Harwich Raleigh Public School

Harwich Raleigh Public School - Where Big Adventures Begin! ✨

Join us for our Kindergarten Open House! Come meet our wonderful teachers, explore our classrooms, and see where your child will grow, learn, and make their very first school memories.

📅 When: April 1st, 2026 from 4pm until 7pm
📍 Where: HRPS, 231 Chatham Street South, Blenheim, Ontario
✅ RSVP: Just show up!

We can’t wait to meet the Class of 2036! 🍎

Please share with other families or community members who also have young children.

This spring, School Mental Health Ontario is offering a free webinar series designed to help parents and caregivers navigate important topics to support their children’s mental health.

This expert-led series will provide insights and practical strategies on:

✅ balanced device use
✅ vaping
✅ body image
✅ anxiety

The webinars will also include answers to questions that parents/caregivers can provide ahead of the webinar, giving you the chance to ask questions and gain practical guidance.

To register, visit: bit.ly/4kj5kfP

Good day parents and guardians,

This is an additional reminder that students in JK, SK, Grade 2, and Grade 7 will be seen by a Registered Dental Hygienist from Chatham-Kent Public Health. This quick look in the mouth doesn't replace regular dental visits, but serves as an additional tool in helping to keep oral health a priority.
If you would like more information, please call the Chatham-Kent Public Health Dental Program at 519-352-7270 ext 5700, or visit ckphu.com/oral-health

Welcome Spring! We are excited for the changes that come with this new season, growth and new development.

Wildcat Families!

We are so excited about the traction that Wildcat Wednesday has gained already.

Our spiritwear company has indicated that any online orders placed before Wednesday, March 18th, and you select "ship to school" shipping charges will be waived. If you have already placed an order and have been charged for shipping, that cost will be refunded through the original payment method. Once all orders have been processed, they will be made and then shipped to the school.

https://www.wearitproud.ca/collections/harwich-raleigh-public-school

Here is the latest version of the Mental Health and Wellness; March edition.

This Friday, March 13th, is going to be a Spirit Day for the books.

Seeing that Down Syndrome Awareness Day falls on March 21st and that is over March Break, we want to show our awareness and support ahead of the break. Additionally, to have some fun in anticipation of the March Break, we have determined that students are encouraged to wear what they would like or what is reflective of how they will be spending their break.

This might mean they are wearing PJs and comfy clothes and relaxing at home. This could be a cold-weather destination for some Winter fun before the season is over. Or, it could be beach gear if they are planning or wanting to think of a tropical vacation.

Please remember that whatever choice your child(ren) makes, their attire needs to be school appropriate.

We are looking forward to the creativity that our students always display.

🍕Our Little Caesars Pizza Kits have all been picked up now. 🍕 We wanted to extend a huge thank you to the volunteers who helped in the process today. As well, thank you to all who made the time to get the orders picked up between the designated time periods. Finally, thank you to all who supported the fundraising campaign. We really appreciate you! ❤️

🍕 PIZZA KIT PICK-UP IS TOMORROW! 🍕

⏰ An email and phone call from the school will come Tuesday morning, when we know what the pick up time will be. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO TOMORROW'S MESSAGING

📍 Harwich Raleigh P.S. gymnasium

Don't forget, orders NEED to to be picked up on Tuesday!

Thank you for your support! ❤️

Daylight Saving Time is back! Don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour, either before you go to bed Saturday or when you first wake up on Sunday.

Imagine this:
You’re in Grade 2.
You walk up to your principal with a big idea — every Wednesday should be "Wildcat Wednesday".
A day where the whole school shows their spirit, their pride, and their Wildcat energy.

And your principal says… Absolutely. Let’s do it. 💚🐾

That’s the kind of place our schools are.
A school where your ideas matter.
Where your voice is heard.
Where you’re not just another face in the hallway — you’re part of the family.

This is what learning looks like when kids feel seen.
This is what community feels like when everyone belongs.🌈
This is LKDSB. ✨

Good morning Wildcats! The weather conditions have cancelled the buses for their morning run. The school will remain open and the buses will run in the afternoon. Travel safely today. 🚙🚐

Wildcat Wednesdays

With the recent addition of "Wildcat Wednesday", we have had some inquiries about how to obtain school spiritwear. By placing online
orders directly through the link provided, families can order spiritwear and have it sent directly to their homes.

https://www.wearitproud.ca/collections/harwich-raleigh-public-school

When a Grade 2 makes this proposal, there is no reason not to follow through. So, from now on, each Wednesday will be known as Wildcat Wednesday and we are encouraging all students, staff and family members to proudly wear their Wildcat spirit wear! Thanks for the great idea, R.T.!

The start of a new month, one that we hope brings some sunshine, warmer temperatures and perhaps a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈

There was no fun and games at school today, that's for sure!!! 😂 Today, during our ROARS assembly, recent student fundraising efforts were recognized. Our students, with the help of their families, sold over $17,000 worth of pizza kits and cookie dough. 🥳 The class with top combined sales won a pizza party. 🍕The three individual fund raisers go the chance to throw a whip cream pie in the principal's face! 🥧Check out how that went down! Our top student fundraiser brought in over $850 worth of sales! 💵🤯

There was no fun and games at school today, that's for sure!!! 😂 Today, during our ROARS assembly, recent student fundraising efforts were recognized. Our students, with the help of their families, sold over $17,000 worth of pizza kits and cookie dough. 🥳 The class with top combined sales won a pizza party. 🍕The three individual fund raisers go the chance to throw a whip cream pie in the principal's face! 🥧Check out how that went down! Our top student fundraiser brought in over $850 worth of sales! 💵🤯

Rare Disease Day is a quadrennial event, happening on February 29th (when it is a leap year) or otherwise on February 28th. Seeing that February 28th is a Saturday this year, we are encouraging students, staff and community members to wear their blue to show their support for rare diseases. There are nationwide events focused on awareness, equity in care, and lighting up landmarks such as the CN Tower (#LightUpForRare).

👚Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th, is Pink Shirt Day. 👚 Beginning in 2007 at a high school in Berwick, Nova Scotia, Pink Shirt Day first occurred. Two students noticed that their fellow student was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt, and wondered how they could support them. They decided to stand in solidarity with the student and to stand up to the bullies by wearing pink shirts. Since then, the last Wednesday in February is known annually as Pink Shirt Day! We hope to see as many people as possible showing that they support this movement by wearing their pink shirts tomorrow!