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Spook-A-Thon Fundraiser!

We are excited to announce that our annual Halloween Dance-a-Thon Fundraiser is just around the corner! This year’s event promises to bring plenty of fun, music, and school spirit, while raising important funds to support programs and initiatives at San Marco Catholic School.

The Dance-a-Thon will take place on Friday, October 31, 2025, during the school day. Our fundraising goal this year is ... Continue reading "Spook-A-Thon Fundraiser!"

2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville,

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📿 Rosary Apostolate Begins at San Marco

📿 Rosary Apostolate Begins at San Marco

We’re happy to share that our Rosary Apostolate program is beginning this month! Each month, volunteers from the Rosary Apostolate will visit our classrooms to pray the Rosary with students and share the beauty of this important Catholic tradition.

The Rosary Apostolate will take place on the 4th Wednesday ... Continue reading "📿 Rosary Apostolate Begins at San Marco"

Hot Lunch Sales Are Back at SMO!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re excited to share that Hot Lunch Sales have officially begun at San Marco! Please take a moment to check out the delicious offerings available for this round of orders.

✅ All orders will be processed through School Day🗓 Sales run from October 2nd–16th💻 Orders are available starting today — don’t miss out!

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Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC

Apply Today: Community Representative Positions on YCPIC

Dear York Region Residents,

We are writing to inform you that two voting community representative positions are currently available on the York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC).

YCPIC’s mission is to support and encourage parent involvement at the Board level, support student achievement and well-being, communicate with and support Catholic School Councils, and undertake activities to help parents

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P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 26, 2025

P.A. Day Disclosure: Friday, September 26, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025, will be a P.A. Day at York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) elementary and secondary schools. 

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the YCDSB is providing the following summary of staff activities for the P.A. Day on Friday, September 26, 2025.

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Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025

Elementary PA Day: Friday, June 27, 2025

In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s new Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB)is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 27, 2025.

Friday, June 27, 2025 Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.

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