The secondary school portion of the new Parry Sound JK-12 school is ready to welcome staff and students.
That’s according to Jay McJanet, Near North District School Board Director of Education, who provided another update on the ongoing construction project on May 7.
McJanet said on the evening of June 4, and PA Day on June 5 staff will move personal and instructional materials into the new space. Over the weekend of June 6,7 remaining classroom items will be relocated into the new building. On June 8, students will begin classes in the new facility.
Elementary students from area feeder schools will begin Grade 9 at the new school on September 8th. Students at McDougall and Nobel schools will also begin school in the new building as of September 8.
“The timing of this move allows for important, time-sensitive work to begin at the current school site, including abatement and demolition, ensuring the full JK-12 school is ready for completion by mid-August,” said McJanet.
“Staff are actively planning the transition and celebrations to acknowledge the closing of the current high school and the opening of the new high school. Additional celebrations are also being planned for September as both schools are welcomed into the new space.”
He said that the name of the secondary school will remain Parry Sound High School. A name for the elementary school will be announced at a later date.
