Halton Students Head Back to Class September 8 - Key Back-to-School Dates for Milton Families

With summer winding down, Halton's school boards are getting ready to welcome students back, and the Halton Catholic District School Board has shared the key dates Milton families need for a smooth first week.

What Happened

According to a back-to-school update posted by the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) on Aug. 20, 2026, the first day of school for most students is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. The board said school offices reopen Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, to help families with registrations, schedule questions and other back-to-school inquiries. Halton's public board, the HDSB, shares the same jointly approved calendar, which also sets the first day at Sept. 8.

For families with children starting Kindergarten, HCDSB said many schools will use a staggered entry schedule during the first days, and that schools will contact Kindergarten families directly with their child's scheduled start date.

Elementary class placements for the 2026-2027 year will be available at 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, through the PowerSchool system, using each student's Office 365 email and password. For secondary students, Grade 9 timetables will be handed out on Grade 9 Orientation Day, while Grade 10 to 12 timetables go online at 11 a.m. on Sept. 4.

Key Details

• First day of school for most students is Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, according to HCDSB.

• School offices reopen Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.

• Kindergarten families should expect a staggered entry; schools will share individual start dates.

• Elementary class lists are available Sept. 4 at 11 a.m. via PowerSchool.

• Grade 10-12 timetables are online Sept. 4 at 11 a.m.; Grade 9 timetables come on Orientation Day.

• Bus route and transportation details are available through Halton Student Transportation Services (haltonbus.ca).

Community Impact

Back-to-school week is a major reset for thousands of Milton households, and having the dates in hand makes the transition easier. Knowing that offices reopen Aug. 31 gives families a window to sort out registrations or transfers before classes begin, and the Sept. 4 class-list release helps parents prepare children for their new teacher and classroom before day one. Families new to HCDSB are asked to contact their home school directly, since new students will not yet have an Office 365 account to access timetables online.

Background

HCDSB and the Halton District School Board approve a shared school-year calendar each year. Milton is served by both boards, and student transportation across the public and Catholic systems is coordinated through Halton Student Transportation Services.

Source: Halton Catholic District School Board - https://www.hcdsb.org/2026/08/back-to-school-updates/

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