Chairperson's Message

On behalf of the Trustees of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, I am pleased to welcome you to our website. Here you will find many valuable resources to help you become involved in education. You will find profiles on our elementary and secondary schools, the latest news, important documents and information on our innovative programs. If you are unable to find what you’re looking for, please e-mail us at kpr_info@kprdsb.ca and our Communications Office will be pleased to assist you.

As a school board, Kawartha Pine Ridge embraces the great responsibility of educating students that has been entrusted to us by parents and the community. The role of Trustees is to, collectively, make decisions that best serve the needs of students. These choices can be, at times, challenging and difficult ones.

However, the prime consideration for any course of action by the Board is to, first and foremost, support the continued achievement and accomplishment of our students.

Schools need to be safe and welcoming environments for students and staff where learning skills are nurtured, and the unique and diverse contributions of each individual are valued and acknowledged.

Schools are successful when students not only have the opportunity to learn the three R’s, but experience an all encompassing education where life and social skills are developed. For this reason, the Board has a powerful Character Education program and a strong focus on equity and valuing diversity.

While the Board of Trustees and senior administration may set the course and direction of the school district, it is the staff and people of the Board that make these goals a reality. Teachers and their fellow staff members are to be applauded for the daily contributions they make towards the successful future of our students. Everyone within the KPR community, including Trustees, staff, parents and community members, share the same pursuit. This common aim is to ensure our graduates are well-adjusted and active citizens within their communities.

The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board invites your involvement in education, our shared responsibility. Together, we are "Educating for Success!"

Sincerely

Diane Lloyd
Chairperson of the Board