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Posted On Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Swimming1Smiles, splashes, and life-saving skills are making waves thanks to an incredible community partnership that is opening doors for students at Mary Street Community School. 
Through the generous support of the Rotary Club of Oshawa, Grade 5 students at Mary Street Community School are participating in swimming lessons at the Oshawa YMCA, conveniently located across the street from the school. For many of...

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Posted On Sunday, January 25, 2026

All Durham District School Board schools and work sites will be closed to students and staff on Monday, January 26, 2026. 
This system-wide decision has been made due to the winter storm, significant snowfall forecasted to continue through the evening, and the anticipated storm aftermath, including snow clearing across communities. 
All school-based childcare programs, including before- and after-school care, will be cancelled. 
We...

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Posted On Thursday, January 22, 2026

DDSB@Home is not accepting registrations for the 2026-27 school year, as this year marks the final year of our Virtual Schooling program. Please consult with our School Locator tool  to find your designated home school and to begin the registration process with a DDSB school.
Current students of the DDSB virtual program will need to consider next steps for the 2026–2027 school year, including if they will be returning to their home school. To ensure that students...

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Posted On Thursday, January 22, 2026

DDSB@Home is not accepting registrations for the 2026-27 school year, as this year marks the final year of our Virtual Schooling program. Please consult with our School Locator tool  to find your designated home school and to begin the registration process with a DDSB school.
Current students of the DDSB virtual program will need to consider next steps for the 2026–2027 school year, including if they will be returning to their home school. To ensure that students...

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Posted On Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is committed to helping students transition successfully from Grade 8 to Grade 9 and beyond. Recognizing that education shapes life opportunities, we’ve introduced a system-wide approach to intentional planning for secondary school success. Programs like " 30 Credits My Way " are designed to support students in staying on track to graduate on time while achieving their academic and personal goals.
To help students and families...

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