Celebrating Good News – Read about some of the recent events, initiatives and great things happening across the Toronto District School Board, including:
English Kindergarten Registration Begins in January – We look forward to welcoming Kindergarten students for the next school year! To attend Junior Kindergarten in September 2026, children must turn four years old by December 31. To attend Senior Kindergarten in September 2026, children must be five years old by December 31. Learn more.
Tamil Heritage Month – TDSB is proud to celebrate Tamil Heritage Month each January. The 2026 theme, Unity is Strength – Rise One, Rise All, reflects the importance of supporting one another to achieve success and prosperity. This month, students have opportunities to explore Tamil history, culture, and traditions through classroom resources and special activities. Learn more.
EQAO Webinar for Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers – Join EQAO for a free webinar about the types of math questions students encounter in Ontario’s large-scale assessments and how families can support their children’s learning. The next session is January 28, 2026, with additional dates offered throughout the year. Learn more.
Thinking about Middle French Immersion for your child? – TDSB offers an online application process for Middle French Immersion (begins in Grade 4). For September 2026 entry, applications must be submitted online between January 5 and 30, 2026. Families with an older sibling already in Middle French Immersion at the same school must submit an application for the new student. Applicants who accept offers may have to change schools. Learn more.
Elementary Alternative Schools Online Application Process – The TDSB offers a wide range of Elementary Alternative Schools. The online application process is managed centrally, and information is available on the Application and Admissions webpage. The online application for September 2026 admission will be open from January 5 to January 30, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Out-of-Area School Admissions – For students interested in attending a school outside of the area designated by their home address, online applications for out-of-area admissions open on January 5, 2026. This is also the process through which students can apply to Secondary Schools without a Boundary and students currently learning in-person can access Virtual Elementary School and Virtual Secondary School. Apply by January 23, 2026 at 4 p.m. Learn more.
Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter – The January 2026 edition of the Special Education and Inclusion Newsletter for Parents/Guardians/Caregivers is now available on the Special Education and Inclusion site! This monthly newsletter includes important updates, tips, and resources to support students with disabilities and special education needs. Previous newsletters can be accessed here.
Special Education and Inclusion Parent Engagement Sessions – Special Education and Inclusion is pleased to offer a number of sessions for parents, guardians and caregivers in January. Please find additional information in this flyer. All parent engagement sessions for the 2025-2026 school year can be found here.
Accommodating High Performing Athletes – The TDSB accommodates High Performing Athletes (HPA), providing academic programming and flexible scheduling for students-athletes who are competing at the provincial, national or international level training and competition. The application for September 2026 is now open and can be found on the Elementary and Secondary HPA websites. The application deadline is January 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. Should space remain available, the application will re-open in Spring. Learn more.
Join the Conversation Series – Civil Discourse, Learning to Discuss, Not to Dismiss – Join us virtually on January 29, 2026, for an important conversation on how we talk and listen to each other even when we disagree! For more information and to register click here.
Toronto Public Health Winter Update – Healthy students support healthy communities! Discover some simple ways to help protect your family from illness this winter season. Keeping vaccinations up to date helps protect students and the community all year long. Toronto Public Health also offers convenient clinics for students. Learn more.
Parent Involvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) Updates – PIAC and school councils play an important role and help connect parents and caregivers to the school community. See this infographic to better understand the role and visit the PIAC website to learn more about the newly elected PIAC Co-Reps, upcoming meetings, PIAC newsletter, and more.