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YCDSB P.A. Day: May 4, 2026

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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 secondary level on Monday, May 4, 2026.  Human Resources Modules Training modules will be completed on the following topics: Prevalent medical conditions; … Continue reading “YCDSB P.A. Day: May 4, 2026”

St. Angela Merici CES Wins First Place in City of Vaughan Earth Hour Banner Competition

Congratulations to the students and staff at St. Angela Merici CES! We are so proud to share that they have been awarded First Place in the City of Vaughan’s Earth Hour Banner Competition. This year, the City of Vaughan invited students from the York Catholic District School Board and York Region District School Board to … Continue reading “St. Angela Merici CES Wins First Place in City of Vaughan Earth Hour Banner Competition”

Secondary Report Card Information

Semester Two, Mid-Term secondary report cards are available online on now. To access your child’s report card: How to View Report Card Marks in CONNECT If you have any technical issues, please click here for a support document. If you need additional information, kindly submit a ticket by visiting the following link: help.ycdsb.ca/vle.

Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium

Join us for an informative evening to help families plan for life after high school. This symposium is designed for parents/guardians of students with developmental or intellectual disabilities and will provide valuable information on post-secondary pathways, community supports, employability skills, and future planning. 📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍 York Catholic … Continue reading “Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium”

Stouffville Community Rallies Around Literacy at St. Brigid CES

St. Brigid CES in Stouffville has always emphasized the importance of literacy, and in the coming months, local community members will help students grow a love of reading.  These special guests, from various careers, backgrounds and interests, will model that reading is an exciting way for all students to explore new ideas, enjoy a story … Continue reading “Stouffville Community Rallies Around Literacy at St. Brigid CES”

Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education

The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora). The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians … Continue reading “Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education”

YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos. You can read a letter from the Minister … Continue reading “YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education”

YCDSB Principal Wins ‘Principal of the Year’ Award

Congratulations to Francesco De Bartolo, Principal of Our Lady of Hope CES in Richmond Hill, Ont., who is among the winners of the 2026 Catholic Principals’ Council of Ontario’s (CPCO) “Elementary Principal of the Year” award. Francesco is known for his dedication to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), and especially to  its students … Continue reading “YCDSB Principal Wins ‘Principal of the Year’ Award”