Good Evening Kingfisher Students, Parents and Guardians,
It is hard to believe that we are already into the first week of November! The school year certainly seems to be moving along quickly. As we settle into another busy month at Sackville High School, we want to take a moment to share a few important reminders and updates with our school community.
Cell Phone Expectations
A friendly but important reminder to students and families regarding the Provincial Cell Phone Directive. Students are not permitted to have their cell phones out or in use during instructional time. In addition, cell phones are never permitted to be used in school washrooms.
These expectations are clearly outlined in the Provincial Cell Phone Directive, and the Regional School Code of Conduct applies. We appreciate the support of students and families in following these expectations, as they help maintain a positive, respectful, and focused learning environment for everyone.
Taking Pride in Our School
We have also been having conversations with students about the importance of taking responsibility for keeping our school clean. Recently, we have noticed an increase in garbage being left on cafeteria tables and in other common areas throughout the building, particularly following lunch.
We ask that all students take a few moments to clean up after themselves and place their garbage in the appropriate bins. While this may seem like a small thing, it makes a big difference in maintaining a welcoming, clean, and respectful school environment.
Our school belongs to all of us, and taking pride in our shared spaces is one way we can demonstrate respect for one another and for the staff who work hard each day to maintain our building. Thank you to the many students who consistently do their part!
PowerSchool – Staying Connected to Student Learning
Teachers have updated their PowerSchool gradebooks, and student marks are now up to date. We encourage students and families to take some time to log in to PowerSchool and review current grades, attendance, and late arrivals. Reach out to the classroom teacher if you have questions regarding gradebooks or anything related to PowerSchool.
Did you know? Anything displayed in blue in PowerSchool is clickable and provides additional information! This is a helpful feature that allows students and families to explore further details about grades, assignments, and attendance. If you haven't tried it yet, take a few minutes to check it out!
Regularly reviewing PowerSchool is a great way for students to stay informed about their progress, celebrate their successes, and identify areas where they may need additional support. We encourage families to have ongoing conversations with their children about their learning and progress throughout the semester.
Bus & Student Safety – Bus Loop and Drop-Off Areas
Student safety remains our highest priority. Recently, we have had several close calls involving vehicles and students in the bus loop. To ensure the safety of all students and staff, please be advised of the following:
- The bus loop is reserved for buses only from 8:30–9:05 a.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.
- Beginning Monday, November 2nd, no vehicles other than school buses will be permitted to enter the bus loop during these times.
If you are dropping off or picking up a student during these periods, please use the third row of the parking lot and exit via the last row. Buses will continue to enter using the first loop and exit through the second loop.
Click on the link for a diagram to drop off entrances and exits.
Bus Entrance, Exit and Student Drop Off Image.jpeg
Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to keeping our school community safe.
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Our Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place at Sackville High School on Monday, November 9th.
This important event is being led entirely by our students, featuring the Sackville High School Band, student readings, and students as Master of Ceremonies. It will be a meaningful opportunity for our school community to come together to honour and remember those who have served and continue to serve our country.
We warmly invite veterans, active service members, and family members from our community to join us for the ceremony.
- Date: Monday, November 9th
- Time: Ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. (guests are asked to arrive at 10am)
- Location: Sackville High School Gymnasium
If you plan to attend, please contact the school at shs@hrce.ca or call the Main Office at 902-864-6700 ext.0, so we can prepare to welcome you appropriately.
We look forward to sharing this important observance with our students, staff, and community.
Holiday Supports
As the holiday season approaches, we recognize that this time of year can bring both joy and additional challenges for some students and families.
SchoolsPlus has shared information about holiday supports and resources available to help families during this time. We encourage families to review the information and access any supports that may be helpful.
Please click on the link below for further details about available holiday supports and resources.
We are grateful to SchoolsPlus and our community partners for their continued commitment to supporting students and families throughout the holiday season.
First Semester Summative Assessments – Information for Students & Families
As we approach the end of the first semester, we would like to remind students and families of the upcoming summative assessment period for all students in Grades 9–12.
Summative assessments will take place during the following dates:
- January 18–25, 2027: Course Summative Assessments
- January 26–29, 2027: Final Summative Assessment Period (Final Exams for 1st semester)
Student attendance is required throughout January 18–29, as summative assessments are an important component of course requirements and contribute to students' final grades.
We kindly ask families to avoid scheduling vacations, trips, or other planned absences during this period to ensure students have the opportunity to complete all required assessments without disruption.
We appreciate the continued support and cooperation of our families in helping students successfully complete their first-semester courses.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the summative assessment period, please reach out to the appropriate Vice Principal.
Important Dates – 2026–2027 School Year
- November 9: Remembrance Day Ceremony at Sackville High School
- November 11: Remembrance Day – No Classes
- November 16–19: Report Cards Sent Home
- December 3: Progress Conferences 5:30-7:30pm
- December 4: Professional Development Day in AM (No Classes)
- December 4: Progress Conferences PM 1-3pm (No Classes)
- December 14–18: Grad Photos – Further information will be shared closer to the dates.
- December 18: Last Day of Classes Before the Holiday Break
- December 21: – January 3: Holiday Break – No Classes
- January 4: First Day Back to School Following the Holiday Break