Middle School - October 22, 2026

Important Information and Upcoming Events

Curriculum Night Resources 

Curriculum guides and presentation slide decks are available on YorkNet.

Parent Guide: TRAIL Mail - Parent Guide

Upcoming Events

York Scares Hunger: Annual Food Drive - Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 30 (see more details below)

Virtual Student Centred Interviews - Friday, October 23

  • There will be no classes all day on October 23.

OSDU British Parliamentary Provincial Debate Tournament - Saturday, October 24

Middle & Senior School Photo Day - Tuesday, October 27

  • Students should wear one of the following uniform items: the short-sleeved blue polo shirt or the long-sleeved blue polo shirt with their regular uniform bottom.

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 4, 9:20am

Grade 8 Field Trip to Mackenzie House & Old York - Friday, November 6, 9:05am - 3:00pm

  • Students should wear York branded clothing and dress weather appropriately for outdoor walking.

  • Students should bring TTC fare and lunch money.

Winter Co-Curriculars & Athletics Begin - Monday, November 9

The York School Live & In Concert Music Night - Tuesday, November 10, 7:00pm 

  • Students participating in co-curricular ensembles; concert, jazz bands and choir will be featured from the Middle School.

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 11, 9:20am

Remembrance Day Assembly - Wednesday, November 11, 9:45am

Grade 7 Toronto Public Health School Immunization Program

  • Toronto Public Health (TPH) will be hosting a School Immunization Program (SIP) clinic at The York School on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The clinic will offer hepatitis b, human papillomavirus (HPV), and meningococcal vaccines to grade 7 students. 

  • Parents have to complete the consent form for their child to participate.

  • If you wish to have your child vaccinated outside of school, TPH holds regular routine vaccination clinics around the city.  For more information please visit this site. 

  •  Students who are participating in the vaccination clinic should wear short sleeves. 

Fall Midterm Break (No Classes) - Friday, November 13 - Monday, November 16

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 28, 9:20am

Grade 8 Lunch Out - Thursday, October 29, 11:40am - 12:40pm

  • The Grade 8 lunch out has been moved to Thursday this week so students can participate in Halloween festivities during lunch period on Friday.

Halloween Costume Catwalk Assembly - Friday, October 30, 9:05am

  • Students are welcome to come to school dressed up in silly and fun Halloween costumes.

Daylight Saving Time - Sunday, November 1

U13 to Varsity CISAA Championship Week - Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6

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

Understanding MYP Assessment Podcast Series

Fall Co-Curricular Schedule

Fall Athletic Practice Schedule

Lunch Menus & Schedule

Student Life & Belonging

YORK SCARES HUNGER - Annual Food Drive for Daily Bread Food Bank

It is the final week for our annual York Scares Hunger campaign! We have 4 big yellow boxes to fill to support the Daily Bread food bank and we are not yet at our goal. Help us in alleviating food insecurity in the city by reminding your child(ren) to bring in non-perishable items and place them in their House bin outside the Student Life office in the cafeteria or the Middle School commons.

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

Halloweek: OctOBER 26 - 30

Halloween Activities - Friday, OctOBER 30

  1. York’s  famous, annual Costume Catwalk will be on Friday, October 30 from 9:05am - 9:45am. Students and staff are encouraged to show their spirit by dressing in costume for this event! Categories for costume judging will be: Funniest, Most Creative, Most DIY, & Best Group.

    • A low-sensory environment will also be provided by our Belonging & Outreach leaders in room 324 for students who would like to participate in alternative activities.

  2. Join the YPA at the Middle School Halloween Carnival in the Fitness Centre or walk through their Haunted Hallway, on the 1st floor outside the music rooms, both during Friday Recess & Lunch.

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