Celebrating Education Week 2026: Recognizing Kindness, Connection and Community
The Halton District School Board joins school boards across Ontario in celebrating Education Week from May 4-8, 2026. This week provides an opportunity to showcase the meaningful work taking place across HDSB schools and workspaces, and to recognize the achievements and contributions of students, staff and the broader school community.
Throughout the week, the HDSB is sharing stories and initiatives that demonstrate how the 2024–2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) is shaping learning environments and supporting student success and well-being.
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.
HDSB Kind
To bring shared language, focus and visibility to this commitment, the HDSB launched an initiative that aligns and highlights the many ways these values are already lived throughout the Board – HDSB Kind.
Stories of kindness, connection and community continue to be shared through We Are HDSB, our storytelling series that celebrates the students, staff, families and community members who make our schools safe, welcoming and supportive places to learn and work.
HDSB and Special Olympics Ontario Celebrate Inclusive Sports Festival at Milton Velodrome
Elementary students with special education needs from across the Halton District School Board recently participated in a series of Sports Festivals at the Milton Velodrome. Held over multiple days in October and March, the events brought together young athletes for a unique opportunity to engage in physical activity tailored to their specific strengths. Organized in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario, the non-competitive festival gave students an entry point to sport and physical activity while fostering a genuine sense of belonging and connection.
Brilliant Black Futures: A Celebration in Honour of Black History Month
Students, families and staff gathered at Rattlesnake Point Public School on Feb. 26 for Brilliant Black Futures: A Celebration in Honour of Black History Month. The event prioritized meaningful connection and learning, bringing together members of the community to celebrate Black excellence and learn about how the HDSB supports Black students and families. The event, hosted in collaboration with the Black Opportunity Fund, featured a documentary screening, student exhibitions and community resource tables.
A Symphony of Support: Aldershot Students Perform Alongside Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra
The auditorium at Aldershot School was filled with the sounds of community and collaboration as students from Aldershot School and nearby elementary schools shared the stage with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO). The performance brought together students, educators and community members in a celebration of music, connection and partnership that reflects the HDSB's commitment to Kindness, Connection and Community.
Milton District High School Hosts Third Annual HDSB Rock Band Festival
Students and staff from across the Halton District School Board gathered at Milton District High School on April 8 and 9 for the third annual HDSB Rock Band Festival, a two-day celebration of student music that brought together 31 bands from elementary and secondary schools across Halton. The festival created a vibrant space for student musicians to connect, perform and celebrate their shared love of music.
T.A. Blakelock Student Michael Ekeng Highlights Black Excellence on CBC Radio
T.A. Blakelock High School student Michael Ekeng recently had the unique opportunity to share his work on CBC Radio's Here and Now with Farrah Merali. Michael was interviewed about his role in the "We Are Canada" exhibit, a student-led project celebrating Black professionals in the Greater Toronto Area for Black History Month.
