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  • Call for Applications – Board of Directors for the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation The Durham Catholic Children's Foundation was established to help ensure Durham Catholic District School Board students are able to attend school with the basic daily necessities of life by supporting the whole student in mind, body, and spirit while fostering positive learning outcomes. Through signature fundraising events and donor contributions, the Foundation enables a formal mechanism for coordinating charitable initiatives and raising funds to support student participation in all aspects of school life.
  • DCDSB News - Back-to-School 2025 Dear Parents, Guardians and Caregivers: The Back-to-School 2025 issue of the DCDSB News is now available. Please read the newsletter below.
  • Principal's September Welcome to Mary Monarchs Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, As we begin a new school year, we extend a warm welcome back to all families in our school community. We hope your summer was filled with rest, renewal, and joyful moments with loved ones.
  • Back to School Letter from the Minister of Education Dear DCDSB Learning Community, The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, shares back-to-school greetings with students, families and educators across the province. Click here to read the Minister of Education's letter.
  • Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year! Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Whether you are joining the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) for the first time or returning for another year, we are delighted to have you as part of our Catholic learning community. Each new school year brings an exciting sense of renewal and possibility.
  • St. Theresa Catholic School Opens Its Doors to Newcomers On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, St. Theresa Catholic School in Whitby welcomed newcomer families to Durham Region by hosting the Welcome and Information for Newcomers (WIN) program.
  • DSTS - 2025-2026 Bus Transportation Information Now Available Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient transportation to and from schools for eligible students. Transportation and route information for the 2025-2026 School year is now available.
  • Durham Catholic District School Board Celebrates Project SEARCH Class of 2025 and Welcomes Project SEARCH Class of 2026 On Friday, June 20, the Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) and Lakeridge Gardens recognized the Project SEARCH Class of 2025 at a special graduation celebration in Ajax. This exciting occasion was led by Project SEARCH teachers, skills trainers, and program leads.
  • DCDSB Celebrates Student Leadership and Advocacy During Summer Programming This summer, students in the Leadership and Recreation and Deconstructing Anti-Black Racism courses demonstrated exceptional leadership, insight, and community engagement — both inside and outside the classroom. In the Leadership and Recreation course that was offered from July 2 - August 8, 2025 through Archbishop Anthony Meagher Catholic Continuing Education Centre, Black students and allies organized inclusive multi-sport events including basketball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball for younger peers.
  • Durham Catholic District School Board Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025 by Forbes The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is proud to announce that it has been recognized by Forbes and Statista as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025. This prestigious honour, part of a new award category introduced this year, highlights organizations across the country that foster exceptional internal cultures and are valued by their employees.