News & Announcements

Today is Pink Shirt Day! The 2025 campaign encourages us to let kindness grow!

Today and every day, let's celebrates the power of planting seeds of empathy—one kind word, one gesture of support at a time. Together, we're cultivating spaces where everyone belongs.

Black History Month is an opportunity to honour the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black Canadians. Let's celebrate and learn more about the rich history and culture that have helped shape Canada.

DSB1 is pleased to welcome all DSB1 family members and School Council members to our upcoming Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) meeting on Wednesday, February 19 starting at 5:30 p.m.
This virtual session (via Microsoft Teams) is a great opportunity to connect, and learn more about board programs and initiatives. Click the title to learn more and join the meeting.

A new program at Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) is equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for real-world Search and Rescue (SAR) operations.

DSB1 is proud to have partnered with Circuit IQ to modernize energy management and improve electrical safety across all school facilities in our district. This initiative is leading the way to create safer, more efficient operations in DSB1.

The STAR Class at ESCHS welcomed students back to school after the break by making sandwiches for lunch. It was a great way to kick off the new year, showcasing teamwork and kindness.

Join us virtually on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, starting at 6:15 p.m. for the Meeting of the Board, which will feature a presentation on the implementation of our Strategic Plan.

Click the title to watch live on YouTube.

Big dreams start here 🌟 Kindergarten registration is February 3, 2025! Let’s learn, grow and thrive together 🌱

Click the title to learn more and register today!

We’re pleased to present the Professional Activity (PA) Day schedule, which outlines the development and learning DSB1 staff will participate in on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Click the title to view the PA Day schedule.

DSB1 is proud to engage families, staff, students, and community partners to share their input to help inform the final budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

Click the title to complete the survey.

Tamil Heritage Month celebrates the resilience and rich culture of Tamil people and communities.

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DSB1 is pleased to engage families and staff in the creation of a draft school year calendar for 2025-2026.

Click on the title to view the draft calendar and share your thoughts by Monday, January 20, 2025.

This school year, students and staff at Federal Public School have been focusing on how they each play a role in being a “bucket filler”. 

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Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS), Kirkland Lake District Composite School (KLDCS) and Roland Michener Secondary School (RMSS) were pleased to welcome Ontario Power Generation (OPG) as part of the  Trades Promoting Trades event.

Wishing all those celebrating a very Happy Makar Sankranti. May today be a day of new beginnings and wonderful successes!

As the Orthodox New Year arrives, wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous year ahead for all those in our community celebrating!

Join us virtually for the upcoming meeting of the Board.

Click the title to access the agenda and to view live.

Students in the Hospitality and Tourism Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) program at Timmins High & Vocational School (TH&VS) recently had an amazing experiential learning opportunity supported by their Teacher, Alex Mathieu, and local partners.

Wishing all those celebrating a blessed Feast of the Nativity!

We are eager to welcome students and all staff back tomorrow, January 6, for the first day of learning in 2025.

We are pleased to highlight the final finalist of the 2024 DSB1 Holiday Card Contest!

Artwork by Lawson, Englehart Public School