Middle School - December 11, 2025
Upcoming Events
7D Hot Chocolate Morning (Halloween Prize) - Friday, December 12, 8:30am
Winter Spirit Week - Monday, December 15 - Thursday, December 17
8A & 8B PHE Access Ability in Action Trip to Variety Village - Monday, December 15, 12:15pm - 3:15pm
As part of our Adaptive Games unit in Physical and Health Education (PHE), students learn about accessibility, adapted sports, and inclusion.
Students should wear York PHE clothing for the trip.
Parents must complete the Variety Village waiver for their child to participate.
House Challenge Morning - Tuesday, December 16, 9:05am - 9:55am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, December 17, 9:20am
Grade 6 Geometric Art Exhibition - Wednesday, December 17, 2:00pm - 3:20pm
The grade 6s will be inviting their parents to view their geometric art exhibit in which they will explore angles, triangles, and transversals.
They will explore the global context of personal and cultural expression and use mathematics to analyze and create artistic forms of expression. You are invited to question whether art is more inspiration or calculation.
Winter Wonders Afternoon - Thursday, December 18, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Middle School students will participate in a Winter Wonder’s afternoon on Thursday, December 18 from 1:30pm - 3:15pm.
Students will work in house teams and move through challenges to gain points for their house.
Students will have homeroom from 3:20pm - 3:30pm.
Athletics & Co-curricular - Cancelled
There will be no athletic practices or co-curricular clubs after school on Friday, December 12, and before and after school on Thursday, December 18.
Winter Break (No Classes) - Friday, December 19 - Friday, January 2
Classes resume on Monday, January 5
Welcome Back Spirit Assembly - Tuesday, January 6, 9:05am - 9:55am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, January 7, 9:20am
Lockdown Drill - Wednesday, January 7, 10:15am
If you anticipate your child may need additional support during our upcoming drills, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher.
Club Photo Days - Thursday, January 8 - Friday, January 9
Club supervisors will sign up for a photo timeslot and inform their students.
Students who missed the October photo day will be contacted about arranging their individual photo.
Semester Two Design/Art Changeover - Monday, January 19
The last day of semester one will be on Friday, January 16, 2026.
The semester two changeover for Grades 6 Art to Design and Grade 7 Design to Art will be on Monday, January 19.
Locker and Desk clean-out
Students should take home anything they will need over the winter break e.g. winter coats and boots.
15th annual Pinewood Derby WINNERS
Here is the list of the 15th Annual 2025 Pinewood Derby Winners:
Overall Award Winners:
Fastest Car - Pinewood Derby 2025 Winner - Yasmin B. 7C “Crimson”
Best Design Overall - Jake G. 7D “Duesenberg J”
People's Choice Overall (Tie) - Kaela N. 7A “Rainbow Road” and Leigh H. 7D “Snoopy Car”
7A Class Winners (Mr. Corsano):
Fastest Car 7A - Sena S. “Action Packed”
Best Design 7A - Matthew G. “Rooler Dooler”
People's Choice 7A - Hanna M. “Hooper”
7B Class Winners (Mr. Corsano):
Fastest Car 7B - Emma M. “Wonka Bar”
Best Design 7B - Mayssa R. “Falcon”
People's Choice 7B - Emma D. “Slinky Dog”
7C Class Winners (Mr. Corsano):
Fastest Car 7C - Magnus P. “Flame”
Best Design 7C - Felix Z. “Streamline”
People's Choice 7C - Holden G. “X-Wing Fighter”
7D Class Winners (Mr. Cooper):
Fastest Car 7C - Lily F. “Golden Ticket”
Best Design 7C - Max G. “Sundae Run”
People's Choice 7C - Jack J. “Party Bus”
Student Life & Belonging
Eco Committee wishes all York families a Green Holiday!
December 8 - 12 - Sustainable Wrapping Station in the Cafeteria at Lunch
December 15 - 18 - BYOM! Bring Your Own Mug, of course!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
FINAL HOUSE CHALLENGE WEEK OF 2025! December 15 - 18
Daily casual-dress theme days, lunch-hour activities and a House “Chilly Challenge” Spirit assembly, there is much to look forward to before our long winter’s nap!
Questions? Contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.
Holocaust Remembrance and Education Field Trip - Grades 7-12 - Thursday, Jan 29
In honour of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the York School will be offering an optional field trip to Baycrest on Thursday, January 29. This trip is to complement our Middle & Senior school assembly that will take place on Tuesday, January 27.
At Baycrest we will have a tour of their facilities, with a focus on learning about their Jewish community and, in particular, the care for the largest number of Holocaust survivors living in one location in Canada. We will also hear Holocaust survivor testimony and engage with some of the residents.
We will depart York at 12:30pm and return by 4:00pm. Please note this trip is for students in Grades 7-12.
If your student would like to attend, they must sign up using this form (from their York account). Cost of transportation will be charged.
Questions? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.