SENIOR 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.
Model UN Trip to U of T - Secondary School Interactive Crisis Simulation - Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026 (various times)
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.
U13 to Varsity CISAA Championship Week - Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6
Robotics Tournament at Appleby College - Tuesday, November 3, 7:30am - 3:20pm
Grade 10 & 11 Drama Evening - Tuesday, November 3, 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 4, 9:20am
Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day - Wednesday, November 4
On Wednesday, November 4, The York School will be participating in the National Take Our Kids to Work Day Initiative. There will be no Grade 9 classes held that day and all grade 9 students are encouraged to participate.
Grade 11 Literacy Test - Wednesday, November 4, 8:30am
Winter Co-Curriculars & Athletics Begin - Monday, November 9
The York School Live & In Concert Music Night - Tuesday, November 10, 7:00 pm
Students participating in co-curricular ensembles; concert, jazz bands and choir will be featured from the Middle School.
Alumni Career Panel - Wednesday, October 28, 8:00am
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 28, 9:20am
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
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 11, 9:20am
Remembrance Day Assembly - Wednesday, November 11th, 9:45am
Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program Registration: Closes on November 13 (see more details below)
Fall Midterm Break (No Classes) - Friday, November 13 - Monday, November 16
Understanding MYP Assessment Podcast Series
MYP Podcast - Episode 1 (6-7 minutes)
Beyond Percentages: Understanding Criterion-based AssessmentMYP Podcast - Episode 2 (7-8 minutes)
Understanding Criteria A, B, C, and DMYP Podcast - Episode 3 (6-7 minutes)
How MYP Grades and Report Cards Work
An invite to all Senior School students
Join us for an engaging morning with seven York alumni working in STEM and medicine next Wednesday at 8 am! Learn firsthand about studying STEM at university and the many future career paths in these fields. You will have ample time to speak individually with the alumni, so please bring your questions!
Wednesday, October 28 from 8:00am - 9:00am
University Counselling, 1300 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor
A continental breakfast will be provided
Please click here to register and reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!
Ms. Bauld, Ms. Agostino, Ms. Maksimowska, and Mr. Hurtado.
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
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.
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.
DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Any students who have not registered for the Duke of Edinburgh program are eligible to register over the age of 14.
Students in Grade 9, 10, 11 who are interested in taking on this challenge will be supported at The York School; however, it is the responsibility of the individual student to plan, participate in, track, reflect and obtain supervisor sign-off for each required component of the Award. Students will be charged approximately $150 to cover the fees charged to The York School by the Duke of Edinburgh Award organization. This award is completely optional. And this award is completely optional.
A summary of the award conditions can be found here.
Students can register on their own using this website . Registration closes on November 13.
Regular Duke of Ed program support occurs most Friday mornings in the cafeteria for any student working on their bronze, silver or gold awards. However, in addition Ms. Fuss has been holding after school extra help every Tuesday at 4:00pm in room 210.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Fuss. afuss@yorkschool.com | resource.