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SCDSB Update 14 – May 24, 2023
05/26/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
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Board approves $691 million balanced budget for 2023-24 school year
05/26/2023
At the May 24 Regular Meeting of the Board, trustees approved a balanced budget of $691 million for the 2023-24 school year.
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SCDSB students take top spot in international math contest
05/25/2023
Each year, students from across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and around the world participate in the online Caribou Math Contest.
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SCDSB students celebrate their accomplishments at the Special Education County Class Prom
05/23/2023
On Friday, May 26, nearly 300 students with special education needs from secondary schools across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) are expected to gather at Innisdale SS for the Special Education County Class Prom.
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Start your engines for the Georgian Bay District SS Car Show on June 3
05/23/2023
On June 3, members of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) community are invited to roll over to Georgian Bay District SS for their car show fundraiser.
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Annual Colour Run at Banting Memorial HS raises awareness for mental health
05/16/2023
On Friday, May 19, students and staff from Banting Memorial HS will add some colour to their day as they participate in the school’s annual Colour Run to support mental health awareness.
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SCDSB students bring home five medals from Skills Ontario Competition
05/05/2023
Thirty-one Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students from five schools represented the board at the 2023 Skills Ontario Competition held on May 1 to 3.
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Develop your emotion coaching skills in a virtual learning series hosted by the SCDSB
05/04/2023
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is hosting a virtual emotion coaching series for parents and guardians. The series consists of four learning sessions.
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SCDSB Update 13 – May 3, 2023
05/04/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
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Plant sales set to bloom at Banting Memorial HS and Stayner CI on May 13
05/03/2023
On Saturday, May 13 students and staff from the Green Industries programs are holding plant sales for members of the community.
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High school students to address global issues at model UN event
05/01/2023
On May 5, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will hold the 34th Model United Nations (UN) event.
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SCDSB Update 12 – April 26, 2023
04/28/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
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'Spring Back to Nature' on May 6 at the SCDSB's outdoor education conference
04/19/2023
Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) staff and community partners are invited to the Spring Back to Nature outdoor education conference on May 6 at Springwater Provincial Park.
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Twin Lakes SS to celebrate 50th anniversary April 28 and 29
04/13/2023
Twin Lakes SS in Orillia is celebrating ’50 Years of Twin’, and the school community has planned a weekend celebration to commemorate the occasion.
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Educator and author Hannah Beach to speak to parents/guardians at SCDSB schools
04/05/2023
Members of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) community are invited to attend one of two presentations focused on ‘Understanding Teens from the Inside Out’ in April.
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In-person and virtual after-school programs offered this spring for students with ASD
04/03/2023
Beginning in April, social and recreational programs will be offered for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students with a developmental profile consistent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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SCDSB Update 11 – March 22, 2023
03/23/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 22, 2023.
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Join the SCDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee for ‘Safe connections: navigating a digital world’
03/21/2023
On April 25, the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is hosting a virtual learning session for parents/guardians. Safe connections: navigating a digital world is a virtual event focused on digital mindfulness and well-being, and Internet safety.
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SCDSB Update 10 – February 22, 2023
02/24/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, February 22, 2023.
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Join the SCDSB for a night of learning with Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard
02/07/2023
The SCDSB invites members of our school communities to join in our learning during Black History Month and attend Equity and inclusion: our collective impact, an evening with Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard, on Feb. 28.
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SCDSB Update 9 – February 1, 2023
02/02/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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SCDSB Update 08 - January 18, 2023
01/19/2023
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
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Let’s talk Kindergarten! Join the SCDSB for a live virtual info session on Jan. 24
01/16/2023
Do you have a child who is turning four in 2023 and are interested in learning about Kindergarten in the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)?
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Learn more about special education in the SCDSB through virtual outreach sessions
01/05/2023
In 2023, 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.
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Ready, set, Kindergarten! Registration for Kindergarten in the SCDSB is now open
01/04/2023
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is now registering children for Kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year. Children turning four in 2023 can start school this September.
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SCDSB Update 07 – December 21, 2022
12/23/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
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Provide your feedback on the proposed SCDSB 2023-24 school year calendar
12/21/2022
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites public school communities to submit input regarding the proposed school year calendar for next year (September 2023 to June 2024).
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Invitation for input about proposed 2023-24 School Year Calendar
12/14/2022
We invite public school communities to submit input regarding the proposed school year calendar for next year (September 2023 to June 2024).
