Local municipalities and businesses across West Parry Sound are stepping up and offering space to local high school students, who will begin the school year online on Sept. 2.
With the timeline for the completion of the new K-12 high school unknown, and the old Parry Sound High School not yet ready for occupancy, local students are being forced to being the school year remotely.
Here is a list of the current spaces with technology and internet access being offered:
PARRY SOUND
The Parry Sound Corporate Corner, located at 53 James St., has 10 private working spaces and 26 co-working seats available. For more information email info@pscorporatecorner.ca.
The Parry Sound Public Library is also welcoming high school students. The facility will have WiFi access, work spaces and a limited number of computers available during Library hours. The facility is open Tuesday to Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Friday’s from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students are encouraged to bring their own devices, and headphones.
St. James United Church – The Mary Street Centre is offering up to eight spaces within the building for students Grades 9-12 who are in need of an internet connection and a quiet space to do their online learning. To book a space, call the church at 705-746-8553.
SEGUIN TOWNSHIP
Seguin Township will open the Humphrey Community Centre and Library Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering internet access and a quiet space to learn and study.
Officials say there are a limited number of computers available, so students should bring their own devices and headphones.
Those interested are asked to email sveneranda@seguinpubliclibraries.ca to sign up.
CARLING TOWNSHIP
The Township of Carling is offering a safe, quiet space with internet access at the Carling Community Centre for any Carling resident attending Parry Sound High School who doesn’t have a reliable internet connection or a safe place at home.
According to officials, the space will be available Monday- Friday during regular school hours. For more information contact the Township Office at 705-342-5856.
MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE
The Whitestone Public Library, located a 2206 Hwy 124 in Dunchurch, will be open to students Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
