Communication

Information about student transportation for the 2026-27 school year will be available to view online through the BusPlanner Parent Portal later in July.

Public Survey Open from – May 4 to 29

Dear Grade 8 Parents,

The first annual Fraser Lake Memorial Basketball Classic will take place at JL Ilsley High School. Fraser was a former student and basketball player at Herring Cove Junior High, and the friends he made through basketball and school were a central part of his life.

We want families to feel comfortable reaching out when they have questions or concerns about their child’s education or well-being. In most cases, concerns can be resolved quickly by connecting directly with school staff.

If you do have a concern, here are the steps to follow:

African Heritage Month in Nova Scotia is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture, and lasting contributions of people of African descent in our province.

We will be having a February School Spirit Week at School on Feb 9-13, 2026.  Check out the schedule below for all of the fun activities.

As we move into the winter months, we want to share how decisions are made when a school experiences a power outage. 

Please see attached for information about the HCJH Spirit Week happening Dec 15 - 19th

Please see the attached document for a link to the Metro Transit Pass Program.  Complete the Student Transit Pass
survey by November 27, 2025.