Media/News Releases

We are pleased to share the details of our ongoing efforts to renew and enhance our school facilities, in accordance with the Ministry of Education's directives. This aligns with our commitment to creating modern, safe, and healthy learning environments for all students and staff.

A big part of health and safety in schools is air quality.

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) will hold its 2026-2027 budget deliberation meetings in the following upcoming public sessions.

I trust you have all recovered from losing an hour in the “spring forward” time change last weekend. The good news is that the time change brings longer evening sunlight and an optimistic signal that Spring is on the way.

Today, we join Canadians in solemn reflection following the tragic incident at a school in British Columbia. In recognition of this loss and in solidarity with the affected community, flags at the Education Centre will be lowered to half-mast.

All Durham District School Board schools and work sites will be closed to students and staff on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Durham Student Transportation Services have cancelled buses in ALL Zones, 1 (Brock), 2 (Uxbridge), 3 (Scugog) and 4 (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa Area), due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather.

Durham Student Transportation Services have cancelled buses in ALL Zones, 1 (Brock), 2 (Uxbridge), 3 (Scugog) and 4 (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa Area), due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather.