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St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Jan. 12th, 2026
Happy New Year and welcome back! Please see the parent communication below for updates on our hot lunch program, virtue of the month, and more. Please note that this Friday, January 16th, 2026, is a PA Day and there is no school for students.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication Week of January 12th, 2026
2026 Registration for Kindergarten at YCDSB is Open
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of learning and growth for your child? The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) offers a welcoming and nurturing Kindergarten program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and inspire a love for learning rooted in faith.
At YCDSB, your child will benefit from:
- A safe, inclusive and
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Dec. 19th, 2025
Please see the parent communication below for a special Christmas message and information on our return to school.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Dec. 15th, 2025
Please see the parent communication below for details on our upcoming week together at St. Padre Pio, which includes information on our Spirit Week, Cold Weather Action Plan, EQAO News, and more.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication Week of December 15th, 2025
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Dec. 8th, 2025
Please see the letter below for details on our upcoming Christmas Spirit Week, Winter Clothing Collection for the Vaughan Food Bank, and more.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication Week of December 8th, 2025
Board News
Jennifer Sarna Appointed Interim Director of Education
January 9, 2026
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I am pleased to announce that Jennifer Sarna has agreed to serve in the position of Interim Director of Education, effective immediately, while Director of Education John De Faveri is on a leave of absence.
Most recently,
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Dear York Catholic DSB Families,
Due to expected freezing rain this afternoon, student transportation is cancelled for today (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) in all York Region student transportation zones. As a result:
- Schools remain open
- For Parent(s)/Guardian(s) with children in Elementary Schools:
- Please use
YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 16, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s 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, January 16, 2026.
Elementary – Report Card Writing
Elementary teachers will write report cards, which will
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