July 14, 2026 (Aurora, ON) – York Region District School Board is pleased to share the top scholars for the 2025-2026 school year.
| STUDENT | SCHOOL | MARK (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Vivienne Liao | Milliken Mills High School (Markham) | 100 |
| Matthew Weinstein | Westmount Collegiate Institute (Thornhill) | 100 |
| Srijana Basu | Maple High School | 99.67 |
| Chris Fu | Stouffville District Secondary School | 99.67 |
| Saahil Gopi Palamaner | Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School (Aurora) | 99.67 |
| John Wang | Dr. G.W. Williams Secondary School (Aurora) | 99.67 |
| Kiki Puccini | Sir William Mulock Secondary School (Newmarket) | 99.5 |
| Victor Yee | Markham District High School | 99.5 |
“Congratulations to each of these students on their outstanding accomplishments. Earning one of the highest averages is a remarkable achievement that reflects years of hard work, dedication and commitment to learning, supported by YRDSB families and educators,” said Ron Lynn, Chair of the Board. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I congratulate these top scholars and wish all of our students continued success in the future.”
“These students reflect the strong commitment to learning demonstrated by YRDSB students throughout their secondary school years. As we celebrate their academic success, we also recognize the important role that teachers, administrators and support staff play in fostering student achievement every day,” said Bill Cober, Chief Executive Officer. “On behalf of all YRDSB staff, congratulations to these top scholars on this well-deserved recognition.”
York Region District School Board (YRDSB) is the third largest school district in Ontario with 216 schools. York Region students consistently perform above average in provincial testing and YRDSB is one of the top achievers in Ontario. For more information about the York Region District School Board, please visit the Board website and follow YRDSB on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.
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