Visit our Budget Consultation webpage to learn more and submit your questions for the Public Information Session: bit.ly/4iPGAdY 4/4

We're refreshing the HDSB website and school websites and want your input! HDSB families, students, staff and community members are invited to help us create a more clear and user-friendly experience by testing and evaluating the navigation structure of our websites. 1/2

Explore the proposed sitemaps and share your thoughts. Learn more and complete the survey by Monday, Jan. 6: bit.ly/4gpVyoW 2/2

Do you have a child starting school in September 2025? Registration is underway for Kindergarten in the #HDSB. Parents/guardians can register online or in-person. Learn more: bit.ly/3C1GhvR

HDSB families, students, staff and community members are invited to an upcoming session of the Director’s Panel Series: Delving into the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan on Monday, Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. 1/4

This virtual session will explore the HDSB’s 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan and how the six commitments it is built upon work to create inclusive and welcoming learning environments. 2/4

Join us as we discuss how this plan will be brought to life inside and outside classrooms to support the achievement and well-being of all and guide students toward a bright and successful future. Registration is not required. 3/4

Those interested in attending the event can submit a question to the panel before or during the session. Learn more and submit your questions: bit.ly/3DHHmJI 4/4

The phones at Florence Meares are currently down. We will advise when they are back up and running. Sorry for the inconvenience. Internet and email are working as usual.

One phone line has been restored here at Florence Meares. If you encounter a busy signal, please try again. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

The HDSB is hosting Mental Health & Well-Being Information Sessions for parents/guardians this Winter and Spring. Join us for the first session: Navigating the Digital World with Your Child on Wednesday Jan. 22 at 6:45 p.m. 1/3

Navigating the Digital World with Your Child will explore misconceptions about the online environment & offer practical strategies to help parents & guardians guide their children to engage with technology responsibly and understand what it means to grow up in a digital world.2/3

Registration is required as limited spots are available. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3PDVYga 3/3

The HDSB invites parents, guardians and community members to attend the 2025 Parent Involvement Committee Conference: Getting Connected on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton. 1/3

This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays and a keynote address by Dr. Alex Russell, Ph.D., C.Psych., Clinical Psychologist and author of Drop the Worry Ball: How to Parent in the Age of Entitlement. 2/3

Lunch will be provided and free childminding for children aged 4-12 is available. Transportation within Halton may be available to those who require it. Learn more and register by Friday, Jan. 24: bit.ly/3C9xSqf 3/3

The HDSB is seeking input on the 2025-2026 school year budget to help guide decision-making. Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members are invited to provide input on the budget development process through an online survey by Feb. 9, 2025 at 4 p.m. 1/2

Learn more about the budget development process and provide input on 2025-2026 budget priorities: bit.ly/HDSBBudgetCons… 2/2

It was such a pleasure to speak with the Grade Five class at Florence Meares Public School! The students asked fantastic questions and clearly did their homework on how the city operates. Thank you for the warm welcome and engaging conversation—it was truly a great experience!