Senior School - September 25, 2025
Upcoming Events
Lockdown Drill
Next week, the school will hold a surprise lockdown drill to better prepare students and staff in case of emergency.
If you anticipate your child may need additional support during our upcoming drill, please reach out to your child’s advisor.
Upcoming Events
Grade 9 & 10 MYP Curriculum Night - Thursday, September 25, 6:30pm
Curriculum guides are now available on YorkNet
Terry Fox Walk/Run - Friday, September 26, 1:30pm - 3:20pm
Students are invited to wear house-coloured clothing and accessories or Terry Fox t-shirts past and present. Students will need to be wearing running shoes and have their water bottles. Please see below for more information.
Community Cleanup at David Balfour Reservoir - Monday, September 29, 11:30pm - 1:00pm
Fulford Debate Tournament - Saturday, September 27, 8:45am - 2:00pm
Grade 9 ICE Toronto Islands Day - Monday, September 29, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Due to weather conditions, all Grade 9 students will now be joining the Toronto Islands trip on the same day.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation / Orange Shirt Day - Assembly on Tuesday, September 30, 9:05am
Students are encouraged to wear orange shirts with their regular uniform bottom to honour this day of significance.
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 1, 9:20am
Grade 9 Accelerated Math & Grade 10 Math Reservoir Data Collection Trip - Thursday, October 2
Grade 10 Math Reservoir Data Collection Trip - Friday, October 3, 12:40pm - 2:00pm
House Spirit Week - Monday, October 6 - Thursday, October 9
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 8, 9:20am
Pick-A-Time Opens - Thursday, October 9, 1:00pm
An email communication will be sent out in the coming weeks with details about student-centred conferences and the booking process
Thanksgiving Long Weekend (No Classes) - Friday, October 10 - Monday, October 13
Parent “Observer” Access to Blackboard - Now Ready
The York School (Gr.6 - 12) uses the Blackboard (LMS) Learning management system in order to facilitate and communicate daily learning throughout the year. Teachers communicate homework, assignments and daily course materials through this powerful platform. Each year York parents (Gr.6 - 12) are given access to the courses of their children.
To log in, Parents will use the following credentials:
Username: Your first and last name (all lowercase, no spaces). For example, johndoe.
Password: The first five digits of your account number, which can be found on your statement or in Yorknet. For example, 12345.
Please watch this video to learn about how to login and navigate Blackboard. If you have any trouble logging in please contact helpdesk@yorkschool.com.
You can access blackboard here - https://yorkschool.blackboard.com/. We recommend you bookmark this link. While parent/observer access is convenient we recommend sitting with your children and having them access the system using their account so that you can navigate it together and they can guide you through their full Blackboard experience.
Student Life & Belonging
Terry Fox and Orange Shirt Day - September 26, 2025
Tomorrow is our Middle & Senior Terry Fox Walk/Run at the David Balfour Park.
Middle School students will travel with their Period 3 classes starting at 1:30pm and will return to York for dismissal from Homeroom at 3:30pm.
Senior School students will travel with their Period 4 classes starting at 2:30pm and will be dismissed directly from the Park at 3:30pm.
As a reminder, this is a House Challenge event! Students and staff are encouraged to wear their Terry Fox Shirts and/or as much House-coloured spirit wear as possible! Points will be awarded for best dressed as well as the number of laps students and staff complete in the given time. A full water bottle, hat and sunscreen are also required!
If you are interested in contributing to our team’s efforts again this year, please use our online team page. Please click on the image to watch this year’s powerful Finish It video.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
HONOURING NATIONAL DAY FOR TRUTH and RECONCILIATION/ORANGE SHIRT DAY
When: Tuesday, September 30
What to wear: Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange as a reminder that Every Child Matters and to commemorate the experiences of Residential School Survivors and their families. Students should still wear their uniform bottoms with their Orange Shirt.
Fashion Club Thrift Shop! - September 29 - October 9
From Monday, September 29 - Thursday, October 9 York’s Middle & Senior Fashion Club will be hosting a Thrift Shop at lunch in the Learning Commons. Students and Staff can peruse the curated items that were donated last Spring and make purchases that will directly support the New Circles organization.
New Circles and The York School have a longstanding partnership. New Circles provides a dignified shopping experience for newcomers to Canada and is an organization we are proud to support. Students and staff will be able to make purchases using their school account with costs ranging from $1/item - $5 for a bag clothes.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
House Spirit Week - October 6-9 and House Challenge Assembly, October 14
Students and staff can look forward to a full week of house-related challenges and opportunities to individually contribute to their house’s placement in the race for the house cup!
Themed casual dress days and lunch-hour activities are all ways that students can engage in the spirit of this week.
Additionally, our House Challenge assembly morning will take place on Tuesday, October 14. Students and staff should wear their house-coloured spirit clothing this morning for a house-themed casual dress day!
On the heels of Senior camp, students learned that the following are the current house standings.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student LIfe & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.
World Animal Day & Toronto Humane Society Drive - October 6-20
Class of 2026 students, Charlotte and Laurel, are completing their CAS project by volunteering with and fundraising for the Toronto Humane Society.
During the weeks of October 6-20, Charlotte and Laurel are asking families to consider donating the following items for the Humane Society:
New - pet food, treats and litter
Gently used animal care supplies including: Food bowls, Litter boxes, Kongs, Rope toys, Rubber Toys (no stuffed toys), Leashes, Harnesses, Collars, Grooming Supplies, Crates and Carriers, Dog Jackets
Students can bring in their donations to the house bins located in the MS Commons and outside the SL&B office in the cafeteria.
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student LIfe & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.