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We are writing to provide an update regarding the cyber incident involving PowerSchool’s Student Information System – the application used by Durham District School Board (DDSB) and many school boards across North America to store certain student and staff information. 
This incident has affected current and former students and staff. 
PowerSchool is offering two years of identity protection services at no cost, provided by Experian, a...
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Dear Kate Beirness  & her HERMARK Team,
We are writing to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible work you do to inspire and empower young women through your organization. As a charity run by yourself and an incredible crew of inspirational females and Olympians, HERMARK serves as a beacon of hope and strength for countless girls who need role models to look up to. Your dedication to nurturing the next generation of female athletes and leaders is truly remarkable....
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The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is inviting the broader community to help name two new schools in our District. The Unnamed Ajax Coughlan Public School and Unnamed Pickering Seaton Public School are set to open in September 2025.
We invite you to participate in the naming process by submitting your name suggestions through the appropriate link below:
Unnamed Ajax Coughlan PS
Unnamed Pickering Seaton PS  
Submissions must be received by Monday,...
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Durham Student Transportation Services have cancelled buses in zones 1 (Brock), 2 (Uxbridge), and 3 (Scugog) due to road conditions resulting from inclement weather.
Buses will not operate in Zone 1, 2, or 3 in the morning or in the afternoon. 
All schools remain open.
Buses are running in Zone 4 (Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa Area) with possible delays.
Students and families can find a list of schools within each weather zone by visiting the Durham...
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DDSB’s Regional Skills Ontario Competition Ignites the Future of Innovation and Opportunity 
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is shaping the future of education by empowering young minds through hands-on, real-world experiences. On February 26, 2025, the Tribute Communities Centre transformed into an electrifying hub of creativity and innovation as DDSB proudly hosted the fourth-annual Regional Skills Ontario Competition—a revolutionary event showcasing...
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