News & Spotlight on Schools

The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is seeking parents/guardians, students and community members to join several system-wide advisory committees.

This is an opportunity for community members to share their voice, provide guidance on board strategies and help shape the future of HDSB school communities.

Sept. 17 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme at White Oaks Secondary School in Oakville. As the longest-standing IB program in the Halton Region, White Oaks Secondary School has established a two-decade legacy of academic distinction, global citizenship and student success.

The Halton District School Board will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new Milton elementary school (currently referred to as Milton #13 Public School) on Friday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the school site, located at 1345 Trudeau Drive in Milton

Sept. 14, 2026 - On Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Secondary School Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton (1151 Ferguson Dr, Milton).

Sept. 10, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is excited to announce a brand-new regional sports program launching in September 2027, the Academy for Athletic Performance and Excellence (APEX).

Sept. 8, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) welcomes approximately 64,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 students today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026 for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.

Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton hosted its second annual IGNITE! event this week, a two-day transition program designed to help incoming Grade 9 students feel comfortable and confident before the start of the school year.

The Halton District School Board will hold an official groundbreaking ceremony for a new Oakville elementary school (currently referred to as Oakville #5 PS) on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at 1 p.m. The ceremony will take place at the school site, located at 3490 Preserve Drive in Milton.

Halton District School Board students observed the salmon life cycle firsthand through the Classroom Hatchery component of the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program, also known as Bring Back the Salmon.

Aug. 18, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of 16 graduating students who have been named recipients of the 2026 Governor General’s Academic Medal.