York Region District School Board
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The Right Honourable Lincoln Alexander was the first Black Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, the first Black Federal Cabinet Minister, the first Black Chair of the Workers' Compensation Board and the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
January 21, 2026 at 1:53 PM
The Right Honourable Lincoln Alexander was the first Black Member of Parliament in the House of Commons, the first Black Federal Cabinet Minister, the first Black Chair of the Workers' Compensation Board and the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.
Black students and their families are invited to attend a virtual workshop of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop on Wed. Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. This is a free workshop designed to guide Black students and their families on how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
January 19, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Black students and their families are invited to attend a virtual workshop of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop on Wed. Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. This is a free workshop designed to guide Black students and their families on how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
This week we recognize no-name calling week and highlight the importance of kindness. Name-calling is not harmless and can cause people to feel emotional distress, insecure and takes a toll on their self-esteem and well-being.
This week and every week, choose kindness and know that words matter.
This week and every week, choose kindness and know that words matter.
January 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
This week we recognize no-name calling week and highlight the importance of kindness. Name-calling is not harmless and can cause people to feel emotional distress, insecure and takes a toll on their self-esteem and well-being.
This week and every week, choose kindness and know that words matter.
This week and every week, choose kindness and know that words matter.
There's still time to cast your vote for the Student Trustee area voting!
Students in Grades 5-12 should check their GAPPS accounts for voting instructions.
Voting closes on Sunday, January 18.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Students in Grades 5-12 should check their GAPPS accounts for voting instructions.
Voting closes on Sunday, January 18.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
January 16, 2026 at 4:40 PM
There's still time to cast your vote for the Student Trustee area voting!
Students in Grades 5-12 should check their GAPPS accounts for voting instructions.
Voting closes on Sunday, January 18.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Students in Grades 5-12 should check their GAPPS accounts for voting instructions.
Voting closes on Sunday, January 18.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Kindergarten registration is now open!
Kindergarten is joyful and creates a world of endless possibilities!
Our caring educators are dedicated to ensuring that your child feels valued, connected and part of something special.
Register your child today and start their bright beginning!
Kindergarten is joyful and creates a world of endless possibilities!
Our caring educators are dedicated to ensuring that your child feels valued, connected and part of something special.
Register your child today and start their bright beginning!
January 16, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Kindergarten registration is now open!
Kindergarten is joyful and creates a world of endless possibilities!
Our caring educators are dedicated to ensuring that your child feels valued, connected and part of something special.
Register your child today and start their bright beginning!
Kindergarten is joyful and creates a world of endless possibilities!
Our caring educators are dedicated to ensuring that your child feels valued, connected and part of something special.
Register your child today and start their bright beginning!
A YRDSB Story: Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a partnership between YRDSB, YMCA, & March of Dimes that opens new career pathways for students. Through hands-on internships & classroom learning, students develop essential employability skills, independence & confidence.
youtu.be/MQCW3X6DvRw?...
Project SEARCH is a partnership between YRDSB, YMCA, & March of Dimes that opens new career pathways for students. Through hands-on internships & classroom learning, students develop essential employability skills, independence & confidence.
youtu.be/MQCW3X6DvRw?...
Project SEARCH (A YRDSB Story)
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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January 15, 2026 at 10:40 PM
A YRDSB Story: Project SEARCH
Project SEARCH is a partnership between YRDSB, YMCA, & March of Dimes that opens new career pathways for students. Through hands-on internships & classroom learning, students develop essential employability skills, independence & confidence.
youtu.be/MQCW3X6DvRw?...
Project SEARCH is a partnership between YRDSB, YMCA, & March of Dimes that opens new career pathways for students. Through hands-on internships & classroom learning, students develop essential employability skills, independence & confidence.
youtu.be/MQCW3X6DvRw?...
Due to weather conditions, the French Immersion information sessions scheduled for tonight (Jan 15) are cancelled.
Please visit our website to view videos, podcasts and other resources regarding French Immersion.
www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
Please visit our website to view videos, podcasts and other resources regarding French Immersion.
www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
January 15, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Due to weather conditions, the French Immersion information sessions scheduled for tonight (Jan 15) are cancelled.
