
Fun with Coding and Robots
By Deb
Students at Sundridge Centennial Public School had a visit from Justin Hawn, Near North District School Board’s technology-enabled learning and teaching coordinator, on Thursday, Jan. 15.{…}
Silver Birches students shine in Beaver Computing Challenge
By Deb
Students from Silver Birches Elementary School in North Bay participated in the University of Waterloo’s Beaver Computing Challenge with some outstanding results.[…]

Chippewa students pitch their North Bay tourism ideas
By Brett
Grade 11 travel and tourism students at Chippewa Secondary School pitched their best North Bay tourism ideas to a panel of northern tourism professionals in a Dragon’s Den-inspired activity called Moose Moguls.
NNDSB – Letter to Families from Director MacJanet
By Brett
Dear Families and Community Members,
I am writing to you as the newly appointed Director of Education for the Near North District School Board. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve your children and to work alongside families and communities to support student success, safety, and well-being […]
Contract for construction of Parry Sound JK-12 school terminated
By Deb
Today, Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, in his capacity having control and charge over the administration of the affairs of the Near North District School Board (“NNDSB”) has directed the termination of the NNDSB’s contract with the general contractor for the new Parry Sound JK–12 School and Child Care Facility.[…]
Jay MacJanet appointed as NNDSB Director of Education
By Brett
The Near North District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jay MacJanet as Director of Education effective January 6, 2026.