SENIOR School - June 11, 2026
Upcoming Events
Grade 12 Graduation Rehearsal - Thursday, June 4, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Parents and students will be sent more instructions regarding Graduation via email.
Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony - Friday, June 5, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Students are expected to arrive at the YorkMinster Baptist Church by 11:30am.
Grade 12 Graduation Reception - Friday, June 5, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Senior School Exams Continue - Monday, June 8 - Tuesday, June 9
Grade 11 Extended Essay Day - Wednesday, June 10, 9:00am
Grade 9 ICE Showcase - Wednesday, June 10, 5:00 pm - 7:00pm
Grade 11 Extended Essay Morning - Thursday, June 11, 9:00am
Senior School Exam Return Afternoon - Thursday, June 11, 12:30pm
Senior School Closing Ceremony - Friday, June 12, 1:00pm
Notes on the Final Week
Exams continue until Tuesday. There are no activities planned for the Grade 9s and 10s during the school day on Wednesday and on Thursday morning - the students may stay home. Grade 9s students should arrive at 4:30 pm (2:30pm for speakers) for the ICE Showcase. Grade 9 and 10 students should arrive at 12:30 pm on Thursday for Exam Return. The grade 11s, on the other hand, are to come to school and work on completing their extended essays all day on Wednesday and on Thursday morning before exam return.
Students should arrive at 12:30pm on Friday for the Closing Ceremony that begins at 1:00pm. The event should end by 3:00pm.
Lost and Found - On display until June 12 at 12:00pm
All lost and found items are on display in the Fitness Centre for students to peruse.
Unclaimed items will be donated.
June Report Cards - Week of June 22
The final June report will be available to download from YorkNet during the week of June 22. You will receive an email notification when it's ready, and paper copies will not be mailed out.
A June mailing will be sent that includes Subject Awards, and an Academic Achievement Certificate for Honor Roll (79.5% - 84.4%), Principalβs List (84.5% - 89.4%) and Headβs List (89.5% and above).
Preparing for the next Academic Year: Books, Uniforms, Timetables
Please refer to the 2026-2027 Family Handbook for information on books and uniforms.
Please note that gym uniforms will be available for purchase onsite at The York Shop (1320 Yonge St.) on August 31 and September 1 from 1:00pm - 4:00pm and September 2 and 3 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Alternatively, students can purchase gym uniforms when they visit The York Shop with their gym class during the week of September 8.
Timetables will be available during the first week of September. An email will be sent to notify you that your childβs timetable is available on YorkNet.
Senior School Summer Reading Program
We're thrilled to announce that the Summer Reads 2026 program is launching this week! Whether students are looking to dive into a gripping page-turner, Ms. Yu has created an amazing list of summer reads. Explore a new genre, or simply make the most of summer break, this is a great chance to read for fun, earn rewards, and connect with fellow readers. The programme runs from the beginning of June β September 30, 2026.
Here is the best part: No registration is required. Students can jump in at any point during the summer, whether that is day one or mid-August and start earning rewards immediately.
Two Ways to Participate
1. Book Bingo
Complete 4 squares in a row on a bingo card by reading books that match different categories (think: a book with a blue cover, a book by an author you've never read before, a mystery, and more). Once a row is completed, submit a photo or email the completed worksheet as evidence of reading to Mr. Regner. Every submission enters students into a prize draw for something exciting.
2. Reading Log
Earn 50 points for every 30 minutes of reading and unlock tiered prizes based on reading hours. See the LibGuides Summer Reading program for more details.
Ready to get started? Books are available now on display in the library, and for those who prefer digital reading, explore our collection on Sora. Looking for recommendations or want to browse curated lists by genre and theme? Visit our Middle & Senior School Library: Summer Reading LibGuides for inspiration and resources.
Submission Instructions:
When students are ready to claim rewards, they should submit their Book Bingo photos or Reading Log entries by email or in person no later than the end of September 2026. The library team cannot wait to celebrate summer reading achievements!
This summer is the perfect opportunity to escape into new worlds, discover stories that stay with you, and maybe even find your next favorite book. Whether students are reading one book or ten, we are excited to have them join this initiative.
Student Life & Belonging
International Excursion Interest Form
Hello current Grade 8 to 11 students and parents,
In the 2026-2027 school year, The York School is tentatively planning to offer the following International Excursions to eligible students in our Senior School:
A. Grade 9-12 Drama Excursion to New York City in February 2027
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Ms. Barber.
B. Grade 9-12 Music Excursion to Spain in February 2027
Click here to learn more about this offering
For more information please speak to Mr. MacFarlane or Mr. Pittman.
Please review the one page overview of each trip offering and discuss these excursions as a family. Then we ask that parents complete this interest form by Friday, June 12.(Please note that cost ranges included in the one page overviews are approximate, and could be updated for the Venturing Out form released in September)
Filling out this form does not guarantee a spot on any of the above offerings. It helps the school to gauge interest in these potential international excursions.
More information will be shared with interested students and their families in September 2026 (including a detailed Venturing Out Form).
Questions? Please contact Andrea Lossing, Experiential Educator at alossing@yorkschool.com.
Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day - September 2026
If you would like to support our fundraising efforts for Terry Fox and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, please see below:
Terry Fox - September 18
If you would like to purchase a 2026 Terry Fox Run T-Shirt, 75% of the price will go directly to cancer research and is one of the main ways we fundraise at York. Shirts will be delivered in September to homeroom teachers ahead of our run on the 18. Terry Fox T-Shirt Order Form - Deadline September 9 at 12:00pm.
Questions about Terry Fox orders, please contact Aniessha Sureshkumar at asureshkumar@yorkschool.com.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation/Orange Shirt Day:
On Wednesday, September 30, we will observe the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear an orange shirt on this day.
If you would like to support the Orange Shirt Society, which provides resources to Residential School Survivors, please purchase your official orange shirt from the list of approved vendors below:
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Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.