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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. 

From Kilbride Public School to Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and eventually Yale University, Olivia Muhn’s journey has been defined not by choosing a single path, but by learning how to walk many at once. 

The auditorium at Aldershot School was filled with the sounds of community and collaboration as students from the Aldershot School and nearby elementary schools shared the stage with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra (HPO).

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.

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, transforming the school into a vibrant hub of storytelling, games and hands-on learning focused on nurturing a lifelong love of reading.

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.

A graduate of M.M. Robinson High School, AJ Allen’s success at the professional level builds on a foundation of excellence established during his time as a student athlete. 

Educators and community organizations from across Halton gathered prior to the winter break for the Illuminate: Shining a Light on Mental Health Community Partnerships Symposium, a one-day event focused on shared learning in support of student well-being.

Three Grade 11 students in the I-STEM program at T.A. Blakelock HS are earning widespread recognition for an innovative project designed to reduce accidental shark capture.

Results released from the Ontario Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) show Halton District School Board (HDSB) students continue to perform above provincial standards in literacy and mathematics, with growing achievement year-over-year.