Reminder about Heat Events at HWDSB
With warm weather approaching, we wanted to make you aware of how HWDSB addresses heat events. The City of Hamilton Public Health Department monitors weather forecasts closely and notifies the media...
View ArticleLast chance for Early Bird rates for 2019-2020 Elementary Strings Program
Continuing Education is pleased to share that the registration is now available for the 2019-2020 Strings Program and we’ve extended our Early Bird package rates until this Friday, June 14th! Students...
View ArticleJoin the Parent Involvement Committee
HWDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee is welcoming applications for the 2019-20 school year until July 5, 2019. The committee partners with students, parents, teachers, Principals, Trustees, school...
View ArticlePublic Health reminder about Hamilton as Lyme disease risk
Please see this letter from City of Hamilton Public Health Services regarding the risk of Lyme disease in Hamilton. Letter to parents Ticks_June 2019
View ArticleIt’s Not Too Late to register for the Elementary Strings Program!
Registration for the HWDSB Strings program is still open and will remain open for the duration of the summer. For more information or to register your child go to www.hwdsb.on.ca/cce/strings.
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Help your child/teen stay healthy and safe over the summer
With summer underway, please see a resource that may be helpful for you and your teen, Help your child/teen stay healthy and safe over the summer . Teen-SummerGuide-HWDSB
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Religious and Creed-based Accommodations
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is committed to working with students and families to create inclusive classroom and school environments. As we begin the new school year, we would like...
View ArticleLearn about transportation and possible delays
With school starting on Sept. 3, please be sure to visit our Transportation web page. We are expecting that a recurring driver shortage will affect some routes. Learn how to stay informed on our...
View ArticleFrench as a Second Language (FASL) Advisory Committee Seeking Members
HWDSB’s French as a Second Language (FASL) Advisory Committee is seeking members to advise Trustees on elementary and secondary French programming as well as Ministry of Education and community...
View ArticleUpdates to HWDSB’s Concussion Procedure
In March of 2018, the Ontario government passed a law known as Rowan’s Law. Designed to protect athletes and to educate parents/guardians, coaches and officials about the dangers of head injuries, it...
View ArticleInternational and Indigenous Languages Elementary Programs CANCELLED on...
With the potential withdrawal of services by HWDSB’s CUPE staff starting Monday, October 7th, it has been decided that all access to HWDSB facilities will be cancelled for Saturday, October 5th,...
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Labour Update for families
HWDSB received official notice that on Monday, October 7, 2019, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents about 500 HWDSB caretakers and maintenance workers, may take strike...
View ArticleInternational and Indigenous Languages Elementary Programs CANCELLED from...
With the potential withdrawal of services by HWDSB’s CUPE staff starting Monday, October 7th, it has been decided that all non-instructional day access to HWDSB facilities will be cancelled for the...
View ArticleCancellation: French Immersion Information Session Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Cootes...
Due to delays amid labour uncertainty, HWDSB is cancelling the French Immersion Information Session that had been scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 at Cootes Paradise Elementary School. When upcoming...
View ArticleJoin HWDSB’s Human Rights and Equity Community Advisory Committee
HWDSB is committed to identifying and eliminating systemic barriers from schools and classrooms to enhance student and staff well-being. In support of this commitment to creating an equitable,...
View ArticleFrench Immersion Information Sessions
French Immersion is a proven way of acquiring excellent language skills in French. The French Immersion program at HWDSB is specifically designed for parents who do not speak French, but want their...
View ArticleCold Weather and Outdoor Play
Time spent outdoors is an integral part of the school day. There are great benefits when children experience fresh air, exercise and time spent time outside. Outdoor play is also a break from the...
View ArticleMobile Device Restrictions in Classrooms
In the past year, HWDSB updated our Code of Conduct policy and procedure to emphasize that all members of the school community must respect the need of others to work in an environment that is...
View ArticleSchool Bell Time Study
The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) and the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) are jointly undertaking a review of all school bell times through the...
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HWDSB Offers New Initiatives and Training Leading up to Bullying Awareness...
Hamilton, Ontario – November 15, 2019: Ahead of Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week (Nov. 18-22), Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) is launching new resources and initiatives around...
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