Updated Joint Police Protocol

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”

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024

Friday, September 27, 2024, will be a P.A. Day in 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 27, 2024.   … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 27, 2024”

2024-2029 Long Term Accommodation Plan

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”

Summer assessments for secondary students who are new to Canada

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”

York Catholic to accept registrations for elementary students during the summer

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 CHS Shows Its Spirit by Helping Those with Cancer

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”

Help Us Hire a New Director of Education

“Where there is no guidance, a nation falls, but in an abundance of counsellors there is safety.” –Proverbs 11:14 The connection of home, school, and parish is what makes Catholic education unique. This connection recognizes that the community matters and that everyone benefits when the community is involved in our schools. With this in mind, … Continue reading “Help Us Hire a New Director of Education”

Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 28, 2024. Friday, June 28, 2024 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of … Continue reading “Elementary YCDSB PA Day: Friday, June 28, 2024”