Spotlight on Schools

This spring, two designs created by students in Iwona Kulpa's Grade 5/6 class at James W. Hill Public School were chosen for the Bronte BIA Muskoka Chair Project, an initiative that brings uniquely painted Muskoka chairs to Bronte's waterfront. What began as a classroom project evolved into a meaningful art installation that will be displayed along the lakeshore for years to come.

Students from across the Halton District School Board returned home from MusicFest Canada Nationals this month with seven gold awards, a remarkable result that reflects the depth and quality of instrumental music education across HDSB schools.

More than 80 Grade 7 and 8 students from across the Halton District School Board gathered at Viola Desmond Public School on May 28 for the annual Halton Youth Leadership Symposium (HYLS), an evening dedicated to developing leadership skills, fostering community and creating meaningful connections.

Halton District School Board Student Trustees Jay Xu and Kaitlyn Hou launched a board-wide Multimedia Competition to foster a culture of respect, safety and cleanliness in shared school facilities. 

For many students, co-op placements offer an opportunity to explore career interests outside the classroom. For White Oaks SS Grade 12 student Taha Alsaeed, his co-op placement with myBlueprint has become a launchpad for developing real-world skills.

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.

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.