Please visit our website to view videos, podcasts and other resources regarding French Immersion.
www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
Please visit our website to view videos, podcasts and other resources regarding French Immersion.
www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
French Immersion registration opens on January 16!
Information sessions are taking place on January 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Registration closes on February 9, 2026. Registrations after that time are first-come, first-served.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/french-immer...
Information sessions are taking place on January 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Registration closes on February 9, 2026. Registrations after that time are first-come, first-served.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/french-immer...
January 13, 2026 at 2:42 PM
French Immersion registration opens on January 16!
Information sessions are taking place on January 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Registration closes on February 9, 2026. Registrations after that time are first-come, first-served.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/french-immer...
Information sessions are taking place on January 15, 2026 at 7 p.m.
Registration closes on February 9, 2026. Registrations after that time are first-come, first-served.
Visit our website to learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/french-immer...
Student Trustee area voting is now open!
Students in Grades 5-12 will have received an email to their GAPPS accounts with voting instructions.
Voting closes on January 18. The final four candidates vote will open on February 9.
Visit our website to learn more.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Students in Grades 5-12 will have received an email to their GAPPS accounts with voting instructions.
Voting closes on January 18. The final four candidates vote will open on February 9.
Visit our website to learn more.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
January 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Student Trustee area voting is now open!
Students in Grades 5-12 will have received an email to their GAPPS accounts with voting instructions.
Voting closes on January 18. The final four candidates vote will open on February 9.
Visit our website to learn more.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Students in Grades 5-12 will have received an email to their GAPPS accounts with voting instructions.
Voting closes on January 18. The final four candidates vote will open on February 9.
Visit our website to learn more.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Student trustee area voting opens on Monday, January 12!
Students in Grades 5 -12 will receive an email to their GAPPS account with a link to vote. Voting will close on January 18.
Visit the board website to learn more about the candidates.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Students in Grades 5 -12 will receive an email to their GAPPS account with a link to vote. Voting will close on January 18.
Visit the board website to learn more about the candidates.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
January 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Student trustee area voting opens on Monday, January 12!
Students in Grades 5 -12 will receive an email to their GAPPS account with a link to vote. Voting will close on January 18.
Visit the board website to learn more about the candidates.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Students in Grades 5 -12 will receive an email to their GAPPS account with a link to vote. Voting will close on January 18.
Visit the board website to learn more about the candidates.
www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
The Buddy Initiative at Charlton PS is building community and kindness!
Big Buddies are paired with Little Buddies for monthly activities that help students connect, learn and support each other, making school a more welcoming place fore everyone.
Learn more: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iCnw...
Big Buddies are paired with Little Buddies for monthly activities that help students connect, learn and support each other, making school a more welcoming place fore everyone.
Learn more: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iCnw...
The Buddy Initiative: Fostering Mentorship and School Spirit (YRDSB News & Events)
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
The Buddy Initiative at Charlton PS is building community and kindness!
Big Buddies are paired with Little Buddies for monthly activities that help students connect, learn and support each other, making school a more welcoming place fore everyone.
Learn more: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iCnw...
Big Buddies are paired with Little Buddies for monthly activities that help students connect, learn and support each other, making school a more welcoming place fore everyone.
Learn more: m.youtube.com/watch?v=iCnw...
Due to weather conditions, all after-school/evening activities, including permits, are cancelled on January 6, 2026.
January 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Due to weather conditions, all after-school/evening activities, including permits, are cancelled on January 6, 2026.
To all those celebrating Christmas (Eastern), we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration.
Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas.
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas.
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
Diamond Day Video Series: Christmas
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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January 6, 2026 at 4:34 PM
To all those celebrating Christmas (Eastern), we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration.
Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas.
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas.
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
Please take a few moments to read this welcome back message from Chair Lynn and Director Cober that provides a reminder of some upcoming important dates. www2.yrdsb.ca/welcome-back-4
January 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Please take a few moments to read this welcome back message from Chair Lynn and Director Cober that provides a reminder of some upcoming important dates. www2.yrdsb.ca/welcome-back-4
January is Tamil Heritage Month and an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of Canadians of Tamil descent to Ontario’s social, cultural, economic and political fabric.
