Reminder About Severe Weather at HWDSB
As the winter weather approaches, we’d like to remind families about how severe weather is handled at HWDSB. Please visit our Severe Weather page or you can view the information as a for more...
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Have your say on our Thoughtexchange before Sunday, December 6!
We are using the online engagement tool Thoughtexchange to have meaningful and productive online conversations. This will improve our work. A Thoughtexchange is a way to crowdsource a community’s...
View ArticleContinuing Education Credit Programs
Do you know someone over 18 and not in school? Who still needs to finish High School? Wants to take additional credits to prepare for post-secondary education or a better job? HWDSB Continuing...
View ArticleConfirmed case of COVID-19 at Glenwood – December 7, 2020
Dear Glenwood families, This letter is to inform you that a staff member in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) notified Hamilton-Wentworth District...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update to Families #30 – December 16, 2020
December 16, 2020 Dear Families, We have come a long way since we reopened schools in September. At that time, the COVID-19 restrictions and the implementation of our new school procedures seemed...
View ArticleProvince wide Shutdown Leads to New School Protocols
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, is imposing a Province wide Shutdown....
View ArticleRemote Learning Update for Families
Dear families, We continue to prepare for the transition to remote learning, as directed by the Ministry of Education. The current direction is for elementary and secondary schools to move to...
View ArticleResources for families from Autism Program at McMaster Children’s Hospital
The McMaster Children’s Hospital Autism Program, Autism Ontario, and the Young Caregivers Association have teamed up to offer activities for the whole family. Participate in a parent support group,...
View ArticleRemote Learning Update for Families
Dear families, With COVID-19 rates climbing, the province has extended the period of teacher-led remote learning for southern Ontario districts, including HWDSB. We know this is challenging news for...
View ArticleRemote Learning Extension until Feb. 10
To address COVID-19, Ontario has declared a second provincial emergency and a stay-at-home order to reduce mobility. During the provincial emergency, elementary and secondary schools in Hamilton and...
View ArticleConfirmed Case of COVID-19 at Glenwood
Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) notified Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) today of a positive COVID-19 test result at our school. School administrators will contact any students...
View ArticleRemote/In-Person Elementary School Transition 2021
January 14, 2021 Dear Elementary Parents and Guardians, Families have been asked to make several decisions during this pandemic related to the education of your child/ren. We know it is even more...
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Families Worrying Less Together – Learn more Jan. 19
A program for Parents/Primary Caregivers of kids whose worries get the best of them If you are a parent/primary caregiver of a student in Grade JK- 2 or Grade 3-6 who is excessively shy, or has intense...
View ArticleGlenwood School remains closed on Jan. 15
Glenwood School will remain closed on Friday, January 15, 2021. Student safety is our top priority. Our schools remain safe for staff working in our buildings and students with pervasive special...
View ArticleGlenwood School will be open Monday, January 18
Dear Families, Our school will be open on Monday, January 18 for those students who are learning in person. If you have any questions, please call or email the school. Thank you, Todd Graves Previous...
View ArticleReminder: Remote/In-Person Elementary School Transition 2021
Dear Elementary Parents and Guardians, This is a reminder about a decision families can make about their child’s education during this pandemic. We know it is even more challenging now as HWDSB is...
View Article2021-2022 Draft School Year Calendar Consultation
Every year, school boards across Ontario must submit school year calendars to the Ministry of Education. According to Regulation 304, school boards must develop a school year calendar for elementary...
View ArticleHWDSB Seeks Feedback on its 2021-2022 Budget Priorities
Hamilton, Ontario – January 27, 2021: Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is looking to hear from the community about how it should align its budget priorities for next year. “We’re inviting...
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HWDSB COVID-19 Updates – January 2021
Welcome! During this month’s update, families can read about: Mask requirements On-site screening COVID-19 testing Semester Two updates Extra-curricular Activities/Virtual Clubs Elementary Transitions...
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Kindergarten Registration Now Open at HWDSB
Online registration is now open for students starting kindergarten in September 2021 at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB). Kindergarten is a two-year, full-day program that helps...
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