On Friday, October 17, our schools will join people from around the world in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a Catholic learning community, we are called to be the hands of Christ in our community. To answer this call, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has started the annual … Continue reading “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser”
Friday, October 24, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities. YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 24, 2025 In the morning, … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025”
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is seeking volunteers to sit on Student Census Advisory Committees for specific identity groups. In 2024, YCDSB undertook a Student Census to get a better understanding of the students and communities that we serve, and to identify any potential gaps and/or barriers to student success within our Board … Continue reading “Expression of Interest: Student Census Advisory Committees”
This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the … Continue reading “2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule”
Dear York Region Residents, We are writing to inform you that two voting community representative positions are currently available on the York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC). YCPIC’s mission is to support and encourage parent involvement at the Board level, support student achievement and well-being, communicate with and support Catholic School Councils, and undertake activities … Continue reading “Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC”
Friday, September 26, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, September 26, 2025. YCDSB … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 26, 2025”
“It is not enough to love the young; they must know that they are loved.” -St. John Bosco Dear York Catholic District School Board families, I am very excited that the 2025–26 school year will begin on Tuesday and I want to thank you for your ongoing support of Catholic education. As the Director of … Continue reading “2025 Back to School Messages”
With deep sadness and gratitude, we share the passing of Todd Jamieson, a beloved colleague, friend, and Indigenous education partner who dedicated over 23 years to the York Catholic District School Board. You can read Todd’s obituary by clicking here. Todd was a passionate advocate for Indigenous education and reconciliation. His leadership brought about meaningful change, … Continue reading “In Memory of Todd Erick Jamieson”
Every year, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is pleased to recognize its Top Scholars, graduating students who have achieved outstanding academic success. These remarkable students have worked hard and used their incredible gifts to earn the highest grade in their secondary school, based on the average of their best six Grade 12 courses. … Continue reading “2025 Top Scholars”
We are proud to recognize the extraordinary efforts of Trustee Angela Saggese, Vice Chair Maria Iafrate, and the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) for working together to secure significant funding from the Italian government for our International Languages and Cultures Program. This was a formidable undertaking—navigating international bureaucracies, coordinating across 21 schools and nearly 5,500 students, … Continue reading “International Language Extended Day Program Receives Community Funding”
