Middle School - October 23, 2025
Upcoming Events
Virtual Student Centred Interviews - Friday, October 24
There will be no classes all day on October 24.
U13 to Varsity CISAA Championship Week - Monday, October 27 - Friday, October 31
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 29, 9:20am
Halloween Costume Catwalk Assembly - Friday, October 31, 9:05am
Students are welcome to come to school dressed up in silly and fun Halloween costumes.
Daylight Saving Time - Sunday, November 2
TPH Vaccination Clinic at The York School - Tuesday, November 4, 8:30am - 12:00pm
Toronto Public Health (TPH) will be hosting a School Immunization Program clinic at The York School. 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 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.
Grade 8 Field Trip to Mackenzie House & Old York - Tuesday, November 4, 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.
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 5, 9:20am
Middle School Movie Night - Save the Date - Wednesday, November 5, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Fall Midterm Break (No Classes) - Friday, November 7 - Monday, November 10
Winter Athletics & Co-Curriculars Begin - Tuesday, November 11
Remembrance Day Assembly - Tuesday, November 11, 9:05am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 12, 9:20am
Grade 6 Lunch Out - Thursday, November 13, 11:40am
Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students.
The York School Live & In Concert Music Night - Thursday, November 13, 6:00pm
Students participating in co-curricular ensembles; concert, jazz bands and choir will be featured from the Middle School.
message from Ms. Barnes
Re: Wearable AI technology
As wearable AI technology such as AI glasses becomes more common, we want to remind students that these devices fall under our mobile device policy. Just like smartphones, smartwatches, and wireless headphones, AI-powered wearables must not be worn or used during the school day. This ensures that our classrooms and common spaces remain focused, respectful, and free from digital distractions. Students are asked to store these devices safely in their lockers or bags until after school hours.
Student Life & Belonging
RSVP - Middle School YPA & Student Life Movie Night
The York Parents Association (YPA) and Student Life are excited to have our annual YPA Middle School Movie Night on Wednesday, November 5 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm at 1320 Yonge Street.
This Parental RSVP is due back by Monday, November 3 at 4:00pm and is required as consent for students to participate.
Grade 6 Movie- Jurassic Park
Grade 7 Movie- Jurassic Park
Grade 8 Movie- Back to the Future
York Scares Hunger Food Drive - OctOBER 20 - 31
This year, we are encouraging students and families to help alleviate food insecurity in our community and city by supporting our annual York Scares Hunger campaign in one of the following ways:
Bring in the following items and place them in your House bin outside the Student Life office in the cafeteria or the Middle School commons between October 20 - October 31.
Meals on Wheels at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church
Another way to get involved with supporting food share needs in the city is through the Meals on Wheels program. Just up the street from our campus at Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, is a Meals on Wheels site - providing delicious food to senior community members in need.Students and families can get involved with Meals on Wheels by baking items for their program as well as delivering meals throughout the week. Check out their website for volunteer opportunities or to make a monetary donation to support their programming, please click Here.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
HALLOWEEK Approaches! - October 27 - 31
Throughout Halloweek, students and staff will have many opportunities to get into the spooky season and contribute points to their house standings!
Halloween Hunt - find the pumpkins, witches, goblins and ghosts hidden around York and return them to the Hunt box at the Student Life office for house points!
Halloween Costume Catwalk Assembly - On Halloween, show off your spirit by walking the catwalk with your Grade in costume during our morning assembly! Alternate, low-sensory programming is also available during this assembly in room 327.
Categories for prizes this year include: Most Creative, Funniest, Most DIY & Best Group.
Middle School Homeroom pumpkin carving and door decorating will take place all week long on the 4th floor at Recess and Lunch.
The YPA Middle School Halloween Carnival in the Fitness Centre will take place on Friday at Recess - a final chance to win house points and candy!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
