SENIOR School - October 15, 2026

Important Information and Upcoming Events

Curriculum Night Resources

Curriculum guides and presentation slide decks are available on YorkNet.

Parent Guide: TRAIL Mail - Parent Guide

Upcoming Events

York Scares Hunger: Annual Food Drive - Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 30 (see more details below)

York Halloween Costume Drive - Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 16 (see more details below)

Thrive Student Leadership Conference Planning Session - Friday, October 16, 9:30am - 2:30pm

Digital Citizenship Assembly - Tuesday, October 20, 9:05am - 9:50am

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 21, 9:20am

Grade 11 Mandarin Trip to Asian Legend - Wednesday, October 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Virtual Student Centred Interviews - Thursday, October 22 & Friday, October 23

  • Student Centred Interviews are scheduled for October 22 from 1:00pm - 8:30pm and October 23 from 8:30am - 4:00pm.

  • Students will be dismissed from school at 11:40am on October 22 in order to get home for interviews. There will be no classes on the afternoon of October 22 or all day on October 23.

  • Pick-A-Time is open for parents to book appointments until Wednesday, October 21 at 5:00pm for Student Centred Interviews. Click on to this video for instructions.

Model UN Trip to U of T - Secondary School Interactive Crisis Simulation - Friday, October 23 - Sunday, October 25, 2026, various times

OSDU British Parliamentary Provincial Debate Tournament - Saturday, October 24

Middle & Senior School Photo Day - Tuesday, October 27

  • Students should wear one of the following uniform items: the short-sleeved blue polo shirt or the long-sleeved blue polo shirt with their regular uniform bottom.

Alumni Career Panel - Wednesday, October 28, 8:00am

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, October 28, 9:20am

Halloween Costume Catwalk Assembly - Friday, October 30, 9:05am

  • Students are welcome to come to school dressed up in silly and fun Halloween costumes.

Daylight Saving Time - Sunday, November 1

U13 to Varsity CISAA Championship Week - Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 6

Robotics Tournament at Appleby College - Tuesday, November 3, 7:30am - 3:20pm

Grade 10 & 11 Drama Evening - Tuesday, November 3, 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Late Wednesday - Wednesday, November 4, 9:20am

Grade 9 Take Our Kids to Work Day - Wednesday, November 4

  • On Wednesday, November 4, The York School will be participating in the National Take Our Kids to Work Day Initiative. There will be no Grade 9 classes held that day and all Grade 9 students are encouraged to participate.

Grade 11 Literacy Test - Wednesday, November 4, 8:30am

Duke of Edinburgh's Award Program Registration: Registration closes on November 13 (see more details below)

Understanding MYP Assessment Podcast Series

An invite to all Senior School students

Join us for an engaging morning with seven York alumni working in STEM and medicine. Learn firsthand about studying STEM at university and the many future career paths in these fields. You will have ample time to speak individually with the alumni, so please bring your questions!

  • Wednesday, October 28 from 8:00am - 9:00am

  • University Counselling, 1300 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor

  • A continental breakfast will be provided

Please click here to register and reserve your spot. We look forward to seeing you there!

Ms. Bauld, Ms. Agostino, Ms. Maksimowska, and Mr. Hurtado

Reserve Your Spot

Fall Co-Curricular Schedule

Fall Athletic Practice Schedule

Lunch Menus & Schedule

Student Life & Belonging

YORK SCARES HUNGER - Annual Food Drive 

This year, we are encouraging students and families to help alleviate food insecurity in our community and city by supporting our annual York Scares Hunger campaign in one of the following ways:

  1. Bring in the following items and place them in your House bin outside the Student Life office in the cafeteria or the Middle School commons between October 13 - October 30.

  2. Donate financially to The Daily Bread to support the purchase of fresh foods for families and people in need in our city.

Questions? Please contact Erin Porter, Director, Student Life & Belonging at eporter@yorkschool.com.

YORK HALLOWEEN COSTUME DRIVE - Tuesday, October 13 - Friday, October 16

In addition to our annual Food Drive, the Eco Committee is encouraging families to scour their homes over the long weekend to find Halloween costumes and accessories that are in gentle-used condition and donate it for children in need throughout our city. Divert textile waste and help others get into the spooky season in style!

Starting Tuesday, October 13, until Friday, October 16, students can bring in any old Halloween costumes to the Student Life Office in the cafeteria.

Questions? Please contact Cathy Gordeyev, Eco Committee Faculty Advisor at cgordeyev@yorkschool.com.

Halloweek Begins - OctOBER 26 - OCTOBER 30

Get into the spooky season with the following daily activities:

  • Guess the Candy Jar - outside the SL&B office for Senior Students and Staff OR during MS Homeroom (Grade 7 & 8 reps will bring the jar to each class for a closer look!)

  • MS Annual Door Decorating Competition kicks off on October 19 with judging on Wednesday, October 28 @ 3:30pm. The categories include: Most DIY/Original, Funniest, High School Fave and Most Creative. The winners will be announced during Friday’s assembly!

  • York’s famous, annual Costume Catwalk will be on Friday, October 30 from 9:05am - 9:45am. Students and staff are encouraged to show their spirit by dressing in costume for this event! Categories for costume judging will be: Funniest, Most Creative, Most DIY, & Best Group.

    • A low-sensory environment will also be provided by our Belonging & Outreach leaders in room 324 for students who would like to participate in alternative activities.

  • Join the YPA at the Middle School Halloween Carnival in the Fitness Centre or walk through their Haunted Hallway, on the 1st floor outside the music rooms, both during Friday Recess & Lunch

Questions? Please contact Cathy Gordeyev, Eco Committee Faculty Advisor at cgordeyev@yorkschool.com.

DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION

Any students who have not registered for the Duke of Edinburgh program are eligible to register over the age of 14. 

Students in Grade 9, 10, 11 who are interested in taking on this challenge will be supported at The York School; however, it is the responsibility of the individual student to plan, participate in, track, reflect and obtain supervisor sign-off for each required component of the Award. Students will be charged approximately $150 to cover the fees charged to The York School by the Duke of Edinburgh Award organization. This award is completely optional. And this award is completely optional. 

A summary of the award conditions can be found here. 

Students can register on their own using this website . Registration closes on November 13.

Regular Duke of Ed program support occurs most Friday mornings in the cafeteria for any student working on their bronze, silver or gold awards. However, in addition Ms. Fuss has been holding after school extra help every Tuesday at 4:00pm in room 210.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Fuss. afuss@yorkschool.com | resource.