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Kicking it up a notch for the World Cup!
06/12/2026
Students from Algonquin Ridge ES and Maple Ridge SS brought their creativity to the Team Canada FIFA press junket space with a goal-worthy showcase.
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Assikinack PS community to celebrate 50 years
06/12/2026
Student talent and the school’s legacy will be on display as members of the Assikinack PS community come together to celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary.
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Students dance the day away at Special Education County Class Prom
06/08/2026
In May, 280 students with special education needs from 14 secondary schools across the SCDSB gathered for an afternoon of dancing and celebration at the Special Education County Class Prom.
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Apply now for summer social skills programs for SCDSB students with ASD
06/05/2026
This July, the SCDSB is offering two virtual social skills programs for SCDSB students with a developmental profile consistent with ASD.
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75 years. Generations of memories. One unforgettable celebration.
06/05/2026
Codrington PS marked a huge milestone this year, bringing together past, present, and future students for a trip down memory lane.
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SCDSB students shine in science and skilled trades on national level
06/03/2026
In May, SCDSB students represented their schools and the board, showcasing their knowledge at national competitions focused on science and the skilled trades and technology.
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‘Pitch perfect’ performances from SCDSB schools at MusicFest nationals
06/02/2026
From May 11 to 16, students from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) secondary schools participated in MusicFest Canada’s ‘The Nationals.
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Coldwater PS to travel back to 1995 at time capsule unveiling
06/02/2026
Members of the Coldwater PS community will get a glimpse of the past on June 4 when they open a time capsule
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SCDSB celebrates students, staff, and volunteers at annual character recognition event
06/01/2026
Each year, the SCDSB hosts a Character Recognition Awards Evening, where students, staff, and volunteers who demonstrate good character in their daily lives are recognized.
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Next stop: high school!
05/29/2026
Grade 8 students from Collingwood and the surrounding area spent the day at Collingwood CI, “tech-ing out” skilled trades, technology, and arts classes and getting a first-hand look at everything the school has to offer.
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Flag protocols for the month of June
05/29/2026
The SCDSB is committed to creating a culture of belonging for all students and staff. The SCDSB values inclusive learning and working environments that promote the principles of acceptance.
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Information session invites candidates to learn more about running for SCDSB trustee
05/29/2026
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.
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Information and updates – June 2026
05/28/2026
The following information is for SCDSB families for the month of June.
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SCDSB trustees approve $771 million balanced and compliant budget for 2026-27 school year
05/28/2026
At the May 27 Regular Meeting of the Board, SCDSB trustees approved a balanced and compliant budget of $771 million, in compliance with the Ministry of Education’s mandate.
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Creativity comes to life!
05/22/2026
Banting Memorial HS Specialist High Skills Major students worked behind the scenes, developing their special effects makeup skills and taking a bite out of zombie effects with impressive transformations.
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See the SCDSB Student Achievement Plan
05/22/2026
In alignment with the Education Act (Subsection 169.1(4)), school boards are required to publicly report on the progress made with respect to provincially established student achievement priorities.
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SCDSB schools to celebrate the power of the arts at one-day festival
05/19/2026
On Friday, May 22, students and staff from schools across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will gather to celebrate the arts.
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Growing plants and learning that lasts!
05/15/2026
Stayner CI’s annual plant sale brought the community together while students rooted their skills in green industries, customer service, and business.
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Innisdale SS students win regional Envirothon, qualify to compete at provincial event
05/15/2026
In April, students from three Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) secondary schools competed in the Forests Canada regional Simcoe-Dufferin Envirothon competition.
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SCDSB students golden at Skills Ontario Competition
05/12/2026
In May, 52 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students from 10 secondary schools represented the board at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition.
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Talk about note-worthy experiences!
05/08/2026
Bear Creek SS students hit all the right notes for the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival, performing and receiving feedback from guest conductors.
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Walk down memory lane as Codrington PS celebrates 75 years
05/06/2026
On May 12, students, staff, and other members of the Codrington PS community, past and present, are invited to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary.
