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School-day Q+ASchool Day is Coming!
The York Catholic District School Board understands that it can be difficult for parents to stay on top of all the activities that happen at school.
That is why we are implementing a new online payment and communications tool in our schools. This tool, called “School-Day”, will be available at your school beginning April 2, 2024.
Benefits ... Continue reading "School Day is Coming!"
2024 Lenten Mass
On March 21, 2024 the York Catholic District School Board celebrated the third annual board-wide Lenten Mass of Renewal and Reconciliation. Livestreamed to the board’s 50,000 students, the Mass featured the talented students of St Edward Catholic Elementary School and St Brother Andre Catholic High School, in Markham, who performed the music and helped with the readings.
The celebrant was Bishop ... Continue reading "2024 Lenten Mass"
Lenten Food Drive in Support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank
In support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank, St. Marguerite d’Youville will once again be participating in its annual Lenten Food Drive to provide temporary emergency food assistance to individuals and families in need. The Richmond Hill Food Bank serves over 1,300 individuals each month and past donations have greatly assisted them in meeting this need. From Monday, March 18 to Monday, March 25, we ... Continue reading "Lenten Food Drive in Support of the Richmond Hill Food Bank"
ShareLife Loonie/Toonie Drive
During the week of March 18 to 22, St. Marguerite d’Youville will host a loonie/toonie drive in support of ShareLife. ShareLife is the charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Toronto. It supports more than 40 Catholic agencies that serve people who are poor and marginalized in the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond. ShareLife-funded agencies serve the entire community, regardless of religious affiliation. There are so ... Continue reading "ShareLife Loonie/Toonie Drive"
Board News
Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse will occur in southern Ontario, which will block the sun’s light in some areas.
In York Region, we will experience the effects of the eclipse between roughly 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., which coincides with the scheduled dismissal times for our schools. Looking at the sun during this time period has the ... Continue reading "Monday, April 8: Shortened Day for Solar Eclipse"
Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education
– St. Francis de Sales
February 12, 2024
Dear York Catholic District School Board Community,
I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and express how delighted I am to return to the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) as Interim Director of Education.
My career started ... Continue reading "Welcome John De Faveri – Interim Director of Education"
YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career
York Catholic District School Board Director of Education Domenic Scuglia will retire after a 41-year career promoting equity, excellence and faith in two Canadian provinces.
“The Board of Trustees is grateful for Domenic Scuglia’s many contributions to the YCDSB, in particular for creating stability in our school board during the difficult days near the end of the pandemic,” said Chair of ... Continue reading "YCDSB Director of Education Domenic Scuglia Announces Retirement After Outstanding Teaching Career"