Year: 2026

Updated History Curriculum for the 2026-27 School Year

The Minister of Education has approved updates to the Grades 7, 8, and 10 History curriculum, which will take effect in the 2026-27 school year. 

These updates are described by the Ministry of Education as:

Students will learn about significant contributions of Black individuals and communities to Canada’s foundation as a nation, and the obstacles they faced in

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Inclement Weather Day: February 18, 2026

Dear York Catholic DSB Families, 

Due to inclement weather expected later in the day, student transportation is cancelled for today (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) for all of York RegionSchools remain open.

Please note that Ash Wednesday liturgies are cancelled. Schools will organize a “Beginning of Lent” liturgy at a

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The YCDSB Responds to the Minister of Education

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Board of Trustees and the Senior Team held a Special Board Meeting to share information about their response to the Minister of Education regarding his financial and governance questions of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB).

At the Special Board Meeting, YCDSB trustees and staff explained that we are on

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