Hamilton Schools Masks

• Temporary mask policy set to start Monday at Hamilton public schools

  In a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB outlined the 'temporary' policy that will be in place for several weeks and includes an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 9, 2022
  
• Temporary indoor mask policy for Hamilton public schools expected to be in effect for a few weeks

  Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) trustees passed a temporary, indoor masking requirement for all schools on Monday with an easy opt-out option.

  Education

  Dec 7, 2022
  
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• COVID-19: Hamilton’s public school board exploring options to reimplement mask mandate

  Trustees with the Hamilton Wentworth District School Board talked about the possibility of bringing back indoor mask mandate amid concerns over the sixth wave of the pandemic.

  Health

  Apr 12, 2022
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• COVID-19: ‘This is within our authority,’ Hamilton school board chair says of extended mask mandate

  A mask mandate for students and staff was in place at Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board facilities when students went back to class on Monday.

  Health

  Mar 22, 2022
• Hamilton’s public school board extends mask mandate to April 1

  An updated motion from the HWDSB aims to create a recommended two week buffer period for after the March Break.

  Education

  Mar 16, 2022
• COVID-19: Hamilton public school board chair asks city’s top doc for order to keep mask mandate

  In a letter, HWDSB chair Dawn Danko asked Dr. Elizabeth Richardson to invoke a Health Protection and Promotion Act provision ahead of March 21.

  Education

  Mar 15, 2022
• COVID-19: Hamilton public school board opposes province, votes to keep mask mandate in place

  Trustees at Hamilton's public school board have voted in favour of implementing its own mask mandate for students and staff - even though it can't actually enforce it.

  Education

  Mar 10, 2022