Ross R. MacKay is located on the main street of Hillsburgh. The students come from the town of Hillsburgh and the surrounding rural area.

The school was built in 1960 and has had two additions since then. The school site is large and grassy. After completing grade 6, most students attend Erin P.S. for grades 7 & 8.

A Message from the Principal

Welcome to Ross R. MacKay School! We are proud to be a kindergarten to grade 6 learning community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to grow.

At Ross R. MacKay, our staff share a common commitment to creating learning experiences that:

• Build on student interests, so that children are curious, engaged, and excited to learn

• Encourage deeper thinking, challenging students to question, analyze, and solve real-life problems by applying their learning in meaningful, practical ways

• Connect with our community, inviting families and neighbours to take an active part in school life

• Respond to individual needs, offering the right support for each student's strengths and abilities

• Nurture respect, responsibility, and empathy, helping students treat others with kindness, take ownership of their actions, and understand different perspectives

• Confront racism and oppression, by naming and understanding it, and taking action to dismantle it

We believe these commitments help students not only succeed academically, but also become thoughtful, caring, and courageous members of the world around them.

Thank you to our families and the wider school community for your ongoing partnership and encouragement. Together, we make Ross R. MacKay a place where every child belongs and can thrive.

To our new families, a warm welcome! We are so glad you have joined us. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or arriving in a later grade, please know that our doors are always open. We look forward to getting to know you and your child, and to working together throughout the school year.

RRMPS, Soaring Higher: One Community, Many Voices. Every Child, Every Day.

Sincerely,

Ruby Delill
Principal, Ross R. MacKay School