Category: Board News

Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series for Teachers Current Elementary and Secondary teachers who are interested in applying for a position as a Vice Principal with the York Catholic District School Board are reminded that one of the “Required Qualifications/ Experience” items is the completion of the YCDSB Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series prior to placement.  … Continue reading “Vice Principal and Principal Discernment Series”

At the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), we are committed to fostering a deep understanding and appreciation of the diverse histories, cultures and experiences of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. As we acknowledge National Truth and Reconciliation Week (September 23-30, 2024), we invite our entire community—students, staff and families – to reflect on the profound … Continue reading “Honouring National Truth and Reconciliation Week at YCDSB”

September 19, 2024  Dear York Catholic District School Board families and staff,  Today, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), the York Region District School Board (YRDSB), and the York Regional Police (YRP) announced an updated joint police protocol that will ensure a consistent approach to police involvement in York Region schools. As a Catholic … Continue reading “Updated Joint Police Protocol”

We would like your input on the Draft 2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) as presented at the Board meeting on April 30, 2024. A project page to provide you with information has been created on the YCDSB website for your reference. The LTAP is a comprehensive, multi-year document that guides future accommodation planning needs and initiatives. The document … Continue reading “2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan”

Every day, the staff of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) have the privilege of working with amazing young people who are this country’s future leaders. With final report cards now distributed to secondary students, the YCDSB is excited to celebrate some of its most accomplished students during this school year: The 2023-24 YCDSB … Continue reading “2024 YCDSB Top Scholars”

York Catholic District School Board students and staff do incredible things throughout the school year. It isn’t easy to keep track of all the outstanding accomplishments in our board! In the final two Regular Board Meetings of the 2024-25 school year, the Board of Trustees recognized some of the fantastic York Catholic students and staff. … Continue reading “End of Year Board Recognitions”

Newcomer Secondary Student Assessments Assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada need to be completed before a student can register for high school. Appointments for assessments can be booked by calling the Board’s head office (ext. 12433) or by emailing newcomer.reception@ycdsb.ca. Registrations for all secondary students will take place at local Catholic high … Continue reading “Summer assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada”

Elementary Student Registrations The York Catholic District School Board, which is one of the top-performing school boards in the province, welcomes New and Returning Students for the 2024-2025 school year!  Registrations for students entering elementary school, as well as assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada, will take place at the Board’s head … Continue reading “York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer”

Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Newmarket, Ontario, has restarted a cherished tradition that highlights the school’s culture of having fun and helping others. On May 31, 2024, roughly 600 students and staff participated in Relay for Life, raising $145,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society through 12 hours of challenging outdoor activities and good times … Continue reading “Sacred Heart CHS Shows Its Spirit by Helping Those with Cancer”