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Lest We Forget

2014 marks 100 years since the beginning of the 1st World War. The long 4 year struggle took the lives of more ten million soldiers from over 30 countries, including 61,000 Canadians. The total number of military and civilian casualties in World War I was over 37 million. It was an event that not only […]

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Murdoch Mysteries in St. Marys!

The streets of St. Marys went back in time on Tuesday October 28. The town’s downtown core was transformed into a 19th century community as the CBC Television series “The Murdoch Mysteries” came to town. The residents of St. Marys filled the streets to watch the cast film the episode that will be scheduled to […]

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HPSTS Emergency Training Week

Specialized transportation school bus drivers, monitors and operatorstaff took part in an Emergency Evacuation training program duringSchool Bus Safety Week last week at the Murphy School Bus Yards inMitchell. This program is designed to train school bus personnel tobetter assist students with a variety of needs, as well as preparethem for potential emergencies. The training […]

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A Letter from the Director of Education regarding today’s tragic events in Ottawa

(Note: The content of this letter was developed in collaboration with other school boards in Ontario, with special thanks to Peel DSB) Dear Avon Maitland Staff, Parents & Families, We are all shocked and saddened by the tragic events that have transpired in Ottawa today. Our thoughts are with all those affected and we acknowledge […]

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Premiere Film Event – Today at the Park Theatre Goderich

This afternoon at 5:30 PM the All That Hope Contains”

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Rugby on Wheels – Inclusivity at SHDHS

The London Annihilators visited South Huron District High School and not only showcased their skills, but even gave students a chance to take the wheels and experience the sport first hand. The Annihilators are a national team and compete world wide against teams from 24 different countries. Dave Wilse – along with the rest of […]

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Wanna Be a School Board Trustee?

Trustees are on the front lines and are the first point of contactin our publicly funded education system.” (MOE

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Hayley Wickenheiser Coming to Inspire Local Young Women to Consider Skilled Trades

The Avon Maitland District School Board (AMDSB) and the Huron Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) are joining forces with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) to inspire young women in Huron and Perth counties to consider a career in the skilled trades. To bring home the message that young women should consider a career […]

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Confessions of a Depressed Comic Breel Coming to LDSS

On Friday, February 21, 2014 Listowel District Secondary School will welcome Kevin Breel to an evening event that focuses on Mental Health. Breel is a 20 year old writer, stand up comic and activist for mental health. As a writer, he’s contributed to The Huffington Post and CNN. As a stand up comic, he’s become […]

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Local Schools Help Feed Hungry Students

Administrators, Teachers and Parent/Volunteer groups aim to ensure that every student in the Avon Maitland District School Board starts the day with a full stomach to help promote better learning and wellbeing. Sutton Group -first choice realty ltd., brokerage is pleased to contribute $5000 towards the goal of ensuring every student has access to healthy […]