Enrolment Update: Growth Boundaries and Overflow Placements in Whitby and Pickering

Rapid residential development and continued student registrations are creating enrolment pressures in growing areas of Whitby and Pickering.

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  • Applications Open for Durham District School Board Trustee Vacancy Due to the recent resignation of a trustee, the Durham District School Board is seeking interested applicants to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees for the remainder of the term of office ending on November 14, 2026. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 1 at 4:00 p.
    Apr 17, 2024
  • Battle of the Books: Regional Finals Competition Each year in April, teams from schools across Durham Region meet for three “Battle of the Books” competitions hosted in collaboration with local libraries and school boards.  April 18 marks the final regional competition where the top team from each local library area will meet to test their knowledge and compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals and the championship trophy.
    Apr 09, 2024
  • Looking for SEAC Association Members Durham District School Board's (DDSB) Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is comprised of individuals from across Durham Region committed to the learning and well-being of students. SEAC advises the District on programming and services for students with special education strengths and needs.
    Apr 08, 2024
  • Solar Eclipse - April 8, 2024 A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, partially or completely blocking the sun's rays. On the afternoon of April 8th, 2024, a total solar eclipse is set to occur spanning across Southern Ontario and into Newfoundland and Labrador.
    Apr 05, 2024
  • DDSB announces agreement with OSSTF Professional Student Services Personnel The Durham District School Board announced today that it has reached a new agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) Professional Student Services Personnel (PSSP) bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.
    Apr 04, 2024
  • DDSB announces agreement with OSSTF Occasional Teachers The Durham District School Board announced today that is has a reached a new agreement with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) Occasional Teachers bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.
    Apr 03, 2024
  • Director's Update Dear Families, Greetings to you all as we welcome the arrival of spring. With the long weekend ahead, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those observing various days of significance over the next few weeks, including Easter, Eid, Orthodox Easter, Passover, and Ramadan, to name a few.
    Mar 28, 2024
  • Statement in Support of International Transgender Day The Durham District School Board is proud to recognize International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31. On this day, we honour the invaluable achievements and contributions of Two-Spirit and transgender individuals (including gender non-binary, gender non-conforming, and gender diverse) in our communities, in Ontario, and around the world.
    Mar 28, 2024
  • DDSB announces agreement with ETFO Occasional Teachers The Durham District School Board announced today that is has a reached a new agreement with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario (ETFO) Occasional Teachers bargaining unit. The DDSB Board of Trustees and the bargaining unit have ratified the agreement.
    Mar 28, 2024
  • Resignation of a Trustee At a Special Board Meeting held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, the Board of Trustees accepted Trustee Stone's resignation. The Board of Trustees will be considering next steps in filling the vacancy at a future meeting of the Board.
    Mar 28, 2024

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