Update on Future School Configuration in West Nipissing

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Dear West Nipissing Families,

We are writing to share an update on the planned changes to White Woods Public School and Northern Secondary School.

When we first shared our plans in May, we indicated that Northern Secondary School could transition to a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school as early as the 2027–2028 school year. Following further planning, the transition will now take place no earlier than the 2028–2029 school year.

Until then, the current school configurations will remain in place. White Woods Public School will continue to serve students in Kindergarten to Grade 6, and Northern Secondary School will continue to serve students in Grades 7 to 12.

The long-term plan remains for Northern Secondary School to become a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school, with White Woods Public School eventually being sold to Conseil scolaire public du Nord-Est de l’Ontario.

We will continue to share updates as renovation work progresses and more details about the transition are confirmed. In the meantime, our West Nipissing Schools Configuration webpage has information about the plans, along with answers to common questions about the schools, renovations and what the changes mean for students.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

Sincerely,

Jay MacJanet
CEO/CEDO

Rebecca Bell
Supervisor