Community Access to New Parry Sound Schools Delayed as Site Work Continues

Many local organizations, sports groups, and residents have been looking forward to accessing the new Parry Sound High School and Francis Pegahmagabow Elementary School.

The new schools were designed to be more than places of learning. They were built to support recreation, programs, events, and activities that bring people together and strengthen connections across the region.

While students and staff will have access to the schools as planned, a temporary delay is needed before the facilities can be opened for public use.

Finishing touches will continue outside of school hours over the coming months. To ensure the contractors have access, the facility will not be available for bookings until further notice.

The delay affects rentals and bookings for recreational programs, sports activities, meetings, events, and other uses.

Organizations that have already submitted community use requests are being contacted directly. We have also shared this information with local municipalities so they are aware that groups may be looking for alternative locations while work on the site continues.

We know many groups have been eager to make use of these new facilities, and we appreciate their patience and understanding.

Access for programs, activities, and events will be considered once the site work has progressed to a stage that allows for safe and practical use. At this time, bookings are expected to remain unavailable through the fall, with a review planned for January 2027. Updates will continue to be shared on the NNDSB website as more information becomes available.

Community use is an important part of how our schools serve local families and organizations, and we look forward to welcoming groups, teams, and residents through the doors in the months ahead. Until then, we thank the community for its support as this important project moves through its final stages.