Communication

October is the Canadian Library Month

October is Canadian Library Month

October is Canadian Library Month, a time to celebrate our wonderful libraries and the Library Support Specialists who support our students. The third Friday of the month is Canadian Library Workers Day and the fourth Monday is Canadian School Library Day.

October is Mi'kmaq History Month

October is Mi'kmaq History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Mi'kmaq people. In our schools, we can honour this month by incorporating Mi'kmaq stories, traditions and teachings into our curriculum.

"Back to school" written on a chalk board

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!

Families,

Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We hope you are as excited as we are for the learning ahead.

Truth  and Reconcilation

Join us in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Each year on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who didn't return from residential schools, as well as survivors, their families, and communities.   

Logging into BusPlanner

Using BusPlanner

Everything you need to know about student transportation including eligibility, stop times and stop locations can be found on BusPlanner.

Screenshot of the 2025-26 school calendar

2025-26 school calendar

The following was sent to HRCE staff and families on May 26, 2025.

February is registration month. Spread the word!

February is registration month

Registration for the 2025-26 school year begins on February 3. To ensure we have the right staff and supports in place for September, it’s important that we gather enrolment numbers now.  

February 17th - Heritage Day - no school

Heritage Day

Heritage Day 2025 honours the late Nora Madeline Bernard. From Millbrook First Nation, she was a Mi'kmaq activist who fought for her community and First Nations people across Canada.  

African Heritage Month 2025 is an opportunity to educate, inspire, and celebrate the richness of African heritage in Nova Scotia every day.

African Heritage Month

African Heritage Month 2025 is an opportunity to educate, inspire, and celebrate the richness of African heritage in Nova Scotia every day.