Simcoe County District School Board

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.

Social and recreational programs will be offered from January to March 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, November 25, 2020.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers French Immersion (FI) at select schools throughout Simcoe County beginning in Grade 1.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 28, 2020.

The Ministry of Education announced that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will receive capital funding for an addition at Lake Simcoe Public School.

Two Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) educators have been honoured with Prime Minister’s awards for excellence.

Social and recreational programs will be offered this fall 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, September 23, 2020.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) looks forward to welcoming our students and staff to a new school year, as our students and those across Ontario return to school this September.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 26, 2020.

On Sept. 8, all Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools and adult learning centres will reopen to all students under a conventional school day model, subject to cohorting/timetabling considerations, and with enhanced public health protocols.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Board Meeting held Tuesday, August 4, 2020.

On July 30, the Premier’s Office announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will reopen in September. In the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), all students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 will return under a conventional school day model subject to cohorting/timetabling considerations, and enhanced public health protocols.

The Simcoe County District School Board is appreciative of the funding for capital priorities that the board receives from the Ministry of Education. Recently, the board was informed that it was successful in obtaining funding for two of its top ten capital priorities.

In response to the significant impact of COVID-19, the Ministry of Education has made it possible for the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) to provide school social work services through the summer months.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Board Meeting - Budget held Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Board Meeting held Tuesday, July 7, 2020.

TD Scholarships for Community Leadership are offered to students who help support change, nurture progress and contribute to making the world a better place. Samantha Scott, a student at Eastview Secondary School, is among one of 20 young Canadians to receive one of these scholarships to support her pursuit of a post-secondary education.

On June 19, 2020, the Government of Ontario released a plan to provide direction to school boards for the reopening of schools in September.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

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, two Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students have been selected from among the 1,500 nominees.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) was recently recognized by the Ontario Music Education Association (OMEA) with an OMEA Administrators of Excellence award in recognition of the music in elementary schools program.

Each year, schools across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) work towards achieving EcoSchools status by committing to and demonstrating achievements in environmental learning and action.

Each year the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), District 17 Simcoe, recognize three students from each Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) secondary school with the OSSTF Excellence in Education award.

Students and staff at twelve Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are proud to have earned Healthy Schools certifications from Ophea.

Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools and facilities have raised a total of $4,145,342 to date for the Terry Fox Foundation through school runs, walks and fundraising activities.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

The Minister of Education has shared a message for Ontario families.

Chairperson Jodi Lloyd and Director Steve Blake have shared a following message with SCDSB families.

On May 19, 2020, the Premier’s Office announced that all publicly funded schools in Ontario will remain closed for the duration of the 2019-2020 school year, in response to COVID-19

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 13, 2020.

On April 26, 2020, the Minister of Education announced an extension to the provincial school closure period in response to COVID-19. As such, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools, child care centres and adult learning centres will not reopen on May 4, 2020.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

On March 31, 2020, the Premier’s Office announced an extension to the provincial school closure period in response to COVID-19. As such, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools, child care centres and adult learning centres will not reopen on April 6, 2020, as originally scheduled. The

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Agendas and/or reports considered at this meeting are available at www.scdsb.on.ca.

From our staff and the Board of Trustees, we sincerely hope that you are remaining healthy during this time. We want to assure you that we will be doing everything in our power to ensure the success of all of our students should this period of school closures continue.

The Minister of Education has shared a message for Ontario families.

On March 20, 2020, the Ministry of Education launched Learn at Home. This new online portal provides resources for families in order for students to continue learning while schools are closed.

On March 17, the Minister of Education announced that the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) Assessments for the 2019-2020 school year are cancelled.

Today, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) issued a letter to parents/guardians with additional requirements for families with children who travel outside of Canada.

The Premier’s Office has announced that it will close all publicly funded schools in Ontario from March 14 to April 5, 2020, in response to COVID-19.

Social and recreational programs will be offered this spring for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The programs will be offered at elementary schools in Barrie, Innisfil, Midland and Wasaga Beach.

The SMDHU has provided the SCDSB with a letter for families regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus).

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

We want to assure our school communities that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is committed to the health and safety of our students and staff. We continue to monitor the situation with regards to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus).

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is preparing to open a new secondary school in the south end of Barrie. 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, January 29, 2020.

Each year, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers a variety of summer programs to over 2,000 students. Registration is now open for the SCDSB’s 2020 summer school courses.

As you may be aware, on Jan. 25, 2020, Ontario identified its first presumptive confirmed case for the Wuhan novel coronavirus. The coronavirus has been identified at the same time that influenza (also known as the flu) and many other respiratory viruses are circulating in Ontario, which is common at this time of the year.

