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THE MONTH OF JUNE
June 1st is the beginning of Indigenous History Awareness Month. This is a time to recognize and learn about the diverse cultures, histories, and experiences of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis peoples. It is an opportunity for all Canadians to understand the profound impact of Indigenous peoples on the country and to honour their resilience, achievements, and contributions.
National Indigenous History Month is not just about celebration; it’s also about acknowledging the past and ongoing impacts of colonization and making reconciliACTION a priority for all Canadians.
JUNE is also Pride month, a month to commemorate years of struggle for civil rights and the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, as well as the accomplishments of 2S & LGBTQ+ individuals.
Pride month first began on June 28th, 1970 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Stonewall uprising in the United States, when police raided a well known gay bar in New York City.
COURSE CHANGES
This is a message for current grade 9 to 11 students: If you would like to make changes to your courses for next school year, please come to the Guidance Office to book an appointment with your guidance counsellor.
SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer school registration through myblueprint closes on June 10th. If you are interested in taking a summer school course but have not registered yet, do so today. Many courses are already full so do not delay.
GRADUATING SECONDARY STUDENTS
This is an important announcement for all graduating students: If you are graduating or leaving the Halton District School Board after this semester, you must return any Special Education equipment currently assigned to you. This includes SEA Chromebooks, laptops, C-Pens, and crucially, all of their charging cords. Please bring these items directly to Mr. Brown as soon as possible, and no later than June 25.
Thank you for your prompt cooperation in getting these resources returned, and congratulations to all of our grads!"
LIBRARY and TEXT BOOKS
Secondary students, please make sure to return all loaned books to the library BEFORE the start of EXAMs, including texts for ENGLISH courses.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
This is a message for Grade 12 female students. There are 2 Scholarships available through Opterus with $5,000 each. One is for females pursuing the arts and the other is for females pursuing STEM. More information can be found on the grade 12 google classroom.
Attention Grade 12’s, there is a scholarship opportunity of $2, 500 sponsored by Outfitter Financial.
Application requirements include uploading a photo to the Outfitter website of an experience fishing or hunting, submitting a 500-word essay on how they have lived one of the brand values, and provide proof of age and post-secondary enrolment. Deadline to submit is July 17th. Check out your grade google classroom for more information
The 2026 Mon Sheong Golden Jubilee Scholarship is now open! This award recognizes graduating students who show academic excellence, community involvement, and a passion for making a difference. Eligible students must be graduating from an Ontario high school with at least an 80% average, and enrolled full-time in a Canadian college or university program starting Fall 2026. Two students will be selected to receive $1,000 per year for up to four years of post-secondary studies. Check out the grade 12 google classroom for more information and application details!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Looking for a great way to give back and hang out with friends? We need your help sorting donations after our recent food drive! Join us Saturday, June 6th, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at The Roxy Centre. It’s just two hours of your time, but it makes a massive difference for families in our community. See you there!"
The Town of Halton Hills is looking for volunteers to support their play streets through June, July and August. Volunteer shifts are 3 hours in length and you will support staff in community engagement. If you are interested the contact information can be found in your grade google classroom.
The Town of Halton Hills is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support their Summer Camp programs! Did you know you can complete all 40 hours of community service in just one week of summer camp? It’s a fun and rewarding way to gain experience while making a positive impact. Interested in learning more or applying? Check out your grade google classroom for the contact information
The Zumberak Society is looking for volunteers this summer to help with their summer fest BBQ. If interested, check out your grade google classroom for more information
The MacKinnon Family Funeral Home in Acton is holding a Car Wash on Sunday, June 28th to raise funds for North Halton Hospice. If interested in volunteering, please check out your grade google classroom for contact information
ONE ACT PLAY NIGHT
Come one, come all to Acton District’s Senior Drama Class’ One Act Play Night! The evening will feature “Murder Near the LaRue Morgue", and “Bloody Mary”. The show is on June 16th at 7PM. $5 tickets are available on School Cash Online and at the door. Don’t miss out! It’s going to be a drop dead funny performance! Get your tickets today!
ATHLETIC BANQUET
The Bearcat Athletic Banquet is Friday June 5th at 5:30pm. You showed up all season, now it's time to celebrate!
The quote of the day honouring PRIDE month: In the words of actress Gabrielle Union, “We need to own that if you truly are taking stands against hate and oppression, you should not fund hate and oppression. Period.”
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