Suspended Bus Route (Shelburne)

Due to driver shortages Shelburne County Bus Route Changes effective Tuesday 2nd April until further notice- Routes affected 417 and 419. Hillcrest Academy Rte 417 is being combined with rte 419 meaning that all students (apart from those on Hartz Point Rd & Digby Street) will be collected by rte 419 10 mins earlier in the AM and dropped off 5 mins later in the PM. Students on Birchtown Road will be collected 15 minutes later in the AM and dropped off 5 mins later in the PM. Hartz Point Rd students will be collected by rte 409 10 mins later in the AM and dropped off by rte 419 5 mins earlier in the PM. Digby Street students will be collected and dropped off by rte 403 AM1/PM1 with no changes to times. SRHS Students at 128 Hammond Street will be collected in the AM and dropped off in the PM by rte 403 with no time changes. Students at 232 Mowatt Street will be collected in the AM and dropped off in the PM by rte 415 with no time changes.

Enhanced Public Health Measures Being Introduced

Dear parents/guardians,

This afternoon, the Province announced enhanced restrictions to deal with the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in our community.

To support our communities and in consultation with Public Health, enhanced restrictions are being introduced in our schools. All schools will move immediately to enhanced public health measures. This means only essential visitors in school, and a move to reduce mixing and movement of students inside school and on the playgrounds.

Traditional holiday activities such as assemblies and concerts are cancelled, and we are limiting school sports to skills-training only. We understand this is disappointing, however, we must remember keeping our schools and communities safe and healthy is our top priority.

We are asking teachers and staff to be vigilant about masking in schools, and access to the school cafeteria will be limited.

We will continue to consult with Public Health as we prepare for a return to school in January.

Finally, we want to thank you for everything you do to keep children safe and learning during the Pandemic. These are challenging times, and your patience and support are appreciated.

Thank you.

Jared Purdy
TCRCE Regional Executive Director