On December 6, the HDSB joins communities across Canada in recognizing the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. In this message, Chair Amy Collard and Director of Education Curtis Ennis reflect on the 1989 tragedy at Polytechnique Montréal, the ongoing impacts of gender-based violence and the HDSB’s commitment to creating safe, inclusive learning and working environments. Flags are lowered across the HDSB in honour of this day.

For Abbey Park High School alum Ryan Sharpe, learning isn't just a pastime—it’s a driving force, an "insatiable desire to just keep knowing more and more and more."

That passion recently carried him to the world's most famous quiz stage: Jeopardy!.

Families at John T. Tuck Public School have launched the Connected Community Collective, a parent-led initiative that brings schools and families together to help children find balance with screens and social media.

Milton District High School’s Brody Clark has become one of Canada’s most exciting young distance runners. The Grade 12 student recently made history at the McQuaid Invitational, one of the largest and most competitive high school cross-country meets in North America. 

The Halton District School Board recently hosted The Entrepreneur Within Conference, a dynamic event that brought together more than 200 high school students to network and learn from real-world business leaders.

On November 6, students from Aldershot School participated in the No Stone Left Alone ceremony at Woodland Cemetery. This event brings students and community leaders together to honour Canada's fallen soldiers.

Evan Budz, a Grade 10 student from Dr. Frank J. Hayden SS, is earning top national and international honours for his innovative science project.

Aldershot School’s Charlotte Bolduc has been selected as a 2025 Loran Scholar, joining an exclusive group of 36 students chosen from more than 5,000 applicants across Canada.

Three HDSB Grade 12 students have been selected to receive the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association's (CTMA) High School Award.