Montreal, January 29, 2026 – Throughout Black History Month, the English Montreal School Board network  will engage students in immersive, creative, and interdisciplinary learning experiences designed to bring Black history, culture, and excellence to life.  The first six activities   are being organized by Personal Development and Community Involvement Animator Vince Lacroce. 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 f...

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...