Spotlight on Schools

What began as a classroom assignment became a chance for students to connect with their community, support meaningful causes and see firsthand the difference they can make. Students at Aldershot School took philanthropy beyond the classroom this year, turning research into real-world impact through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).

Students and staff from across the Halton District School Board gathered at Milton District High School on April 8 and 9 for the third annual HDSB Rock Band Festival, a two-day celebration of student music that brought together 31 bands from elementary and secondary schools across Halton.

Milton District High School and Abbey Park High School made waves in the agricultural technology world at the first ever AgRobotics Ontario Challenge, a new educational robotics competition designed to engage high school students in solving real-world problems facing modern agriculture.

Kindness. Connection. Community. These are the guiding principles that shape Curtis Ennis’ leadership as Director of Education for the Halton District School Board. They are also what earned him the 2026 Community Builders Award from BurlingtonToday.

Elementary students with special education needs from across the Halton District School Board recently participated in a series of Sports Festivals at the Milton Velodrome. Held over multiple days in October and March, the events brought together young athletes for a unique opportunity to engage in physical activity tailored to their specific strengths.

When the Toronto Sceptres hit the ice, they aren’t just representing the city: they are showcasing the deep pool of talent nurtured within the Halton District School Board. In a remarkable alignment, three HDSB alumni earned spots on the Sceptres' 2025-26 roster, turning professional dreams into reality while remaining deeply connected to their local roots.

The Young Women in Leadership club at Abbey Park High School recently hosted its annual International Women’s Day Breakfast. With tables adorned in floral arrangements and a spread featuring everything from fruit and cheeses to pastries, the event brought together approximately 120 attendees, including elementary students from Heritage Glen and Pilgrim Wood public schools.

Students at Abbey Park High School in Oakville recently demonstrated how technology and compassion can work hand-in-hand, building more than 80 devices for children with disabilities as part of the Hacking for the Holidays campaign.

Breaking five GHAC (Golden Horseshoe Athletic Conference) records—one of which had stood for two decades—and earning two individual OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) gold medals, this year the T.A. Blakelock swim team has cemented its place in school history.

T.A. Blakelock High School student Michael Ekeng recently had the unique opportunity to share his work on CBC Radio’s Here and Now with Farrah Merali. Michael was interviewed about his role in the “We Are Canada” exhibit, a student-led project celebrating Black professionals in the Greater Toronto Area for Black History Month.