with your student username and login. This username and password sequence is the same one that the student uses when at school to access the school WIFI network or when using a school computer/laptop. The username will look something like this: AB123CD If you are unsure of the password, try using the child’s birthdate in the format yyyymmdd (e.g. 20061225)
If the password does not work, please contact your classroom teacher or school principal and they can easily reset the password for you.
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June 8, 2020—The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is pleased to announce that it has partnered with radio station 99.3 County FM to broadcast Grade 8 graduation ceremonies for Prince Edward County elementary schools.
Transitioning to high school is a momentous occasion for students. While the COVID-19 pandemic has taken away some aspects of the traditional year-end ceremonies, the school board and radio station are proud to recognize these students in a unique way.
The 80-minute broadcast will begin at 12:10 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 on 99.3 and will be repeated at 6:10 PM that evening. Approximately 160 Grade 8 students are graduating from five schools:
The event will feature messages from the following people:
The name of each student going to high school in September will be announced.
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“Celebrating the end of the school year in June is a decades-old tradition and the COVID-19 isn’t stopping us from making that happen! The sense of community—and family—in Prince Edward County is what keeps everyone connected and together. This partnership with 99.3 County FM is another example of the HPEDSB helping students and families to feel part of our HPEschools family. We appreciate the efforts and radio time of 99.3 County FM to showcase the students of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Congratulations to each of them!” – Sean Monteith, Director of Education
“At 99.3 County FM, our volunteers were eager to do something significant to celebrate the students. It doesn’t matter the grade they’re graduating from, there are so many emotions for the students and families as the school year concludes. We are grateful to the Prince Edward County elementary schools for allowing us to be a part of the celebrations. By broadcasting at 99.3 FM and streaming the event (www.993countyfm.ca) we hope students and families from all grades will share in the joy of these PEC Grade 8 students.” – Craig Mills, Station General Manager
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PECI makes poverty history and has you covered!
Prince Edward Collegiate’s Make Poverty History Club (MPH) is proud to announce its latest #OneTeam fundraising project: the sale of Panther Pride fabric face masks to help to flatten the local COVID-19 infection curve, protect vulnerable people in our community, and raise money for our local food banks.
Masks are Canadian-sourced, and made of anti-microbial, hypoallergenic microfiber. All profits from these sales will be donated to the Wellington Storehouse and Picton United Church Food Banks. The masks are an around-the ear design, with a soft polyester lycra binding, and a comfortable fabric area 5” x 7” in size. All masks are colour sublimated in PECI garnet with the distinctive Panther logo. Delivery is expected within the next few weeks, and advance orders are welcome.
Members of the public can support this fundraiser by purchasing a PECI Panther face mask for $15.00 ($25.00 for two). To place an order for one or more PECI Panther #OneTeam face masks, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Read more about this #OneTeam fundraising project (Pdf).
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Venture Parents: Our 2018 Chicago Trip Parent & Student Information Meeting. is Thursday, November 16 at 7:00 pm in the PECI Library.
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's Grade 7/8 Panther Newsletter is now available online. Please click on the appropriate link to download your desired format.
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!
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
