News

Tuesday, September 2nd is Grade 9 Day for Grade 9 students
Regularly scheduled classes will resume for all grades (9-12) on Wednesday September 3rd @ 9:30am
 
Additional Important Information:
Picture Day for all Students is Thursday, September 4th.

Students will be able to request lockers starting on September 8th through a fillable Google form. Detailed information will be provided to students during the first week of classes. Students...
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A big part of health and safety in schools is air quality.
Between 2020 and 2023, a total of 40 ventilation projects have been completed to upgrade the air quality in DDSB schools and buildings. This school year, an additional 3 ventilation projects are planned or already in progress.
We have invested in upgraded filters for all of our ventilation systems. These upgraded filters are highly effective at removing a broad range of particles, including bacteria and even...
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chad Cowie as First Nation Representative Trustee to the Board of Trustees for the remainder of the 2022-2026 term of the Board.?
In accordance with Ontario Regulation 462/97 and Section 188 of the Education Act, Chad Cowie was selected for appointment by the Council of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation. The Board of Trustees passed a motion approving the appointment on July 21,...
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For Ms. Amy Peck, teaching music at Uxbridge Secondary School isn’t just a job—it’s a homecoming. Now in her 25th year of teaching, she’s returned to the school where her musical journey began, leading a new generation of students with the same inspiration she once received.
After building programs at O’Neill Collegiate, Donald A. Wilson, and Brooklin high schools, Ms. Peck leapt at the chance to return to Uxbridge Secondary School. “It’s...
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Dear DDSB Families,
Congratulations to students and their families as we recognize the achievement of another year of learning! Many graduation and completion ceremonies have taken place this June, celebrating significant milestones for students who have completed another leg of their education journey. While big milestones and accomplishments are of course worth celebrating, we also want to commend all our students for showing up consistently and doing their best. The past...
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