Important Reminder for Families
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

"Back to school" written on a chalk board

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.

Last day of the 2024-25 school year!

The following was sent to HRCE families on June 30, 2025.

Families,  

EXCEL is Hiring!

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?
various school supplies surrounding the text 'school supplies'

2025-26 School Supplies

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:

Screenshot of the 2025-26 school calendar

2025-26 school calendar

The following was sent to HRCE staff and families on May 26, 2025.

Nova Scotia Loyal Voucher sits atop bright, red strawberries

The Nova Scotia School Voucher Program is BACK!

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.

Colourful Spring Fling Graphic

ESM Spring Fling - May 24, 2025

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!

School Messenger logo with four colors - blue, red, orange, and purple

NEW! SchoolMessenger App Update

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

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).

School Supplies on Chalkboard with New Student Registration 2025-2026 Text

February is New Student Registration Month

February is Registration Month: &n