Middle School - January 29, 2026
Upcoming Events
U13 CAIS National Basketball Tournament - Thursday, January 29 - Friday, January 30
CISMF Rehearsal - Monday, February 2, 7:15am - 4:00pm
Robotics Tournament at Appleby College - Tuesday, February 3, 7:30am - 3:20pm
Kids’ Lit Quiz Trip - Wednesday, February 4, 8:45am - 1:30pm
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, February 4, 9:20am
Middle School Dance & Games Night - Thursday, February 5, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Future Design School Challenge Excursion - Friday, February 6, 7:30am - 4:00pm
Black History Month Assembly - Tuesday, February 10, 9:05am
To learn about the Middle and Senior School academic program and course offerings, please visit https://academicprogram.yorkschool.com/.
Virtual Student Centred Interviews - Wednesday, February 11 & Thursday, February 12
Pick-A-Time is open for parents to book appointments for Student-Centred Interviews until Tuesday, February 10 at 5:00pm. Click on to this video for instructions.
Student-Centred Interviews are scheduled for February 11 from 1:00pm - 8:30pm and February 12 from 8:30am - 4:00pm.
There is no late start on Wednesday, February 11. 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. There will also be no lunch service (only grab and go items will be available), athletic practices, or co-curricular activities.
Winter Midterm Break (No Classes) - Friday, February 13 - Monday, February 16
Grade 9 Course Selection Forms Due on YorkNet - Tuesday, February 17
This week, the Grade 8 students were presented with the elective options for the 2025-2026 academic year. The presentation is available here.
Students and parents must review the form together and agree on course choices; only one parent needs to sign it.
To help you access YorkNet and complete the form, please refer to the Student and Parent Guide.
Ramadan (February 17 - March 19)
Students are encouraged to let their homeroom teacher know if they are fasting.
Students who are fasting have the option of sitting in the Middle School commons area during lunch.
Student Life & Belonging
Prizes - February 2 - 6, 2026
Please be aware that some of our classes will have their prizes for Winter Wonders this upcoming week:
Middle School Dance & Games Night - Thursday, February 5, 6:00 - 8:00pm
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 the student account. 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
Challenge Week Virtual Parents Information Sessions - Save the Date
All Grade 6-10 parents (and students) are invited to attend our Challenge Week Virtual Parents Information Sessions on Thursday, February 19 at 5:00pm.
These Parent Information Nights will be an opportunity to learn more about the details of your child's upcoming Challenge Week excursion. The lead teacher of your child's trip will be in touch in advance to share the google meet link via email.
Questions? Please contact Andrea Lossing, Experiential Educator at alossing@yorkschool.com.