The below information is for SCDSB families for the month of June.
2026-27 School Year Calendar
The 2026-27 School Year Calendar outlines the key dates for elementary and secondary schools. Thes include PA Days, school holidays, evaluation and reporting days, and the first day of school. Please note, the first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Please note, the first day of school for year-one Kindergarten students is Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Feedback, recovery, and improvement days (secondary)
At the end of each semester, all secondary schools will run feedback, recovery, and improvement days for students. Culminating assessments such as portfolios, essays, examinations, and interviews will take place during instructional days and will be returned to students with feedback.
The last day of regular instruction for students in Semester Two is Friday, June 19. The period from Monday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 24 is reserved for students to receive feedback from an assessment, complete assignments, or to improve on an area of missed expectations. Teachers and support staff will communicate with students who will benefit most from attending this opportunity; however, all students will be invited to attend. There will be no new instruction these days. Feedback, recovery, and improvement days are an opportunity for students to work closely with their teacher if they require feedback, recovery, or an opportunity to improve on an area of expectations.
Online learning graduation requirement and opt-out options
Students are required to earn two online learning credits to graduate from secondary school, beginning with every student who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year. The online learning graduation requirement now also applies to adult learners, beginning with those that entered the Ontario secondary school system in the 2023-24 school year. The graduation requirement is intended to support students in developing familiarity and comfort with learning and working in a fully online environment, as well as developing digital literacy and other important transferable skills that they will need for success after secondary school, including in post-secondary education and the workplace.
Opting out
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their children out of the mandatory online learning credits required for graduation. To opt out, a parent/guardian must submit the Secondary Online Learning Graduation Requirement Opt-out Form: https://www4.scdsb.on.ca/app/Questionnaires/SCDSB/ELEARNING_OPT_OUT. Exemption from the online learning graduation requirements may be requested by:
• the parent/guardian of the secondary student
• students who are 18 years of age or older
• students who are 16 or 17 years of age and have withdrawn from parental control
Check with your local school if you have questions regarding the registration or opt-out process.
Student Achievement Plan
In alignment with the Education Act (Subsection 169.1(4)), school boards are required to use the Student Achievement Plan (SAP) Public Reporting Template to publicly report on the progress made with respect to provincially established student achievement priorities.
The Public Reporting Template is available on the SCDSB website (scdsb.on.ca/about/goals_reporting/student_achievement_plan). The SCDSB is consulting with committees of the board and collecting feedback on the SAP. If you wish to provide feedback, you can send an email to [email protected].
Use of student information to transition from elementary to secondary
As students progress from elementary school to secondary school, important personal student information is shared which eases each student’s transition. Sharing this information also improves our ability to program effectively to benefit all students. The collection and use of personal student information for such purposes is authorized under the Education Act. Please note that all information used for the transition process is limited, secure, and protected at all times. Please contact the superintendent of education for your area if you would like more information about the transition process.
Shelter in place
SCDSB schools and worksites have established safety procedures which are in place to keep students and staff safe in emergency situations, such as a shelter in place. A shelter in place is used when there is an environmental or weather-related situation, like a chemical spill outside the building, or a major storm. During a shelter in place, activities will continue inside the school, but students and staff will not be allowed to leave the building, including for bussing or pick-up by parent(s)/guardian(s). It’s important for you to know that the safety of our students is our top priority. If you have any questions or concerns, as always, please contact the school.
See what’s new in the SCDSB Weekly!
Throughout the school year, we’re bringing you stories from across the board, shining a spotlight on standout moments, events, and achievements in our schools. From innovative classroom learning to inspiring student initiatives, SCDSB Weekly showcases the students and staff that bring our schools to life! Follow the SCDSB on Instagram, Facebook, and X to watch each week, or visit us on YouTube to see all episodes.
Growing plants and learning that lasts! Stayner CI’s annual plant sale brought the community together while students rooted their skills in green industries, customer service, and business. From seedlings to sales, they’re cultivating future career opportunities! Watch it here: Growing plants and learning that lasts.
Kindergarten registration for September 2026 is open!
Kindergarten is the beginning of a wonderful journey of learning, and we want your child to begin their journey in an SCDSB school! Do you have a child who is turning four in 2026? If so, we invite you to register your child for Kindergarten. To register online or for more information visit the SCDSB website at scdsb.on.ca/kindergarten.
Licensed summer school child care programs
Child care programs for children in Kindergarten to Grade 6 are provided by independent, third-party child care operators in some SCDSB schools. To support your child care needs, some operators offer child care over the summer holidays. Registration in advance is required. Please contact the child care operator directly to discuss fees and to register. More information and contact numbers can be found at scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/childcare_before_after.
Spend a fraction of your time on math!
New math problems, games, and activities are added to Math at Home monthly! Visit scdsb.on.ca/MathatHome to find fun, engaging ways to support your child in learning math.
Digital safety and citizenship resources for parents and guardians
Student safety, citizenship, and well-being in digital environments is a shared priority between home and school. To support this partnership, a new page on the SCDSB website provides parents and guardians with resources and activities to build capacity for fostering balanced, safe, and informed technology habits with their children.
The site includes resources in these four key areas:
- Safety, Privacy, and Cyber Risks: Protecting personal data and navigating online threats
- Well-being and Balance: Managing screen time and healthy technology habits
- Interactions, Behaviour, and Citizenship: Navigating social spaces with integrity, empathy, and accountability for one’s digital footprint
- Information and Influence: Understanding digital platforms and how they shape choices
How to access: Navigate to your school level panel (Elementary or Secondary) > Parents > Resources for Families > Digital Safety and Citizenship. https://www.scdsb.on.ca/DigitalSafety
YouthReach
YouthReach is a Simcoe County-based charity dedicated to ensuring all children have the chance to participate in extracurricular activities like dance, music, sports, theatre, and more. Offering grants to families in need, YouthReach supports kids aged five to 18 in accessing structured, skills-based programs that foster growth and development. If you're a Simcoe County resident and want to apply, visit youthreach.ca/apply or contact them at [email protected] or 705-718-7731.
June PA Days
Please note that Friday, June 5 is a PA Day for SCDSB elementary students. Please refer to the 2025-26 School Year Calendar on the SCDSB website for more information: www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/school_year_calendar.
Length: Full-day
Topic: Evaluation and Reporting
Host: Simcoe County District School Board
Presenters/Facilitators: not applicable
Educators will be working to complete the second provincial report card which will reflect students’ achievement of curriculum expectations introduced and developed from February to June of the school year, as well as students’ development of the learning skills and work habits during that period. This process includes both evaluation and reporting.
Elementary report cards will go home to parents/guardians on Friday, June 23, 2026.
Please note that Thursday, June 25 is a PA Day for SCDSB elementary students. Please refer to the 2025-26 School Year Calendar on the SCDSB website for more information: www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/school_year_calendar.
Please note that Thursday, June 25 is a PA Day for SCDSB secondary students. Please refer to the 2025-26 School Year Calendar on the SCDSB website for more information: www.scdsb.on.ca/elementary/planning_for_school/school_year_calendar.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Secondary
Length: full-day
Topic: Evaluation and Reporting
Host: Simcoe County District School Board
Presenters/Facilitators: not applicable
Educators will be working to complete the first provincial report card which will reflect students’ achievement of curriculum expectations introduced and developed in Semester 1 from September to January/February of the school year, as well as students’ development of the learning skills and work habits during that period. This process includes both evaluation and reporting.
Secondary report cards will go home to parents/guardians on Friday, July 3, 2026.