Bluewater District School Board Dates
Holidays, PA Days, and Exam dates are available in the document below:
2025-2026 SYC - Important School Year Dates and Holidays.pdf
JDSS Key Dates (School-Specific Events)
Grade 8 Graduation Retake Photos
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Appointments are not required. Students may attend any time on this date.
Grade 12 Graduation Retake Photos
Wednesday, March 25 and Thursday, March 26, 2026
Students can book appointments here:
https://schedule.prestigeportraits.ca/schedule/home.html
Grade 12 Prom
Friday, June 5, 2026
7:00 – 11:00 PM
JDSS Cafetorium
Grade 8 Graduation
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Graduates arrive by 5:30 PM for a group photo on the cafeteria stage
Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM
Grade 12 Commencement
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Ceremony begins at 6:00 PM