Middle School - April 24, 2025
upcoming events
Thursday, April 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm - Middle School Arts Night
Middle School students should be at school by 6:15pm.
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. Please enter through the Farnham doors.
Friday, April 25, 11:40am - 1:00pm - YPA Treats for Middle School: Ice Cream Truck
Students will have a choice of ice cream or popsicles.
The school will organize details of the timing of the truck visit. This will be communicated in the homeroom class.
Wednesday, April 30, 12:05pm - 12:30pm - Forest of Reading Vote
Forest of Reading students who have read at least 5 books are invited to vote for their favourite Red Maple or Silver Birch book (or both), as part of the Canada-wide selection process.
Voting will take place in the Middle School Commons. Students are reminded to bring with them their Forest of Reading Passport to demonstrate their reading progress.
The results of the Canada-wide Forest of Reading program will be announced at the Festival of Trees at Harbourfront Centre on Wednesday, May 14. Eligible students are invited to attend.
Wednesday, April 30, 3:45pm - 6:45pm - The Burkett Bowl Debate Tournament
Middle School Debate students are invited to attend.
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
Wednesday, May 14, 9:15am - 3:00pm - Grade 8 Treetop Trekking Trip
Grade 8 students will be going on a PHE trip to the Treetop Trekking, Stouffville location.
You can view the online VO here (there is a reminder to submit the online waiver, and to follow the packing list as well).
The online VO form and Treetop waiver are due on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Wednesday, May 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm - Forest of Reading Trip - Festival of Trees Event
The results of the Canada-wide Forest of Reading program will be announced at the Festival of Trees at Harbourfront Centre.
Eligible students are invited to participate.
Thursday, May 15, 8:30am - 9:30am - Gauss Contest
Grade 7 & 8 students and Grade 6s that volunteered will write the Gauss contest organized by the University of Waterloo's Center for Education in Mathematics and Computing (CEMC).
Preparation is not required, but students who want to know what to expect or try a past contest can find them here.
Thursday,May 15, 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
Founder’s Day - Friday, May 16, 2025 (no classes) - Barbara Goodwin-Zeibots, Founder
Monday, May 19, 2025 - Victoria Day (no classes)
Wednesday, May 21, 8:30am - 12:00pm -TPH Vaccination Clinic at The York School
Toronto Public Health (TPH) will be hosting a follow up School Immunization Program (SIP) clinic at The York School
The clinic will offer second (and final) vaccines for hepatitis b, human papillomavirus (HPV) to grade 7 students and any grade 8 student who still need their second immunization.
Please see email from Shana Brandes, School Nurse for more information.
STUDENT LIFE AND BELONGING
CHALLENGE WEEK 2025
Our Grade 6 to 10 students and teachers are getting very excited for their upcoming Challenge Week trips. Challenge Week 2025 takes place from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025 (please note: some trips depart or return on the weekends). Each year, this unique experiential program, offers a variety of curriculum-linked trips throughout North America for students in Grades 6 to 10 during the first week of May. Challenge Week integrates the philosophy of the Middle Years Program (MYP) with our experiential approach to learning, and directly supports our school’s mission “to nurture curious learners to become globally minded leaders with integrity and purpose.” The lead chaperones of each Challenge Week trip will be in touch soon (about a week in advance of the trip) to share final reminders and trip details (including meeting times, final itineraries, emergency contact information, and packing lists). Students will also participate in their final regular Challenge Week student meeting on Wednesday, April 30 during the assembly period to review trip details with trip chaperones.
YPA Spring Treat Day! - April 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 Middle School students on April 25 at recess/lunch from 11:40am - 1:00pm.
As always, we greatly appreciate the support and generosity of our parent community.
The York School FASHION CLUB CLOTHING DRIVE
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.