News & Announcements

April 22 marks Earth Day — a time to reflect on our connection to the planet and the responsibility we share to care for it. It’s more than a single day; it’s a reminder that every action, big or small, matters when it comes to protecting the environment.

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Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a safe and relaxing long weekend!

Please note that all DSB1 schools and offices will be closed on Friday, April 18, 2025, and Monday, April 21, 2025. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

We're excited to host the first session of the Family Support Webinar Series on Thursday, April 17 from noon to 1 p.m. Click the title to register today!

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Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, starting at 6:15 p.m. for the Meeting of the Board.

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School buses are cancelled from Hearst to Matheson, including Timmins. Click the title to view transportation alerts.

This donation will go towards supporting student needs across our schools. Merci, thank you and meegwetch

🏆 We are so excited to share the winning design of the Colour in Kindness Contest, created by Maren, a DSB1 student!


This design will be printed on pink t-shirts to encourage kindness, inclusion and belonging across DSB1 schools.

We are proud to host a four-part webinar series for families in partnership with Northeaster Public Health and Clarity Counselling. Click the title to learn more and register today!

In celebration of International Women's Day, Skills Ontario challenged Grade 7 and 8 students across the province to reimagine the intersection of technology and artistic expression.

The challenge? Create "wearable tech" that makes a statement.

Ailee's creation was selected as one of only three winners province-wide!

On this day, students, staff, and communities come together to stand up against bullying, discrimination, and harassment.

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Congratulations to Carole Horton, Manager of Building Services, and her team for winning the 2025 Senior’s Provincial Championships! Carole and her team move on to the National stage in the fall!

Don't forget! Friday, April 4, 2025, is a Professional Activity Day.

We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Today and every day, we embrace and celebrate the strengths, talents, and diversity of individuals on the autism spectrum.

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We are pleased to share the details of the upcoming Professional Activity (PA) Day, taking place on Friday, April 4. Click the title to view the schedule.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, starting at 6:15 p.m. for the Meeting of the Board.

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March 31 marks National Indigenous Languages Day in Canada.

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Throughout February, students at Englehart Public School embraced the spirit of giving through a school-wide kindness challenge. The initiative revealed how powerful small acts of compassion can be when they ripple through an entire school community.

Iroquois Falls Public School students showcased their artistic talents in the annual Snow Sculpture Contest hosted by the Iroquois Falls Arts Council. Working collaboratively, the students crafted and painted an impressive snow sculpture of their beloved mascot, Fireball the Dragon. Their creativity and teamwork paid off as the school proudly took home the "Most Creative" award!

TH&VS students enrolled in the Healthcare Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) had an incredible learning experience with Natalie Roy from the Diabetes Centre at the Timmins and District Hospital.

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