The classrooms may be empty but the work continues at some Niagara schools.
Renovations are underway at several schools this summer.
Notre Dame College School in Welland will see $800,000 worth of upgrades to its music room this summer.
A $2.25 million addition to Richmond Street Public School in Thorold is the most expensive summer construction project taking place within Niagara's two English-speaking school boards.
Niagara's English-speaking school boards will spend a combined $32 million on 124 facilities renovation projects this summer.
Niagara Catholic District School Board is spending $19.5 million on 85 projects such as window and roof replacements; interior renovations to lockers, libraries and washrooms; mechanical and electrical upgrades; improvements to parking lots and playgrounds; as well as upgrades to exterior doors and other parts of buildings.
All of this work is paid for with Ontario Ministry of Education funding designated for school renovations, says the board.