Frustration as 'Overly Ambitious' Special School Opening Pushed Back - by up to Three Years

Frustration as 'overly ambitious' special school opening pushed back - by up to three years

An opening date for a “much needed” special educational needs school has been delayed amid concerns the government might yet still pull the funding.

Parry Sound parents to rally over delayed school opening, town council seeks answers

‘We encourage all parents, students, and concerned residents to attend and make their voices heard,’ organizers said

NNDSB will release Parry Sound JK-12 school contingency plan on August 15

Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has prepared and is implementing a comprehensive contingency plan as it continues to respond to the delays in the completion of the JK-12 school in Parry Sound. Staff are diligently working to prepare welcoming and appropriately resourced learning environments for students, and will be ready to welcome students to school Sept. 2.

NNDSB will release Parry Sound JK-12 school contingency plan Today

Near North District School Board (NNDSB) has prepared and is implementing a comprehensive contingency plan as it continues to respond to the delays in the completion of the JK-12 school in Parry Sound. Staff are diligently working to prepare welcoming and appropriately resourced learning environments for students, and will be ready to welcome students to school Sept. 2, 2025.The board acknowledges that these delays and resulting confusion have a…

Update On Parry Sound JK-12 School Construction

Near North District School Board (NNDSB) is providing an update regarding the construction of the new JK-12 school in Parry Sound. It has now been confirmed that the new facility will not be completed in time for the first day of school in September 2025. While this is not the outcome we expected, NNDSB is implementing short-term solutions to ensure a smooth and safe start to the school year for all students. JK-Grade 6 students who were set to …