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Open House: November 27th, 6:30pm
SKD will be hosting its grade 6 and 8 Open House on November 27th.
We are very excited to welcome you into our building and to showcase the many wonderful things happening at St Katharine Drexel CHS.
Grade 8 Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year!
Registration Process for all Grade 8 families:
Grade 8 students currently attending a YCDSB elementary school are asked to complete and submit Form S.1B – YCDSB Registration Form: Grade 8 to 9 by December 3rd, 2025 regardless of the high school you choose. This deadline supports secondary schools with planning, and the form will close after this date. ... Continue reading "Grade 8 Registration Information for 2026-27 School Year!"
Grade 9 (AP) Advanced Placement Information @SKD 2026-27
Grade 8 students/families:
If you are interested in applying for our Grade 9 Advanced Placement (AP) Program for 2026-27, please click on this LINK to apply
Applications are due December 3rd, 2025 by 3:30pm
Please CLICK on the AP LOGO on the right side for more information about our AP program! ... Continue reading "Grade 9 (AP) Advanced Placement Information @SKD 2026-27"
Special Education Open House: May 2025
Please refer to the attached file for the information shared at our Special Education Open House held on May 20, 2025.
The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners
In celebration of Catholic Education Week, the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) is proud to announce its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award winners. Distinguished Alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to their fields of work and communities
Announced each year at the beginning of Catholic Education Week (May 4 to May 9, 2025),
... Continue reading "The YCDSB Announces Its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Winners"YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation
Join us at St. Brother André CHS on Tuesday February 11, 2025 from 7:00-8:30pm for an important information session aimed at helping families protect York Region youth from the dangers of human trafficking and internet exploitation. As our young people navigate the digital world, it is crucial for parents and guardians to stay informed about the risks they may encounter
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YCDSB P.A. Day: Friday, January 30, 2026 -Secondary
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 Friday, January 30, 2026.
Secondary – Semester Two Prep
Teachers will complete semester one assessments facilitated by
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Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
Timely communication is a necessary part of our relationship with you. The York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) always strives to keep our parents/guardians informed with the information you need.
This morning, that did not happen. I want to provide you with details as to why this happened.
... Continue reading "We’re Sorry – School Closure Information"Inclement Weather Day: January 15, 2026
SCHOOL CLOSURE ALERT!!!
Due to the worsening weather conditions, the YCDSB is closing all schools. Child care will also be closed. Please do not bring your child to school because there will be no staff on site to care for them.
The safety of our students, staff and families is our top
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