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YRDSB is proud to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 4th to May 8th, 2026.
To complement the incredible work already happening in our classrooms, the Central Mental Health Team has curated a comprehensive Family Toolkit. Within the toolkit, you can find helpful tips on how to support mental health as well as Live & Recorded Presentations: Facilitated by the Central Mental Health Team, York Region Public Health and external presenters. Included are also carefully selected tools to support student well-being.
We aim to foster emotional connection and enhance identity-affirming spaces where every student feels a deep sense of mattering and belonging.
We invite you to explore the Family Toolkit to choose resources that best fit your family’s journey. Together, let’s continue building a community where every student knows they belong.
The York Region Presidents’ Council (YRPC) is the official student senate of the York Region District School Board, with the mission to promote and enhance communication and cooperation, inspire and foster ethical leadership, and collect the voices of secondary school students. The Executive Cabinet is responsible for YRPC operations and works closely with the Student Trustees to bring student voice to Trustees and staff.
YRPC organizes monthly General Assemblies, where students can provide input on various educational matters (e.g., policy and procedure), share their opinions and concerns, and network and collaborate with other student leaders. You can find more information about the YRPC in Policy and Procedure 672.0, Student Leadership and Student Voice, our constitution, and our Instagram.
On May 5, students in Grades 9 to 11 will receive an email in their GAPPS account detailing the nomination and voting processes and dates. We would like your support in promoting this opportunity and asking interested students to apply. Thank you for your dedication to student leadership and voice.
For more information access the YRPC public site.
The Centre for Black Student Excellence presents the Careers & Scholarships Event - Exploring Post Secondary Pathways with YRDSB.
Join us for an engaging opportunity to hear from guest speakers, visit displays and interact with a variety of post-secondary representatives. Dinner will be provided. We welcome all students, staff and families to attend and participate.
Guest Speakers
Cheryl Yarde - Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN)
Paul Jones - Sportscaster for Toronto Raptors (NBA)
Topics of discussion
- Pathways
- Educational Opportunities
- Scholarships
Event Information
Date: May 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: YRDSB - Education Support Centre, 39 Dunning Ave, Aurora
Please see our flyer and register by Friday, May 15, 2026, to help us plan the event.
Careers & Scholarships - Exploring Post Secondary Pathways with YRDSB
If you have any further questions, please contact the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
Students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 have the chance to Experience the Career at a unique expo showcasing emergency services agencies from across York Region.
Attendees will be treated to live demonstrations, activities, booths and displays, presentations and the opportunity to meet and interact with first responders, recruitment teams and college program co-ordinators.
Discover possible career paths and post-secondary options that may lead to a future in emergency services.
- Morning session starts at 9 a.m.
- Afternoon session starts at 11:30 a.m.
Parents are welcome.
Location:
York Regional Police Training and Education Facility
Registration Options
Morning session - 9 a.m.
Sign up for the morning session here.
Afternoon session - 11:30 a.m.
Sign up for the afternoon session here.
Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month: An Evening of Story, Art, and Community
Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) and the Network of Educators Supporting Jewish Learners (NESJL) invite students, parents, community and staff to come together in celebration of Jewish Heritage Month through an evening of connection, creativity, and community.
Join us for a joyful and engaging experience with an author and artist. Enjoy a live reading of a children’s book, followed by a hands-on art activity in which participants will create a unique piece of art inspired by storytelling, identity, and shared experiences.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Westmount Collegiate Institute, 1000 New Westminster Dr, Thornhill, ON L4J 8G3
Please see our flyer for more information, and register by Friday, April 24, 2026, to help us plan the event.
We look forward to a welcoming and memorable evening for all.
Celebrating Jewish Heritage Month: An Evening of Story, Art, and Community
For further information, please email Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca.
Dear Families,
YRDSB continues to encourage families to use safe transportation to and from school. We encourage students to use active school travel whenever possible. Active travel refers to any form of human-powered transportation, including walking, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and scootering.
School Property
Students using any transportation device, whether electronic or not-electronic, must dismount before arriving on school property. This includes all sidewalks, pathways, and walkways on school grounds. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.
Provincial Regulations
These modes of travel offer many physical, mental, and community benefits. Please visit the Ontario website for a full list of regulations. Every cyclist under 18 must wear a properly fitting bike helmet. Some students may also choose to use electronically assisted devices, such as e‑scooters or e‑bikes. In Ontario, you must be 16 or older to ride an e-scooter or e-bike. When riding e‑scooters or e‑bikes, it is important that students follow all applicable municipal regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Municipal Regulations
Before riding any device, it is important for students and families to be aware of the regulations set by their local municipality. These may include minimum age requirements for operating electric devices, helmet laws, and other safety guidelines.
Respectful Riding
Pedestrians always have the right of way. Students are expected to ride with caution by slowing down, using a bell when approaching others, and passing on the left. Wearing reflective clothing is encouraged to increase visibility and promote safer travel.
For more information, parents are encouraged to visit:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/bicycle-safety
https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike#section-0
Thank you for your cooperation.
May 4, 2026 is a Secondary Professional Activity Day and is designated as a day coordinated by OSSTF for teachers.
