KDSS welcomes Grade 8 students, parents to information night Feb. 17

Kincardine District Secondary School is welcoming Grade 8 students and parents/guardians to learn about program options, career pathways and the vibrant school spirit, at the annual information night Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 7-9 p.m., at the school.

KDSS is one of 11 secondary schools in the Bluewater District School Board opening their doors during January and February to help students and parents/guardians in the important decision-making process as they plan for the 2016-17 school year.

In addition to providing curriculum and registration information, each secondary school will offer an opportunity to catch a first-hand glimpse of its facilities, meet staff and learn about the transition to high school.

Information nights slated for Jan. 11 were postponed due to inclement weather, and West Hill Secondary School In Owen Sound had its event Thursday night, Jan. 14. The remaining information nights are as follows:

Monday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. - John Diefenbaker Senior School in Hanover
Monday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. - Owen Sound Collegiate and Vocational Institute
Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. - Saugeen District Secondary School in Port Elgin
Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 6:30 p.m. - Grey Highlands Secondary School in Flesherton
Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 3-6:30 p.m. - Georgian Bay Secondary School in Meaford
Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. - Chesley District Community School
Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6:30-8 p.m. - Peninsula Shores District School in Wiarton
Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. - Walkerton District Community School
Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 7-9 p.m. - Kincardine District Secondary School
Thursday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. - Bruce Peninsula District School in Lion's Head

Many of these schools have also been actively engaged in outreach initiatives through ongoing information sessions, school visits to speak about the transition process, open houses and activity days to assist incoming students.