HWDSB welcomes and encourages two-way communication through social media platforms. We value your ideas and opinions, and want to hear from our community. Connect with HWDSB on:
- Facebook – @HWDSB
- Instagram – @HWDSB
- LinkedIn – @Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB)
- YouTube – @HWDSB
HWDSB Communications and Community Engagement
Communications staff monitor accounts from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. We do not use our social media accounts for emergency purposes. If you are a student in crisis, please call 911 or visit www.kidshelpphone.ca .
We expect social media participation to be respectful, in alignment with our Equity and Inclusive Education protocol. We are committed to equity and inclusion, in accordance with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Education Act and Ministry of Education PPM 119 areas of focus:
- Anti-racism and ethnocultural equity
- Anti–classism and socio-economic equity
- Gender equity
- Persons with disabilities
- Religious accommodation
- Sexual orientation
Comments and posts inconsistent with our values will be removed and individuals may be blocked from our sites. Participants should know that comments and posts on our social media platforms are public. Please take precautions before sharing any personal information.
Changes to Student Social Media Access
Beginning Monday, September 23, 2024, student access to social media platforms will be restricted at every HWDSB school, building and office.
Please see the following link to read our September 19 message: Changes to Student Social Media Access
September 20 Update: Social Media Update – Student YouTube Access
Updated on Friday, September 20, 2024.