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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
... Continue reading "YCDSB & York Regional Police: Human Trafficking and Internet Exploitation"Board News
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"
Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026
Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,
Due to inclement weather conditions, all YCDSB schools are closed for tomorrow (Monday, January 26, 2026).
Please do not bring your children to school, because there will be no one there to supervise them.
Child care operators will also be unable to operate tomorrow.
... Continue reading "Inclement Weather Day: Monday, January 26, 2026"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"