Education

Friends For Dinner has a seat at the table for everyone

Community Paul Cluff - October 9, 2026

The Sunday night fixture has welcomed community members for 107 Sundays in a row, with a Thanksgiving meal this weekend.

Survey shows municipal election candidates strongly oppose ALTO rail project

Community Lee Griffi - October 9, 2026

A group opposing the federal government’s proposed high-speed rail project has released preliminary survey results showing significant opposition among municipal election candidates in Eastern Ontario.

HPEDSB reviews feedback from families before finalizing Student Achievement Plan

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Julia DeJong - June 26, 2026

Superintendent of Education for Curriculum Services Tina Elliott said the board conducted a survey of school council chairs and parents and guardians this spring, receiving 241 responses.

HPEDSB adopts 2026-27 budget estimates

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Julia DeJong - June 25, 2026

Superintendent of Business Services Bryce Wilson said the budget is primarily based on projected student enrolment and was prepared following public and stakeholder consultations.

Area United Way kicks off school supply support program

Education Lee Griffi - June 11, 2026

United Way Hastings and Prince Edward is again helping local families with the cost of back-to-school supplies.

HPEDSB celebrates Words Matter Day

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Julia DeJong - May 22, 2026

The day was a highlight of the year-long Words Matter campaign the school board started in the fall, in partnership with Harmony Movement.

Local school board taking a wait-and-see approach to proposed education changes

Education Lee Griffi - April 14, 2026

“We are in the process of reviewing the proposed act, as introduced by the minister,” explained Kari Cramp, Chair of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB), in a written statement.

Police at North Hastings High School on two consecutive school days

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board My Bancroft Now Staff - April 13, 2026

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board is confirming that there was no hold and secure in place on Friday at North Hastings High School, after police were called to assist with an incident.

NHHS up and running again after weekend heating issue

Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Julia DeJong - January 28, 2026

North Hastings High School has been completing repairs on their heating system, which broke down this past weekend due to extreme cold conditions.

HPEDSB and ALCDSB included in latest Fraser Institute rankings

Education Julia DeJong - January 12, 2026

Schools in the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board were included in the latest Fraser Institute rankings.