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Unlock your future in the skilled trades! 🌟
See what students experience at the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair. Talk to experts about the skilled trades as a rewarding career path for your child. See hands-on demonstrations and explore a variety of trades.
See what students experience at the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair. Talk to experts about the skilled trades as a rewarding career path for your child. See hands-on demonstrations and explore a variety of trades.
November 14, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Unlock your future in the skilled trades! 🌟
See what students experience at the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair. Talk to experts about the skilled trades as a rewarding career path for your child. See hands-on demonstrations and explore a variety of trades.
See what students experience at the Level Up! Skilled Trades Career Fair. Talk to experts about the skilled trades as a rewarding career path for your child. See hands-on demonstrations and explore a variety of trades.
The Ignite Technology Grant is designed to create leadership opportunities, hone communication skills, and increase self-esteem for students with Special Equipment Amount (SEA) equipment within their school community.
November 14, 2025 at 2:16 PM
The Ignite Technology Grant is designed to create leadership opportunities, hone communication skills, and increase self-esteem for students with Special Equipment Amount (SEA) equipment within their school community.
Today we recognize World Diabetes Awareness Day to help raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on people's health and to highlight the opportunities to strengthen prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
November 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today we recognize World Diabetes Awareness Day to help raise awareness about the impact of diabetes on people's health and to highlight the opportunities to strengthen prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
YRDSB’s top runners raced through Bruce’s Mills Conservation Area at the Regional Cross Country Finals! 👟
Students from grades 3-8 competed in long-distance races up to 2.5 km. Catch the cheers, laughs and the finish-line excitement in our video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=nV3O...
Students from grades 3-8 competed in long-distance races up to 2.5 km. Catch the cheers, laughs and the finish-line excitement in our video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=nV3O...
YREAA Regional Cross Country Finals (Athletes of York Region)
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
YRDSB’s top runners raced through Bruce’s Mills Conservation Area at the Regional Cross Country Finals! 👟
Students from grades 3-8 competed in long-distance races up to 2.5 km. Catch the cheers, laughs and the finish-line excitement in our video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=nV3O...
Students from grades 3-8 competed in long-distance races up to 2.5 km. Catch the cheers, laughs and the finish-line excitement in our video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=nV3O...
York Region District School Board, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is offering a tenants' housing rights free virtual workshop focused on renatl housing basics.
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
Tenants' Housing Rights Free Virtual Workshops - Rental Housing Basics | York Region District School Board
Inclusive School and Community Services, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, is offering: Tenants’ Housing Rights Free Virtual Workshops – October and November 2025Guest Speake...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:56 PM
York Region District School Board, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is offering a tenants' housing rights free virtual workshop focused on renatl housing basics.
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
This week, our Board is recognizing Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people & address issues faced by members of the community. We encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences & stories of transgender people.
November 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
This week, our Board is recognizing Transgender Awareness Week to help raise the visibility of transgender people & address issues faced by members of the community. We encourage everyone to learn more about the experiences & stories of transgender people.
Students are getting ready for the OSSLT, and many students and families have questions. In the latest episode of Tune In YRDSB, YRDSB educators share tips and strategies to help you feel confident and ready.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Ct...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=byb2...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Ct...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=byb2...
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
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November 12, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Students are getting ready for the OSSLT, and many students and families have questions. In the latest episode of Tune In YRDSB, YRDSB educators share tips and strategies to help you feel confident and ready.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Ct...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=byb2...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/06Ct...
YouTube: m.youtube.com/watch?v=byb2...
Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For more information visit: www2.yrdsb.ca/equity-inclu...
For more information visit: www2.yrdsb.ca/equity-inclu...
November 12, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee Meeting Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For more information visit: www2.yrdsb.ca/equity-inclu...
For more information visit: www2.yrdsb.ca/equity-inclu...
🎙️ Coming Soon on Tune In YRDSB: Preparing for the OSSLT!
Students are gearing up for the OSSLT. Feeling overwhelmed? We’ve got you.
Hear from YRDSB educators including Julia Wilson, English Curriculum Consultant, on:
✅ What to expect
✅ How to approach answers
✅ Supports for success
Students are gearing up for the OSSLT. Feeling overwhelmed? We’ve got you.
Hear from YRDSB educators including Julia Wilson, English Curriculum Consultant, on:
✅ What to expect
✅ How to approach answers
✅ Supports for success
November 11, 2025 at 11:45 PM
🎙️ Coming Soon on Tune In YRDSB: Preparing for the OSSLT!
