News Stories Archive

NOMINEE for February’s Future Goals MOST VALUABLE TEACHER PRESENTED BY SAP – Ms. Palumbo (St. Mary of the Angels CES)

We wish to call on everyone in the York Catholic District School Board community to support Diana Palumbo, a grade 5 teacher at St. Mary of the Angels CES, as she vies for the NHL/NHLPA’s Future Goals Most Valuable Teacher Award!  Ms. Palumbo is one of only 20 teachers selected for this honour in North … Continue reading “NOMINEE for February’s Future Goals MOST VALUABLE TEACHER PRESENTED BY SAP – Ms. Palumbo (St. Mary of the Angels CES)”

Equity Seeking and Racialized Leadership

The YCDSB is committed to inclusivity and diversity within the workplace.  The upcoming information session serves as a call to action for YCDSB to be at the forefront of promoting equity and racial diversity in leadership. Through this initiative we aim to create a more inclusive, equitable and inclusive board to serve all of our … Continue reading “Equity Seeking and Racialized Leadership”

Board Leadership Development Strategy YCDSB Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice Principals

Current Elementary and Secondary Vice Principals interested in applying for a position as a Principal with the York Catholic District School Board are reminded that one of the “Required Qualifications/ Experience” is the completion of the YCDSB Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice Principals before placement.    This Aspiring Principal Discernment Series will be offered … Continue reading “Board Leadership Development Strategy YCDSB Aspiring Principal Discernment Series for Vice Principals”

Board Leadership Development Strategy Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series for Teachers

Current Elementary and Secondary teachers 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 completing the YCDSB Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series before placement.  This Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series will be offered this Winter. The … Continue reading “Board Leadership Development Strategy Aspiring Vice Principal Discernment Series for Teachers”

YCDSB PA Day: Friday, February 2, 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 and secondary levels on Friday, February 2, 2024. Elementary – K-8 Math (High impact instructional approaches) Teachers will be engaging … Continue reading “YCDSB PA Day: Friday, February 2, 2024”

Board of Trustees Passes Motion to Restore Snow Removal

January 16, 2024 Dear York Catholic District School Board Families and Staff, This afternoon, the Board of Trustees of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) passed a motion that returns snow plowing and salting operations to what we have seen in previous years at all schools. YCDSB staff have contacted contractors, and snow removal … Continue reading “Board of Trustees Passes Motion to Restore Snow Removal”

York Catholic’s Graduation Rate Is Best in Ontario

In 2022, York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students once again led the province with their graduation rate – an incredible 97.3 per cent of YCDSB students earned their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) within five years of starting Grade 9. This figure compares to the 89.1 per cent of students provincewide who graduated from … Continue reading “York Catholic’s Graduation Rate Is Best in Ontario”

P.A. Day: Friday, January 19, 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, January 19, 2024. Elementary – Report Card Writing Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be … Continue reading “P.A. Day: Friday, January 19, 2024”

YCDSB Students Honoured by the Lieutenant Governor

Congratulations to the St. Brendan CES’s 2023 Tree Bee team, who were awarded certificates of achievement from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on Friday, December 1, at the annual tree lighting ceremony. As was previously reported on ycdsb.ca, Mr. Rudderham’s then-Grade 6 class (the competition happened last school year) topped York Region for their … Continue reading “YCDSB Students Honoured by the Lieutenant Governor”