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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: Week of Jan. 26th, 2026
Please see the newsletter below for important information on our upcoming week together. This includes details on our Cold Weather Action Plan, Hot Lunch Program, Carnaval Updates and more.
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication Week of January 26th, 2026
St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Jan. 19th, 2026
Please see the parent communication attached below for details on our upcoming week together at St. Padre Pio. Please note that our new hot lunch session will begin on January 26th, 2026, and there will be no hot lunches this week. Hot lunch orders will be accepted on Monday due to the inclement weather day.
Also, our Junior (tubing) and Intermediate (tubing/skiing) trips ... Continue reading "St. Padre Pio Parent Communication: Week of Jan. 19th, 2026"
St. Padre Pio School Is Closed Today: Thurs. Jan. 15th, 2026
Due to worsening weather conditions, please note that all YCDSB schools are closed today, Thursday, January 15th, 2026.
Please do not bring students to school today as there is no staff to supervise them. Child care operators will also be unable to operate today.
Thank you for your understanding.
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
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Elementary Report Card Information
Term One elementary report cards will be available online on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 after 4 p.m.
To access your child’s report card:
STEP 1Please visit their school’s website and click “Parents” in the navigation bar STEP 2
Click on the “connectEd” logo STEP 3
Enter your username and password
Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community
February is Black Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, contributions and achievements of Black communities in Canada and around the world. This month invites us to honour Black excellence, resilience, leadership, and creativity, while reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equity, inclusion and belonging.
In our Catholic school communities, Black Heritage Month is an opportunity
... Continue reading "Honouring Black Heritage Month: Celebrating Faith, Excellence and Community"Trustees and Senior Team Working Together to Respond to Minister’s Request
Dear York Catholic District School Board Students, Staff and Families,
We want you to be aware that yesterday, the Minister of Education requested that the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) submit a plan outlining how we will provide effective governance and financial management.
The Board of Trustees and the Senior Team are working
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