Category: Featured

New Video Series Shines Light on Stress Awareness for Students

At YCDSB, we are dedicated to the well-being of our students, staff, and their families. That is why we are excited to share a new video series that is now available on our YouTube channel (YorkCatholicTV). This series was developed to provide essential mental health resources and support for elementary and secondary students, staff and their

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Protecting York Region Youth: YCDSB & York Regional Police Host Information Evenings on Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation

The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB), in collaboration with York Regional Police, is hosting a series of important information evenings aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation.

As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the

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FLS Students Celebrated at Vaughan Culture Days

Students of the Functional Life Skills Program (FLS) of St. Elizabeth CHS and St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS were recognized for their art skills on October 8, 2024, at Vellore Village Community Centre in Woodbridge, Ontario.

As part of the Vaughan Culture Days festivities, the FLS students created two murals using the theme “Unity in Diversity.” Those murals were unveiled

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2024 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville, are encouraged

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St. Elizabeth Grad Runs World’s Fastest 400m

A graduate of the St. Elizabeth Catholic High School class of 2022, Christopher Morales, achieved the extraordinary feat of running the world’s fastest indoor 400m track and field race at the SEC championship, clocking an impressive 44.49 seconds. 

The track and field race at the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship took place February 23 to 24, 2024. Due to an error beyond ... Continue reading "St. Elizabeth Grad Runs World’s Fastest 400m"

SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe

 

As we start a new school year, we hope you will take some time to review the SafeArrival information below. 

When your child is sick, we understand that informing their school can be easily forgotten. But when absent students are not reported and office staff are unable to contact their parent/guardian, schools must assume the child is lost ... Continue reading "SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe"