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@HRCE_NS

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Providing a high quality education for every student, every day. Serving +59,000 students across 137 schools!

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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
@tylerlaidlaw7 Nah dude. Buy a Powerball ticket. Better odds
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
Nothing increases the number of followers we have like a forecast calling for snow...
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
All HRSB schools will be CLOSED on Monday, March 23, 2015. Administrators & caretakers asked to report to schools. http://t.co/qvpP63GcG0
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
All HRSB schools & offices will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
We have 134 schools. As of 7 pm, almost half have no power. We know @nspowerinc are doing everything they can but people should prepare for cancellations tomorrow. We will do everything we can to communicate far and wide when decisions are made
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
All HRSB schools and offices are closed today (Feb. 3)
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools and offices will be closed tomorrow (Feb. 13, 2017) due to the forecasted blizzard. Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools and central office will remain closed tomorrow (Tues, Feb. 14, 2017). Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Jan. 13, 2016). School board offices will open at 10 am. Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
This is a shout out to the hundreds of HRSB caretakers, custodians & maintenance staff who are working hard to clear snow from 136 schools!
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Feb. 9).
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
All schools in the Halifax Regional School Board are closed today (Monday, Feb 8) due to the pending forecast. PleaseRT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
When we have weather-related cancellations we have a team of people, led by our caretakers and custodians, and supported by operations staff, who check on our schools and ready them for reopening. A big thank you for all that you do! #HRSBProud
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
Fake Twitter accts are not helpful. If you want to confirm info about possible school cancellations, we always post first on hrsb.ca
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
Those who tweet for @HRSB_Official do not make decision on school closures. No need to tweet us. It doesn't influence. #spoonunderpillow
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
Jan. 4, 2018 - All HRSB schools are closed today due to the weather warnings for the region. School Board offices are open
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
All HRSB schools and offices will remain closed today due to widespread power outages throughout the municipality. More details on today’s decision can be found at . Please stay safe everyone
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
All HRCE schools will be closed today (Sept. 23, 2020) due to the potential impacts of tropical storm Teddy making landfall in the region. More details at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
There are no words. Our deepest sympathy to families, friends, communities & first responders affected by this unspeakable tragedy. The coming days & weeks will be difficult for all of us. You're not alone. @KidsHelpPhone is open 24/7: 1-800-668-6868 or text TALK to 686868
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Feb. 6). School board offices will open at 10 am.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
Happy March Break! See you on Monday, March 22! #ForRealThisTime :)
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
All HRCE schools will be closed tomorrow (Feb. 8, 2021). HRCE offices will be closed until at least 12 pm. More information on this decision will be posted at . Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
🎓🎓🎓 These students are making history! 🎓🎓🎓 Three years ago, they enrolled in the province’s first-ever high school Africentric Cohort ⁦ @auburn_eagles ⁩. Today, they graduate!!! And All 21 grads are moving on to post-secondary! #BelieveItAchieveIt #HRCEClassOf2021 🎓
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
HRSB schools dismissing for the day at 11:30 AM (Dec 12/16). Parents/guardians, schools will be following their early dismissal plans.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Apr. 15) due to weather conditions
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
9 years
All HRSB schools are closed on Tues. Feb. 17 to support continued efforts to make schools safe & accessible. HRSB offices will be open.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
10 years
All HRSB schools remain closed today (Mar. 27) while clean up from yesterday's storm continues. Board office to open at 11 am
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
We stand against racism. We stand with our African Nova Scotian communities. HRCE strives to create welcoming & inclusive learning & working environments where all students & staff feel affirmed, validated & nurtured. We know we can do better. And we will. #BlackLivesMatter
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
10 years
All HRSB schools and offices are closed today (Mar. 26).
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
10 years
All HRSB schools are closed today. School board offices will open at 10 a.m.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
A big shout out to the many people (Caretakers, Custodians, Operations Staff, Contractors) who has been working all day and into the evening to ready our schools for reopening tomorrow.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
Special thanks to our @HfxRegPolice partners for supporting @HalifaxWestHS this afternoon in a difficult & uncertain situation. Thanks also to Halifax West staff for your professionalism & to the students for following the expectations & procedures of a lockdown. #HRSBpartners
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
Reminding our followers, staff who manage this Twitter account don't make decisions on school cancellations
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
Thanks to the teachers, support staff & admin who stepped in @CitadelHS today so staff could attend Principal Smith's service. #wadestrong
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
5 years
Mar. 4/19: All HRCE schools are closed today. Regional offices will be open. More details on today’s decision are posted at Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
This. is. AMAZING!!!!!
