New to Our Division?

New to Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS)?

We welcome you and your family and look forward to providing your child or children with opportunities to grow and discover their passions in life. The following information serves as a guide to assist you in learning more about the programs and services we have available to our students.

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Why Choose Elk Island Public Schools?

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is a place for students to grow and discover who they are and where they want to go in life. In addition to strong academics and a wide variety of optional programs, our schools incorporate an emphasis on character education. This allows students to learn and practice positive character virtues throughout the year, which contributes to their development as well-rounded citizens in our communicaties.

EIPS believes every student deserves the opportunity to excel and succeed. We strive to ensure that every child - at every age - has this opportunity by providing:

Responsive and diverse educational programs
Outstanding staff and excellent teaching standards, technology, and facilities
Service based on strong ethics and values
Up-to-date technology and facilities
Community involvement in a division composed of urban and rural school communities

EIPS students' achieve exceptional academic results - an achievement supported by our students' excellent Provincial Achievement Test and Diploma Exam results, a three-year graduation rate that is well above the provincial average, and the high number of scholarships and awards our students receive each year.

Education is about more than numbers and results - it's also about encouraging children and youth to become active, caring, and successful citizens. Our dedicated and caring staff is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for all students, one that guides children in becoming well-rounded individuals.