News Stories

In celebration of Human Rights Day 2025, the HWDSB Human Rights Office (HRO) is hosting two virtual information sessions for students and parents/guardians in HWDSB.

The sessions will provide an opportunity to familiarize yourself with your rights and responsibilities in schools. You will learn about:

At HWDSB, we value the rich diversity of faiths and traditions observed within the communities we proudly serve. 

Starting December 1, HWDSB will introduce a new approach to sharing Holy Days on our official social media accounts.

We are committed to honouring Holy Days in meaningful ways across our schools, learning and workspaces.  

What is changing:

Hamilton Public Health Services (HPHS) will be enforcing the Immunization of School Pupils Act (1990) during the 2025-2026 school year. This Ontario law requires all students under 18 to have an up-to-date immunization record or a valid exemption on file with their local public health unit. The goal is to protect community health and prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases in schools.

What Families Need to Know:

Before the snow starts piling up, we want everyone to be informed with up-to-date information about any potential impacts to the school day!

Here’s how HWDSB handles those wintry days:

When we know severe winter weather is on the way! 

Maria Felix Miller & Paul Tut Re-Elected as Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board’s Chair and Vice-Chair for 2025-2026

HAMILTON, ONT. (November 17, 2025) – At the Organizational Board meeting on Monday, November 17, 2024, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) Trustees re-elected Maria Felix Miller Ward 3 Trustee as Chair of the Board, and Paul Tut, Ward 13 Trustee as Vice-Chair of the Board.

Are you ready to take center stage? The ArtSMART program is your chance to immerse yourself in the world of theatre while earning four high school credits toward your diploma. This dynamic, hands-on experience brings together talented students from across HWDSB for Semester 2 at Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School.

What is ArtSMART?

ArtSMART is a full-semester program designed for students passionate about the performing arts. Participants will:

Today, as communities across Hamilton and Canada pause for Remembrance Day, HWDSB joins in honouring all those who served and sacrificed in defence of our freedoms.

We express our deep gratitude to the veterans, service members, and families whose courage and commitment have shaped the country we share.

Have you heard about the new Semester 2 Dual Credit, it is all about Esports: the world of competitive gaming, streaming, and digital entertainment.

Limited seats available – apply now!

We are excited to share this year’s information session, to help families in Grade 7 and 8 to get ready for secondary school!  The session helps you learn more about what a secondary school experience can look like in an HWDSB school.

Students and families can learn about what to expect in Grade 9, including information about course selection processes and timelines, Ontario Secondary School Diploma requirements, system programs at HWDSB, and more.