@GCJHWildcats
Graham Creighton
6 years
Best moment of the tournament! He sat on the bench for the whole game cheering on his team in his new jersey and played the last 2 minutes. Players on both teams were so supportive ! @HRSB_Official @HRSB_JHsports
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
Due to wildfires & evacuations, the following schools will be closed tomorrow, Mon., May 29, 2023: Bay View High Hammonds Plains Consolidated Kingswood Elementary Tantallon Junior Elementary Tantallon Senior Elementary Madeline Symonds Middle School
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Today marks the end of formal learning for the 2019-20 school year! Special thanks & deep appreciation goes out to families, staff & (especially!) students for your resilience & willingness to adapt in these unprecedented times. What a learning journey it's been for us all!
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Jan. 8, 2020: All HRCE schools and offices are closed today. More details on today’s decision are posted at Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
10 years
All HRSB schools and offices are closed today (Jan. 22, 2014)
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
All schools in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education are closed today due to weather (Friday, January 20, 2023). More information at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Feb. 7, 2020: All HRCE schools and offices are closed today. More details on today’s decision are posted at Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 months
Based on information from EMO, all HRCE schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 5, 2024, to allow for ongoing snow clean up efforts at schools and throughout HRM.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
Students & staff in schools throughout the region are standing with & paying tribute to #Humboldt today. #JerseysForHumboldt #HumboldtStrong
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
Congratulations to the @nelson_whynder community on the official launch of The ABC’s of North Preston, written and illustrated by students and championed by @dbdli 👏👏👏
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
(Feb. 2, 2021) All HRCE schools and offices are closed today. More information on today’s decision will be posted at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
Congratulations to Auburn Drive High School @auburn_eagles prinicipal Karen Hudson, who is featured on this year's Legacy African Heritage Month poster. As the creator of the first Africentric co-hort in NS, she continues to be a powerful force in HRCE! Thank you for all you do!
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
11 months
Members of CUPE 5047 have voted to accept the tentative agreement and the strike has ended, effective immediately. Read more here:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
11 months
HRCE and CUPE have reached a tentative agreement. It has been unanimously endorsed by CUPE’s executive team. See our message to families:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
All HRCE schools are closed today (Feb. 16, 2021) due to the freezing rain forecast for the region. Offices will open at 11 am. More details at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 years
All HRSB schools are CLOSED today (Friday, March 11/16) due to poor road conditions and freezing rain. Board offices are open.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
Cleaning has never been so important and appreciated by everyone this year. Our Custodial staff goes above and beyond every day, and we are beyond grateful. Thank you for making our schools a safe environment for our students and staff. #ThankYou
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Mon., March 20, 2017) due to continued freezing rain. HRSB offices will open at 10:00 a.m.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Dec. 15). School board offices are open.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Feb. 12, 2020: All HRCE schools are closed today. Offices will open at 10 am. More details on today’s decision are posted at Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
(Dec. 9, 2021) All HRCE schools are closed today. Central office will also be closed. More information on today’s decision is posted at Please RT
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
ALL SCHOOLS IN THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES OF SCHOOLS are dismissing early: Halifax West High, CPA High, Bay View High & Millwood High. Staff & students are safe. Families have been notified. Please read full message here:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
5 years
Today all 250 students (daycare, pre-primary too!) ⁦ @JoeHoweSchool ⁩ are receiving brand new coats from ⁦ @OperationWarm ⁩!
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Feb. 16, 2017). School board offices will delay opening until 11 am. Please RT
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
What an astounding week! We shifted more than 53,000 students to at-home learning. Thanks to all HRCE staff for making this transition happen. Thanks to all families & students for engaging & being on the other end of Google Meet. Together, we’ve got this! “See” you Monday!
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Wow! More than 120,000 reusable masks are sorted, packaged & ready to be delivered to HRCE schools next week. Students & staff members will each receive two cloth masks upon return to school.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
Jan. 30, 2018 - All HRSB schools are closed today. School Board offices will open at 10 am. More information on today’s decision will be posted at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
5 years
Feb. 13/19: All HRCE schools and offices are closed today. More details on today’s decision are posted at Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
When the power is out, people may have difficulty getting info re: school cancellations. We will use Twitter, local media, our website & info line (902-464-INFO) to get the msg out. We will also use the text/email notification system if possible.
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
All schools in Halifax Regional Centre for Education are closed today, Fri., Feb. 24, due to inclement weather. To learn more, visit .
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
5 years
(Jan. 9/2019) All HRCE schools are closed today. More information on today’s decision will be posted at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
All public schools in NS will remain closed for two weeks following March Break (weeks of March 23 and March 30) and then will be reassessed. More details to follow.
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Nova Scotia Gov.
