News & Spotlight on Schools

Students at Abbey Park High School in Oakville recently demonstrated how technology and compassion can work hand-in-hand, building more than 80 devices for children with disabilities as part of the Hacking for the Holidays campaign.

Breaking five GHAC (Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference) records—one of which had stood for two decades—and earning two individual OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) gold medals, this year the T.A. Blakelock swim team has cemented its place in school history.

March 23, 2026 - The Halton District School Board and the Halton Catholic District School Board have received final approval from the Ontario Ministry of Education for the 2026-2027 school year calendar. 

March 23, 2026 - The Halton District School Board, in partnership with Special Olympics Ontario (SOO), will host a Sports Festival on March 25 and 26 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Milton Velodrome (2015 Pan Am Blvd, Milton) for hundreds of HDSB elementary students with special education needs.

T.A. Blakelock High School student Michael Ekeng recently had the unique opportunity to share his work on CBC Radio’s Here and Now with Farrah Merali. Michael was interviewed about his role in the “We Are Canada” exhibit, a student-led project celebrating Black professionals in the Greater Toronto Area for Black History Month.

As hospitalist and firm chief of the Robinson Firm at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Kanjee is creating positive impact through patient care and education. “I feel very lucky to have a role where I can care for patients and also teach the next generation of doctors,” Dr. Kanjee says.

Energy and anticipation filled the room as approximately 150 students from nine HDSB high schools gathered for the annual Arrive and Thrive Conference. The day-long event focused on well-being, identity and building a sense of community among newcomer and international students, providing a space for meaningful learning and connection.

Students, families and staff gathered at Rattlesnake Point Public School on Feb. 26 for Brilliant Black Futures: A Celebration in Honour of Black History Month.

The event prioritized meaningful connection and learning, bringing together members of the community to celebrate Black excellence and learn about how the HDSB supports Black students and families.

From Kilbride Public School to Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School and eventually Yale University, Olivia Muhn’s journey has been defined not by choosing a single path, but by learning how to walk many at once. 

March 3, 2026 - The Halton District School Board (HDSB) will host the 34th annual Halton Skills Competition, providing elementary and secondary students with hands-on opportunities to showcase their skills in technological and skilled trades challenges.