Dear TLDSB parents/guardians and staff,
On behalf of the entire school administration, senior leadership team, and Board of Trustees, we extend our sincerest gratitude for the support you have given for a successful start to the 2025-2026 school year.
School is much more than just a place of learning; it is an environment where essential foundations for a successful future are formed. Schools provide a place to forge connections and learn the skills of collaboration, empathy, and communication. It’s also a place where a structured routine begins, and that includes regularly attending school.
We strongly believe that regular attendance has a positive impact on student development and academic progress. As many of you may recall from my letters last year, I regularly monitor attendance rates of students across all Trillium Lakelands District School Board (TLDSB) schools. After two weeks of school, I am thrilled to share that attendance rates have been positive with 81 percent of elementary students attending school 90 percent of the time, and 73 percent of secondary students attending school 90 percent of the time. While these attendance rates are a positive start to the school year, we are committed to supporting all of our students to attend at least 90 percent of the time.
At all TLDSB school’s, staff are deeply committed to the well-being and success of every child. If you need help with supporting your child(ren)’s attendance, reach out to your child(ren)’s teacher, a guidance counselor, the principal, or another caring individual at school – they are all ready to help.
Thank you once again for continuing to support regular student attendance.
Sincerely
Wes Hahn,
Director of Education, Trillium Lakelands District School Board
Upcoming events
Reclaiming Childhood: Smart strategies to manage screens with Katherine Martinko – a parent/guardian engagement event:
- Monday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at the TLDSB Muskoka Education Centre, Bracebridge
- Tuesday, September 30 at 7 p.m. at the Days Inn & Suites, Lindsay
Learn more details and register by visiting our news post.
Kindergarten webinar for parents/guardians: Well-being matters
This webinar is a virtual event and will be taking place on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 to 7 p.m.
Learn more details and register by visiting our news post.
Latest news
Media release: TLDSB’s newest superintendent of learning
TLDSB is pleased to announce Tanya Fraser as superintendent of learning after two years as an associate superintendent. Fraser has responsibilities for all aspects of Grades 9-12 Curriculum Services, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Mental Health Services, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Safe Schools, emergency response, and working with the G7 Student Senate* during the 2025-2026 school year.
Read the full media release.
Media release: New student trustee sworn in at TLDSB Board Meeting
At the August 26, TLDSB Public Meeting of the Board, Grade 12 Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School student, Alex Goltz, was sworn in as the new student trustee by chair of the Board, Colleen Wilcox, and director of education, Wes Hahn.
Read the full media release.
Gravenhurst High School graduate wins Student Leadership Award
Recently announced, Gravenhurst High School graduate, Reagan Tucker, has been awarded the 2025 inaugural Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award.
Read the full good news story.
