Parent Information

Use of E-Bikes and E-Scooters on School Property
To support student safety and follow Ontario law, we want to remind families of expectations regarding bicycles and scooters at school.
E-Bikes and E-Scooters
  • Students must be at least 16 years old to legally ride an e-bike or e-scooter with a helmet.
  • As a result, students under 16 are not permitted to bring e-bikes or e-scooters to school. 
  • These devices cannot be brought onto or stored on school property. 
  • Police may enforce these rules, which could include fines, confiscation, and parent notification. 
Non-Electric Bicycles and Scooters
  • Students may continue to bring regular (non-electric) bikes and scooters. 
  • These must be stored at designated outdoor bike racks. 
  • They may not be brought inside the school building. 
We appreciate your support in ensuring all students travel to and from school safely while following provincial and municipal regulations.

Jump Rope for Heart FUNDRAISER!

Viola Desmond Elementary School - Hamilton | Heart & Stroke Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is so excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart—a fundraising program that empowers kids to build healthy habits and understand the importance of giving back. Together, we can make a difference in the fight to beat heart disease and stroke.

Parents/guardians:

To help our school reach our fundraising goal, please click “Register and raise funds” to set up your student’s personal fundraising page. 

Students who create a fundraising page and reach the milestones below will be thanked with a gift card of their choice from Indigo, Walmart, or Amazon.

  • Raise $25 –  Earn 1 of 500 chances to win a $10 gift card

  • Raise $75 – Earn a $10 gift card

  • Raise $100 – Earn a $15 gift card

  • Raise $250 – earn a $25 gift card

  • Raise $500 – earn a $50 gift card

  • Raise $1000 – earn a $200 gift card

If you would prefer to support without registering, you can make a donation to the school fundraiser by clicking “Donate”-

every contribution makes a difference!

Donors:

Your generous contributions can make a significant impact! Click the “Donate” button at the top of the page to support our cause. Every donation helps us get closer to our goal and supports the fight to beat heart disease and stroke. If you are trying to donate to a student, please connect with their parent/guardian for their direct link.

Thank you for your support. Let’s beat heart disease and stroke together! 

Pizza Day 2025-2026 - TWICE THE DEAL

Starting this school year, money will be collected on THURSDAYS, no longer FRIDAYS!! Each slice of pizza will remain at a cost of $2!

School Cash Online

For safety and efficiency reasons, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board would like to reduce the amount of cash and cheques coming into our schools. Please join the thousands of parents who have already registered and are enjoying the convenience of paying ONLINE!  It takes less than 5 minutes to register. Please follow these step-by-step instructions so you will begin to receive
email notifications regarding upcoming events involving your child.

School Cash Online | Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board