Middle School - April 17, 2025
upcoming events
Friday, April 18, 2025 - Good Friday (No Classes)
Monday, April 21, 2025 - Easter Monday (No Classes)
Tuesday, April 22, 10:10am - Fire Drill at 1320 Yonge Street
If you anticipate your child may need additional support during our upcoming fire drills, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher.
Tuesday, April 22, 11:40am - 12:40pm - Forest of Reading Author Visit & Pizza Lunch
Students who have signed up for the Forest of Reaching will have the opportunity to hear Joel A. Sutherland, the author of "Haunted Canada" talk about his books.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 - Grade 6 Casual Day and Pizza Lunch
1st place winners of the Gradest Showdown.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 3:45pm - 5:00pm - Reach Ahead Math Placement Test(Optional)
Current Grade 7 students who are interested in the Grade 8 Reach Ahead math course for 2025-2026 can write the placement test on April 23 from 3:45pm - 5:00pm.This placement test requires NO prior preparation.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Grade 7 Lunch Out (Optional)
Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students.
Grade 8’s will continue to have an optional lunch every Friday.
Thursday, April 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Middle School Arts Night - Save the date
Doors will open at 6:30pm to allow families, friends and staff to view the artwork prior to the music which starts at 7:00pm.
Friday, April 25, 11:40am - 12:40pm - YPA Treats for Middle School: Ice Cream Truck
Students will have a choice of ice cream or popsicle. The school will organize details of the timing of the truck visit. This will be communicated in the homeroom class.
Wednesday, April 30, 3:45pm - 6:45pm - The Burkett Bowl Debate Tournament
This fun Senior school student lead tournament will held in the Middle School for students who are signed up for debate club.
Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9 - Grade 7 Challenge Week Trip to Quebec City
Monday, May 5 - Friday, May 9 - Grade 8 Challenge Week Trip to Montreal
Monday, May 5, 2025 - Grade 6 Lunch Out
Homeroom teachers will review the boundaries and rules with students
Tuesday, May 6, 9:30am - 3:15pm - Grade 6 Trip to the Brickworks
Wednesday, May 7 - Friday, May 9 - Grade 6 Challenge Week Trip to Ottawa
STUDENT LIFE AND BELONGING
Student Vote - Federal Edition
Our Grade 11 CAS students are once again taking up the mantle to engage our community in civic duties.
Next week, students in Grades 8-12 will have the opportunity to cast their ballot for the next federal leader having heard some of the platforms of the current candidates in Homeroom, ICE classes and through the Advisor program.
Student polling stations will be available at during Period 1 for Grade 8s and at lunch in the cafeteria for seniors.
YPA Spring Treat Days! - April 24 and 25
Students and staff are looking forward to warmer days ahead and to celebrate, our YPA has sponsored an ice cream truck to visit the Senior School students on April 24 at lunch and the Middle School students on April 25 at recess/lunch.
As always, we greatly appreciate the support and generosity of our parent community.
The York School FASHION CLUB CLOTHING DRIVE - Starting this Wednesday!
Got clothes you’ve outgrown or don’t wear anymore? Give them a second life by donating to the Fashion Club Clothing Drive! We're collecting gently used clothing to support our community and promote sustainable fashion.
Where: Front Entrance
When: The entire month of April!
Clean & wearable items only
All sizes & styles welcome
Help reduce waste + support a good cause!
Swing by, drop off your donations, and help us make a difference—in style.
Questions? Contact Craig Aitkenhead at caitkenhead@yorkschool.com.
