COVID-19 Updates for Families
Please view the latest
COVID-19 updates for families for more information.
COVID-19 Updates for Families
COVID-19 Vaccination Disclosure for Staff & Other Individuals
All Ontario school boards are required to implement a COVID-19 immunization disclosure policy for staff, and other individuals who have frequent and direct contact with school board staff or students in schools (including volunteers) and/or during student transportation. View the results of the HDSB COVID-19 Vaccination Disclosure Attestation.
COVID-19 Vaccination Disclosure
September 2021
Ensuring the safety of our students and staff is our top priority. The guidelines and procedures in the HDSB September 2021 Plan has been developed with guidance from Halton Region Public Health, the Ontario Ministry of Education, and HDSB staff with expertise in Health and Safety. We encourage all families to view the September 2021 Plan and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
September 2021
Mental Health & Well-Being Resources
The mental health of our students and families is especially important at this time. We continue to update and add mental health and well-being resources for students and parents/guardians.
COVID-19 Advisory (www.hdsb.ca)
The HDSB online COVID-19 Advisory provides the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases that are connected to our schools. For all confirmed cases, families of students in the class or cohort and staff at the school will be notified by email. Parents/guardians should check the COVID-19 Advisory for the most up to date information for their child’s school.
Note: Beginning September 2021, the HDSB will only notify parents/guardians in the impacted classroom/cohort (not the entire school) of a confirmed case of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Advisory
COVID-19 School Screening Tool
Parents/guardians (and students 18+) must complete the Government of Ontario's online COVID-19 school screening tool for each child prior to them attending school each day. Please follow the guidance in the screening tool. This screening tool is also accessible via the HDSB Mobile App.
Additionally, from Sept 7-17, students are required to show verification of daily screening , as directed by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Verification can be printed or shown electronically, as directed by your school.
Mask Wearing Tips
Non-medical/cloth masks or face coverings are mandatory for all students.
View Mask Wearing Tips