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Exam Schedule, Rules and Procedures
Please go to the following link to see the student copy of the semester 1 exam schedule & the Rules and Procedures.
Semester 2 Report Cards
Semester 2 Report Cards will be available as of 4pm on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 on the Parent Portal. For more information, please see instructions in your email.
The YCDSB’s 2026-27 Budget
The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) has released its 2026-27 budget, which focuses on putting students first and starting the process of returning the board to financial stability.
This budget takes a measured approach to addressing the YCDSB’s deficit. There are several small operational adjustments that respond to declining enrolment and the current needs in our classrooms.
Student Handbook
Please see the Student Handbook for the 2026-2027 school year.
SMK Summer Office Hours
Please note – summer hours begin on June 29, 2026.
The Main Office will be open from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm June 29 to July 10, 2026. School Administrators are at work until July 3, 2026, but may be off-site depending on the day at mandatory training.
The Main Office will re-open on August 24, 2026, and the summer hours ... Continue reading "SMK Summer Office Hours"
YCDSB Student Awarded Prestigious Schulich Leader Scholarship
The York Catholic District School Board is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of Farhad Sadig, a student from St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora. Farhad has been named a 2026 Schulich Leader and awarded an impressive $120,000 scholarship to attend the University of Toronto this fall.
The Schulich Leader Scholarship is recognized as one of Canada’s most
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Preparing for the 2026-2027 School Year
The start of a new school year is an exciting time filled with new opportunities, friendships and experiences. Whether your child is beginning Kindergarten, moving to a new school, entering high school or preparing for their final year before graduation, the York Catholic District School Board looks forward to welcoming every student and family to our caring Catholic community.
... Continue reading "Preparing for the 2026-2027 School Year"Secondary PA Day Disclosure Sept. 2 & 3, 2026
In accordance with the Ministry of Education’s Regulation 304, “School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,” the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Wednesday, September 2 and Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Please Note: That the first day of school for kindergarten to grade 9 students
... Continue reading "Secondary PA Day Disclosure Sept. 2 & 3, 2026"During Graduation Season, the YCDSB Recognizes its Distinguished Alumni
As schools throughout Ontario celebrate graduation ceremonies, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is recognizing some of its outstanding graduates from previous years with the 2026 YCDSB Distinguished Alumni Award.
Every year, this award celebrates how publicly-funded Catholic education helps young people to use their God-given talents to have successful lives and to contribute to their communities.
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