Please take a moment to complete the 2025-26 Demographics Update Form, accessible in PowerSchool's Parent Portal. Updated forms must be submitted by October 6, 2025.
September 17th, 2025
Communication
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year!
Families,
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! We hope you are as excited as we are for the learning ahead.
You may have heard the good news that East St. Margaret's Elementary has a new EXCEL After School Program coming in September 2025, and recruitment efforts are underway! Do you know someone who is looking to supplement their income?
The ESM School Advisory Council has generously approved a stipend to provide school supplies to all students in the upcoming school year. Families will only be responsible for the following:
The Government of Nova Scotia is proud to partner for the second year with the Farmers' Markets of Nova Scotia to continue the very successful Nova Scotia Loyal School Voucher Program.
Mark your calendars! The Annual ESM Spring Fling will be held on May 24* from 11 am to 2 pm. There will be a BBQ, face painting, an inflatable fun house and slide, and MORE!!! Tickets will be sold for all activities - CASH ONLY!
SchoolMessenger has a new look, and a new app! If you're using the old version of SchoolMessenger, now is the time to update your version by downloading the new app: SM Home.
Early Development Instrument: English and French Immersion program teachers in HRCE schools are completing an Early Development Instrument (EDI) for each Primary student in their class during February, March, or April (17th).