HWDSB

• Hamilton public board to get over $30M for new school, addition

  The new school and the renovations and addition at Mount Hope should be completed in the 2027-28 school year and add a combined 682 new student spaces and 176 child care spaces.

  Education

  Apr 12
  
• Ontario education minister hints at making Hamilton’s board give up vacant Sir John A. Macdonald

  During a Hamilton visit, Stephen Lecce hinted that his government may force Hamilton's public school board to give up a former downtown secondary school for health or housing need.

  Politics

  Mar 14
  
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• Hamilton’s public school board with new security measures in wake of demonstrations

  A new protocol for HWDSB board meetings is now in place following the cancelling of a mid-June gathering in which demonstrators arrived with 'troubling and harmful' signs.

  Education

  Sep 22, 2023
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• Hamilton high school evacuated for 2nd day in row due to threat

  For the second day in a row, Nora Frances Henderson high was the target of a threat leading to the evacuation of students, according to police.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2023
• Threat connected to teacher attire controversy prompts evacuation of Hamilton, Ont. high school

  Hamilton police confirmed a threat was sent to Nora Frances Henderson Secondary and some media outlets Thursday morning, prompting an evacuation of the learning facility.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2023
• Using empty school to alleviate encampment issues not feasible, says Hamilton chair

  The HWDSB says water and structural issues are the reason Sir John McDonald High School can't be used as a temporary shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2023
• Hamilton public school board addressing how language barriers impact suspensions, expulsions

  Trustees at Hamilton's public school board are asking staff to look at reducing language barriers when it comes to communicating with families about suspensions and expulsions.

  Education

  Jun 20, 2023
• Hamilton’s public school board to keep students indoors amid wildfire smoke

  In a note to parents and guardians, the HWDSB said it will limit outdoor activities Wednesday to shield students from poor air quality resulting from Quebec and Ontario wildfires.

  Education

  Jun 6, 2023
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• Hamilton public school board marks Pride month by raising more inclusive Pride flag

  It's a combination of the rainbow flag and the progressive flag that recognizes people of colour and transgender people, with an addition to include the intersex community.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2023
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• Hamilton’s public board to stop naming schools after people, will review existing labels

  A new policy, which underwent public consultation last fall, is set to limit future naming options to locations, landmarks and natural features.

  Education

  Apr 25, 2023