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Stayner CI partners with local quilting club to honour and learn about Red Dress Day
05/05/2026
Students and staff at Stayner CI are deepening their learning about Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ People (MMIWG2S+) in partnership with the Stayner Quilting Club and the SCDSB Indigenous Education department.
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Extra credit where it’s due: SCDSB celebrates staff this Education Week
05/04/2026
At the SCDSB there are over 7,000 dedicated staff supporting over 57,000 students at more than 115 schools and work sites across the county.
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More than books!
05/01/2026
From storytelling and STEAM to mental health and well-being, a school library is so much more than a place to borrow books.
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SCDSB seeking volunteers for Audit Committee
05/01/2026
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is looking for two community members with financial expertise and business knowledge to serve on its Audit Committee.
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Horseshoe Heights PS invites members of the school community to official grand opening
04/30/2026
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) opened Horseshoe Heights PS in September 2025. Students and staff at the school are excited to invite members of their school community to celebrate at their official grand opening.
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High school Model UN event brings student perspective to global issues
04/29/2026
On April 30, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is hosting the 37th Model United Nations (UN) event.
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Holly Meadows ES to celebrate 25th anniversary with community celebration and STEAM
04/29/2026
On May 4, students, staff, and members of the Holly Meadows ES community will gather together to celebrate the school’s twenty-fifth anniversary.
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Find out more about Kindergarten in the SCDSB at your school’s orientation session!
04/27/2026
Is your child registered to begin Kindergarten at an SCDSB school this September? Don’t miss out on your Kindergarten orientation session!
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Information and updates – May 2026
04/23/2026
The following information is for SCDSB families for the month of May.
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Learning where land meets water!
04/22/2026
Geography students from Collingwood CI attended the Lake Huron Student Conference to learn about the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay wildlife, and how to help protect these ecosystems. 
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SCDSB families invited to ‘STEAM’ into career pathways event
04/21/2026
On May 14, Georgian Bay District SS, in collaboration with Junior Achievement Canada, is hosting a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) Night.
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There’s ‘something rotten’ at upcoming Bear Creek musical production
04/17/2026
From April 29 to May 2, Bear Creek SS students will present Something Rotten! JR., a comedic musical set in Shakespeare’s time.
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‘Legally Blonde’ comes to life on stage at Orillia SS
04/16/2026
The Orillia SS (OSS) Musical Theatre presents Legally Blonde: The Musical from April 29 to May 2!
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SCDSB students to represent Simcoe County at national science fair
04/13/2026
In late March, elementary and secondary students from across Simcoe County represented their schools at the Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair.
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The SCDSB is the place to be – we’re inviting you to see why!
04/10/2026
Since 2018, the SCDSB has been sharing highlights from schools through a weekly video series. Building on that success, this spring we’re launching the SCDSB Weekly, with a new host and fresh new look!
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SCDSB schools ‘hit the right notes’ at local and provincial music festivals
04/10/2026
The ‘halls are alive with the sound of music’ at SCDSB schools as various choirs, bands, and ensembles have been practicing for, and performing and competing at, local and provincial music festivals.
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Families and community members invited to learn more about healthy relationships at free event
04/02/2026
On Tuesday, April 14, the Nantyr Shores SS School Council, in partnership with My Sister’s Place, invites parents/guardians and community members to a free community education event.
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Upcoming consultation for parents/guardians and students
04/01/2026
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) acknowledges the structural and systemic nature of anti-Black racism and discrimination in education.
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Information and updates – April 2026
04/01/2026
The below information is for SCDSB families for the month of April.
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SCDSB parents/guardians invited to learn about cyber security and digital well-being
03/30/2026
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is hosting Safe connections: cyber security and digital well-being, a virtual information session for parents/guardians.
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Members of the SCDSB community looked ‘Through Her Lens’ this March
03/27/2026
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) recently invited students, staff, and members of the community to learn about five fierce, focused, fabulous females in central leadership positions through the ‘Through Her Lens’ series.
