Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board

• Hamilton and Halton school bus cancellations

  While the storm system that passed over our area yesterday didn't produce as much snow as first predicted, it is having an impact on student transportation.  

  Environment

  Jan 26
  
• Winter Storm Cancellations: Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region

  Despite an overnight snowfall of between 10 and 20 cm for much of southern Ontario, most school boards are open Thursday. However, those operating buses will see delays.

  Education

  Jan 25
  
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• Crisis response team says Hamilton school ‘shaken’ following death of student in hit and run

  A compassionate care support team made their first visit to St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School on Thursday and expects to be on site over the next few days.

  Crime

  Jan 13
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• 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
• Hamilton’s public school board encouraging students, staff to wear masks at learning facilities

  The HWDSB is asking students and staff to voluntarily wear masks amid influenza season and concerns over the spread of the flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

  Education

  Nov 24, 2022
• Hamilton’s public schools will close to students if education workers walk out Monday

  Hamilton's two largest school boards say they will close to in-person learning should CUPE caretakers and maintenance workers strike on Monday.

  Education

  Nov 17, 2022
• Hamilton, Niagara boards confirm schools will open Tuesday with CUPE members returning

  Both of Hamilton's public school boards closed Monday amid a CUPE education workers strike they say compromises the safety of students and staff.

  Education

  Nov 7, 2022
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• Hamilton’s public schools open, Catholic schools closed with education workers off the job

  A number of school boards in Hamilton, Halton and Niagara Region have taken different operating stances amid a Nov. 4 work stoppage by CUPE educational support workers.

  Education

  Nov 3, 2022
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• Hamilton’s Catholic school board to close should CUPE strike, public board to stay open

  Hamilton's largest two school board are taking different measures to deal with a potential strike of about 55,000 education workers across Ontario in Friday.

  Education

  Nov 1, 2022