Media/News Releases | Durham District School Board

Director’s Long Weekend Update Dear Families, Welcome to the second half of the 2024-25 school year! I hope that your family had a restful winter break and a smooth return to school routines for the winter term. The Durham East Asian Network in Education (DEANE) hosted a fantastic Lunar New Year celebration on February 6 in the DDSB Education Centre.

Feb 14, 2025

Board of Trustees' Statement of Support for Combatting Jew Hate To: Regional Chair and Council of Whitby and Mayor and Council of Durham Region Cc: Mayor and Council of Ajax; Mayor and Council of Brock; Mayor and Council of Oshawa; Mayor and Council of Pickering; Mayor and Council of Scugog, Mayor and Council of Uxbridge Subject: DDSB Board of Trustees' Statement of Support for Combatting Jew Hate We have been made aware of two motions being brought forward for consideration at Whitby Council on February 3, 2025, and Durham Regional Council on February 12, 2025, in response to the rise of Jew hate in the region and around the world. The DDSB Board of Trustees would like to express its strong support for any actions and steps taken to address the rise of Jew hate and antisemitism.

Jan 31, 2025

“30 Credits My Way” to Empower Student Pathways Durham District School Board Launches “30 Credits My Way” to Empower Student Pathways The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is excited to introduce 30 Credits My Way, an innovative approach designed to put students and families in the driver’s seat of their high school journey. This initiative aims to empower students to navigate their educational pathways with confidence by offering flexible and personalized options to suit diverse learning styles and career aspirations.

Jan 16, 2025

PowerSchool Security Breach DDSB Families/Caregivers, We wanted to share an important update about a cyber incident experienced by the Durham District School Board involving PowerSchool - the application used by DDSB and many school boards across North America to store a range of student information and a limited amount of school-based staff information. On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool notified the DDSB and other school boards in Ontario and across North America, that they had experienced a data breach between December 22 - 28, 2024.

Jan 08, 2025

Information Nights for Grade 8 Students Transitioning to High School in September 2025 The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to ensuring a smooth transition for Grade 8 students moving into high school and setting the foundation for their academic and personal success. To support this transition, DDSB is hosting a series of virtual and in-person events to provide valuable insights for students and their families.

Jan 07, 2025

Warm Winter Wishes: Director's Update It's remarkable how quickly a year flies by! We have all had a busy fall, and the winter break lies before us again. For many in our community, November and December represent the time of year for personal reflection and contemplation of new things to come with celebration and gratitude.

Dec 20, 2024

Tracy Brown elected DDSB Board Chair for 2024-25 Following its annual Organizational Board Meeting on November 18, the Durham District School Board has announced that Whitby Trustee Tracy Brown has been elected Chair of the Board for 2024-25. An advocate for inclusive education and student success, Trustee Brown was first elected in 2022 and is committed to fostering respect and promoting collaboration in public education.

Nov 20, 2024

DDSB Honours Exceptional Volunteers The Durham District School Board (DDSB) hosted its annual Volunteer of Distinction Awards Ceremony on October 17th, celebrating the vital contributions of 115 volunteers whose dedication has impacted students, families, and staff across the district during the 2023-2024 school year. The awards recognized the tireless efforts of individuals whose time, talents, and generosity have become integral to the success of DDSB students.

Nov 05, 2024

Honouring the Legacy of the Honourable Murray Sinclair It is with profound sadness that we learned today of the passing of the Honourable Murray Sinclair, a visionary leader whose life's work transformed the landscape of justice, healing, and reconciliation in Canada. As Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Senator Sinclair opened hearts and minds across the nation and beyond, helping us all to listen deeply to the stories of Indigenous Survivors and understand the courage and resistance inherent in their journey.

Nov 04, 2024

Fall Reflections: Director's Update Dear Families, After a beautiful, warm September, the Fall weather seemed to arrive almost by surprise this week, forcing us to pull out sweaters and jackets and prepare for the chillier days ahead. For me, this season is a wonderful time to reflect on the year so far.

Oct 11, 2024