Students are gearing up for the OSSLT. Feeling overwhelmed? We’ve got you.
Hear from YRDSB educators including Julia Wilson, English Curriculum Consultant, on:
✅ What to expect
✅ How to approach answers
✅ Supports for success
Students are gearing up for the OSSLT. Feeling overwhelmed? We’ve got you.
Hear from YRDSB educators including Julia Wilson, English Curriculum Consultant, on:
✅ What to expect
✅ How to approach answers
✅ Supports for success
Huron Heights S.S. had the honour of welcoming Major James Parks, a 101-year-old World War II veteran who fought on Juno Beach during D-Day.
Sharing real stories of people who lived, served, and sacrificed helps students connect with history in a meaningful way.
Sharing real stories of people who lived, served, and sacrificed helps students connect with history in a meaningful way.
November 11, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Huron Heights S.S. had the honour of welcoming Major James Parks, a 101-year-old World War II veteran who fought on Juno Beach during D-Day.
Sharing real stories of people who lived, served, and sacrificed helps students connect with history in a meaningful way.
Sharing real stories of people who lived, served, and sacrificed helps students connect with history in a meaningful way.
On Remembrance Day we honour our veterans and those who continue to serve for our freedom.
We thank all our veterans, active service members and their families and loves ones for their sacrifice.
We thank all our veterans, active service members and their families and loves ones for their sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On Remembrance Day we honour our veterans and those who continue to serve for our freedom.
We thank all our veterans, active service members and their families and loves ones for their sacrifice.
We thank all our veterans, active service members and their families and loves ones for their sacrifice.
York Region District School Board, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is offering a tenants' housing rights free virtual workshop focused on repairs and maintenance.
Lesrn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
Lesrn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
Tenants' Housing Rights Free Virtual Workshops - Repairs and Maintenance | York Region District School Board
Inclusive School and Community Services, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights, is offering: Tenants’ Housing Rights Free Virtual Workshops – October and November 2025Guest Speake...
www2.yrdsb.ca
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
York Region District School Board, in partnership with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights is offering a tenants' housing rights free virtual workshop focused on repairs and maintenance.
Lesrn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
Lesrn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/tenants-hous...
BFCN in collaboration with YRDSB invites Black students and their families to a free online workshop on how to search, prepare and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:30PM
Learn more & register: www2.yrdsb.ca/black-founda...
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:30PM
Learn more & register: www2.yrdsb.ca/black-founda...
November 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
BFCN in collaboration with YRDSB invites Black students and their families to a free online workshop on how to search, prepare and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:30PM
Learn more & register: www2.yrdsb.ca/black-founda...
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:30-8:30PM
Learn more & register: www2.yrdsb.ca/black-founda...
During Veterans' Week, we pause to honour and pay our respects to the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Their dedication and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve our deepest gratitude.
Their dedication and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve our deepest gratitude.
November 10, 2025 at 12:11 PM
During Veterans' Week, we pause to honour and pay our respects to the brave individuals who have served and sacrificed for our country.
Their dedication and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve our deepest gratitude.
Their dedication and unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms deserve our deepest gratitude.
Today we recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day and give thanks and pay tribute to the contributions & sacrifices by First Nations, Inuit & Métis veterans. We remember those lost & those whose lives were forever changed.
November 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Today we recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day and give thanks and pay tribute to the contributions & sacrifices by First Nations, Inuit & Métis veterans. We remember those lost & those whose lives were forever changed.
Today we celebrate International Inuit Day.
At the 2006 ICC (Inuit Circumpolar Council) General Assembly in Barrow, Alaska, November 7th was proclaimed as Inuit Day to honour the birth date of ICC visionary, Eben Hopson Sr.
At the 2006 ICC (Inuit Circumpolar Council) General Assembly in Barrow, Alaska, November 7th was proclaimed as Inuit Day to honour the birth date of ICC visionary, Eben Hopson Sr.
November 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Today we celebrate International Inuit Day.
At the 2006 ICC (Inuit Circumpolar Council) General Assembly in Barrow, Alaska, November 7th was proclaimed as Inuit Day to honour the birth date of ICC visionary, Eben Hopson Sr.
At the 2006 ICC (Inuit Circumpolar Council) General Assembly in Barrow, Alaska, November 7th was proclaimed as Inuit Day to honour the birth date of ICC visionary, Eben Hopson Sr.
Students at Morning Glory PS have created an amazing Hoop House and garden! With help from grade 7s and 8s, the project grows a variety of vegetables that are then used in the school’s breakfast program. Join us in applauding this outstanding environmentally-conscious and community-driven project!
