March 3, 2021 Mapleridge Public School students, in various grades, have been learning about customs and traditions of the past, how they can be enjoyed in the present and come to understand their purpose and relevance. Last week, students were introduced to a game called Snow Snake, a traditional Iroquois winter sport dating back hundreds of […]

March 2, 2021 Mme Pearson’s Grade 5 French immersion class at Sunset Park Public School were joined virtually by Ms. Erica Kataquapit of Omushkegowuk Cree First Nation, who taught students about Wampum Belts, The Tree of Peace and their importance to the Haudenosaunee. Students also learned about treaties and the agreements that provide the foundations for […]

March 1, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, NNDSB is pleased to share the following Child Care Viability Survey for 2021-2022. This short survey will help determine the number of child care programs that operate for school-aged children (ages 3.8-12 years). The survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/childcareneeds2021-2022. If you require a paper copy of the survey, please contact your child’s […]

March 1, 2021 Social Work Week is celebrated annually in Ontario during the first week of March. NNDSB recognizes our dedicated social work team and their contributions to achieving mental health and well-being across our district. With over 20,000 Registered Social Workers in Ontario, they play an essential role in the overall mental health and […]

The Grade 11/12 construction students at F.J. McElligott Secondary School are well on their way to constructing houses, well miniature versions that is. Students are learning all about the design and construction of a house by making their own small versions. Starting with framing the floors, students then move onto constructing the walls, roofs, and […]

Feb. 19, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, The Ministry of Education has updated the school and childcare screening tool and provided new direction for attendance requirements. School and Childcare Screening Tool This includes new provincial direction that staff, students and children with any new or worsening symptom of COVID-19, as indicated in the school and childcare screening […]

Feb. 18, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Sunset Park Public School has been given the green light to reopen by the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit. Students and staff will return to in-person learning on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Near North District School Board would like to reassure you that the school underwent […]

NNDSB’s secondary schools are preparing for their annual open houses, but the 2021 versions will be held virtually. Open houses are an opportunity for potential students and parents/guardians to tour the schools, learn about programs, meet staff and ask questions.

Feb. 17, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Following last week’s Ontario Government announcement on a delayed March Break, NNDSB has updated the 2020-21 school year calendar to reflect the new date; April 12-16. The updated calendar can be found on NNDSB’s website. Thank you, Near North District School Board