Ontario Public School Boards' Association

09/08/2026

Welcome back to the 2026-27 school year!

09/03/2026

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and AMO are pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award! This scholarship is being awarded to one graduating English public school student in each of OPSBA’s regions.

AMO’s Healthy Democracy Project promotes the value and reach of Ontario’s municipal governments, while focusing on the importance of diversity of leadership and respectful civic dialogue.

Scholarship recipients are students with leadership skills and potential, who care deeply about their communities and furthering their own learning. Six scholarships of $1,000 each have been awarded to:

Central East
Zaara Mehmood, Pickering High School, Durham District School Board

Central West
Krishna Aarya Trivedi, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Waterloo Region DSB

East
Gabriel Bergeron, Bayridge Secondary School, Limestone District School Board

North East
Riley Trudeau, Northern Secondary School, Near North DSB

North West
Alexis Latter, Fort Frances High School, Rainy River District School Bo

West
Maryjane Klunder, Owen Sound District Secondary School, bluewaterds

We congratulate the recipients on their outstanding accomplishments and dedication to their education and communities, which have made them ideal candidates. We wish each student all the best in their future endeavours and look forward to seeing the great things they will accomplish within their communities and beyond!

09/03/2026

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario - AMO are pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award! Congratulations to the following outstanding students:

Central East
Zaara Mehmood, Pickering High School, Durham District School Board

Central West
Krishna Aarya Trivedi, Cameron Heights Collegiate Institute, Waterloo Region District School Board

East
Gabriel Bergeron, Bayridge Secondary School, Limestone District School Board

North East
Riley Trudeau, Northern Secondary School, Near North District School Board

North West
Alexis Latter, Fort Frances High School, Rainy River District School Board

West
Maryjane Klunder, Owen Sound District Secondary School, Bluewater District School Board

The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) are pleased to announce the six recipients of the 2026 Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award! This scholarship is being awarded to one graduating English public school student in eac...

08/20/2026

Every community deserves leaders who care about students and public education.

If you have a passion for your community and a desire to contribute to important decisions affecting students and families, consider learning more about becoming a trustee candidate.

The nomination period ends TOMORROW!

https://www.opsba.org/2026-municipal-and-school-board-elections/

08/13/2026

Could your voice help shape the future of public education?

School board trustees play an important leadership role in Ontario communities. They help set the direction for their local school board, advocate for students and families, and ensure accountability for decisions that impact public education.

If you care about your community and want to make a difference, consider running for school board trustee in 2026.

Learn more about the trustee role and election resources at https://www.opsba.org/2026-municipal-and-school-board-elections/.

08/10/2026

Leadership looks different in every community.

School board trustees come from many backgrounds and bring different experiences to the table. Parents, community volunteers, professionals and local leaders all have perspectives that can strengthen public education.

Your voice could make a difference! https://www.opsba.org/2026-municipal-and-school-board-elections/

07/31/2026

Congratulations are in order for Superior Greenstone District School Board and Ginoogaming First Nation on being awarded the 2026 National Reconciliation Partnership Award. We were excited to present this award at the 2026 CSBA Trustee Gathering on Education, Innovation and Reconciliation which took place in Whistler, BC in early July 2026. Read more about the award on our webiste. Ontario Public School Boards' Association
https://www.cdnsba.org/news/2026-national-reconciliation-partnership-award-presented-2

07/28/2026

Many people know trustees are elected—but what do they actually do?

Trustees:
✓ Set strategic direction
✓ Consult on budgets
✓ Hire the Chief Executive Officer
✓ Advocate for students
✓ Represent their communities

Trustees help shape the future of public education. https://www.opsba.org/2026-municipal-and-school-board-elections/.

07/23/2026

Could your voice help shape the future of public education?

Election Day is October 26. School board trustees play an important leadership role in Ontario communities. They help set the direction for their local school board, advocate for students and families, and ensure accountability for decisions that impact public education.

If you care about your community and want to make a difference, consider running for school board trustee in 2026. The nomination period closes August 21.

Learn more about the trustee role and find election resources at https://www.opsba.org/2026-municipal-and-school-board-elections/.

06/22/2026

We're excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship in partnership with OSTA-AECO! Congratulations to DSBN's Jacklyn Saddler and Halton District School Board's Kaitlyn Hou. For more:

The Ontario Public Student Trustee Leadership Scholarship is an award jointly provided by the Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) and the Public Board Council of OSTA-AECO. This scholarship is based on an outstanding initiative accomplished during the student trustee’s term and how...