Middle School - January 15, 2026
Upcoming Events
Robotics Tournament at Appleby College - Friday, January 16, 7:30am - 3:20pm
Friday Night Lights - Friday, January 16, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
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.
Wellness Week - Monday, January 19 - Friday, January 23
Wellness Week Assembly - Tuesday, January 20, 9:05am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, January 21, 9:20am
Grade 8 Drama Stage Combat Workshop - Thursday, January 22, 8:30am - 10:25am
Grade 6 & 7 Parent Information Evening on Course Options (RSVP here) - Thursday, January 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Grade 8 Parent Information Evening on Course Options (RSVP here) - Thursday, January 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
PD Day (No Classes) - Monday, January 26
Holocaust Education Assembly - Tuesday, January 27, 9:05am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, January 28, 9:20am
Pick-A-Time Opens - Wednesday, January 28, 1:00pm
Pick-A-Time will be open for parents to book appointments for Student-Centred Interviews on January 28, at 1:00pm. More information will be shared next week.
Student-Centred Interviews are scheduled for February 11 from 1:00pm - 8:30pm and February 12 from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
On February 11 students will follow a compressed schedule and be dismissed by 11:40am. There is no supervision or classes for students in the afternoon of February 11 and all day on February 12.
U13 CAIS National Basketball Tournament - Thursday, January 29 - Friday, January 30
Grade 7 Lunch Out - Thursday, January 29, 11:40am
Baycrest Holocaust Education Afternoon & Resident Visit - Thursday, January 29, 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Grade 8 End-of-Day Homeroom Release - Monday, January 19, 2026
As part of the maturation from middle school into senior school, students may be released from attending the afternoon homeroom period from 3:20pm - 3:30pm. Starting Monday, January 19, Grade 8 homeroom teachers will use their discretion to allow students to be released from attending the end-of-day homeroom check-in. The criteria for this release will be students meeting the following:
Consistent demonstration of responsibility, organization of school materials, and completing school assignments.
Punctual arrival to school and classes
Consistent wearing of the school uniform and adherence to spirit day apparel guidelines.
Students who still need the support of end-of-day homeroom will continue to attend end-of-day homeroom.
Student Life & Belonging
Friday Night Lights - Friday, Jan 16, 6:00pm
The Battle of Farnham begins with The York Storm taking on De La Salle in Varsity Boys’ Basketball!
Come to the gym for the 6:00pm tip off time and cheer on our team.
Wellness Week - January 19 - 23
Please join our student leaders and Wellbeing team as we take the time to unpack the theme of “Growth and Grit”, as it applies to our mental and physical wellbeing.
Throughout the week, students and staff can look forward to casual days and activities that reflect this year’s theme.
Questions? Please contact Avallon Leopold, Senior School Social Worker at aleopold@yorkschool.com or Shana Brandes, School Nurse at sbrandes@yorkschool.com.
Middle School Dance & Games NIght - Thursday, February 5, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Our Student Life & Belonging Team, YPA and Middle School Student Leaders are excited for our upcoming Middle School Dance and Games Night! The theme is Let's Glow (think NEON!).
Please feel free to dress in any clothing from your closet that allows for comfortable dancing and game playing. A ticket fee of approximately $25 will be required to attend, and will be charged to student accounts. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Please note that we are not serving dinner.
This PARENT RSVP FORM is due back by Tuesday, February 3 at 4:00pm