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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 6 Open House Presentation
Dear families, please review our Grade 6 Open House Presentation at your convenience!
Can’t wait to see our future SKD Dragons in September!
Parent Engagement Evening – Supporting Wellness at Home
Supporting Our Wellness At Home – February 24th, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 PM.
An interactive seminar for ALL SKD FAMILIES on how to support mental wellness at home for ourselves and our children. Our home environment plays a crucial role in shaping our mental state, and as parents, it is essential that we create a nurturing and supportive environment for our children’s mental well ... Continue reading "Parent Engagement Evening – Supporting Wellness at Home"
Grade 8-11 Pathways Planning Evening
Hello SKD families,
We wanted to invite you to our St. Katharine Drexel’s Pathway Evening taking place on February 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This event is open to students in Grades 8 to 11 and their families, and is designed to support their exploration of post-secondary planning.
Throughout the evening, we will explore how course ... Continue reading "Grade 8-11 Pathways Planning Evening"
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"
Board News
Happy Easter
“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” — Psalm 118:24
Dear York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) Students, Staff and Families,
As we approach the Easter season, we are invited to pause and reflect on the profound joy that faith brings to our lives. Easter is at
... Continue reading "Happy Easter"Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium
Join us for an informative evening to help families plan for life after high school. This symposium is designed for parents/guardians of students with developmental or intellectual disabilities and will provide valuable information on post-secondary pathways, community supports, employability skills, and future planning.
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM📍
... Continue reading "Life After High School: Transition Planning Symposium"Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education
The York Catholic Parent Involvement Committee (YCPIC) invites the York Catholic community to learn more about the future of AI in education through an interactive training session on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7-9 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre (320 Bloomington Road, Aurora).
The session led by Curtis Carmichael will help parents and guardians increase their digital literacy and build practical
... Continue reading "Free Session for Families: The Future of AI in Education"