January 5, 2026 at 3:27 PM
January is Tamil Heritage Month and an opportunity to celebrate the many contributions of Canadians of Tamil descent to Ontario’s social, cultural, economic and political fabric.
Wishing all those celebrating a very safe, fun and happy start to 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Wishing all those celebrating a very safe, fun and happy start to 2026!
To all those who celebrate Kwanzaa, we wish you and your families a happy celebration with many joyous blessing.
December 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
To all those who celebrate Kwanzaa, we wish you and your families a happy celebration with many joyous blessing.
To all those celebrating Christmas, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration. Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas.
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
Diamond Day Video Series: Christmas
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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December 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
To all those celebrating Christmas, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration. Please take a moment to watch this video that provides learning about Christmas.
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
youtu.be/1kRHsfNAHyo?...
Please take a few moments to read this winter break message from Chair Lynn and Director Cober.
www2.yrdsb.ca/winter-break...
www2.yrdsb.ca/winter-break...
December 19, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Please take a few moments to read this winter break message from Chair Lynn and Director Cober.
www2.yrdsb.ca/winter-break...
www2.yrdsb.ca/winter-break...
Beginning January 5, 2026, Student Transportation Services of York Region will pilot the use of service areas for school vehicle (bus and taxi service) cancellation on inclement weather days.
Visit our website for more information: www2.yrdsb.ca/important-up...
Visit our website for more information: www2.yrdsb.ca/important-up...
December 18, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Beginning January 5, 2026, Student Transportation Services of York Region will pilot the use of service areas for school vehicle (bus and taxi service) cancellation on inclement weather days.
Visit our website for more information: www2.yrdsb.ca/important-up...
Visit our website for more information: www2.yrdsb.ca/important-up...
Registration for online and remote night school programs is now open!
Visit our website to learn more about online and remote night school course offerings and get registered!
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
Visit our website to learn more about online and remote night school course offerings and get registered!
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
December 18, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Registration for online and remote night school programs is now open!
Visit our website to learn more about online and remote night school course offerings and get registered!
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
Visit our website to learn more about online and remote night school course offerings and get registered!
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
Future Huskies got a firsthand look at life at Dr. J.M. Denison SS!
Hundreds of potential students & families had the opportunity to watch student projects in action and explore 13 department stations, programs, clubs and activities that make Denison a welcoming place to learn.
Hundreds of potential students & families had the opportunity to watch student projects in action and explore 13 department stations, programs, clubs and activities that make Denison a welcoming place to learn.
Grade 8 Open House at Denison (YRDSB News & Events)
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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December 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Future Huskies got a firsthand look at life at Dr. J.M. Denison SS!
Hundreds of potential students & families had the opportunity to watch student projects in action and explore 13 department stations, programs, clubs and activities that make Denison a welcoming place to learn.
Hundreds of potential students & families had the opportunity to watch student projects in action and explore 13 department stations, programs, clubs and activities that make Denison a welcoming place to learn.
There's still time to apply to be a Student Trustee! Applications for 2026-2027 Student Trustees are open until 11:59 PM tonight.
Learn more and apply: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Learn more and apply: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
December 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
There's still time to apply to be a Student Trustee! Applications for 2026-2027 Student Trustees are open until 11:59 PM tonight.
Learn more and apply: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Learn more and apply: www2.yrdsb.ca/about-us/boa...
Today we recognize International Migrants Day and celebrate the significant contributions of migrants across the globe as well as the struggles they have faced.
December 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Today we recognize International Migrants Day and celebrate the significant contributions of migrants across the globe as well as the struggles they have faced.
Chanukah Sameach to all those beginning celebrations tonight.
Wishing everyone a safe and joy-filled festival of lights.
Wishing everyone a safe and joy-filled festival of lights.
December 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Chanukah Sameach to all those beginning celebrations tonight.
Wishing everyone a safe and joy-filled festival of lights.
Wishing everyone a safe and joy-filled festival of lights.