Year: 2026

YCDSB Placed Under Supervision by Minister of Education

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 Board News, Featured

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Minister of Education placed the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) under supervision. While under supervision, all decisions that would normally be made by trustees, with the exception of denominational matters, will now be made by the appointed Supervisor, Carrie Kormos.

You can read a letter from the Minister of Education by clicking

Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026 Board News, Featured

The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year.

These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:

Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in

Cereal Box Drive

February 18, 2026 General

Canadian Martyrs will collect cereal boxes in support of the Newmarket Food Pantry. All donations will help us create our first ever Cereal Box Domino. On March 11, students will watch the dominos fall, symbolizing how each small act of kindness comes together to make a big impact for families in need.

Inclement Weather Day: February 18, 2026

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 Board News

Dear York Catholic DSB Families,

Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York Region. Schools remain open.

Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a

The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education

February 11, 2026March 4, 2026 Board News

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Team held a Special Board Meeting to share information about their response to the Minister of Education regarding his financial and governance questions of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).

At the Special Board Meeting, YCDSB trustees and staff explained that we are on