Aug. 9 is International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. This year’s theme is “The Role of Indigenous Women in the Preservation and Transmission of Traditional Knowledge”. To learn more or attend tomorrow's virtual commemoration, visit: bit.ly/3NP06Xc

So true! 🙌 📷 The Age of Enlightenment

This is how we support Black women and girls

Empathy is so important and must be modeled and taught. 🙌 📷 Earthbound Madness

Speaking in beautiful Harrisonburg VA today. I choose a positive uplifting attitude today!

When we focus on the competition, we become reactive. When we focus on improving ourselves, we become innovative.

Post-secondary students, getting ready to move back to campus? If you need support, you can text us. Ontario post-secondary students text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 and Nova Scotia post-secondary students text GOOD2TALKNS to 686868.

Today is #NationalCustodialWorkersRecognitionDay! From all of us at the SCDSB, we'd like to thank our amazing custodial teams for maintaining our schools and making them safe and welcoming environments for all. ❤ #Collaboration #Safety #Respect #Support #Trust #Celebration

The DS class is Running, walking and wheeling for Terry Today! #TerryFoxRun

Orange Bus 756, has not left the school yet. Stay tuned. Bus is on the way.

Kindness improves our mental health, gives us healthier hearts and brings us close together 💕 #WorldKindnessDay

Well that’s a wrap on our Winter Concert. So great to have our Orchard Park community back in the building. Thank you to all the staff and students for your hard work. Claws out, Panthers.

Due to the forecast for severe weather in our region & the potential for poor road conditions, all SCDSB schools & facilities, incl. child care centres, will be closed to students & staff tomorrow, Dec. 23. Students may access asynchronous learning through their digital platform.

So proud of all of the ⁦Simcoe County District School Board⁩ DEI/MLL coaches who created an incredible resource for our schools on Celebrating Black Excellence in our schools. Equity is a Strategic Priority in our board and we are walking the talk! #BHMSCDSB

Thank-you to Miss Marika from Orillia Public Library for visiting our kindergarten classes @OrchardParkPS! We had a great time reading and singing with you! ❄️⛄️📚💙 @MissFig2020 Rm 100 Orchard Park Kindergarten Miss MacKinnon SCDSB Early years Simcoe County District School Board matt webbe Chris Chater Jennifer Viherjoki

Congratulations Brent Downer! You are the winner of the draw for Words Their Way!

May 14 is Mother's Day. In the SCDSB, our families come in all different shapes and forms. This Sunday, we recognize all the mother figures in our lives and thank them for their ongoing love, care, and support. 💗 Happy Mother's Day! 🌻

SAVE THE DATE: Will your primary aged child be new to busing next year? Check out our free First Rider program with sessions scheduled throughout August 2023!

We call upon all students & staff in our SCDSB community to demonstrate empathy, care, and respect for one another during these difficult times. Resources for those impacted and in need of support are available at tinyurl.com/36w5rju8 or by contacting the school directly. 2/2