Simcoe County District School Board

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.

On September 19, Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) released 2017-18 EQAO assessment results. The Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) mathematics results showed an increase in Grades 3 and 6 mathematics and Grade 9 academic mathematics.

SCDSB schools and facilities have raised a total of $3,541,411 to date for the Terry Fox Foundation through school runs, walks and fundraising activities.

This update provides information about the start of the 2018-19 International and Indigenous Languages Program

On August 30, 2018, the Director shared the following letter to SCDSB staff regarding the Health and Physical Education Curriculum.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Children in Grades 1-8 can learn a new language, or preserve their native language, through the Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) International and Indigenous Languages Program.

In September, the SCDSB and SMCDSB are holding a joint information meeting to update the trustees of each Board on the proposed EDC by-laws.

The Chairperson the of SCDSB sent a letter to the Minister of Education regarding the recent cancellation of curriculum writing sessions, including those focusing on Truth and Reconciliation and Indigenous Languages in Kindergarten.

The Ontario government recently announced its intention to begin public consultation on the current Health and Physical Education Curriculum. The government indicated that the most recent curriculum, released in 2015, will not be in place at the start of the school year. School boards have not yet received direction from the Ministry of Education as to next steps. As information becomes available, including opportunities for public consultation, the SCDSB will share that information with families, to ensure that members of our entire community have the opportunity to provide input regarding the new curriculum.

Social and recreational programs will be offered this fall for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

The SCDSB invites interested parties to submit expressions of interest relating to potential partnership opportunities for three new elementary schools

The Simcoe Community Services Inclusion Excellence awards are presented annually to educators and students who promote and exemplify inclusive school environments.

Details on summer hours, registration, report cards, transportation and more.

The Township of Oro-Medonte and the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) are formalizing plans for development of a joint-use facility in the Township of Oro-Medonte.

​This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, June 20, 2018.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is reaching out to partners and potential partners to share planning information and encourage potential partnerships. On May 29, individuals and organizations from across Simcoe County are invited to a Community Partnership Consultation.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

​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 18, 2018.

​This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Special Board Meeting held Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

​The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) held joint public meetings to review the current educational development charge (EDC) policies and to gather public input regarding these policies.

Construction of a new addition and renovations throughout Barrie North Collegiate (BNC) began in 2016.

One hundred students, staff, volunteers and co-op employers will be recognized at the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)’s annual Character Recognition Evening on May 17.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is reaching out to partners and potential partners to share planning information and encourage potential partnerships.

The SCDSB and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) are holding joint public meetings to review the current educational development charge policies and to gather public input regarding these policies.

​Student Trustee elections for the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)’s 2018-19 school year were held on April 24.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, April 25, 2018.

West Bayfield Elementary School’s 25th anniversary is this year, and the school community is celebrating on April 26.

Allandale Heights Public School’s 50th anniversary is this year, and the school community is celebrating on Thursday, Apr. 19.

This update provides highlights of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) Board Meeting held Wednesday, March 28, 2018.

The Simcoe County District School Board invites applications for the position of Trustee representing the public school ratepayers in the County of Simcoe – Township of Adjala-Tosorontio, Township of Essa, and CFB Borden.

​This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, February 28, 2018.

In September 2017, a new passion for learning was ignited in Alliston as students and staff filled the halls and classrooms of the new Boyne River Public School.

​The Feb. 7, 2018 Business & Facilities Standing Committee meeting has been cancelled.

Contractors working on the major addition and renovation at Elmvale District High School (EDHS) recently discovered a time capsule while removing an interior wall of the school building.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) received Capital Project Funding to support a new elementary school in Wasaga Beach.

The Ministry of Education announced today that the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will receive capital funding for three new public elementary schools.

The Simcoe County District School Board’s (SCDSB) 2016-17 Report to the Community is now available.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, December 20, 2017.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Organizational Meeting held Monday, December 4, 2017.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

In June 2017, families in Orillia were provided with another option for child care, when the Orillia Central Preschool opened the doors to a new facility at Orchard Park Public School.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Special Board Meeting held Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

Students and staff across the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) will be recognizing Treaties Recognition Week from Nov. 5 to 11 with a variety of in-class activities.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has received a $2.6 million grant from the Ministry of Education’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund to complete energy conservation projects at 21 schools.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, October 25, 2017.

​The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) has approved a Program Review (PR) of the French as a Second Language (FSL) program currently located at Mundy’s Bay Public School.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, September 27, 2017.

Full results of the 2016-17 Grade 3 and 6 EQAO tests, Grade 9 math test and Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) were released by Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) on September 20.

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is hosting a public meeting to share information and gather community input regarding a potential replacement for Banting Memorial High School.

This update provides highlights of the SCDSB Board Meeting held Wednesday, August 30, 2017.