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Elections PEI to administer Public Schools Branch Trustees Zone 1 By-Election
Elections PEI is administering the School Board Trustees elections for the Public Schools Branch (PSB) to fill a vacated seat in Zone 1 with results displayed by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026 at www.electionspei.ca. Key Dates Mail-in Ballot Applications: Opens Monday...
School review continues with second round of public meetings November 1 to 10
The Public Schools Branch encourages Islanders to participate in public meetings being held November 1 through November 10 to share their ideas on the school review. Under the School Change Policy, schools must be reviewed at least every five years. “Through this review we want...
Feedback invited on school review recommendations
The Public Schools Branch invites Islanders to comment on the draft recommendations of the school review that are now available online. The review is intended to achieve a more balanced distribution of students and teachers in Island schools and more equal access to high-quality...
New Education Act comes into effect ahead of beginning of school year
The new Education Act and regulations are now in effect, says Education, Early Learning and Culture Minister Doug Currie. “Government has made significant changes in our public school system in order to empower all partners to collaborate to provide a better education for Island...
School review data and public consultation schedule now available
Details on the public information and consultation process on the school review are now available at Better Learning for All. The website includes information on the review process, data on each school in the Public Schools Branch, information presented to the board on September...
More supports available in Island schools
Island students and schools will benefit from additional teachers and support staff in the upcoming school year. Beginning this fall, over 120 new hires will be joining the Island school systems, including 66 new instructional positions and 51 new educational assistant positions...
Schools release their individual plans for September
Individual school plans are now available for students, families and staff to review as they prepare for a safe return to school. All 56 individual school plans that fall under the Public Schools Branch for the 2020-2021 school year are posted online and students and families are...
School-planned trips abroad cancelled
With the safety of students and staff in mind, school-planned travel abroad during the month of March is being cancelled. As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is evolving daily, the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning has been reviewing the situation with education...
School infrastructure renewal
The Province is investing in building new schools, expanding schools in communities that are experiencing unprecedented growth in student population and renovating schools to enhance learning environments. Partnerships with the Province, school boards, communities and other...