Middle School - May 14, 2026
Upcoming Events
Middle School Chamber Band at MusicFest Nationals - Thursday, May 14 - Friday, May 15
Founder’s Day (No Classes) - Friday, May 15
Victoria Day (No Classes) - Monday, May 18
CISAA Championship Week -Tuesday, May 19 - Friday, May 22
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, May 20, 9:20am
Middle School PE X Movement Sport Experience - Monday, May 25 - Monday, June 1
Grade 6 and 7 PHE classes will be participating in X Movement sport experiences at David Balfour Park during their scheduled PHE time to build their emotional intelligence through the sports of Australian Football and Netball.
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, May 27, 9:20am
Middle School Science Extravaganza - Save the Date - Thursday, May 28, 9:00am - 10:00am
All grade 8s will be sharing their learning with a science-fair style exhibition in the cafeteria of The York School.
Please mark your calendars, families are invited to attend. More details to follow via email closer to the date.
Middle School Athletics Breakfast of Champions - Save the Date - Tuesday, June 2, 7:15am - 8:30am
Grade 7 & 8 Math Exams - Tuesday, June 9
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
8:30 - 8:35 am - Attendance in Homeroom
8:30am - 10:15am Grade 7 & 8 Exam & Project Return
8:35 - 9:30 am Grade 6 Band Rehearsal (Gym)
10:30 - 11:30 am - Grade 7 Band Rehearsal (Music Rm), Grade 8 Grad Rehearsal in Gym
11:30 am - Grades 6, 7 and 8 Dismissal unless part of Honour Band/Student Speakers
11:30 - 12pm - 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.
Student Life & Belonging
spirit week - may 19 - 22
It is the final House Spirit Week of the 2025-2026 school year! Our Spring into Spirit week will be the last chance for students and staff to gain points for their houses. Points will be given for participating in the theme-wear casual days, competing in Tuesday’s House Challenge assembly and completing the recess/lunch-hour activities.
Check the schedule to join us as we Spring Into Spirit!
YPA Puppy Visits! - May 19 - 21
To complement our Spirit week, our generous YPA has arranged for our students to be visited by goldendoodle puppies over the course of 3 recess/lunch hours!
Students will sign up in the cafeteria at the start of each recess/lunch hour for one of three session times each day.
We are so excited to boost our spirits and wellbeing with furry friends and appreciate our partnership with our YPA!
Questions? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com)
Ports of Hope is a student - led initiative that helps to restore dignity, comfort, and hope for brave pediatric patients battling cancer through fun and colourful graphic tees that allow for easy access to port sites. Often patients have to endure uncomfortable lifting or removing of clothing during already challenging treatments; Ports of Hope aims to reduce the disruption and discomfort of this process through their accessible shirts.
It costs $15 to make one “Port of Hope” shirt and we are challenging our York community to raise enough money for 50 shirts to support this wonderful cause!
Students and staff can donate through our Coin Jug House Challenge throughout spirit week! Dropping loonies and toonies into your own house jug will create positive points and placing bills into opposing House jugs will subtract points!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com)
Ports of Hope Fundraiser - Throughout Spirit Week!
RSVP for the Junior and Middle School Carnival!
The 2026 Carnival will take place on the afternoon of Saturday, May 23! Junior and Middle School families get ready for an unforgettable day at our 1320 Yonge St campus. We’re bringing the fun with a BBQ, games, obstacle courses and activities for all ages to enjoy. Please register and sign up to volunteer for the event through the link below.
