DCDSB Summer Hours
During July and August, the Durham Catholic District School Board's Catholic Education Centre (650 Rossland Rd. W., Oshawa) is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The first day of school for elementary and secondary students is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Visit our website to view the 2026-2027 school year calendars.
Catholic Education Centre Summer Closures:
The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) Trustees approved a balanced $339.7 million operating budget for the 2026-2027 school year that reflects a continued focus on student achievement, well-being and faith formation. The balanced budget aligns with Ministry of Education requirements and supports the board’s Inspire 2026 strategic plan.
St. James Catholic School students Lyam and Brianna were selected as Player Escorts for the FIFA World Cup match on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Match 21, between Ghana and Panama.
The Durham Catholic District School Board (DCDSB) is earning provincial recognition for its commitment to sustainability and responsible energy management, and is now recognized as one of the most energy-efficient school boards in Ontario.
The province is investing $5.4 million for a new addition at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School to create more student spaces in a growing community. This project will, when complete, deliver 184 new elementary student spaces for local families in the Durham Catholic District School Board.
During Speech and Hearing Awareness Month, the DCDSB Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) team wanted to raise awareness and understanding of the different ways people communicate while recognizing the challenges that students with hearing loss may experience in their daily lives.
