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2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.
At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:
- A safe, inclusive and
2025 Transition to High School: Information Session
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,
... Continue reading "2025 Transition to High School: Information Session"Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan
Dear Members of the YCDSB Catholic learning community,
The Board of Trustees and the Senior Staff Team are writing to thank you for your ongoing support and input into the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan (MYFRP) and to provide an update on its implementation.
The MYFRP report recently presented at our August Board meeting, communicated that the
... Continue reading "Update on the YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"Welcome To A New School Year
Welcome back, St. Joseph community! We are excited to begin a new school year together, filled with learning, growth, and community spirit. Our students are off to an excellent start under this year’s theme: “Building Your Dreams, Building Your Future.” September has already brought wonderful accomplishments, and our students are embracing new beginnings with energy and enthusiasm. To help us complete ... Continue reading "Welcome To A New School Year"
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"
Board News
Inclement Weather Day: January 6, 2026
Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to expected freezing rain this afternoon, student transportation is cancelled for today (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) in all York Region student transportation zones. As a result:
- Schools remain open
- For Parent(s)/Guardian(s) with children in Elementary Schools:
- Please use
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 16, 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, January 16, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
... Continue reading "YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 16, 2026"New Inclement Weather Zones
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is sharing the letter below from Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYTR).
This letter provides information on new zones for cancelling student transportation due to inclement weather. Starting in January 2026, there will be two inclement weather zones in the YCDSB:
- The Georgina Service Area