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Student designs on display at Bradford District HS fashion show
03/26/2026
On Friday, March 27 the Bradford District HS Black Student Association (BSA) is hosting fashion show
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In-person and virtual after-school social skills programs being offered this spring
03/13/2026
In April and May, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is offering a variety of inclusive, after-school social and recreational programs.
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SCDSB students make their point at Junior Debaters’ Forum
03/11/2026
On March 13, students from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) elementary schools will participate in the annual Junior Debaters’ Forum.
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Portage View PS students make donation to support youth experiencing homelessness
03/10/2026
On March 3, students and staff at Portage View PS in Barrie welcomed Lucy Gowers, a representative of Youth Haven, to the school to receive a donation.
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Nottawa ES students, staff, and families brave the cold in support of local youth shelter
03/06/2026
On Feb. 26, the Nottawa ES community came together to raise funds and awareness as they walked in the schoolyard for the Coldest Night of the Year.
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Register now for Kindergarten in the SCDSB – it’s the place to be!
03/05/2026
Do you have a child who is turning four in 2026? If so, it’s time to register for Kindergarten in the SCDSB!
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Students celebrate strength and resilience at INSPIRE 2026 Young Women’s Conference
03/04/2026
On March 3, 102 students from secondary schools across the SCDSB gathered to celebrate the strength and resilience of young women and gender diverse students in our schools.
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Information and updates – March 2026
02/25/2026
The following information is for SCDSB families for the month of March.
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Parents/guardians invited to register for By Your Side, a free mental health webinar series
02/25/2026
The SCDSB invites parents/guardians to register for a free, four-part webinar series focused on mental health and substance use, hosted by School Mental Health Ontario.
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SCDSB schools ‘sprinkled with kindness’ on Pink Shirt Day
02/24/2026
Each year, students and staff throughout the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) observe Pink Shirt Day, a day that promotes anti-bullying awareness and encourages kindness and inclusivity within our schools.
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Students at James Keating ES learn about the Olympic experience first-hand
02/13/2026
On Feb. 12, Kindergarten through Grade 8 students at James Keating ES in Penetanguishene were visited by Angela Schmidt-Foster, a four-time Canadian Olympian.
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SCDSB Update 8 – Jan. 28, 2026
01/30/2026
The SCDSB Board Meeting took place on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.
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Information and updates – February 2026
01/28/2026
The following information is for SCDSB families for the month of February.
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Add math to your family’s equation – join the SCDSB at a Family Math Night this February!
01/09/2026
To further engage parents/guardians as they support their children in mathematics, the SCDSB is hosting Family Math Nights in February.
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Starting Grade 9 next year? Find out why the SCDSB is the place to be at a high school info night!
01/09/2026
High schools in the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) are hosting information nights for Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians this fall and winter.
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School spirit and the spirit of giving on display at North Simcoe Cup
01/08/2026
On Jan. 7, students from Elmvale District HS, Georgian Bay District SS, Orillia SS, Stayner CI, and Twin Lakes SS laced up their skates and brought their school spirit to the second annual North Simcoe Cup.
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Schools battle for hockey supremacy and support their local communities at North Simcoe Cup
01/05/2026
On Jan. 7, students from Elmvale District HS, Georgian Bay District SS, Orillia SS, Stayner CI, and Twin Lakes SS will show their school spirit and the spirit of giving at the second annual North Simcoe Cup.
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Information and updates - January 2026
01/01/2026
The following information is for SCDSB families for the month of January.
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Updated partnership agreement enhances commitment to support healthy schools
12/19/2025
On Dec. 18, 2025, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) signed an updated partnership agreement.
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SCDSB Update 7 – Dec. 17, 2025
12/19/2025
The SCDSB Board Meeting took place on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.
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Local charities are big winners at annual Kempenfelt Cup
12/18/2025
The annual Kempenfelt Cup hockey tournament brought school spirit and the spirit of giving back to the Sadlon Arena on Dec. 16 and 17.
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Support your local school at a holiday market this fall!
