After the Bell (ep. 37) Supporting Student Success at Home
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Upgrades big and small: A busy summer for VSB’s facilities team
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Welcome to a new school year!
Back to School at VSB: Updates, Supports and Ways to Connect Welcome to 2025-2026 school year. Whether you’re returning or new to VSB, we’re glad you’re part of our community. We hope this message f...
Announcing VSB’s new associate superintendent, Janis Myers
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Superintendent reflects on a school year gone by
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Witnessing Excellence at VSB’s National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
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After the Bell (ep. 36) School Year Recap
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Wrapped in wisdom: Hastings students explore Indigenous teachings through button blankets
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Event Details 
Professional Development Day All Day
Non-Instructional Day
School is not in session for students.
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Event Details
National Day of Truth & Reconciliation All Day
Statutory Holiday (Board), Statutory Holiday
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Event Details
Thanksgiving Day All Day
Statutory Holiday (Board), Statutory Holiday