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Innisdale students to host an ARTStravaganza on Dec. 7
12/05/2022
On Dec. 7, the Innisdale Secondary School Integrated Visual Arts and Leadership class is holding ARTStravaganza, a celebration of music, drama, dance, and visual art.
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After school programs for students with ASD to be offered virtually and in person this winter
12/02/2022
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 (ASD).
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SCDSB Update 06 – November 30, 2022
12/01/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
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SCDSB staff receive awards for excellence in communications
11/25/2022
In October, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) communications team received two Coup de Couer awards during the 2022 BRAVO! Awards Gala hosted by the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE).
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Join the SCDSB and Job Talks on Dec. 1 to learn about planning for the skilled trades
11/22/2022
Parents/guardians and students in Grades 7 to 12 are invited to join ‘What our families need to know about skilled trades careers’, a virtual event about apprenticeship pathways and how to best explore a career in the trades, while still in high school.
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SCDSB Update 5 – November 21, 2022
11/22/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Inaugural Board Meeting held Monday, November 21, 2022.
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Entering Grade 9 next year? Attend an info session for your SCDSB high school!
11/21/2022
High schools in the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) are hosting information sessions this fall and winter for Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians.
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Message from the SMDHU to all SCDSB families
11/17/2022
The following letter from Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit was shared with families on Nov. 16, 2022.
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Rotary Club of Barrie supports literacy with annual Rotary Book Day
11/15/2022
On Nov. 16, over 1,130 Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Grade 2 students will receive copies of Andy & Elmer’s Apple Dumpling Adventure, thanks to a donation by the Rotary Club of Barrie.
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SCDSB Update 4 – November 9, 2022
11/10/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
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SCDSB Update 3 – October 26, 2022
10/28/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
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Learn more about French Immersion at an info session; applications for Grade 1 FI open in December
10/27/2022
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) offers French Immersion (FI) at select schools throughout Simcoe County beginning in Grade 1. The goal of the FI program is to enable students to communicate in French with a high level of proficiency, enabling them to function with ease in both English and French.
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SCDSB staff and students honoured with awards from the LSRCA
10/25/2022
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) recently recognized Anne Wright, SCDSB elementary teacher, and the 2022 Enviroventure class at Nantyr Shores Secondary School with conservation awards.
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Individuals invited to apply for Special Education Advisory Committee
10/25/2022
The Simcoe County District School Board is seeking representatives of local agencies, associations and organizations who are interested in serving on the Special Education Advisory Committee.
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Connections event helps school council members boost effectiveness
10/17/2022
All school council members from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are invited to attend Connections on Oct. 27 at the Education Centre in Midhurst.
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SCDSB educators honoured with outdoor education awards
10/13/2022
In September, the Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario (COEO) honoured two Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) educators with awards. The COEO awards are presented annually to members of Ontario’s outdoor education community for outstanding professional contributions to outdoor learning and experiential education.
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Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores SS back with 11th annual coat drive
10/13/2022
The Orillia Learning Centre and Simcoe Shores SS (Orillia) are teaming up with Laundry Lounge for their 11th annual winter coat drive.
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After-school programs offered virtually and in-person this fall for students with ASD
10/07/2022
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).
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SCDSB educators named as recipients of Prime Minister’s awards
10/06/2022
Two Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) educators have been honoured with Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.
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Educators invited to ‘Fall in Love with Reading’ at outdoor education conference
10/05/2022
On Oct. 22, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) invites educators and child care partners to join us in person and Fall in Love with Reading at our outdoor education conference.
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Learning series supporting student mental health and well-being continues for 2022-23 school year
10/04/2022
As part of an ongoing partnership to support student mental health and well-being, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and The Centre for Family Initiatives at Pine River Institute ([email protected]) are continuing their multi-part learning series for SCDSB families, staff and the SCDSB’s broader school communities.
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SCDSB Update 2 – September 28, 2022
09/30/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
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Truth and Reconciliation Heart Garden to be unveiled at Nottawasaga Pines SS
09/26/2022
In partnership with the Essa Public Library, staff and students at Nottawasaga Pines SS (NPSS) and Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Indigenous Education department have created a Truth and Reconciliation Heart Garden at the school.
