Middle School - May 7, 2026
Upcoming Events
Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge - Monday, May 11, 10:10am
Grade 6 & 7 Gauss Contest - Monday, May 11, 10:25am - 11:40pm
Grade 7 students and Grade 6s that volunteered will write the Gauss contest organized by the University of Waterloo's Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC).
Preparation is not required, but students who want to know what to expect or try a past contest can find them here.
Grade 8 Gauss Contest - Tuesday, May 12, 12:40pm - 2:00pm
Grade 8 students will write the Gauss contest organized by the University of Waterloo's Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC).
Preparation is not required, but students who want to know what to expect or try a past contest can find them here.
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, May 13, 9:20am
Forest of Reading Field Trip - Wednesday, May 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Grade 7 Microplastics Workshops - Wednesday, May 13 - Thursday, May 14
Grade 7 Lunch Out - Thursday, May 14, 11:40am - 12:40pm
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.
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)
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, bouncy castles, obstacle courses and activities for all ages to enjoy. Please register and sign up to volunteer for the event through the link below.
