News & Announcements

Today is Pink Shirt Day. Pink Shirt Day recognizes the power of compassion, empathy and understanding in supporting and connecting with others.

Click the title to read more.

All school buses in all areas are cancelled due to weather and road conditions. Schools remain open except Elk Lake Public School, Kerns Public School and Temagami Public School.

We invite you to virtually attend the upcoming meeting of the Board, which will highlight the February 2024 Strategic Plan Vignette.

Click the title to access live viewing options and the meeting agenda.

Wishing our students, families and staff an enjoyable long weekend!

Our DSB1 schools and Board offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in celebration of Family Day.

We look forward to welcoming you back to learning on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

February 11 to 17, 2024, recognizes Random Acts of Kindness Week!

Together, we can collectively show others and ourselves simple but impactful acts of kindness each day.

Click the title to read more.

School buses are cancelled from Temagami to Kirkland Lake. Schools remain open except Elk Lake Public School, Kerns Public School and Temagami Public School.

Each year, February 15 marks the National Flag of Canada Day. On this day, 59 years ago in 1965, the Canadian flag was raised for the very first time on Parliament Hill at 12 p.m. On February 15, the following year, National Flag of Canada was declared.

Click the title to read more.

We wish all those honouring Ash Wednesday a happy and blessed day!

February 14 is Have a Heart Day. This day recognizes a youth-led reconciliation event that brings together caring Canadians, demonstrating a collective commitment to love and fairness for all First Nations children.

Click the title to read more.

There’s a lot to ❤️ within our DSB1 schools and communities. It is the actions of our students, staff, families, and community partners rooted in culture, innovation, and equity that collectively contribute to cultivating supportive learning environments that help empower all learners to achieve personal excellence.