News & Spotlight on Schools

More than 200 students, families, staff and community members gathered at the FirstOntario Arts Centre in Milton on May 11, 2026 for the 22nd annual Halton Student Film Festival, known across the HDSB as The Eddies.

When the King's Baton arrived at M.M. Robinson High School on a warm May morning, it carried the weight of nearly a century of athletic history woven into the very fabric of the Burlington community. Students lined the hallways, teachers gathered near the atrium display and a quiet hum of anticipation ran through the building. For many, the moment had been months in the making.

Garth Webb Secondary School recently hosted some of the most promising legal minds from the Halton District School Board, as students gathered on May 1, 2026 for the Ontario Justice Education Network’s (OJEN) Competitive Mock Trial Tournament. 

Shaneika Robinson, a Grade 9 student from Aldershot School, turned a spontaneous decision into a major literary achievement after winning the prestigious Polar Expressions Publishing writing contest for her emotionally powerful short story Splinters in the Snow.

May 21, 2026 - Students from the Halton District School Board (HDSB) will participate in the 39th annual Special Athletics Track Meet on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Garth Webb Secondary School (2820 Westoak Trails Blvd, Oakville).

The Halton District School Board is celebrating Director of Education Curtis Ennis after he was named the 2026 Grand Champion at this year’s Dancing with Easter Seals Stars fundraiser event. 

Students from across the Halton District School Board took centre stage at Burlington Central School on the evening of April 29 for the annual Students in the Spotlight showcase, a fundraising event hosted by the Halton Learning Foundation (HLF) celebrating student talent while raising critical funds to support families facing financial barriers.

To conclude Education Week, the HDSB is focusing on its commitment to Kindness, Connection and Community, as outlined in our MYSP, and how it supports the success of students. 

Today, on Thursday, May 7, we are celebrating student achievement by recognizing the success of 109 students at the 42nd annual Celebration of Student Excellence event and sharing student success stories from across HDSB schools that highlight how students are thriving in their academic journeys.

Today, on Wednesday, May 6, we are spotlighting the We are HDSB video series that shares the voices and experiences of students, staff and families across HDSB school communities.