What supplies do I need to be ready for school in September?
- Students in grades 7-9 will have supplies provided by the PSB but will still need to bring items such as indoor sneakers, gym clothes, backpacks, lunch bags, calculators, and headphones (if needed).
- Students in grades 10-12 will need to have their own supplies. In addition to those listed above senior students will also need 4 scribblers or 4 binders with paper and pens and/or pencils.
How do I connect to the school wifi?
- Students and staff can log onto the BYOD network (bring your own device) using their school given login and password.
- Use the information on this page to help you connect.
How is information sent out to parents?
- Weekly emails are sent to all email addresses in the school's PowerSchool system.
- This weekly email and daily announcements are put on the Announcement page of the school website. You can subscribe to the Announcement page by clicking on the button at the top of the page.
How do I report an absence for my student?
- Contact the office by emailing the school administrative assistant or by calling the school (902-836-8901).
How do I pay fees for my student such as student fees or athletic fees?
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The Public Schools Branch offers SchoolCash Online as our preferred method of payment for all school fees, including everything from field trips to yearbooks. Our SchoolCash Online page can be found here: https://publicschoolsbranch.schoolcashonline.com/.
Benefits to parents and schools
SchoolCash Online helps parents and community members pay school-related fees safely, quickly, and easily. In addition to convenience for yourself, you will help increase efficiency and security at your school by making payments directly into your school's bank account. This allows teachers and secretaries to focus on helping students, and not counting cash. In addition, you are immediately informed about school activities!
Not all teams and activities will be set up right away, but please register. Emails will come from School Cash Online.
Registering for your free SchoolCash Online account takes less than two minutes! Visit https://publicschoolsbranch.schoolcashonline.com/ and click Register.
Should you encounter any difficulties, please contact the SchoolCash Online parent help desk by visiting schoolcashonline.com/Home/Support.
How it works
Powered by KEV Group, SchoolCash Online is the industry leader in the safe and secure management of school fees. This system puts all of the school-related fees for your student online for purchase. Schools post their items and activities and assign the relevant fees to your student, so you can then make purchases online using your credit card. This allows you to stay informed about upcoming school activities while keeping track of the school fees that require your attention.
How do I order lunches for my student through the provincial pay-as-you-can program?
- School lunches can be ordered online at the PEI School Food Program website. Follow the links on the page.
How can I find out information regarding the bus my student travels on or if we are still in the Kensington zone if we move?
- Information regarding buses and zoning can be found on the Bus Planner website.
How can I find information on setting up the PowerSchool app and the School Messenger app?
- Parents can use the information in this link to set up the PowerSchool portal for the first time,
- Information on the PowerSchool app and the School Messenger app can be found on the Public Schools Branch website.