Simcoe County District School Board

Heather Barker and Hailey Mills-Knapp, special education consultants for the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), and Rachel Vieira, special education resource teacher at Maple Grove PS, were recently presented with Inclusion Excellence awards from Empower Simcoe.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to modelling sustainable practices and appreciation for the environment. This school year, the board and many SCDSB schools have been recognized for their educational and operational practices focused on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

The Schulich Leader Scholarships awards scholarships to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates from across Canada who are enrolling in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) program. This year, Barrie North Collegiate Institute (BNCI) student Sophie Pavlik has been selected as one of 100 scholarship recipients from across Canada.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Social and recreational programs will be offered in July and August for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

On June 17 and 18, Bear Creek Secondary School (BCSS) will present the school’s first completely student-run musical, ‘The Show Won’t Go On!’

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is looking for community volunteers interested in serving on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. People with disabilities and members of families of people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Students and staff at 90 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools have earned Healthy Schools certifications from Ophea for the 2021-22 school year, more than half of the certifications earned throughout the province.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to providing environments that are inclusive and free from discrimination. In support of these efforts, and to demonstrate our ongoing support to the 2SLGBTQI+ community, the Progressive Pride flag was raised outside the SCDSB Education Centre in Midhurst on June 1.

From June 8 to 11, Orillia Secondary School (OSS) will present ‘Guys and Dolls’, a famous Broadway musical set in New York City in the 1940s, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has a long-standing record of fiscal responsibility and accountability. At the May 25 Board meeting, SCDSB trustees approved a balanced budget in excess of $650 million for the 2022-2023 school year.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to identifying and removing barriers within our system to ensure that all students and staff are offered supportive, inclusive and respectful learning and working environments. To support this work, the SCDSB is forming an Equity Advisory Committee (EAC).

Members of the public who are interested in running as a Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) trustee in the upcoming municipal election are invited to an information session on June 6, 2022.

On May 18, the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) Education Day, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Chairperson Jodi Lloyd sent the following letter to provincial candidates in all ridings with SCDSB schools.

On May 26, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), in partnership with the Women’s Advocacy Council, is hosting ‘High school and beyond: Exploring pathways for young women’. This virtual event for students in Grades 7 to 12 and their families is being held via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Each year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of summer programs. Registration is now open for the SCDSB’s 2022 summer school courses.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

On May 14, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites all staff, as well as community partners, to participate in ‘Spring Back to Nature’, an outdoor conference providing the opportunity to reflect on wellness and learning in the outdoors.

This May, the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is hosting a virtual learning series for parents/guardians.

School council members from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are invited to attend Connections 2.0 on April 19.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is preparing to open two new elementary schools – one in north Bradford and one in south Bradford. With the opening of a new school comes an exciting opportunity for the community to get involved in the naming process.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

Social and recreational programs will be offered from April to June for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

The SCDSB’s current strategic plan, Strategic Priorities 2017-2022, was approved by the Board of Trustees in May 2017. The SCDSB is undertaking a review of the current strategic plan to support the development of the SCDSB Strategic Plan 2022-2027.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, February 23, 2022.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and COPE Service Dogs (COPE) have committed to work together to facilitate the delivery of the Canines in the Classroom program in schools.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka (YMCA) have committed to work together to support newcomer and immigrant students and their families through the Settlement Workers in Schools (SWIS) program.

On Feb. 3, 2022, Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie - Innisfil, announced that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will receive capital funding for an addition at Killarney Beach PS.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is now registering children for Kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

On Jan. 25, Ontario Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will receive capital funding for a replacement school for Banting Memorial High School (BMHS) in Alliston, as well as for the addition of a child care centre at Tecumseth Beeton Elementary School in Beeton.

Social and recreational programs will be offered from February to April for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

On Dec. 13, 2021, Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North, announced that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will receive capital funding for a new elementary school in Orillia.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

In 2022, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is hosting virtual special education outreach sessions to assist parents/caregivers in learning more about programs, supports and ways that we work together to support students with special education needs.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Organizational Meeting held Monday, December 6, 2021.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

On Thursday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., parents/guardians and students in Grades 7-12 can learn about preparing for a career in the skilled trades at an interactive virtual session presented by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB).

On November 17, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools across Barrie will recognize their sixth annual Rotary Book Day. Grade 2 students at 25 schools will receive copies of Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure, donated by the Rotary Club of Barrie.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and The Centre for Family Initiatives at Pine River Institute ([email protected]) are hosting a multi-part learning series focused on student mental health and well-being for SCDSB families, staff and within SCDSB’s broader school communities.

Information sessions for families who are considering entry into Grade 1 FI for the 2022-2023 school year will take place virtually in November.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and The Centre for Family Initiatives Pine River Institute ([email protected]) have committed to work together to support student mental health and well-being with SCDSB families and staff, as well as within its school communities.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 27, 2021.

In late August, Georgian Bay District Secondary School (GBDSS) graduate Olivia Beausoleil was awarded the RBC Future Launch Scholarship for Indigenous Youth for 2021.

The SCDSB is committed to identifying and removing barriers within our system to ensure that all students and staff are offered supportive, inclusive and respectful learning and working environments. To support these efforts, during the 2020-21 school year, the SCDSB conducted its first student and workforce censuses.

School council members from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are invited to attend Connections on Oct. 19.

