Communication

Community night poster

Community Night @ Joseph Howe School

Join us for Community Night on Thursday, October 16, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM!

Bus Safety Poster

October 20-24 is School Bus Safety Week

Student safety is a shared responsibility! During School Bus Safety Week, everyone can work together to ensure the safety of students on and around the school bus.

Did you know that HRCE has more than 33,000 students who ride the school bus every day? 

Thanksgiving poster

Happy Thanksgiving!

We wish you a happy Thanksgiving day, from all at Joseph Howe.

October is Mi'kmaq History Month

October is Mi'kmaq History Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the rich culture, history, and contributions of the Mi'kmaq people. In our schools, we can honour this month by incorporating Mi'kmaq stories, traditions and teachings into our curriculum. 

Treaty Day poster

October 1 is Treaty Day

Celebrating and recognizing Treaty Day is an important way we can strengthen understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures and histories. It highlights the significance of treaties as living agreements that shape relationships between Indigenous peoples and the government.

Treaty Day poster

October 1 is Treaty Day

Celebrating and recognizing Treaty Day is an important way we can strengthen understanding and respect for Indigenous cultures and histories. It highlights the significance of treaties as living agreements that shape relationships between Indigenous peoples and the government.

Poster for the National Day for Truth and Reconcilliation

Join us in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

Join us in observing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

 

Picture of a walking school bus

Age-Friendly Walking School Bus Pilot Program

JHS is looking to help students be active on the way to school.  

 

Leave a trail of kindness poster

Stand Up Against Bullying Day is September 11 

Stand Up Against Bullying Day is September 11  
 

On the second Thursday of September, we recognize Stand Up Against Bullying Day.  

 

"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.