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We are writing to provide an update on the cyber incident involving PowerSchool’s Student Information System – the application used by Durham District School Board (DDSB) and many school boards across North America to store certain student and staff information.
This incident has affected current and former students and staff. 
What Happened
On January 7th, PowerSchool informed DDSB and other school boards, both nationally and internationally, ...
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Good evening, Bellwood Community, the home of the Bobcats where we  Belong, Believe and Succeed!
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend our School Community Council meeting on Thursday January 16, 2025.  We will be sending out the meeting minutes next week.  Please save the date for our next meeting which will be held on Wednesday February 19, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
WINTER IMPORTANT NOTICE:  As we are in the depth of winter weather, we are...
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Durham District School Board Launches “30 Credits My Way” to Empower Student Pathways 
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is excited to introduce 30 Credits My Way , an innovative approach designed to put students and families in the driver’s seat of their high school journey. This initiative aims to empower students to navigate their educational pathways with confidence by offering flexible and personalized options to suit diverse learning...
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Good evening, Bellwood Community, the home of the Bobcats where we  Belong, Believe and Succeed!
We had a great first week back at school after our holiday break.  It is so great to see all the students back at school, eager and ready to learn.
We wanted to let you know that our next School Community Council Meeting will be held on Thursday January 16, 2025, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.  The meeting will be in person however we will send out...
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DDSB Families/Caregivers,
We wanted to share an important update about a cyber incident experienced by the Durham District School Board involving PowerSchool – the application used by DDSB and many school boards across North America to store a range of student information and a limited amount of school-based staff information. 
On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, PowerSchool notified the DDSB and other school boards in Ontario and across North America, that...
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