Kathy Archer
Schools
Mandated Committees
Trustee Special Committees
Ward 6 & 9 Summer Newsletter
Hello, Ward 6 & 9 Community,
As we approach the end of the school year, I hope this message finds you well and looking forward to a well-deserved summer break. June is a meaningful time to celebrate the achievements we’ve shared as a community and to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished together.
As we navigate changes such as Bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act, 2026, the role of Trustees continues to evolve. While governance is shifting across the province, my commitment to proudly serve the Ward 6 and 9 communities in Hamilton remains unchanged.
Trustees play a key role as a bridge between families, students, and the education system — listening, advocating, and ensuring local voices are heard. While the landscape may change, our purpose remains clear: to be strong, responsive advocates for public education and for the students and families we are proud to serve.
Thank you to the many families who shared their input and feedback throughout the development of HWDSB’s new Board website and 93 school sites. Your insights were invaluable in helping shape a platform that better reflects the voices, needs, and experiences of communities across our system. The result is a more accessible, responsive, and user-friendly space designed to keep you informed and connected. You can subscribe to both your school website and the Board website to receive timely, daily updates from HWDSB. If you have not yet subscribed, we encourage you to sign up and stay informed on important news, resources, and opportunities to engage. Your voice continues to make a difference, and we look forward to hearing from you as we move forward together.
I’m also pleased to share the June edition of From the Director’s Desk. This monthly newsletter from Chief Executive Officer, Sheryl Robinson Petrazzini highlights key topics that support the progress of HWDSB’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan and Board Improvement Plan. You can read recent editions from April and May here.
I also encourage you to explore May’s edition of Be.Connected@HWDSB, which features important system updates to support families as the 2025–2026 school year ends. Stay tuned for the June edition, which will be published in the coming weeks.
To stay connected year-round, follow HWDSB on Facebook and Instagram. If you aren’t already connected, visit our Parent Communication Tools page for ways to receive updates directly from your child’s school and the Board.
Locally, construction will begin on the universal washroom and new elevator at CB Stirling Elementary school starting summer 2026. At Huntington Park Elementary School, transformer updates and unit ventilator AC retrofit have been tendered with construction commencing summer 2026. The design process for the 5-room childcare and interior alternations to the learning commons at Janet Lee Elementary School, are active and construction will commence upon ministry approval and regulatory approvals.
The window replacement project at Richard Beasley Elementary School have been tendered with construction beginning in summer 2026. Saltfleet Secondary School’s new foyer ceiling, HVAC and entry doors renovations are anticipating a tender issuance at the end of this month. Sherwood Secondary School’s electrical transformer upgrades are ongoing and will continue throughout summer 2026.
Our next Board Meeting takes place on Monday, June 22, 2026. Closer to the date, you can find virtual log in details by clicking here. Board Meetings are an important space for discussion, decision-making, and community voice, where trustees advocate for students and schools both locally and system wide.
I remain committed to serving my ward with professionalism and care, continuing to represent our community with integrity, and a strong focus on its ongoing success. I look forward to continuing to serve our community and building on this momentum as we prepare for another successful year at HWDSB.
Thank you for everything you contribute to HWDSB. Your support strengthens our community and enriches the lives of every student.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Warm regards,
Kathy Archer
Trustee, Ward 6 & 9
Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board