Middle School - February 26, 2026
Locker and Desk clean-out
Over the next couple of weeks, students will be given time to clean out their lockers and desks.
Students should take home anything they need over the March break, e.g., coats and boots.
Upcoming Events
Gradest Showdown Spirit Week- Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6
Grade 7 Fort York Excursion - Monday, March 2, 9:15am - 3:05pm
This trip extends learning regarding the life and experiences of soldiers and warfare in British North America before, during, and after the War of 1812.
Students must bring a packed lunch and wear weather appropriate clothing.
Ontario Provincial Finals Robotics Tournament - Sunday, March 1, 8:00am - 6:30pm
The Jazz Showcase at Lula Lounge - Monday, March 2, 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Gradest Showdown House Challenge Spirit Morning - Tuesday, March 3, 9:05am - 9:50am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, March 4, 9:20am
The Burkett Bowl Middle School Debate Tournament - Wednesday, March 4, 3:30pm - 6:45pm
March Break (No Classes) - Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 20
Classes Resume - Monday, March 23
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, March 25, 9:20am
Grade 7 Speech Competition - Thursday, March 26, 8:30am - 9:30am
Finalists from each homeroom will present their speech in front of the Middle School students.
Grade 7 Lunch Out - Thursday, March 26, 11:40am - 12:40pm
Student Life & Belonging
Spring Co-Curricular Schedules - March - May
We have updated our cocurricular club schedules to reflect some changes to programming for this spring. Please review the charts below:
Middle School Co-Curricular Schedule
Senior School Co-Curricular Schedule
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
YORK’S GRADEST SHOWDOWN SPIRIT WEEK - Next Week!
Looking to end the winter term in style and spirit, our student leaders have planned the second annual grade vs grade competition called The Gradest Showdown. This is a fun week of activities and casual-theme days!
Grades will compete against each other for the bragging rights as to which grade is the best!
Please see the schedule below for all the activities students can participate in.
Monday: White Lies
Students wear a white t- Shirt and will write their “white lie” on a sticker when they get to school.
Tuesday: ROYGBV
Students dress head to toe in their grade specific colour.
Grade 6 - Red
Grade 7 - Orange
Grade 8 - Yellow
Grade 9 - Green
Grade 10 - Blue
Grade 11 - Purple
Grade 12 - Pink
Teachers: Rainbow
Wednesday: Rhyme Without Reason
Students can dress up with a partner or a group as pairing words that rhyme. They can also do this themselves wearing two items that rhyme
Examples:
Gown with a crown
Bling and a sling
Green and Queen
Socks and frocks
Race Car and Superstar
Weight Lift and Taylor Swift
Reader and Cheerleader
Snowflake and Birthday Cake
Thursday: Merch Day
Any type of branded clothing (sports, music, camps, School)
Friday: Anything but a backpack day
Students come to school carrying their books and supplies in anything other than a regular backpack! Students can get creative and use a safe, school-appropriate alternative to transport your materials for the day.
For example: laundry baskets, tote bags, small suitcases, pillow cases
Questions? Contact Adina Fuss or Diana Rowell, Coordinators, Student Leadership. Senior School at afuss@yorkschool.com or Middle School at drowell@yorkschool.com.
Student Leadership Applications for 2026-2027 - Open Now!
Student leadership is one of the many ways to get involved and connected with the York school community in a way that amplifies student voice and influences our student life programming.
Please encourage your students to review the Leadership Descriptions Doc and note Grade Eligibility for each role before completing their application.
Students will be able to rank their top 3 choices on the general application. The timeline for applying to all positions, as well as elected and interviewed positions, can be reviewed here.
General applications will close on Thursday, March 5 @ 4:00pm. The Chair Candidate application closes on Thursday, March 5 @ 12:00pm with a candidates’ meeting at 4:00pm the same day.
Questions? Please contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com or Diana Rowell, Coordinator, Middle Student Leadership at drowell@yorkschool.com.