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Board Profile

As a Board we exist to provide positive learning opportunities of the highest standard for all learners to realize their full potential.

Our schools provide a welcoming environment with a focus on the well being of each student. Where each student is encouraged to reach his/her potential through quality programs delivered by highly trained, caring staff, in an atmosphere of respect for all.

We believe that communication and working in partnership with the home and our communities are key to our success.

The following are some facts and figures about us.

The Algoma District School Board serves a geographic area of 70,534 square kilometers and encompasses communities along the north shore of Lake Huron from Spanish to Sault Ste. Marie including Serpent River, Elliot Lake, Blind River, Iron Bridge and the communities of Central Algoma with Bruce Mines, Desbarats, St. Joseph Island, Laird and Echo Bay and along the east coast of Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie to Hornepayne which includes Wawa, Chapleau, Missanabie and White River.

The Algoma District offers quality of life particularly for outdoor enthusiasts. Surrounded by water and trees, this four seasons playground provides immediate access to magnificent scenery. The area is rich in history with sites of ancient native significance and travels of the voyageurs. Creative arts and culture are important components of our communities with many active theatre groups and internationally acclaimed artists.

Annual Budget is approximately $118,000,000.

Student Enrolment:

6507 - Elementary Students (Headcount)
4453 - Secondary Students (Headcount)
426 - Adult and Continuing Education


Schools and Facilities:

39 - Elementary Schools
10 - Secondary Schools
6 - Adult Education Centres
1 - Coop School
5 - Late Schools
3 - Developmental Programs
2 - Field Schools
5 - Child Care Centres
4 - Parenting & Family Literacy Centres


Number of Employees:

2100 - Permanent and Casual


Special Programs/Initiatives:

Anti-Bullying Project
Apprenticeship Training (Level I) in 3 sectors
Autism Pilot
Balanced School Day
Character Education
Dual Credit opportunities for Grades 11 and 12
Early Reading/Early Math
E-learning
Field Schools
First Nations Mentoring
French Immersion
Full Day Early Learning Program
Full Day Senior Kindergarten
Full Day Junior Kindergarten Pilot
International Baccalaureate Program
New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP)
Primary Intervention
Three 7-12 Intermediate Programs
Specialist High Skills Majors in six sectors
Strict Discipline Project
Students-At-Risk
Student Success Teachers at all ADSB secondary schools
Transition Programs at all ADSB secondary schools


Our Board Motto is:

"Reaching To The Future”

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