Long Weekend
Just a friendly reminder that we have a four-day long weekend coming up. The school will be closed during this time, and there will be no classes or office services available. We hope everyone enjoys the extended break and look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to learn!
Grade 8 Trip
Our Grade 8 students are gearing up for their much-anticipated end-of-year trip to Blue Mountain, and we need your help to get them there! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Little Caesars Pizza Kit Fundraiser. It’s the perfect way to stock your freezer with easy weeknight meals while supporting our graduating class. Here is everything you need to know:
Important Dates to Remember
- Keep an Eye Out: Information flyers will be sent home with students next week.
- Campaign Dates: We officially kick off on Monday, April 6, and all orders must be submitted by Monday, April 27.
- Pizza Pickup: Orders will be ready for collection the week of May 11 (stay tuned for the specific date and time!).
Grade 8 Graduation Trip Update
We have pushed back the final payment due date to April 30th to allow for extra fundraising opportunities. The final amount due will be adjusted accordingly.
Grade 8 Hot Chocolate
Hot chocolate sales originally scheduled for this week have been postponed and will now take place next week. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to serving up some warm treats soon!
Music Department
Our Spring Arts Show is coming on April 30th at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Many students in grade 4-8 have been busy preparing for “The Muppets take Mariposa Variety Show”. This show will feature the Mariposa Concert Band, Dance Team,Rock Choir and many actors who will take the stage. There will be an afterschool practice from 3:45-5:00 on April 20th for the Rock Choir, Actors and Dance team.
Backstage is also important! We are having 2 prop and set making nights. Your child needs to be signed up if they would like to take part. Prop/Set making night is Thursday April 9 3:45 – 5:00 and Thursday April 6th 3:45 – 5:00
Our amazing concert Band has been invited to play at the Young Musician Series for the Kawartha Art Gallery on April 15th at 7:00. The concert is at Celebrations in Lindsay and we will also be hearing performances with Rolling Hills, LCVI and the Kawartha Lakes Youth Concert Band. Tickets are $10.
Lastly, our Concert Band has been invited to participate in the Canada Wide Music Monday program at the Academy Theatre in LIndsay on May 4th during the day. Parents are welcome to attend in the audience, especially for performances in the morning. A schedule will be coming out shortly. We will be joining 5 other schools to celebrate music programs in schools in Canada!
Intermediate Boys Basketball Upcoming Games
April 8th – Away game @ Rolling Hills Public School
April 9th – Home game against Parkview (double header with the Intermediate girls)
April 13th – Home game against Fenelon Township
*Games start as soon as all team members have arrived at the hosting school. Please be prepared to pick up your child at 4:45pm, but know that this is not a firm time.
Tournament → April 22nd @ IE Weldon 10am to a possible 4:30pm
Junior Mixed Basketball Upcoming Games
Thursday April 02 DGH @ Mariposa 4:00pm
Thursday April 09 Mariposa @ DGH 4:00pm
Tuesday April 14 Rolling Hills @ Mariposa 4:00pm
*Games start as soon as all team members have arrived at the hosting school. Please be prepared to pick up your child at 4:45pm, but know that this is not a firm time.
Junior AA County Basketball Tournament
Date: Friday, April 17th, 2026 Location: Fenelon Falls Secondary School
| Time Slot | Court 1 | Court 2 |
| 9:30 AM | Langton vs. Dr. George Hall | Alexandra vs. Central |
| 10:10 AM | Parkview vs. Rolling Hills | Bobcaygeon vs. Scott Young |
| 10:50 AM | Jack Callaghan vs. Mariposa | Langton vs. Alexandra |
| 11:30 AM | Dr. George Hall vs. Central | Parkview vs. Bobcaygeon |
| 12:10 PM | Rolling Hills vs. Scott Young | Jack Callaghan vs. Langton |
| 12:50 PM | Mariposa vs. Dr. George Hall | Alexandra vs. Parkview |
| 1:30 PM | Central vs. Rolling Hills | Bobcaygeon vs. Jack Callaghan |
| 2:10 PM | Scott Young vs. Mariposa | (Court Finished) |
| 3:00 | Semi-Final 1 | Semi-Final 2 |
| 3:40 | Final 1 |
Mariposa SOAR News and Upcoming Events
Paralympics Gold Medalist Jon Thurston has accepted the invitation from the Mariposa SOAR Group. He will be speaking to the Grade 4-8s on Tuesday, May 19th, at 9:30 in the gym.
Additionally, the SOAR team members will be releasing information regarding upcoming Earth Day events, including the Earth Day Poster Contest, Boomerang lunch days, and recycling containers for primary students.
There will also be a special food drive in May, and in June, SOAR students will lead the Indigenous Learning presentations, followed by the Walk for Water, a whole-school event. Specific dates will follow.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support of the student-led Mariposa SOAR Group!
