Please Provide your Feedback on the Draft 2018/2019 School Year Calendar
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...
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HWDSB Summer Experience Showcase
In support of communicating with parents/caregivers and partners, the HWDSB Parent Involvement Committee is hosting a Summer Experiences Showcase on February 13 at the HWDSB Education Centre. This...
View ArticleHWDSB Needs Community Help to Name New North Secondary School
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) wants to hear from the community about selecting a name for the new North Secondary School being built at 1055 King Street East (former Scott Park...
View ArticleHWDSB Seeks Feedback on Two Draft Policies
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is gathering public feedback on its Draft Student Registration and Admissions Policy; and Draft Parent Engagement Policy The Draft Student Registration...
View ArticleDirector’s Message After Florida Attack
Dear Families, The news of the deadly attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is leaving many of us at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board saddened. We reflect on this...
View ArticleFamily Fun Night
Join us Thursday March 1st from 6:00PM – 8:00PM for Glenwood’s Super Family Fun Night! Brought to you by Glenwood’s School Council. Family Fun Night Flyer 2018
View ArticleWorld Autism Awareness Day
Come celebrate World Autism Awareness Day at Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre Wednesday March 28, 2018! World Autism Awareness Day Flyer
View ArticleHWDSB Trustees Looking for Help Determining Ward Distribution
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is undertaking a review of trustee electoral areas prior to the 2018 municipal elections. Current Trustees are seeking input from the public to help...
View ArticleMessage regarding Humboldt tragic event
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board is deeply saddened by the tragic accident that took place at Humboldt, Saskatchewan on April 6. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected. We have lowered our...
View ArticleCity Letter Regarding Lyme Disease
The Hamilton Medical Officer of Health has identified an estimated Lyme disease risk area in the City of Hamilton. Lyme disease is an illness caused by the bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi. This bacteria...
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HWDSB Launches We Help Campaign to Build Culture of Help
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is launching an extensive well-being campaign to build a culture of help in every school and department. The We Help campaign – developed with input...
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Learning Math Together
As you are our partner in your child’s learning, we have put together some math resources to help you support your child. These resources: Highlight student learning in each grade through...
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Letter to Families about the We Help initiative
Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, At HWDSB, we have launched a well-being campaign called We Help to encourage helping and help-seeking behaviours throughout our community. Please see the...
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HWDSB Launches Parent Voice Survey to Gather Input for Improvement
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) invites parents, guardians and caregivers to participate in a Parent Voice Survey to share what you think HWDSB is doing well, and how might HWDSB...
View ArticleHelp Us Improve The Learning Math Together Resources
In spring 2018, HWDSB held focus groups at three schools to hear directly from parents about the barriers they face when helping their children with Math. In response to the feedback we received, we...
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Families, help us improve We Help – update: survey doesn’t require account login
As you may know, HWDSB’s mental well-being campaign We Help works to ensure that students, staff and families know how to find help – and how to offer help to those in need. Staff and students have...
View ArticleJoin the HWDSB Parent Involvement Committee
HWDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is a great way for parents to become more involved with – and help to shape – education within the Hamilton region. Parents can become part of a dedicated...
View ArticleSchool Messenger Calls
Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers, HWDSB strives for effective communications with all families. One way that we communicate is through an automated phone service, as you will know from days when...
View ArticleHeat Events
With warm weather approaching, we wanted to make you aware of heat events at HWDSB. The City of Hamilton Public Health Department monitors weather forecasts closely and notifies the media and community...
View ArticleSchoolMessenger Emails
Dear Families, As you may recall, HWDSB has recently migrated to a new system for its automated phone communications. One feature of this new system allows schools to send messages to families via...
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