On January 28, representatives of local school boards and police services will gather to sign an updated Police/School Board Protocol. The protocol is the result of an ongoing partnership between the four school boards and four police services that serve Simcoe County and area.

Kindergarten registration starts at all Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) elementary schools on Monday, Jan. 27. Children turning four in 2020 can start school this September.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

Social and recreational programs will be offered this winter 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) Special Organizational Meeting held Monday, December 2, 2019.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

On Nov. 20, over 1,200 of the Simcoe County District School Board’s Grade 2 students will receive copies of Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure, thanks to a donation by the Rotary Clubs of Barrie and Innisfil.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

On Nov. 7, Brechin Public School was recognized with the Healthy Community Award by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA). The school’s Eco Team was recognized for educating students about various environmental initiatives, and for planning and leading environmental initiatives in their school and community.

At the Board Meeting on Oct. 23 the Board approved that a letter be written by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Chairperson and Vice-chairperson to the Minister of Education addressing the impact of the removal of the Local Priorities Funding related to Special Education.

On Wednesday Nov. 13, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), in partnership with Barrie Area Physician Recruitment and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, will host a free event for students interested in a career in medicine.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers French Immersion (FI) at select schools throughout Simcoe County beginning in Grade 1. Information sessions for families who are considering entry into Grade 1 FI for the 2020-21 school year will take place in November.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 23, 2019.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Tuesday, October 15, 2019.

Social and recreational programs will be offered this fall for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

At the Board Meeting on Sept. 25 the Board approved that a letter be written by the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Chairperson to the Minister of Education requesting that Pupil Accommodation Review Guidelines (PARG) be released so that the SCDSB can revise its policies and procedures accordingly to conduct Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) processes as needed.

All school council members from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are invited to attend Connections on Oct. 22 at the Education Centre in Midhurst.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

On Sept. 25, Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released 2018-19 EQAO assessment test results. The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) continues to close the gap between our results and the provincial average, and demonstrate strength in areas of investment.

The Orillia Learning Centre is teaming up with Simcoe Shores SS (Orillia) and the Champlain Seniors Service Club, in partnership with Fabricare Cleaning Center (Orillia) for their 10th Annual Winter Coat Drive.

Students, parents and guardians in Adjala-Tosorontio, Essa and New Tecumseth are invited to a free event supporting wellness, mental health and youth resilience on Sept. 26.

We invite applications for the position of Trustee representing the public school ratepayers in the County of Simcoe.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the five Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agencies serving Simcoe County have committed to work together to better serve students who would benefit from an additional positive adult in their lives. On Aug. 26, the SCDSB and the Barrie and District, Georgian Triangle, North Simcoe, Orillia and District and York BBBS agencies will sign a three-year Memorandum of Understanding.

On Aug. 19, the Collingwood Learning Centre will open in a new location, at 485 Second Street in Collingwood. The centre will continue to offer a range of educational opportunities for adults, including workplace and college-level credit courses in English, math and social sciences, English as a Second Language programs and the Literacy and Essential Skills program.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is hosting an Employment Info Session for individuals who are interested in learning more about the employment opportunities available across the board.

Here are all the details about SCDSB programs and services that you may need to access over the summer.

At the Board Meeting on June 19, 2019 the Board approved that a letter be written by the SCDSB Chairperson to the Minister of Education, to address the urgency for a call for capital priorities in Simcoe County.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 19, 2019.

Schools across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) were awarded 51 Ontario EcoSchools certifications this school year.

Three Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students represented the province of Ontario at the Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC) in Halifax at the end of May.

On June 5, students and staff from across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) brought their musical talents to the Education Centre in Midhurst for the finale of the first SCDSB Idol competition.

The Empower Simcoe Inclusion Excellence Awards are presented annually to educators and community members who promote and exemplify inclusive school environments. In June 2019, two Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) staff and one community volunteer were recognized for the work that they do to support our students and schools.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) continues to support student achievement throughout the summer months by providing a range of summer learning programs. The camps will focus on mathematics, STEAM and assistive technology for elementary students.

Voting has now closed for the first ever SCDSB Idol competition! After receiving more than 11,200 combined Facebook reactions and votes on the Google form, the top two acts from each category have been identified and invited to perform live at the SCDSB Idol Finale.

Students and staff at Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are celebrating after earning seventeen Healthy Schools certifications from Ophea. Ophea is a not-for-profit organization that champions healthy, active living in schools and communities and leads the provincial Healthy Schools initiative.

Families of elementary and secondary students with special education needs are invited to learn about community supports available in Orillia and surrounding areas at a free drop-in event on May 29.