Middle School - November 20, 2025

Upcoming Events

8A Cookie Decorating in Homeroom (Halloween Prize) - Tuesday, November 25, 8:30am

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 26, 9:20am

7B Casual Day (Halloween Prize) - Thursday, November 27

Grade 7 Lunch Out - Thursday, November 27, 11:40am

  • Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students.

  • Grade 8 students will continue to have lunch out every Friday.

Middle and Senior School Play, Matilda - November 27-29

  • November 27 & 28 at 7:00pm and November 29 at 2:00pm

  • The online box office is now open for this year's Middle and Senior School production of Matilda

  • Please click on the 'Register Now' link at the bottom of the webpage. Tickets will be charged to your student account and there will be a check-in booth when you arrive at the 1320 gym where you will sign in and confirm your attendance.

Grade 6 Trip to the Holocaust Museum Trip - Monday, December 1, 8:45am - 12:40pm

  • Students should bring a packed lunch and a water bottle.

7D Pizza Party (Halloween Prize) - Tuesday, December 2, 11:40am

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, December 3, 9:20am

7B & 7C Lunch Out (Halloween Prize) - Thursday, December 4, 11:40am-12:40pm

The 15th Annual Pinewood Derby Race - Monday, December 8, 8:30am

Robotics Tournament at Appleby College - Tuesday, December 9, 7:30am - 3:20pm

8C PHE Access Ability in Action Trip to Variety Village - Wednesday, December 10, 8:45am - 12:15pm

Late Start Wednesday - Wednesday, December 10, 9:20am

Grade 7 Lunch Out - Thursday, December 11, 11:40am

7D Hot Chocolate Morning (Halloween Prize) - Friday, December 12, 8:30am

Winter Spirit Week - Monday, December 15 - Thursday, December 18

8C PHE Access Ability in Action Trip to Variety Village - Monday, December 15, 12:15pm - 3:15pm

House Challenge Morning - Tuesday, December 16, 9:05am - 9:55am

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, December 17, 9:20am

Grade 6 Math Exhibition - Thursday, December 18, 2:00pm - 3:20pm

Winter Break (No Classes) - Friday, December 19 - Friday, January 2

  • Classes resume on Monday, January 5

Student Life & Belonging

NEW CIRCLES CLOTHING DRIVE

York’s annual clothing drive for New Circles will begin on Monday, December 1 and runs until Friday, December 12. 

New Circles is a “not-for-profit, grass-roots agency that builds strong and caring communities by providing clothing and skills training programs to equity-deserving individuals.” Our long standing partnership with New Circles continues with your generous donations.

Please bring in only the following items and place them in the house bins outside the Student Life & Belonging office in the Senior School cafeteria or Middle School Commons.

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

WEDNESDAY HOUSE INTRAMURALS

Every Wednesday during Middle School recess, students are encouraged to join us in the gym for House intramurals. Throughout the month of November, our Athletic Reps are running Volleyball and Basketball and everyone will have the chance to participate if they wish!

HOUSE HYPE THURSDAYS

Throughout the month of November, our Spirit Council is continuing to infuse our community with opportunities for fun and connection. 

Every Thursday, students and staff can look forward to activities in the cafeteria to maintain spirit and contribute points to each of the 4 houses! 

Check out the schedule.