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Adopt-a-School Program

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Adopt-a-School Program

The HPO is proud of our history working with local schools through our Adopt-A-School program.

High-priority schools are a focus for the HPO and applications from these schools are weighted more heavily in the application evaluation process and are strongly encouraged to submit an application.

2025-2026 Schools

W.H. Ballard Elementary School
W.H. Ballard Elementary School
AM Cunningham Elementary School

A.M. Cunningham Elementary School
St Thomas More Secondary School
St. Thomas More Catholic Secondary School

The next application cycle will open in September 2026 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Download the PDF for detailed information on the Adopt-A-School programming.

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Past Adopt-a-School participating schools

  • 24-25 Season: Templemead Elementary School and Dundas Valley Secondary School
  • 23-24 Season: Bernie Custis Secondary School and Prince of Wales Elementary School
  • 22-23 Season: Cathy Weaver Elementary Sachool
  • 21-22 Season: W.H. Ballard Elementary School
  • 20-21 Season: Bennetto Elementary School
  • 19-20 Season: Hess Street Elementary School and Waterdown District High School
  • 18-19 Season: Saltfleet District High School
  • 17-18 Season: Sherwood Secondary School
  • 16-17 Season: Glendale Secondary School

If you have further questions, please email Music Education Manager Megan Benjafield at mbenjafield@hpo.org

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