Cancellation of School Buses Due to Winter Weather: Elementary and Secondary
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With colder temperatures approaching, we are sharing information on how the DDSB is handling the cancellation of buses due to winter weather for both elementary and secondary schools, in order to ensure everyone remains safe.
Cancellation of School Buses to Elementary Schools Due to Winter Weather
In the event that transportation services are cancelled due to inclement weather, elementary schools will remain open. This is the same approach as in previous years and we will be taking additional measures in order to ensure that class cohorts remain intact and are appropriately supervised.
How will I be notified if transportation services are cancelled and/or schools are closed?
Families will be notified as soon as possible (no later than 7:00am) through a posting on the DDSB website, social media and where possible, through local radio stations.
What zone am I in?
Students and families can find a list of schools within each weather zone by visiting Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS).
Zone 1 (Brock Area), Zone 2 (Uxbridge Area), Zone 3 (Scugog Area), Zone 4 (Southern Area).
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Cancellation of School Buses to Secondary Schools Due to Winter Weather
In the event that transportation services are cancelled due to inclement weather, secondary schools located within the affected cancellation zone(s) will switch to a virtual learning day for all students. All secondary students will be required to stay at home. Students will be taught virtually in RealTime by their teacher with the exception of the “Study Hall” period where students will be supported through FlexTime (asynchronous) learning. If any students arrive at school, we will ensure that they can return home safely.
How will I be notified if transportation services are cancelled and/or schools are closed?
Families will be notified as soon as possible (no later than 7:00am) through a posting on the DDSB website, social media and where possible, through local radio stations.
What zone am I in?
Students and families can find a list of schools within each weather zone by visiting Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS).
Zone 1 (Brock Area), Zone 2 (Uxbridge Area), Zone 3 (Scugog Area), Zone 4 (Southern Area).
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is responsible for public education in the rural settings of Uxbridge, Brock and Scugog Townships and the urban settings of Ajax, Whitby, Pickering and Oshawa. The DDSB employs 7,000 teaching and educational services staff. With 136 elementary and secondary schools and learning centres, the DDSB accommodates more than 70,000 regular day students and thousands more who take advantage of a wide variety of continuing education and adult credit courses. More information can be found on the DDSB’s website at www.ddsb.ca. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @DurhamDSB, Instagram @durhamschools and YouTube at DurhamDSB.
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