This Week @ BHSS:
| September 14 | |
| September 15 | Period 1: Grade 9 Caring and Safe Schools Assembly Period 2: Grade 10 Caring and Safe Schools Assembly |
| September 16 | Period 1: Grade 11 Caring and Safe Schools Assembly Period 2: Grade 12 Caring and Safe Schools Assembly |
| September 17 | |
| September 18 | Period 5: Grade 12 Guidance Assembly |
Coming Up @ BHSS:
| September 21 | Diamond Day: Yom Kippur |
| September 22 | Photo day: Grade 9 & 10, CO-OP Period 5 -Hold and Secure Drill 6:30 PM: School Council Meeting |
| September 23 | Photo day: Grade 11 & 12 Period 1 - Fire Drill #1 |
| September 24 | Period 2 - Bomb Threat Drill Period 5 -Lockdown |
| September 25 | Period 1 - Fire Drill #1 (rain date) |
The York Region School Board is committed to ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in the event of an emergency situation. As such, during Safety Week (Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25, 2026) and throughout the school year, schools in our Board practise various safety drills, including Fire Drills, Lockdown Drills, Hold and Secure Drills and Bomb Threat Drills. It is critical that all members of our school community become familiar with emergency protocols, as they are designed to keep us all safe at school. Please refer to Board Policy #669.0 for more information about Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Management.
Practicing drills may create some anxiety for some students. If you are concerned about how these situations might impact the mental health and well-being of your child, please contact school administrators, as we have school mental health professionals available to support your child.
Dear Families,
The move to high school is a critical milestone, and we are committed to ensuring every student and family feels fully prepared and equipped for success.
We are excited to invite Black students and their families in Grades 6 through 10 to an upcoming event highlighting the opportunities available to support pathway planning, specialty programs, and the transition between elementary and secondary school.
This is a key opportunity for Black students and families to connect with educators, ask questions, and build a personalized roadmap for a successful and fulfilling secondary school experience.
Event: Growing Together - Planning for Success: A High School Transition and Pathway Planning for Black Students and their Families (Child Care will be provided)
Date: Wednesday October 7, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Richmond Hill High School
Please complete this Google Form to register. Attached you will find a flyer for the event.
All parents, guardians and caregivers are welcome to join this free training program!
To become a GIVE participant, please register for one of the training sessions below.
Participants must attend all five training days (Monday through Friday) and complete 20 hours of volunteer service at a school of their choice. Join our workshop series and empower yourself to support your child’s learning, strengthen parent engagement, and build a stronger school community.
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.