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”
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) looks back at the Frost and Fire Games, which were held in March 2025. These games have become an annual YCDSB tradition, where secondary and elementary students work together to make learning about Indigenous culture and heritage fun and engaging. … Continue reading “The Frost and Fire Games Celebrating Indigenous Culture”
Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community, The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation. The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated … Continue reading “Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan”
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”
This summer, the York Catholic District School Board’s Mental Health team, together with incredible community partners, created unforgettable opportunities for children and youth to learn, grow and shine. From building leadership skills to discovering new friendships, our summer camps offered safe, faith-filled spaces where students could explore who they are and who God is calling … Continue reading “Celebrating a Summer of Growth, Leadership & Joy!”
“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) starts the school year by having principals, vice principals, trustees and senior administrators gather together for opening Mass. This year’s Mass was especially meaningful because YCDSB alumni and newly ordained priest, Father Alvin Joys, led the celebration. Fr. Alvin is a proud graduate of St. Stephen … Continue reading “A Joyful Beginning: YCDSB Alumni Celebrates Mass for Principals”
In honour of the Holy Jubilee Year, students from Sacred Heart CHS in Newmarket, Ont., have completed a remarkable collaborative project: the creation of the school’s very own Holy Jubilee Doors. Guided by the Visual Arts, Technological Education and Religion departments, over 30 students started working together in February to bring these doors to life. … Continue reading “Sacred Heart CHS Students Create Holy Jubilee Doors in Honour of the Jubilee Year”
