Montreal, February 4, 2026-   Two high schools-  John F. Kennedy and LINKS High School- and four primary schools- Pierre de Coubertin Elementary School, Nesbitt Elementary School, John Caboto Academy, and Carlyle Elementary School - are proud to announce their joint participation in the Push-Up Challenge for Mental Health Awareness , taking place from February 5 to February 23 . Inspired by the national initiative The Push-Up Challenge , this program encourages participants to complete daily push-ups while learning about mental health and supporting those who may be struggling. Originally launched in Australia in 2017, the challenge has grown into an international movement, engaging thousands of participants across Canada and around the world. Otis Grant This collaborative initiative is being led by Personal Development and Community Involvement Animators (PDCIA) Vince Lacroce, Veronica D’Agata, and Mary Poullas, in partnership with the Physical Education departments and ...

Montreal, January 30, 2026-   Leyi Lin, a remarkable professional dancer, came to Canada directly   from China five years ago. She is now a Canadian citizen. With over a decade of training in Chinese classical dance, she has experience as a member of a Beijing municipal-level student dance troupe and she spent four years   as the main performer at the Montreal Centre of Chinese Cultural Arts and two years teaching chinese classical dance in the Côte Des Neiges dance studios. Leyi Lin Leyi will be performing the ''traditional'' cultural dances at several schools to mark the Lunar New Year. Bancroft Elementary School (4563 St. Urbain) on   Wed. Feb. 4    (9:30 am)    Coronation Elementary School (4810 Van Horne) on Friday Feb. 6 (10 am ) Gardenview Elementary School (700 Brunet) on Mon. Feb. 9  (9:30 am  and 10 am)   Parkdale   Elementary School (1475 Deguire) on Wed Feb. 11 (9:20 am)   About the English Montrea...

Montreal, February 6, 2026 – Throughout Black History Month, the English Montreal School Board network  has been engaging students in immersive, creative, and interdisciplinary learning experiences designed to bring Black history, culture, and excellence to life.    Dr. Salah Wilson Black History Month Assemblies: Caribbean Culture & Music: On February 17 at Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, February 18 at Nesbitt Elementary School and on February 19 at Pierre de Coubertin Elementary School, students will take part in Caribbean-inspired assemblies celebrating culture, music, and innovation. The program will highlight the work of Dr. Salah Wilson, a pioneer in Canada’s steelpan community, and his daughter Fatima Wilson, a Montreal-based steelpan musician and educator.  Hands-On Learning: Honouring Viola Desmond During Black History Month, students from L.I.N.K.S. High School, Pierre de Coubertin Elementary, Leonardo Da Vinci Academy, Nesbitt Elementary School and Carlyl...

The EMSB Administration and Council of Commissioners wish everyone a very happy holiday. PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION : The EMSB has announced that Pre-School and Kindergarten Registration Week for the 2026-2027 academic year will take place from Monday, February 2 to Friday, February 6.  If one child from a family is already enrolled in a particular school, a sibling registration period will take place a week earlier.  In order to qualify for transportation, families must choose  the EMSB elementary school nearest to their residence offering the French program of their choice.    For Pre-School and Kindergarten, schools will offer flexible registration procedures. You can read all of the details in this press release. PRIME MINISTER’S AWARDS : Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School   in Rosemount-Petite-Patrie Music teacher Arianne Asly-Verdon and John Caboto Academy in  Ahuntsic Math, English, Citizenship, and Quebec Culture Jennife...