Morning Glory PS - Hoop House & Garden (Applause!)
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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November 6, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Students at Morning Glory PS have created an amazing Hoop House and garden! With help from grade 7s and 8s, the project grows a variety of vegetables that are then used in the school’s breakfast program. Join us in applauding this outstanding environmentally-conscious and community-driven project!
Students from Markville SS had the opportunity to explore the art of wood burning to create a land acknowledgement sign post. This experience gave students the chance to better understand their responsibilities as treaty people and to connect with the learning in a unique way.
YRDSB News & Events: Indigenous Wood Burning with Vicky the Real Artist
YouTube video by YRDSBMedia
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November 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Students from Markville SS had the opportunity to explore the art of wood burning to create a land acknowledgement sign post. This experience gave students the chance to better understand their responsibilities as treaty people and to connect with the learning in a unique way.
Today is Take Our Kids to Work Day!
We're wishing all students participating an amazing day of career exploration and inspiration as they explore pathways and discover new opportunities through hands-on experiences.
We're wishing all students participating an amazing day of career exploration and inspiration as they explore pathways and discover new opportunities through hands-on experiences.
November 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today is Take Our Kids to Work Day!
We're wishing all students participating an amazing day of career exploration and inspiration as they explore pathways and discover new opportunities through hands-on experiences.
We're wishing all students participating an amazing day of career exploration and inspiration as they explore pathways and discover new opportunities through hands-on experiences.
Is your child in Grade 4 or 5 and passionate about the arts? 🎨 🖌️
Join us on Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. at Baythron P.S. to learn about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process! Applications are open Jan 12-28 on Edsby. Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/artsbaythorn...
Join us on Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. at Baythron P.S. to learn about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process! Applications are open Jan 12-28 on Edsby. Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/artsbaythorn...
Arts@Baythorn Arts Program Information Session | York Region District School Board
Families of current grade 4 and 5 students who will be applying for grade 5 and 6 programs for September 2026 wishing to learn more about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process are invited ...
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November 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Is your child in Grade 4 or 5 and passionate about the arts? 🎨 🖌️
Join us on Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. at Baythron P.S. to learn about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process! Applications are open Jan 12-28 on Edsby. Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/artsbaythorn...
Join us on Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. at Baythron P.S. to learn about the Arts@Baythorn program and application process! Applications are open Jan 12-28 on Edsby. Learn more: www2.yrdsb.ca/artsbaythorn...
Today marks the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week. Treaties are living agreements that require ongoing commitment and shared responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We all have responsibilities as treaty people and must collectively honour all treaties across Turtle Island.
November 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Today marks the beginning of Treaties Recognition Week. Treaties are living agreements that require ongoing commitment and shared responsibility between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. We all have responsibilities as treaty people and must collectively honour all treaties across Turtle Island.
This week we recognize Solidarity Week, an important opportunity to stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ students through public displays of support.
November 3, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This week we recognize Solidarity Week, an important opportunity to stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ students through public displays of support.
National Skilled Trades and Technology Week is dedicated to creating awareness about the many career opportunities in skilled trades and technology. Learn more about skilled trades and technology pathways on our website: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
November 3, 2025 at 12:53 PM
National Skilled Trades and Technology Week is dedicated to creating awareness about the many career opportunities in skilled trades and technology. Learn more about skilled trades and technology pathways on our website: www2.yrdsb.ca/schools-prog...
Today marks the beginning of Holocaust Education Week. We will use this time to honour the survivors and memory of the 6 million Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust and to further our collective understanding of Holocaust education and combating antisemitism
November 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Today marks the beginning of Holocaust Education Week. We will use this time to honour the survivors and memory of the 6 million Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust and to further our collective understanding of Holocaust education and combating antisemitism
November is Financial Literacy Month, an opportunity to strengthen financial knowledge and skills to help all Canadians with financial planning.
At YRDSB, financial literacy is embedded into curriculum to ensure students have the tools and knowledge needed to be financially literate.
At YRDSB, financial literacy is embedded into curriculum to ensure students have the tools and knowledge needed to be financially literate.
November 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
November is Financial Literacy Month, an opportunity to strengthen financial knowledge and skills to help all Canadians with financial planning.
At YRDSB, financial literacy is embedded into curriculum to ensure students have the tools and knowledge needed to be financially literate.
At YRDSB, financial literacy is embedded into curriculum to ensure students have the tools and knowledge needed to be financially literate.