Active April - Day 1: Commit to being more active this month, starting today actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril

Chag Pesach Sameach! The rich tradition of Pesach is a celebration of freedom observed by the Jewish Community, beginning at sundown this evening. Wishing prosperity, joy, and peace to those celebrating.

A reminder for students, staff, and families that HWDSB schools are closed Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. We'll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, April 11. We hope everyone has a wonderful long weekend! 🌷

A reminder that HWDSB is seeking input on key dates for elementary and secondary calendars for the 2023-24 school year🗓️ Share your thoughts before April 14! Take the survey: ca.research.net/r/calendar_202… More info: hwdsb.on.ca/blog/2023-24-d…

Are you the caregiver of a student in grades JK to 8 who is excessively shy or has intense worries? Join us at one of tomorrow's Families Worrying Less Together information sessions! Register: April 18 from 12-1 p.m. - hwdsb.info/FWLT-Apr18afte… 6-7 p.m. – hwdsb.info/FWLT-Apr18even…

A reminder for elementary families that HWDSB is hosting a virtual Information Night on Human Development and Sexual Health learning next week. The session takes place on Tuesday, April 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more: hwdsb.on.ca/blog/elementar…

Eid Mubarak! Best wishes to the Muslim community celebrating the end of Ramadan later this evening.

Thank-you to our amazing team at Billy Green! We appreciate Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Hyatt, and Ms. Martin so much for all their hard work!

Tomorrow, May 1, marks the beginning of Canadian Jewish Heritage Month. It's a time to honour Jewish culture, faith, and history in Canada. Let's celebrate the inspirational role that Jewish Canadians have played, and continue to play, in communities across the country.

May 5 is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red Dress Day. The day brings awareness to the thousands of Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people who have been subject to disproportionate violence in Canada.

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers! We enjoyed celebrating you tonight.

A mother is often our first teacher! Thank you to the mothers at HWDSB for your contributions to education and students. We're also thinking of all of the motherly figures who deserve praise and those who have lost mothers. Let's take the day to honour them all. ❤️

Our camp buses are on route and expected early at 3:30.

Welcome home campers!!

Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day ⛅️ Join us for Joyful June for daily actions to help you find and share the little joys in life actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june #JoyfulJune

During Pride Month, we recognize and celebrate Two Spirit & LGBTQIA+ contributions and identities, and the allies who stand in solidarity. It's also a time of action; a time to raise awareness about the hate and violence toward Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+ people and communities.

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers the Hamilton area. As a precaution, we will be keeping students indoors on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, and will continue to monitor air quality over the course of the week. Read more: hwdsb.on.ca/blog/environme…

We send our love and appreciation to all of the dads who make each day brighter for our students. We’re also thinking of all of the father figures who deserve praise and those who have lost fathers. Happy Father’s Day!

Wishing all our gators and their families a safe and happy summer. ☀️ We’re looking forward to being back together in September! 🐊💚

Welcome back Gators! We’re excited to see you again tomorrow. We’ll be out front to meet all our gr1-8s after 8:25am! 🐊💚 #BacktoSchool2023 #HWDSB