On Friday, October 17, our schools will join people from around the world in marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. As a Catholic learning community, we are called to be the hands of Christ in our community. To answer this call, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has started the annual … Continue reading “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser”
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) celebrated the groundbreaking of a new Catholic elementary school in Queensville, Ont., that will provide the rapidly-growing community with a faith-filled, modern learning environment. Designed to support students from the earliest years through Grade 8, the school will feature 421 pupil spaces and … Continue reading “Groundbreaking for New Catholic Elementary School in Queensville”
Friday, October 24, 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. YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, October 24, 2025 In the morning, … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, October 24, 2025”
The York Catholic District School Board proudly celebrates Ms. Christina Iorio, an innovative and inspiring educator from St. Augustine Catholic High School, who has been recognized as a 2025 Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence in STEM recipient. Principal Cocchetto describes Ms. Iorio as “a trailblazer for her groundbreaking ability to integrate the traditional study … Continue reading “St. Augustine CHS Teacher Honoured with Prime Minister’s Award”
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 York Region Residents, We are writing to inform you that two voting community representative positions are currently available on the York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC). YCPIC’s mission is to support and encourage parent involvement at the Board level, support student achievement and well-being, communicate with and support Catholic School Councils, and undertake activities … Continue reading “Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC”
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”
