Dr. Arthur Hines Elementary School

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"Nurturing responsible individuals, together"

 

 

IMPORTANT upcoming DATES:

July 7 - Office closes for the summer

August 25 - Office opens for 2025-2026 School year

Thursday, September 4 - First Day for students 2025-2026 School year

BELL SCHEDULE

7:50 am                                   Teachers and students to classrooms

8:10 am                                   O Canada - Announcements - Classes commence

10:15 - 10:30am                     Recess

12:00 - 12:20 pm                    Outdoor Playtime

12:20- 12:40 pm                     Lunch

12:40 pm                                 Classes resume

 2:15 pm                                  Classes get ready for dismissal

 2:20 pm                                  Bus students start loading buses

 2:25 pm                                  Dismissal of walking students

 

 

Dr. Arthur Hines School is located in Summerville, Hants Co., with a population of 126 students in Pre-Primary to Grade 5, 1 principal, 1 administrative assistant, 15 teaching staff, 5 educational assistants,  1 librarian and 3 Pre-primary staff. We are fortunate to have a dedicated staff, an active and supportive School Advisory Council and close affiliation with the Hants Shore Community Health Centre. The HSCHC provides support with our breakfast, lunch and Active Healthy Kids programs and personel to run these programs.

 

Dr. Arthur Hines School, 75 Musgrave Rd. General Delivery, Summerville, NS B0N 2K0   PH: 902-633-6300  email:

 

 

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