ICYMI - We are so excited to have launched our 2022 season! 2 DAYS ∙ 5 STAGES ∙ 30+ PRESENTERS ... Join us Saturday September 24 & Sunday September 25 at Royal Botanical Gardens - Hendrie Park, Burlington, Ontario youtu.be/mP6dGCKTjbM

On Friday, September 30, we encourage you to wear orange to honour the children whose lives were lost as well as survivors, families and communities experiencing the lasting effects of Canada’s Residential Schools. Full message ahead of Orange Shirt Day: hwdsb.on.ca/blog/orange-sh…

We will run tomorrow with our class! Wear red and be ready for a challenge!!! 🇨🇦👟👍

Join us for Managing Difficult Behaviours! Two sessions available: Oct 6 & 11. Register at ROCK’s Access Line, 289-266-0036 Foundational Family Services offerings are free for those registered with the Ontario Autism Program!

⭐️Marty Hopkins Book Fair!! ⭐️ A link will be provide for a virtual book fair tonight for all Mary Hopkins email subscribers!

REMINDER: On Monday, Nov. 7, HWDSB schools are closed for in‐person learning. Students will do independent remote learning at home. Real‐time, connected remote learning starts Tuesday until further notice. Further details are shared tonight: hwdsb.on.ca/blog/labour-up…

All HWDSB staff and students will return to in-person work and learning on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. Board Chair, Dawn Danko, shares this statement on recent developments between the Government of Ontario and CUPE.

Happy Educational Assistant Appreciation Day! To the EAs of HWDSB, thank you for improving everyone's days through the sincere relationships you've developed and maintained with students and staff. Entire classrooms and schools benefit from your unwavering support 💙

ALERT: The significant snowfall in #HamOnt while ended, continues to restrict travel, Jan 26. Road conditions for side streets are snow covered and icy. Buses are not running. As such, schools, childcare centres, and administrative buildings are closed.

A reminder that Kindergarten registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year! 🚀📚🖍️ Thank you to all families who have already registered. We look forward to welcoming you to HWDSB! Register for Kindergarten: hwdsb.on.ca/kindergarten/

ALERT: Schools and admin buildings are closed today, Feb 23, due to inclement weather and as a result of cancelled transportation. Buses are not running. All remote, eLearning, childcare, and in-person learning is cancelled.

With the first week of March being Social Work Week and Black Mental Health Week, we figured it was an ideal time to share our We Help Update - Spring 2023! Visit our website to find mental health resources for students and families 🧡💙 We Help Update: hwdsb.on.ca/blog/we-help-u…

Kicking off our Jump Rope for ❤️Campaign with our assembly this week. S’s can register online to take the “Healthy Habits Challenge”. See newsletter for more info or visit our fundraising page at jumpropeforheart.ca to help us reach our fundraising goal.❤️ Mary Hopkins Elementary School

Our Spirit Wear online store is up & running. Order your MH clothing now or check out samples & sizes at Open House. See the newsletter that went home or visit the school website for ordering details 💙💛💙💛 Mary Hopkins Elementary School

Don’t forget to create a Personal Page for our Jump Rope for ❤️ Challenge. You can use this page to keep track of your E-A-S-Y Healthy Habits as well as play the EASY Online Challenge! #JumpRope4❤️ Mary Hopkins Elementary School

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. ❤️

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!

HWDSB wishes all those observing a wonderful Eid al-Adha as celebrations begin this evening.

Join us at Hamilton PL's Greensville Branch next Wednesday! #HPO Composer-in-Residence will show how composers tell stories through music with 2 of her compositions based on children's books, The Hockey Sweater and Alligator Pie 🎵 Learn more: ow.ly/LxXh50P3v6C