Dear PCPS Families,
What another fantastic week at PCPS! We are so proud of how far our students have come since the beginning of the year. We would like to congratulate our curlers who attended their bonspiel this week and represented Parkinson Centennial PS with pride. Congratulations to all of them!
Everyone is now ready for a well‑earned March Break. A reminder that there is no school from March 16th to March 20th. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on March 23rd at 8:40 AM. We hope all of our families enjoy a safe, restful, and enjoyable break! Happy Eid to all of our families who are celebrating over the break as well. We hope you have a blessed Eid with family and friends.
Ice & Water Safety: It's that time of year again. With the more mild and wet weather we have been experiencing it is time to remind students and families to stay off the ice on ponds and bodies of water near schools. The ice on local bodies of water is not safe, and we are encouraging everyone to stay off the ice. The Grand River Conservation Authority has shared water safety messaging on their website: GRCA Flood Warning and Flood Watch as well as GRCA Water Safety
Extra Pants & Socks: It’s a great idea this time of year to pack extra socks and pants. Mud and puddles are everywhere and this avoids a call home during the middle of the day.
Spring Clean Up Club for kids who want to help clean up the school yard at recess. This will likely happen once a week during recess for the rest of March and maybe into early April.
Over the March Break, check out the opportunities in the Town of Orangeville.
The warm weather is just around the corner! The Recreation & Events division is thrilled to announce that spring programs and summer camp registration will open as follows: Residents: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 8 a.m. Explore a variety of exciting programs, including:
Summer camps
Swimming lessons
Skating lessons
Children's arts, drama, cooking, and STEM programs
Sports and fitness programs
Aquatic leadership courses
Birthday party packages
and much more!
Browse and prepare ahead by viewing the available program and summer camps options at: orangeville.ca/recreation For program and camp inquiries, please email recreation@orangeville.ca, or drop-in to the Alder Recreation Centre to speak to a member of our program staff.
We look forward to seeing you this season.
💙 Supporting Families
Explore these free resources:
Dufferin Parent Support Network – Parenting workshops & peer support -Please check out https://www.dpsn.ca/ for free parenting workshops. The Dufferin Parenting Support Network is a great organization of parents supporting parents.
DCAFS Behaviour Solutions – Services & events for families : Please see the link for some different workshops and events: https://behavioursolutions.dcafs.on.ca/events/
Caregiver Series: Creating Connection & Supporting Transitions – More info coming soon!
📅 Upcoming Dates
Mar. 16-20 - No School - March Break
Mar. 25 - Rock your Socks Day
Apr. 8 - School Council - Virtual
Apr. 7, 8, 9 - Dental Screening
Apr. 24 - PD Day
May 4 - 8 - Portable Dental Clinic
May 4-8 Mental Health and Education Week
May 7 - Community Building Mental Health Night
May 5 - June 9 EQAO
May 13 - School Council - Virtual
May 20 - Gr. 7 Vaccine Clinic
May 29 - Bike Rodeo
June 9 - School Council - Virtual
June 22 - Grade 8 Grad
June 25 - Last Day of School