School Announcements

Does your student have a prevalent medical condition?
All HDSB students with prevalent medical conditions (i.e., anaphylaxis, asthma, diabetes, and epilepsy) are required to have a Plan of Care, and this document must be reviewed annually. Visit our Student Health page for more information and for the forms required for the 2026–2027 school year.

Relay for Life
Our Nelson Relay for Life event took place on Thursday, May 7, and it was an incredible success!

This year, we saw our highest level of participation ever, with 680 students taking part, and raised a Nelson record for the Canadian Cancer Society — more than $147,000! Thankfully, the weather cooperated for most of the day, allowing students to enjoy an unforgettable event filled with laughter, compassion, and heartfelt support for our survivors.

The tradition of Relay for Life at Nelson High School continues to be one of the strongest in the area. Year after year, our students raise the bar and set an inspiring standard for other schools. The Canadian Cancer Society expressed tremendous appreciation for the dedication and effort shown by everyone involved, and our survivors were deeply touched by the overwhelming support from our students, staff and the broader community.

We would like to sincerely thank the entire Nelson community for its continued support.

If you are interested in donating, follow this link to the Nelson H.S. Relay Page.

Courtesy Seat Requests
What is a courtesy seat? Where bus routes have been established and there is available space on a bus, students who are not eligible for transportation, may apply for permission to ride the bus. Please note that families who have been granted a courtesy seat are required to complete a Courtesy Seat request form annually - it does not roll over to the next year.

The Courtesy Seat Application Form is open annually from April 15 until June 30 for the upcoming school year. Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) will complete the courtesy seat application review and allocation process over the summer in order to allow courtesy riders to begin riding the bus on the first day of school in September. Upon completion of the review, parents or guardians who have submitted an application will be notified by HSTS by the third week in August.

Student Transportation Opt Out Form 
This form is intended to notify Halton Student Transportation Services (HSTS) that your child, although eligible for transportation, should not be assigned a seat on a school bus. *Important: When completing this form mid-year, you must also notify the school directly to ensure they are aware of your child’s after school arrangement.

Out in Our Community
Please remind your students to be respectful when out in the community before school, after school and during the lunch break. Our neighbours have let us know that they are frustrated by Nelson students littering and putting garbage on their lawns. Some of our neighbours have heard offensive language used, which can be quite scary. Additionally, we have seen and heard unsafe driving on the city streets. Please know that students who are behaving as described above will have school-based consequences commensurate with their behaviour.