Children turning four (4) years of age on or before December 31st of the current year and students who are new to the Near North District School Board are welcome to register by following the steps below.
Find your zoned school using the Eligibility Query School Locator before completing the registration package.
Select your preferred method of registration.
Electronic: Download your preferred file type (PDF or WORD) and complete the Registration Form on your electronic device. If registering on your phone, please download the PDF form, save it, and reopen for the best results. Once complete, email the registration file as an attachment directly to the school's secretary. Supporting documentation (proof of age and proof of address) should also be attached to this email in the form of a picture or scan.
Paper Form: Download and print the printer-friendly Registration Form. Once complete, call your eligible school to arrange a time to drop off the form and supporting documentation.
Over the phone: Call your eligible school to make an appointment to complete the Registration Form over the phone. Once complete, the supporting documentation must be dropped off or emailed to the school.
School secretary contact information can be found below.
| School | Secretary | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Public School | Pamela Nelson | pamela.nelson@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2326 |
| Argyle Public School | Jennifer Whitehead | jennifer.whitehead@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2316 |
| Britt Public School | Natalie Hamilton | Natalie.Hamilton@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-773-7999 |
| E.T. Carmichael Public School | Shirley Scalise | shirley.scalise@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5502 |
| E.W. Norman Public School | Denise Desveaux | denise.desveaux@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5534 |
| Evergreen Heights Education Centre | Jessica Davutovic | jessica.davutovic@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-636-5955 |
| Ferris Glen Public School | Christine Larocque | christine.larocque@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2323 |
| Humphrey Public School | Shannon Janes | shannon.janes@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-732-4801 |
| Land of Lakes Public School | Leslie Burgess Danielle Hall |
leslie.burgess@nearnorthschools.ca danielle.hall@nearnorthschools.ca |
705-382-2924 |
| M.T. Davidson Public School | Karen Groulx | karen.groulx@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5970 |
| MacTier Public School | Brenda Baker | brenda.baker@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-773-7980 |
| Magnetawan Central Public School | Arlene Kielly | arlene.kielly@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-387-3939 |
| Mapleridge Public School | Cathy Laperriere | cathy.laperriere@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5751 |
| Mattawa District Public School | Lissa Lacelle | lissa.lacelle@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5241 |
| McDougall Public School | Lindsy Adams | lindsy.adams@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-773-7971 |
| Nobel Public School | Joelle Fox | joelle.fox@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-773-7988 |
| Parry Sound Public School | Linda MacLennan | linda.maclennan@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-773-7985 |
| Phelps Central Public School | Stephanie Duchesne | stephanie.duchesne@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5567 |
| Silver Birches Public School | Kathy Larochelle | kathy.larochelle@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2322 |
| South River Public School | Lynn Smith | lynn.smith@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2325 |
| South Shore Education Centre | Pam Boulay | pam.boulay@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2317 |
| Sundridge Centennial Public School | Catherine Taggart | catherine.taggart@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5101 |
| Sunset Park Public School | Carrie Small | carrie.small@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2330 |
| Vincent Massey Public School | Brenda Raycraft | Brenda.Raycraft@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2340 |
| White Woods Public School | Jennifer Lalonde | jennifer.lalonde@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-472-5224 |
| Whitestone Public School | Tracey Shantz Sears | tracey.shantzsears@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-389-2590 |
| Woodland Public School | Laurie Mantha | laurie.mantha@nearnorthschools.ca | 705-475-2321 |
Schools will contact families to confirm receipt of the Registration Form and discuss next steps.
Parents of school-aged children must provide their child's vaccination information to the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. Students without the required vaccines will receive a notice asking for updated immunization information. For more information, please visit MyHealthUnit.ca.
If you have any questions regarding the registration process or require assistance please call your eligible school.
AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 REGISTRATION:
- Junior Kindergarten - children must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2023.
- Senior Kindergarten - children must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2023.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
While the transition into school for students with special needs might require a little more planning, the staff at NNDSB are happy to assist parents in making the transition to school as easy as possible. With the help of our Special Education Department, we will work alongside parents and community services to develop a program that meets your child’s needs. Reach out to your school to begin planning for a successful and safe school start-up!
“In any given classroom, children may demonstrate a wide range of strengths and needs. Kindergarten educators plan programs that recognize this diversity and design tasks that respect the children’s particular abilities so that every child can derive the greatest possible benefit from the learning process.”
