Mon. Jan. 19, 2026. Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Wainfleet Transportation Cancelled– All Schools are OPEN

Student transportation is CANCELLED in SELECT AREAS ONLY: Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Wainfleet.

Schools in these areas are OPEN. At this time, transportation in Niagara Falls and Welland is running.

In all other areas, transportation is running and schools are open. Please visit the NSTS website to check for possible delays and a complete list of cancelled routes as individual routes may be impacted.

There will not be late bus service for Fort Erie, Port Colborne, or Wainfleet.

If you choose to keep your child(ren) home, please report their absence using Safe Arrival. The decision to send child(ren) to school rests with the parent.
Safe Arrival NSTS

Posted Jan 19, 2026

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PA Day Information

2025-2026 DSBN Professional Development Dates and Topics

All school and school board staff have an important role to play in supporting student success, safety, resilience as well as the mental health and well-being of all students. The DSBN recognizes and values the importance of professional learning that enhances educators’ knowledge and skills for the effective support of all students and staff. It is important to equip staff with the knowledge, skills and tools to provide relevant learning that supports curriculum differentiation based on specific needs of students and meets the diverse learning needs of all students. Staff at the DSBN engage in professional development in a variety of different ways. These include, but are not limited to, learning components of monthly staff meetings, job embedded learning with colleagues and instructional coaches during the school day, DSBN facilitated workshops after hours, additional qualification courses facilitated by DSBN staff in partnership with post-secondary institutions.

Professional Development Days (PD Days) are another valuable learning opportunity for school staff. For the 2025-2026 school year, professional development days are scheduled for the following dates:
September 19th, October 10th, November 28th, January 16th (Elementary only), January 29th (Secondary only), February 13th, June 5th (Elementary only), June 25th (Secondary only) and June 26th.

Elementary PD Day – January 16, 2026

This day is dedicated to preparing Provincial Report Cards, based on collective agreements

Please note, there is no PD Day for Secondary students on January 16, 2026.

Secondary PD Day – January 29, 2026

This day is dedicated to preparing Provincial Report Cards, based on collective agreements

Please note, there is no PD Day for Elementary students on January 29, 2026.