Update for Families: May 23, 2025

Dear KPR Families,  

With the latter part of May upon us, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the growth and progress we have made so far this school year – I am incredibly proud of students for their continued motivation and dedication to learning. I know this is a busy time for all as schedules ramp up with EQAO testing, culminating assignments, field trips, award ceremonies, school events, end of year projects and so much more. During these busy times, I encourage students, staff and families to find moments of joy during the final stretch of the school year. Thank you for supporting one another and bringing positivity to our KPR community.  

I want to take this opportunity to highlight that May is Speech and Hearing Month! As a school board, we celebrate the vital role of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) in helping KPR students communicate in many different ways! 

Looking ahead to next week, we will be recognizing National AccessAbility Week from May 25 – May 31. This week offers an opportunity to celebrate the valuable and meaningful contributions of all persons with diverse abilities and reflect on how we can create a more inclusive society by recognizing and removing barriers to accessibility in our classrooms, schools, workplaces and communities. 

As we continue with this positive momentum into June, I look forward to celebrating student milestones and accomplishments, both big and small, and joining in on all the excitement and fun times that the end of the school year brings!  

Wishing everyone an enjoyable weekend. 

Sincerely, 

Rita Russo
Director of Education  

KPR NEWS 

Summer School 

Summer School registration is open for a wide variety of in-person courses. Guidance Departments at every secondary school are available to help students register. More information is available on our school board website. 

STSCO Busing Opt-in Period for 2025-2026 School Year  

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 was shared directly by STSCO with all eligible families. 

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

Share Your Feedback on KPR’s Policies and Administrative Regulations: Volunteers, School Councils and Regional School Councils  

The day-to-day work of our schools and the Board is governed by Board policies and corresponding administrative regulations, which are reviewed regularly to ensure they remain up-to-date, culturally relevant, and responsive. Students, staff, volunteers, families and community members are invited to share their feedback on the following three policies and associated administrative regulations by completing the online forms linked below by May 26, 2025: 

• Volunteers Policy and Administrative Regulation 

• School Councils Policy and Administrative Regulation 

• Regional School Councils (formerly School Councils’ Associations) Policy and Administrative Regulation 

Upcoming Events and Resources for Families 

• Ready for School Family Information Fair Hosted by Five Counties Children’s Centre in Peterborough (Saturday, May 31, 2025) and Cobourg (Saturday, June 7, 2025) 

• STSCO First Time Rider Information and Upcoming Sessions for Families