2026-27 Student Senate Election

Interested in representing your school community? Want to work with students from across the city to share ideas and raise student voice?

If so, you’re invited to learn more about becoming a Student Senate member for the 2026–27 school year. Students currently in Grades 8, 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply.

The TDSB Student Senate brings together students from across the system to share perspectives, discuss student priorities, and support student voice at a district level. Student Senate members meet regularly and work together on system‑wide initiatives that reflect the experiences of TDSB students.

Start by attending the Student Senate Candidate Information Session!

Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m.

This virtual meeting is mandatory for students who wish to run. It's an opportunity to learn how the Student Senate works, understand the election process and timelines, and review expectations for candidates. The Student Senate application link will also be shared at this time. Please see below for important details for candidates:

Key 2026 Dates

April 27 at 4 p.m. – Candidate Information Session
April 28 – Application window opens
May 4 at 6 p.m. – Application window closes
May 5 at 4 p.m. – Mandatory candidate meeting (registered candidates only)
May 12 at noon – Candidate-written speeches due
May 19 at noon – Candidate videos due
May 25 to June 3 – Campaigning period
June 2 and 3 – Student voting

Student Senate Positions Available

22 Family of Schools Representatives (1 from each FOS)
1 Virtual Schools Representative
2 Communications Officers (1 from each Learning Centre)

Family of Schools Representative (One per Family of Schools and Virtual. Open to all students currently in grades 8 to 11)

Takes minutes and attendance at all Student Senate meetings
Produces and distributes the minutes of all Student Senate meetings in a timely fashion
Keeps accounts of money spent as well as requests for meetings and retreats, conferences and initiatives
Commits time to ensure the success of Student Senate initiatives
Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and other events
Represents the viewpoints and interests of the family of schools
Communicates with constituent groups such as students, Student Council Presidents, etc.

Communications Officer for the Student Senate (One per Learning Centre and open to all students currently in grades 9 to 11)

Works closely with President/Vice- President and Staff Advisors to promote Student Senate including all its initiatives
Creates promotional materials for Student Senate and Student Senate initiatives
Assists President/Vice-President/FOS Representatives and Staff Advisors with drafting official Student Senate communications
Maintains Student Senate email account and Social Media accounts in line with all TDSB Policies and Procedures (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
Attends all Student Senate meetings, committee meetings, and the other events

Contact

The Toronto District School Board is committed to providing an equitable experience for all Student Senate and Student Trustee candidates. Should you have a concern related to your ability to participate in the Student Trustee Elections due to access to technology, please contact Tiffany Peel at Tiffany.Peel@tdsb.on.ca or Nick Rowe at Nick.Rowe@tdsb.on.ca.