On Oct. 16, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites staff and community partners to participate in Fall Into Outdoor Learning, a virtual conference focused on in-class and virtual learning supports, learning in the outdoors for Grades K-12 and child, youth and adult mental health and wellness.

This fall, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools and facilities will continue their support for the Terry Fox Foundation by participating in school run days and other activities.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Social and recreational programs will be offered from October to December for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Schools across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) were awarded 18 Ontario EcoSchools certifications this school year.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

After 34 years in education, Steve Blake, Director of Education for the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2021.

Social and recreational programs will be offered through July and August for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

On June 2, the Ontario government announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the duration of the 2020-2021 school year in response to COVID-19. As such, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students will continue to participate in remote learning for the remainder of the school year.

In recent years, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has experienced significant growth in the Bradford area. To support this increased enrolment, the Ontario Ministry of Education has approved funding for two new Bradford elementary schools, which are expected to open in the 2022-2023 school year.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Students and staff at 17 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools have earned Healthy Schools certifications from Ophea for the 2020-2021 school year.

On May 13, the Ontario government announced an extension of the provincial stay-at-home order for all Ontario residents, in an effort to further suppress the spread of COVID-19.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Each year, the University of Toronto awards National Scholarships to original, creative and committed secondary school students from across Canada. This year, Georgian Bay District Secondary School (GBDSS) student Jasmine Jenkinson is one of just 13 recipients.

On Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m., parents/guardians and students can learn more about career options in the skilled trades at an interactive virtual session, presented in partnership by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and Job Talks.

The Schulich Leader Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to entrepreneurial-minded high school graduates from across Canada who are enrolling in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) program. This year, Madelin Rioux from Collingwood Collegiate Institute (CCI) was selected to receive a $100,000 scholarship.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of inclusive social and recreational programs for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Beginning in May, the SCDSB is offering a Coding and Robotics Virtual Club.

On April 6 to 10, student scientists in Grades 4 to 12 competed in the virtual Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair. This year, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students received 15 awards/medals.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is looking for volunteers interested in serving on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. People with disabilities and members of families of people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

On May 1, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites all staff, as well as community partners, to participate in ‘Spring Into Wellness’, a virtual conference focused on wellness, self-regulation and learning in the outdoors.

On April 12, the Ontario government announced that all schools in Ontario will move to remote learning following the Spring Break in order to suppress the spread of COVID-19.

Today, the Ontario government announced a provincial stay-at-home order for all Ontario residents in an effort to further suppress the spread of COVID-19. This order does not apply to schools; therefore, in-person learning will continue and all SCDSB schools will remain open to students and staff.

Today, the Ontario government announced that the province of Ontario will move into an emergency brake shutdown, effective April 3, 2021.

The SCDSB is holding its first student census from April 1 to 30. The confidential SCDSB Student Census 2020-2021 is an important tool that will be used to collect identity-based student data so that systemic barriers can be identified.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

In April 2021, the SCDSB will hold its first student census. The confidential SCDSB Student Census 2020-2021 is an important tool that will be used to collect identity-based student data so that systemic barriers can be identified.

Social and recreational programs will be offered from March to June for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The programs will be offered virtually, and will focus on using recreation, problem solving, music and play skills to support social skills development.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

School council members from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are invited to attend Connections 2.0 on March 2. This virtual event, hosted by the SCDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), will spark conversations around diversity and inclusion, and engage participants in discussions and idea-sharing sessions.

Today, the Ministry of Education announced that the March Break has been deferred in response to COVID-19. Therefore, schools will remain open for student learning from March 15 to 19, 2021, and students enrolled in the [email protected] program will continue to attend class virtually.

On February 3, the Ontario government announced that schools in Simcoe County will be permitted to reopen to students on February 8, 2021. This means that in-person learning for all Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students will resume on Monday, February 8, 2021.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is now registering children for Kindergarten for the 2021-22 school year. Children turning four in 2021 can start school this September.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), in partnership with the SCDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC), invites members of our community to join us for Feelin’ Good February.

Today, the Ministry of Education announced that additional school boards throughout the province of Ontario are permitted to resume in-person learning on February 1, 2021, based on advice from the Chief Medical Officer of Health.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, January 27, 20

On January 20, the Ontario government announced that all schools in Simcoe County will continue to remain closed in response to COVID-19. As a result, all Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students will continue to participate in remote learning. Current arrangements to support students in special education classes will continue.

As we end the second week of this remote learning period, we wanted to reach out to express our pride in what Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students, staff and families have been able to accomplish.

Staff members and community partners are invited to connect virtually on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. to learn from, and with, others at the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) virtual outdoor education conference, Virtually Winter.

On January 12, the Ontario government declared a second provincial state of emergency to address COVID-19, and issued a stay-at-home order commencing Thursday, January 14.

On January 7, the Ontario government announced an extension to the elementary school closure period in response to COVID-19.

On December 21, the Ministry of Education announced that all school buildings in Ontario will remain closed following the Winter Break in order to suppress the spread of COVID-19.

On Wednesday, Dec. 16, the Ministry of Education issued a memo to all school boards in the province with some recommendations as we head into the Winter Break.

At the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Regular Meeting of the Board on December 16, trustees approved the name for the new school – Maple Ridge Secondary School (MRSS).

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Agendas and/or reports considered at this meeting are available at www.scdsb.on.ca.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Organizational Meeting held Monday, December 7, 2020.