News & Spotlight on Schools

For Jessica Clement, the journey from growing up in Aldershot to building a career in film, television and arts education has been anything but linear, and that’s exactly how she knows she’s on the right path.

More than 250 students in Grades 5–8 from 35 Halton District School Board schools gathered alongside approximately 60 educators for a day of learning, collaboration and action focused on climate change and sustainability. The Climate Innovators Youth Forum hosted in partnership with Learning for a Sustainable Future brought together student leaders and educators to explore real-world environmental challenges and develop practical solutions they can take back to their school communities.

HDSB students are getting a head start on their futures! We recently visited Oakville Trafalgar High School for the Ontario Career Lab and Career Conversations, an initiative that connects Grade 10 students with volunteer Career Coaches for real-world insights into different career pathways.

In this video, staff and students share how these small-group discussions help students build confidence and discover new possibilities for life after graduation.

Thank you to HIEC for their partnership in bringing this valuable program to our schools!

We are deeply saddened by the school shooting in northern British Columbia. Our thoughts are with the students, staff, families and community members of Tumbler Ridge, BC and all those impacted by this devastating tragedy. In honour of those affected, flags at HDSB offices and schools have been lowered.

P.L. Robertson Public School was filled with curiosity, imagination and thoughtful conversation on Feb. 5, as students and families gathered for the For the Love of Reading: Family Literacy Night. The event offered students and families a meaningful opportunity to engage with award-winning Canadian author Lawrence Hill in a moderated conversation that explored the power of stories, belonging and self-discovery.

As the Olympic flame is lit on opening day of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, a group of Halton District School Board alumni prepare to represent Canada on the world stage at the Olympic and Paralympic games. These athletes have earned their place among the world’s best through years of dedication and resilience.

Feb. 2, 2026 - In recognition of Black History Month in February, schools in the Halton District School Board (HDSB) have planned initiatives that engage students in learning about, celebrating and honouring the lives, contributions, achievements and brilliance of Black Canadians, past and present.

Jan. 27, 2026 – Two Halton District School Board (HDSB) teachers are recipients of the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Teaching, Canada’s most prestigious honour in the field of history. Ian Duncan, teacher at Garth Webb Secondary School, and Heather Howell, teacher at M.M. Robinson High School, are recognized among a small number of educators nationwide and are the sole recipients from Ontario this year.

Jan. 21, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) invites parents/guardians, students, staff and community members to share feedback as part of the budget development process for the 2026-2027 school year.

More than 150 students from 20 schools participated in the 7th Annual Generation Green Youth-led Forum, hosted in partnership with Halton Environmental Network (HEN). Students in Grades 7-12 engaged in hands-on workshops led by community partners, exploring this year's theme: Living Sustainably through Climate Action, aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).