12/17/2025
Each year, schools across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) host holiday markets, craft fairs, and exhibitions.
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Applications are open for in-person and virtual after-school programs for students with ASD
12/12/2025
Social and recreational programs will be offered from January to March for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students with a developmental profile consistent with autism spectrum disorder.
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Celebrate the winter season at Bradford District HS arts night
12/11/2025
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, members of the Bradford District HS community are invited to Winter Arts Night, an evening of celebration of the arts.
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School spirit to take centre ice at annual Kempenfelt Cup
12/11/2025
The Kempenfelt Cup is returning to the Sadlon Centre this December with two days of hockey action, school spirit, and holiday giving.
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Killarney Beach PS to recognize 50th anniversary with a week of celebrations
12/09/2025
In December 2025, students, staff, and members of the Killarney Beach PS community will celebrate the school’s 50th anniversary with a week of events.
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Georgian Bay District SS community to Cram-A-Cruiser in support of the Georgian Bay Food Network
12/08/2025
On Dec. 9, students from Georgian Bay District SS (GBDSS) will work together to cram a police cruiser as part of a community effort in support of the Georgian Bay Food Network.
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SCDSB shows positive results in 2024-25 EQAO assessments
12/05/2025
On Dec. 3, Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released the 2024-25 EQAO assessment test results.
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Collingwood CI to play host to local and international basketball players at annual tournament
12/04/2025
On Dec. 5 and 6, 16 senior boys’ basketball teams from across Simcoe County and as far away as Costa Rica will be ‘driving to the hoop’ in hopes of winning the 37th annual Collingwood McDonald’s Basketball Tournament.
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Algonquin Ridge ES community to celebrate 25th anniversary
12/02/2025
On Dec. 3, students, staff, and members of the Algonquin Ridge ES community will gather together to celebrate the school’s twenty-fifth anniversary.
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Provide your feedback on the proposed SCDSB 2026-27 school year calendar
12/02/2025
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites public school communities to submit input regarding the proposed school year calendar for next year.
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SCDSB Update 6 – Nov. 26, 2025
11/28/2025
The SCDSB Board Meeting took place on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.
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Information and updates from the SCDSB - December 2025
11/25/2025
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SCDSB Update 5 – Nov. 17, 2025
11/18/2025
The SCDSB Special Organizational Meeting took place on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
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SCDSB Update 4 – Nov. 12, 2025
11/14/2025
The SCDSB Special Board Meeting took place on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025.
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Barrie elementary schools to celebrate 10 years of Rotary Book Day
11/13/2025
Each November, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools in Barrie celebrate Rotary Book Day, with each Grade 2 SCDSB student receiving a free book from the Rotary Club of Barrie.
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Green light for new Banting Memorial HS – SCDSB receives town approval to build on Banting Homestead property
11/04/2025
In 2021, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) received capital funding from the Ministry of Education for a replacement school for Banting Memorial High School in Alliston.
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Information and updates from the SCDSB - November 2025
10/30/2025
Read the important information and updates from the SCDSB to support families for the month of November.
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Twin Lakes SS to host Special Olympics Elementary Sport Festival on Nov. 4
10/30/2025
On Nov. 4, Twin Lakes SS will welcome nearly 100 students from local elementary schools to the Special Olympics Elementary Sport Festival.
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Sports round-up: SCDSB student-athletes start the year strong
10/28/2025
Find out how SCDSB elementary and secondary student-athletes have been showing their skills this fall, and find out details about upcoming events!
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Learn more about the skilled trades and technology at Bradford District HS on Nov. 6
10/27/2025
Bradford-area students and their families are invited to the Bradford District HS Skilled Trades and Technology Information Night.
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SCDSB Update 3 – Oct. 22, 2025
10/24/2025
The SCDSB Board Meeting took place on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
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Fred C. Cook PS recognized locally and nationally for sustainability efforts
10/20/2025
Students and staff at Fred C. Cook PS in Bradford were recently recognized for their work related to their understanding of water issues and commitment to water stewardship.
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