Category: General

Popcorn: On Sale

Our Grade 8 students are starting a POPCORN fundraiser for their graduation and we need your support!  Starting October 1st, Butter Salt popcorn from Snack Value will be sold every Thursday until December 17th. All funds raised will go to help reduce costs of graduation and make this year’s graduation a memorable one for our students.  The cost of each bag of popcorn is $2.00. ... Continue reading "Popcorn: On Sale"

The YCDSB’s 2026-27 Budget

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has released its 2026-27 budget, which focuses on putting students first and starting the process of returning the board to financial stability. 

This budget takes a measured approach to addressing the YCDSB’s deficit. There are several small operational adjustments that respond to declining enrolment and the current needs in our classrooms. 

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YCDSB Elementary P.A. Day: Friday, June 5, 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 elementary level on Friday, June 5, 2026.

 

Elementary – Report Card Writing

Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will be available to

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School organization for 2025-2026

The process for the formation of classes for September 2026 will soon begin. Creating the best and most functional class groupings is a task that requires much thought, consideration, and careful planning. Our goal is to establish balanced classrooms. These classes will consist of students who will work together, thereby enriching learning experiences for all. In forming classes, including combined grades, we will be considering ... Continue reading "School organization for 2025-2026"

YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"