Horseshoe Heights P.S. May 2026 Newsletter
Horseshoe Heights P.S. May 2026 Newsletter
Principal’s Message
As we step into May, it’s hard to believe we are already entering the final stretch of our very first year as Horseshoe Heights Public School. What an incredible journey it has been so far, and this past month has been no exception!
Our school community came together for a meaningful Earth Day, participating in a full‑school clean‑up and a variety of activities focused on caring for our environment. It was wonderful to see students taking pride in our school and community grounds and learning about the impact small actions can have on our planet.
Our Choirs and Glee Club have also been hard at work preparing for our upcoming Grand Opening. Their dedication and enthusiasm shine through every rehearsal, and we cannot wait for our community to experience their performances. Athletics have been in full swing as well. Our Junior Boys and Girls Basketball teams wrapped up a busy and exciting season—thank you to our coaches for their time, energy, and encouragement. Our Co‑ed Volleyball team has also been running strong, and our Rugby season is now underway. In addition, our intramural sports continue to offer students fun, active opportunities during the school day. We are proud of the teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit our Trailblazers continue to show.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming families and guests to our Grand Opening on Thursday, May 7th, a milestone moment for our school community. Following the Grand Opening Ceremony, we will be hosting our Arts Night, where student work will be on display and our Grades 5–8 classes will share musical presentations that highlight their talents.
Looking ahead, please be sure to mark your calendars for our Spring BBQ on June 4th. It promises to be another wonderful community event as we celebrate the year together.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Horseshoe Heights is truly a special place because of the students, staff, and families who bring it to life each day.
Dianna Wright-Drzazga
School Council Update
Please see the attached Spring Update for school council news. Our next meeting is Monday May 4th at 6:30 pm. Feel free to join us!
Parking Reminders
Please see the attached diagram regarding our parking lot procedures. A reminder that there are no left turns from the school parking lot onto Horseshoe Valley Road. As well, please review the areas for parking if you are picking up or dropping off students (either in our parking lot or in the short term parking area along the driveway coming in from Line 4). Finally, please ensure you are cautious when driving through the lot as we have students and families crossing the parking lot to get to vehicles as well as to access Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park. Parking Lot Procedures Diagram
Class Placements for September
Please be aware that a great deal of time and effort are spent in organizing class placements for the following year. There are many variables that are considered in the process. If there are unusual circumstances for which you wish to make a request for class placement, please put your request and reasons in writing to [email protected] or to Mrs. Wright-Drzazga or Mrs. Prentice. Requests will be considered but we cannot guarantee that such requests will be granted as there are many factors to consider.
Upcoming Dates at Horseshoe Heights
May 7th – GRAND OPENING & Arts Night, 5:30 to 7:30 pm
May 15th _ Spirt Day: Beach Day
May 18th – Victoria Day (no school)
May 19-22 – Dental Screening
May 26th – Track and Field (rain-date May 29)
May 28th – Welcome to Kindergarten
June 4th – Spring BBQ
June 5th – PA Day
June11th – Character Assembly
June 19th – Spirit Day: Rainbow Day
June 22nd – Grade 8 Graduation
June 23rd – Report Cards go home
June 25th – Last day of school for students
EQAO Dates:
Grade 3 – Practice test on May 20th, EQAO testing on May 25, May 26, June 2, June 3.
Grade 6 – Practice test on May 21st, EQAO testing on May 27, May 28, June 3, June 4.
Information and updates from the SCDSB
This month, the SCDSB is sharing information related to the below topics. To read this information, visit the SCDSB website.
- Math at Home blossoms with new activities this May
- SCDSB Weekly has arrived!
- Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open!
- Discover Kindergarten in the SCDSB at a Kindergarten orientation session
- Mental Health Week May 4 to 10: Come Together
- Licensed summer school child care programs
- Feedback, recovery, and improvement days (secondary)
- Enabling multi-factor authentication on student devices