News & Spotlight on Schools

The Halton District School Board recently hosted The Entrepreneur Within Conference, a dynamic event that brought together more than 200 high school students to network and learn from real-world business leaders. Back by popular demand, the conference provided a unique chance for students to gain valuable experience and insight into entrepreneurship.

Milton District High School’s Brody Clark has become one of Canada’s most exciting young distance runners. The Grade 12 student recently made history at the McQuaid Invitational, one of the largest and most competitive high school cross-country meets in North America. Brody not only won the varsity boys’ race but set a course record, running three miles in 14:29, which is the fastest time recorded on the course since it was redesigned in 2021.

Oct. 30, 2025 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) is now accepting applications to the I-STEM (Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) program for students starting Grade 9 in the 2026-2027 school year.

Our Toronto Blue Jays are heading to the World Series, and we’re celebrating in true HDSB style! Monday, Oct. 27 is Blue Jays Day — a time to come together, celebrate community and share in the fun of cheering for Canada’s team. Staff and students are encouraged to wear Blue Jays colours or team gear to show their support. Let’s channel our inner Jays — bring that Vladdy-level energy, some Springer spark and a touch of October magic to kick off the week in style.

Oct. 23, 2025 - Three teachers from the Halton District School Board (HDSB) have been awarded the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence.

Oct. 20, 2025 - The Halton District School Board is now accepting registrations for Junior (Year 1) and Senior (Year 2) Kindergarten for September 2026. Registration can be completed online or in-person. Families are encouraged to complete registration as early as possible.

Families, students, staff and community members are invited to attend the first session of the Director’s Panel Series for the 2025-2026 school year.

The conference will focus on the theme Embrace. Engage. Celebrate: Building Welcoming Communities Together

The Halton District School Board’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) will be hosting the annual Parent Involvement Committee Conference on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 from 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School (1410 Bronte St S, Milton).

Financial expertise and business knowledge required, committee term to 2028.

The Halton District School Board is seeking one community member with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026 and ending Dec. 31, 2028. The HDSB is seeking a community member who embraces a welcoming and inclusive environment and is willing to dedicate their time to make a lasting contribution.

Sept. 24, 2025 - On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, the Halton District School Board will host a board-wide, interactive Secondary School Open House at Craig Kielburger Secondary School in Milton (1151 Ferguson Dr, Milton).