Families in Bracebridge, Ontario, are being encouraged to join school community nights following a recent Winter Warm Up event held in nearby Gravenhurst on February 19, 2026. The evening brought together students and staff from Gravenhurst Public School and local organizations to share health resources and host social activities.
The event featured a live performance by the school choir, art stations, and an outdoor Book Walk that combined reading with physical activity like snowshoeing. Local groups were also on hand, including the Gravenhurst Fire Department which provided tours of a tanker truck and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit which shared wellness information.
A mental health councillor met with families to provide practical tools for student well-being, while the school parent council organized pizza, hot chocolate, and a bake sale fundraiser. Vice-Principal Michael Kirkpatrick said the night was designed to help families connect with local service providers in a relaxed environment.
The Trillium Lakelands District School Board organized the event as part of a five-year plan to improve student achievement and community ties. News of the successful evening was shared with families at Bracebridge Public School on February 26, 2026, as a model for future local community nights.