4 years
First Presumptive Cases of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia; New Prevention Measures Premiers cas présumés de COVID-19 en Nouvelle-Écosse et nouvelles mesures de prévention
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
Eight #HRCE staff will receive an award this week for their role in supporting students & appreciating their differences. Congratulations to Susan Casey, the Principal at @RockyElementary ! @scasey_caseys is the recipient of an Education Week Award. #NSEdWeek22 @nseducation
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Feb. 13, 2020 - HRCE schools will be implementing the early dismissal plan today due to the forecast. Bussed students will be picked up 2 hours earlier than their regular dismissal time and walking students will be dismissed at their regularly scheduled lunch hour
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. This year's theme, Together always: united in diversity, promotes advocacy and celebrations in many forms. When we unite, in all our beautiful diversity, we can really bring about change!
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
6 years
You made it!!!! It's REPORT CARD DAY!!!! Happy summer to all!
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
5 years
(Dec. 18/2018) All HRCE schools are closed today. HRCE Central Office will open at 10 am. More information on today’s decision is posted at
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Tues. March 28, 2017). School board offices will open at 10 am. Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Feb. 10, 2017). School board offices will open at 11 am.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools will be closed to students on Friday, Feb. 17 b/c of planned walkout by NSTU. More:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Feb. 8, 2017). School board offices will open at 10 am.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
Charles P. Allen High is closing for the day. Families have been notified. Students will be dismissed shortly. Buses are on their way to the school now. We will provide another update before end of day. All students are safe and there is currently no threat to public safety.
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
All HRCE schools are closed today (Thursday, March 3, 2022). For details:
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
Our heartfelt thanks goes out to HRCE’s Operations team! From removing debris to making repairs, thank you to everyone who has made a safe return to school possible today. We are grateful!
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Way to go, Maliek!!! #HRCEClassof2020 ⁦⁦ @Dartmouth_High ⁩ ⁦ @DalhousieU ⁩ Dartmouth High School student scores big scholarship money to study at Dal | City | Halifax, Nova Scotia | THE COAST
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. We recognize, celebrate & honour the rich heritage, culture, contributions & diversity of First Nation, Inuit & Métis communities across our country. #NIPDCanada
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
We don’t want students staying outside in frigid temps on Friday. When you arrive at usual time, head inside. Please RT
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
8 months
Perhaps somewhat cautiously optimistic, Charlotte embarks on her first day of big school (pre primary) at @hrhelementary ✏️
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
PLEASE NOTE: All classes in HRCE are cancelled tomorrow (Monday, Sept. 26) as the clean-up of Hurricane Fiona continues. More:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools are closed today (Tues. Jan. 24) because of the freezing rain warning for the region. School board offices are open.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
UPDATE: all classes in HRCE are cancelled tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 27) as the clean-up of Hurricane Fiona continues. More:
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
All HRCE schools are open today (Dec. 17/20). Forecast shows flurries beginning around noon and by 5pm up to 4cm of snow in western HRM. Inland and eastern HRM forecasted to receive less snow. Take your time. Stay alert. Arrive safe.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and follow the direction of the Emergency Management Office. You can expect an update tomorrow. Our thoughts are with all those impacted. Please take care.
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
3 years
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Thanks to all of our amazing teachers for supporting students & families — especially in these trying times. You are moving mountains! Join us in celebrating HRCE teachers!
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 years
All HRSB schools will be open to students tomorrow (Tues. Dec. 6)
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
7 months
Have a magical day! 🌈
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
2 years
All HRCE Schools are closed today (Monday, February 14, 2022). More details:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
UPDATE: All schools in HRCE are set to reopen on Tuesday, June 6. For more information:
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@HRCE_NS
Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 months
All HRCE schools are closed today, Mon., Jan. 29, 2024. High school exams scheduled for today will be written tomorrow, Tues., Jan. 30, 2024. For more information on the closure, visit .
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
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Update Jan. 5/18, 5:15 pm: All 134 schools have been checked and we are happy to report minimal damage. Nine schools still do not have power but we are working closely with @nspowerinc to have power restored to the remaining schools this weekend.
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
4 years
What's MATH got to do with it? Understanding the concept of exponential growth in our current COVID-19 situation is critical to our shared health. In fact, it could save lives. Here’s @HRCE_Math Teacher Leah Chiasson with a 3 minute lesson.
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Halifax Regional Centre for Education
1 year
Out of an abundance of caution, the following are closed today, Mon., May 29, 2023 due to ongoing wildfires & evacuations: Five Bridges JH St. Margaret's Bay Elementary Sackville Heights Elementary Sackville Heights JH Charles P. Allen
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