Middle School - June 11, 2026
Upcoming Events
Grade 7 Cannes Film Festival - Monday, June 8, 12:40pm - 2:00pm
Grade 7 & 8 Math Exams - Tuesday, June 9 - Schedule Linked
8:30am - 10:00am, Grade 7 Math Exam
1:00pm - 2:30pm, Grade 8 Math Exam
Grade 7 & 8 students are only required to be present for their exam. There are no classes before or after the exams.
Grade 6 students have a regular scheduled day.
Students should wear their regular school uniform.
Canada’s Wonderland Trip - Wednesday, June 10, 8:45am - 3:30pm
If your child is Not participating in the Canada's Wonderland trip, please email Middle School Vice Principal Elise Currier, at ecurrier@yorkschool.com or Middle School Administrative Assistant, Tahsin Noman, at tnoman@yorkschool.com.
There is no alternative programming if your child chooses not to attend.
Exam/Project Return and Dress Rehearsal for Closing - Thursday, June 11
The IT department will be collecting students’ chromebooks, adaptors, and laptop bags for the summer.
8:30am - 8:35am - Attendance in Homeroom
8:30am - 10:15am - Grade 7 & 8 Exam & Project Return
8:35am - 9:30am - Grade 6 Band Rehearsal (Gym)
10:30am - 11:30 am - Grade 7 Band Rehearsal (Music Rm), Grade 8 Grad Rehearsal in Gym
11:30am - Grades 6, 7 and 8 Dismissal unless part of Honour Band/Student Speakers
11:30am - 12:00pm - Honour Band Rehearsal (Music Rm) + Homeroom Rep Student Speaker Practice
Athletic Wear is permitted for all students
Middle School Closing - Friday, June 12
All Grade 6 & 7 music and honor band students should meet in the band room at 8:15am.
All Student speakers should meet in the gym at 8:30am.
All other students should be in their homeroom for 8:30am.
The Middle School Closing runs from 9:00am - 10:30am.
Grade 6 & 7 students will be dismissed immediately after closing.
Grade 8 students and their families are invited to a reception in the cafeteria from 10:30am - 11:30am.
Students should wear their regular school uniform.
Locker and Desk Clean Out
Over the next two weeks students will be given time to clean out their lockers and desks.
Students should take everything home for the summer, including their locks.
Lost and Found
All lost and found items will be on display in the Fitness Centre for students to peruse.
Unclaimed items will be donated.
June Report Cards - Week of June 22
The final June report will be available to download from YorkNet during the week of June 22. You will receive an email notification when it's ready, and paper copies will not be mailed out.
As well, a list of stationery supplies (for Grade 7 and 8 students) will be made available on the school’s YorkNet site when the June Reports are posted.
A June mailing will be sent that includes an Academic Achievement Certificate for Honor Roll (79.5% -84.4%), Principal’s List (84.5%-89.4%) and Head’s List (89.5% and above).
Preparing for the next Academic Year: Books, Uniforms, Timetables
Please refer to the 2026-2027 Family Handbook for information on books and uniforms.
Please note that gym uniforms will be available for purchase onsite at The York Shop (1320 Yonge St.) on August 31 and September 1 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm and September 2 and 3 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Alternatively, students can purchase gym uniforms when they visit The York Shop with their gym class during the week of September 8.
Timetables will be available during the first week of September. An email will be sent to notify you that your child’s timetable is available on YorkNet.
I am delighted to share with you our 2026 summer reads selection that students can enjoy reading over the summer. Whether you are looking for adventure, mystery, fantasy, or something completely different, we have curated a fantastic collection of books that we think you will love.
Please see the link to our LibGuides summer reading lists for books available now in the library and digital books available now on Sora. You will find a wide range of titles across different genres and reading levels, so there is truly something for everyone.
For students who want to challenge themselves in reading books over the summer, we have our book bingo! This is a fun and interactive way to explore different types of books and reading experiences. To participate, simply complete 4 squares in a row on your bingo card. Once students have finished, they can submit a photo by email or hand in their book bingo sheet at the start of the new school year in September 2026 to be entered into our prize draw.
For a different kind of challenge, our Reading Log program lets students earn 50 points for every 30 minutes of reading. The more they read, the better the prizes! Here's what can be earned: Starbucks gift cards, an Indigo gift card, cool heat changing mugs and many more prizes!
The program starts this week (week of June 1, 2026) and runs through September 30, 2026. All the details about the book bingo and reading log challenge is available on our LibGuidesMiddle & Senior School Library: Summer Reading.
Here's the best part: there's no registration required! Students can join at any point during the summer whenever they are ready. Whether they start right away or jump in mid-summer, we would love to have everyone participate. Just submit the completed bingo cards or reading logs by email or in-person during the new school year in September 2026.
Have an amazing summer filled with great books, exciting stories, and the joy of reading. If you have any questions or need recommendations, don't hesitate to reach out!
Happy reading!
Mr. Regner
The York School Library
Middle School Summer Reading Program
Student Life & Belonging
International Excursion Interest Form
Hello current Grade 8 to 11 students and parents,
In the 2026-2027 school year, The York School is tentatively planning to offer the following International Excursions to eligible students in our Senior School:
A. Grade 9-12 Drama Excursion to New York City in February 2027
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Ms. Barber.
B. Grade 9-12 Music Excursion to Spain in February 2027
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Mr. MacFarlane or Mr. Pittman.
Please review the one page overview of each trip offering and discuss these excursions as a family. Then we ask that parents complete this interest form by Friday, June 12. (Please note that cost ranges included in the one page overviews are approximate, and could be updated for the Venturing Out form released in September)
Filling out this form does not guarantee a spot on any of the above offerings. It helps the school to gauge interest in these potential international excursions.
More information will be shared with interested students and their families in September 2026 (including a detailed Venturing Out Form).
Questions? Please contact Andrea Lossing, Experiential Educator at alossing@yorkschool.com.
Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day - September 2026
If you would like to support our fundraising efforts for Terry Fox and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, please see below:
Terry Fox - September 18
If you would like to purchase a 2026 Terry Fox Run T-Shirt, 75% of the price will go directly to cancer research and is one of the main ways we fundraise at York. Shirts will be delivered in September to homeroom teachers ahead of our run on the 18. Terry Fox T-Shirt Order Form - Deadline September 9 at 12:00pm.
Questions about Terry Fox orders, please contact Aniessha Sureshkumar at asureshkumar@yorkschool.com.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day:
On Wednesday, September 30, we will observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on this day.
If you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, which provides resources to Residential School Survivors, please purchase your official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
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Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.