Category: Board News

Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community

February is Black Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, contributions and achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This month invites us to honour Black excellence, resilience, leadership, and creativity, while reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equity, inclusion and belonging.

In our Catholic school communities, Black Heritage Month is an opportunity

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Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister’s Request

Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff and Families,

We want you to be aware that yesterday, the Minister of Education requested that the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) submit a plan outlining how we will provide effective governance and financial management.

The Board of Trustees and the Senior Team are working

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Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

Due to inclement weather conditions, all YCDSB schools are closed for tomorrow (Monday, January 26, 2026).

Please do not bring your children to school, because there will be no one there to supervise them.

Child care operators will also be unable to operate tomorrow.

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YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 30, 2026 -Elementary

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 30, 2026.

Human Resources Modules

Training modules will be completed on the following topics: Prevalent medical conditions; concussion

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We’re Sorry – School Closure Information

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

Timely communication is a necessary part of our relationship with you. The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) always strives to keep our parents/guardians informed with the information you need.

This morning, that did not happen. I want to provide you with details as to why this happened.

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