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SCDSB to start new school year with refreshed strategic priorities
09/09/2022
As the 2022-23 school year begins, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has officially renewed its focus on the strategic priorities of Well-being, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Community, and Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
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SCDSB Update 1 – August 31, 2022
09/01/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
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SCDSB staff members honoured with Inclusion Excellence award
07/06/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 15 – June 29, 2022
06/30/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
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SCDSB and its schools recognized for sustainability and environmental responsibility efforts
06/24/2022
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.
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Barrie North student awarded $80,000 STEM scholarship
06/24/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 14 - June 15, 2022
06/16/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
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Students with ASD invited to participate in virtual social skills programs this summer
06/14/2022
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).
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Find out if the show will go on at Bear Creek’s student-run musical production
06/13/2022
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!’
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SCDSB seeking community volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee
06/13/2022
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.
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SCDSB schools show commitment to health and well-being with 90 Ophea Healthy Schools certifications
06/09/2022
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.
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SCDSB celebrates the beginning of Pride Month by raising flag at Education Centre
06/01/2022
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.
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Take a trip to 1940s NYC at Orillia Secondary School’s production of Guys and Dolls
05/30/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 13 – May 25, 2022
05/26/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
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Board approves balanced budget for 2022-2023 school year
05/26/2022
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.
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SCDSB is forming an Equity Advisory Committee; seeking parent/guardian members
05/24/2022
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).
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Information session invites candidates to learn more about running for SCDSB trustee
05/19/2022
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.
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Board Chair, on behalf of SCDSB Board of Trustees, sends letter to provincial candidates
05/18/2022
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.
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Young women and their families invited to learn about pathways in high school and beyond
05/17/2022
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.
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Registration is now open for summer school in the SCDSB
05/04/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 12 – April 27, 2022
04/28/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, April 27, 2022.
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SCDSB staff and community partners invited to ‘Spring Back to Nature’ at outdoor learning event
04/20/2022
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.
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Join the SCDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee for an Unlearning Bias Parent Series
04/14/2022
This May, the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) is hosting a virtual learning series for parents/guardians.
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School council members invited to learn more about skilled trades in the SCDSB at virtual event
04/05/2022
School council members from Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools are invited to attend Connections 2.0 on April 19.
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Help the SCDSB name the new north and south Bradford elementary schools!
03/29/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 11 – March 23, 2022
03/24/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 23, 2022.
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Students with ASD invited to participate in virtual after-school programs this spring
03/18/2022
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).
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Members of the Simcoe County District School Board community invited to participate in strategic planning process
03/01/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 10 – February 23, 2022
02/24/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
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SCDSB and COPE Service Dogs sign partnership agreement
02/22/2022
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.
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SCDSB partners with YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka to support newcomer and immigrant families
02/14/2022
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.
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SCDSB receives funding for new addition at Killarney Beach PS
02/07/2022
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.
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Ready, Set, Kindergarten! Registration for Kindergarten is open in the SCDSB
01/28/2022
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is now registering children for Kindergarten for the 2022-23 school year.
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SCDSB Update 9 – January 26, 2022
01/27/2022
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, January 26, 2022.
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SCDSB receives capital funding for replacement school and child care spaces in New Tecumseth communities
01/27/2022
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.
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Students with ASD invited to participate in after-school virtual programs this winter
01/14/2022
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).
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SCDSB receives funding for new Orillia elementary school
01/06/2022
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.
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SCDSB Update 8 – December 15, 2021
12/16/2021
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
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SCDSB Update 7 – December 6, 2021
12/07/2021
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Organizational Meeting held Monday, December 6, 2021.
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SCDSB Update 6 – November 24, 2021
11/25/2021
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
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Parents/guardians and students invited to learn about planning for apprenticeship at virtual event on Dec. 2
11/23/2021
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).
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Sixth annual Rotary Book Day promotes literacy in SCDSB schools
11/16/2021
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.
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SCDSB Update 05 – November 10, 2021
11/11/2021
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
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SCDSB to host student mental health and well-being workshops in partnership with Pine River Institute
11/05/2021
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.
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Upcoming virtual Grade 1 French Immersion information sessions; applications accepted in December
11/04/2021
Information sessions for families who are considering entry into Grade 1 FI for the 2022-2023 school year will take place virtually in November.
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SCDSB to sign official partnership with Pine River Institute in support of mental health and well-being
10/29/2021
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.
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SCDSB Update 3 – October 27, 2021
10/28/2021
This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 27, 2021.
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