At the February 17, 2016 Board meeting, trustees of the Halton District School Board approved
the school year calendar proposed dates for 2016-2017. This co-ordinated with the Halton Catholic District School Board whenever possible. Final approval of the calendar by the Ministry of Education is anticipated later in spring 2016.
Here is the proposed school calendar for 2016/17:
Thurs. September 1, 2016 - Board designated holiday
Fri. September 2, 2016 - Board designated holiday
Mon. September 5, 2016 - Labour Day
Tues. September 6, 2016 - P.A. Day (Elementary & Secondary)
Wed. September 7, 2016 - First day of instruction (Elem/Sec)
Fri. October 7, 2016 - P.A. Day (Elementary & Secondary)
Mon. October 10, 2016 - Thanksgiving Day
Fri. November 25, 2016 - P.A. Day (Elementary & Secondary)
Mon. Dec 26, 2016 to Fri. Jan 6, 2017 - (inclusive) Winter Break
January 26, 2017 – February 1, 2017 - Exams (Secondary only)
Fri. February 3, 2017 - P.A. Day (Elementary & Secondary)
Mon. February 6, 2017 - First day of instruction (Semester 2)
Mon. February 20, 2017 - Family Day
Fri. March 10, 2017 - P.A. Day (Elementary & Secondary)
March 13-17, 2017 - Spring Break
Fri. April 14, 2017 - Good Friday
Mon. April 17, 2017 - Easter Monday
Fri. April 28, 2017 - P.A. Day (Elementary & Secondary)
Mon. May 22, 2017 - Victoria Day
Fri. June 2, 2017 - P.A. Day (Elementary only)
June 22 – June 28, 2017 - Exams (Secondary only)
Thurs. June 29, 2017 - Last day of instruction secondary
Fri. June 30, 2017 - Last day of instruction elementary P.A. Day (Secondary only)
Note: P.A. Day is a Professional Activity Day for school staff and therefore there are no classes for students.
These dates have been provided to schools to be shared with students and parents, and they are also posted on the Board’s website at www.hdsb.ca under the “Calendar” tab.
The school year calendar is developed with input from the School Year Calendar Committee consisting of representatives from interested and affected groups, including parents. Where possible, this school year calendar is aligned with the Halton Catholic District School Board calendar, to save resources on school bus transportation, which is shared between the boards.