We are writing to provide an update regarding the cyber incident involving PowerSchool’s Student Information System – the application used by Durham District School Board (DDSB) and many school boards across North America to store certain student and staff information. 
This incident has affected current and former students and staff. 
PowerSchool is offering two years of identity protection services at no cost, provided by Experian, a...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is inviting the broader community to help name two new schools in our District. The Unnamed Ajax Coughlan Public School and Unnamed Pickering Seaton Public School are set to open in September 2025.
We invite you to participate in the naming process by submitting your name suggestions through the appropriate link below:
Unnamed Ajax Coughlan PS
Unnamed Pickering Seaton PS  
Submissions must be received by Monday,...
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Durham Student Transportation Services have cancelled buses in zones 1 (Brock), 2 (Uxbridge), and 3 (Scugog) due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather.
Buses will not operate in Zone 1, 2, or 3 in the morning or in the afternoon. 
All schools remain open.
Buses are running in Zone 4 (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa Area) with possible delays.
Students and families can find a list of schools within each weather zone by visiting the Durham...
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DDSB’s Regional Skills Ontario Competition Ignites the Future of Innovation and Opportunity 
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is shaping the future of education by empowering young minds through hands-on, real-world experiences. On February 26, 2025, the Tribute Communities Centre transformed into an electrifying hub of creativity and innovation as DDSB proudly hosted the fourth-annual Regional Skills Ontario Competition—a revolutionary event showcasing...
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The 2nd Annual Muslim Educators’ Network of Durham (MEND) Ramadan Market was an overwhelming success, bringing together more than 2,800 attendees in a celebration of culture, community, and connection. This year’s event was a testament to the power of unity, as families, friends, and neighbors gathered to mark the spirit of Ramadan through an incredible marketplace filled with local talent and generosity. 
With over 60 local vendors showcasing a diverse...
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