Congratulations to all our YCDSB schools that are celebrating their Milestone Anniversaries this year! Several York Catholic elementary schools are celebrating Milestone Anniversaries this year, marking many years of faith, learning and community. The following schools will be hosting special celebrations this May. For more information or to attend, please visit the attached links or … Continue reading “2025 Milestone Anniversary’s”
As a Catholic community, we are united in faith and prayer, especially in times of need. Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, has asked the faithful to join him in prayer for Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome since February 14, 2025. His Holiness is currently suffering from pneumonia and … Continue reading “Join Us in Prayer for Pope Francis”
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. This Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series will … Continue reading “2025 Vice Principal and Principal Discernment Series”
On Friday, February 11, 2025, the Thornhill community gathered to celebrate the official renaming of Blessed Scalabrini CES to St. Giovanni Battista Scalabrini Catholic School. St. Scalabrini was canonized in October 2022, and the Thornhill school was excited to mark this incredible occasion for its namesake. St. Scalabrini was the bishop of Piacenza, in northern … Continue reading “St. Scalabrini Welcomed to the YCDSB”
Due to worsening weather conditions, all YCDSB schools and the Catholic Education Centre are closed for Thursday, February 13, 2025. Childcare facilities are also closed. Please do not bring your child to school, as there will be no adults there to care for them. Community Use of School permits are also cancelled for this evening.
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families, The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special … Continue reading “YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan”
Dear York Catholic District School Board Staff, Students, Families and Community Partners, As a Catholic learning community, the York Catholic District School Board made a strategic commitment in our current Multi-Year Strategic Plan (MYSP) to advance equity and inclusion in our schools and workplaces. Our faith teaches us that God loves all people. This is … Continue reading “Employment Equity Audit – Full Report”
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, January 31, 2025. Elementary Mathematics Teachers will deepen their understanding of the K-8 Mathematics curriculum by exploring … Continue reading “YCDSB PA Day: Friday, January 31, 2025”
The York Catholic District School Board recognizes that an equitable, inclusive education system will always be fundamental to achieving its mission and evolving core priorities. The Board recognizes that any form of overt or covert racism and discrimination is incompatible with Catholic values and is in violation of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Cultivating an … Continue reading “Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Invites all Applicants Interested in Joining the Advisory Committee to contact The Office of the Human Rights & Equity Advisor by the end of January 2025.”
Join us at St. Brother André CHS on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm for an important information session aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about … Continue reading “YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation”
