SENIOR School - May 14, 2026
Upcoming Events
Grade 12 IB Diploma Exams - Tuesday, April 28 - Wednesday, May 20
Founder’s Day (No Classes; IB Exams in Session) - Friday, May 15
Senior School Jazz Quintet & Chamber Band at MusicFest Nationals - Friday, May 15 - Saturday, May 16
Victoria Day (No Classes; IB Exams in Session) - Monday, May 18
CISAA Championship Week -Tuesday, May 19 - Friday, May 22
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, May 20, 9:20am
Grade 11 & 12 Prom - Thursday, May 21, 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Grade 11 Sleep-In - Friday, May 22, 10:25 am
Period 1 is cancelled. Classes begin at 10:25 am.
Late Wednesday - Wednesday, May 27, 9:20am
Grade 11 Exams Begin - Friday, May 29, 9:00am
Senior School Athletic Breakfast of Champions - Monday, June 1, 7:15am - 8:30am
Grade 12 Grad Retreat at Camp Onondaga - Monday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 3
Late Wednesday (Grade 10 Students) - Wednesday, June 3, 9:20am
Grade 9 Exams Begin - Wednesday, June 3, 1:00pm
Grade 10 Exams Begin - Thursday, June 4, 1:00pm
Grade 12 Graduation Rehearsal - Thursday, June 4, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Parents and students will be sent more instructions regarding Graduation via email.
Grade 12 Graduation Ceremony - Friday, June 5, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Students are expected to arrive at the YorkMinster Baptist Church by 11:30am.
Grade 12 Graduation Reception - Friday, June 5, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
senior school exams
Grade 11s begin their exams on Friday, May 29. Grade 9 students begin exams on Wednesday, June 3rd and Grade 10 students begin exams on Thursday, June 4. Grade 9 students will continue with classes up to and including Tuesday, June 2nd and Grade 10 students will continue with classes up to and including Wednesday, June 3.
Some exams are set in the morning (starting at 9:00am) and some take place in the afternoon (starting at 1:00pm). As well, oral exams in languages are arranged individually between the student and their teacher. Please encourage your child to look at the exam schedule very carefully so they show up at the right time.
Students who have SLPs that involve test accommodations will have those accommodations during the exams.
Student Life & Belonging
spirit week - may 19 - 22
It is the final House Spirit Week of the 2025-2026 school year! Our Spring into Spirit week will be the last chance for students and staff to gain points for their houses. Points will be given for participating in the theme-wear casual days, competing in Tuesday’s House Challenge assembly and completing the recess/lunch-hour activities.
Check the schedule to join us as we Spring Into Spirit!
YPA Puppy Visits! - May 19-21
To complement our Spirit week, our generous YPA has arranged for our students to be visited by goldendoodle puppies over the course of 3 recess/lunch hours!
Students will sign up in the cafeteria at the start of each recess/lunch hour for one of three session times each day.
We are so excited to boost our spirits and wellbeing with furry friends and appreciate our partnership with our YPA!
Questions? Contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com)
Ports of Hope is a student - led initiative that helps to restore dignity, comfort, and hope for brave pediatric patients battling cancer through fun and colourful graphic tees that allow for easy access to port sites. Often patients have to endure uncomfortable lifting or removing of clothing during already challenging treatments; Ports of Hope aims to reduce the disruption and discomfort of this process through their accessible shirts.
It costs $15 to make one “Port of Hope” shirt and we are challenging our York community to raise enough money for 50 shirts to support this wonderful cause!
Students and staff can donate through our Coin Jug House Challenge throughout spirit week! Dropping loonies and toonies into your own house jug will create positive points and placing bills into opposing House jugs will subtract points!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging (eporter@yorkschool.com)
Ports of Hope Fundraiser - Throughout Spirit Week!
PROM - Thursday, May 21
A reminder that York’s Senior Prom is on Thursday, May 21 at Fantasy Farm at 7:00pm. Doors will open at 6:45pm and close at 7:30pm, dinner will be served followed by dancing.
Tickets and guest forms are on sale until Friday, May 8 at 4:00pm. Students have received the ticket form in their emails.
We are excited to celebrate with our Class of 2026 and 2027 at the “Enchanted Garden”.
Questions? Please contact Adina Fuss, Coordinator, Senior Student Leadership at afuss@yorkschool.com.
Junior and middle school Carnival - Volunteer Opportunity FOR Students
On Saturday May 23, our 1320 campus is hosting this year’s JK-8 carnival from 2:00pm - 5:00pm.
We are looking for Senior School students who would be interested in volunteering with running activities, supporting various stations, and perhaps taking a splash in the dunk tank!
Volunteers will be expected to arrive at 1:30pm and stay until 5:30pm. As such, students will receive 4 volunteer hours on this day.
A google sign-up form has been sent to students in Grades 9 - 12. If your child is interested, please remind them to fill out the form!
Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.