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Made for Johnson Street families.

One place to find what's happening, discover ways to get involved, and stay connected to our school community.

Johnson Street Public School in Barrie — a single-storey beige brick school building with its entrance sign and a long row of classroom windows
Johnson Street Public School

Coming up

Meetings & events

Next council meeting

Monday, November 9, 2026

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Johnson Street Public School — first door on the left past the office

All parents and caregivers are welcome. You don't need to be a council member to attend.

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  • School council meeting

    Confirmed

    Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.

    Open to all parents and caregivers.

  • Used-book drive

    Possible

    November · date TBC

    Donation details will follow once confirmed.

  • Winterfest

    Planning

    December · date TBC

    A community celebration. Details not yet finalized.

Everything happening

Parent Pulse

Latest

Parent Pulse: October 2026

Meet your council team, gym curtains are funded, Winterfest is coming and an update on Kiss 'n Ride.

  • Confirmed Meet your council team
  • Confirmed New gym curtains are fully funded
  • In progress Athletics first
  • Exploring What else is being explored?
Read the latest issue

Priorities

Current projects

Every project shows exactly where it stands.

Funded

New gym curtains

The $8,800 goal has been reached and a work order has been submitted.

$8,800 raisedGoal $8,800

Next: Installation timing is still to be confirmed by the school board.

Exploring

Athletics first

Athletics and physical education resources are among the priorities being discussed for school community fundraising. Specific needs, costs and potential funding allocations have not yet been finalized.

Next: Needs and costs are still being discussed.

Exploring

Gym sound system

Looking at options to improve the gym's sound system. Not an approved purchase.

Next: Gather options and costs to bring back to council.

Explore school community projects

Pitch in

Volunteer

Get volunteer alerts

Hear when help is needed. Say yes or pass — no commitment.

Become an approved volunteer

Needed for classroom and school-day help. Four steps.

Handy

School essentials

School day quick reference

Bell times

Morning bell
8:50 a.m.
First break (nutrition & recess)
10:30–11:10 a.m.
Second break (nutrition & recess)
12:50–1:30 p.m.
Dismissal
3:10 p.m.

Calls & absences

Late or sick? Call the Safe Arrival line every time: 1-833-275-6699

School office: 705-728-9251

Address: 105 Johnson St., Barrie, ON L4M 4R4

Buses: we're in the Central weather zone. School stays open when buses are cancelled. Check bus status

Coming up: SCDSB School Council Orientation — “Connections”, Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 5:45–8:00 p.m.