News Stories Archive

YCDSB Student Leaders Awarded for Faith in Action

November 28, 2025 wow

On October 25, 2025, Catholic educators from across Ontario gathered to honour some remarkable students who have demonstrated outstanding academic success while taking an active role in school life, community initiatives and parish involvement. These students, including 13 from the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), won the 2025 Catholic Student Award, which is presented … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Leaders Awarded for Faith in Action”

Scheduled Maintenance and Temporary Service Interruption

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 Board News, Featured

We’re Making Things Better for You! Our websites are currently undergoing maintenance to bring you an even smoother experience. During this time, all YCDSB apps and services would be temporarily unavailable between Nov 28th, 2025 & 8:00 PM – Nov 29th, 2025 & 8:00 AM. Services include, but are not limited to, all forms (e.g., school registration forms), School Locator, … Continue reading “Scheduled Maintenance and Temporary Service Interruption”

Cardinal Leo Visits the YCDSB

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025 wow

Our Lady Queen of the World Catholic Academy had an inspiring morning on Monday, November 24, 2025, as they were visited by Frank Cardinal Leo, Archbishop of Toronto. Cardinal Leo shared the hopeful message that all students are loved by God and will do incredible things with their lives if they listen to God’s calling. … Continue reading “Cardinal Leo Visits the YCDSB”

Maria Iafrate and Jennifer Wigston Selected New YCDSB Chair and Vice Chair

November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 Board News

At the York Catholic District School Board’s (YCDSB) Inaugural Board Meeting, held on Monday, November 17, 2025, Maria Iafrate, Trustee for Richmond Hill, was acclaimed Chair of the Board and Jennifer Wigston, Trustee for Vaughan Area 3: Ward 3, 4, 5, was elected Vice Chair of the Board. Chair and Vice Chair elections are held … Continue reading “Maria Iafrate and Jennifer Wigston Selected New YCDSB Chair and Vice Chair”

Happy World Kindness Day!

November 13, 2025 Board News

Today is World Kindness Day. Each and every day, we are blessed to witness the many people in our community who bring care and compassion into our work. Whether it’s a warm greeting in the hallway, lending support to a student or family or stepping in to help a colleague, kindness surrounds us daily, often … Continue reading “Happy World Kindness Day!”

2025 Transition to High School: Information Session

November 10, 2025November 10, 2025 Featured, School News

Transition to High School: In-Person Parent/Guardian Information Session For parents/guardians of students in grades 7 and 8 who are currently accessing Special Education supports Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Event Details: Catholic Education Centre- 320 Bloomington Rd W, Aurora 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Inclement Weather Date) If you would like … Continue reading “2025 Transition to High School: Information Session”

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 21, 2025

November 7, 2025November 24, 2025 Board News

Friday, November 21, 2025, will be a P.A. Day in York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. The YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day. At elementary and secondary schools, parent-teacher interviews will be available in the morning. Schools will provide information on booking an interview. … Continue reading “P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, November 21, 2025”

2025 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Board News, Featured

YCDSB is inviting members of the school community, including students,parents/guardians, staff, and community organizations, to engage in consultations to help us better understand the students and communities we serve and to identify any potential gaps and/or barriers to student success, as per YCDSB’s Student Census. The session(s) will focus on hearing directly from students, parents/guardians, … Continue reading “2025 COMMUNITY CONSULTATIONS”

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser

October 16, 2025October 20, 2025 Board News

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”

Groundbreaking for New Catholic Elementary School in Queensville

October 16, 2025October 17, 2025 wow

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”