National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In the next few days, schools across York Region will be raising an Every Child Matters Flag for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation on September 30. We raise the flag to honour the thousands of lives lost and harmed in residential schools. We raise the flag to recognize the legacy of this dark chapter on First Nations, Métis, and Inuit families and communities. We raise the flag to recognize that we are living on the traditional lands of the First Peoples of this land. And we raise the flag as a symbol of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Supporting the 2SLGBTQI+ Community
York Region District School Board remains committed to identifying and removing barriers to success and well-being for all students and staff, inclusive of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or faith identity. For our students to reach their highest potential, we know their well-being is critical and that for them to thrive we must have learning and working environments that are identity affirming.
Welcome Back to School
Welcome back to school, and a very special welcome to students and families who are new to York Region District School Board. We hope that everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable summer, and is looking forward to the new school year ahead. For our students starting elementary or secondary school, we would like to let you know that our skilled staff and educators are working hard to ensure a positive transition experience that helps students feel supported, energized and engaged.
Message from the Director
On August 1, 2023, Bill Cober begins his role as Director of Education from Scott Yake who has been serving as Director of Education (Interim) since November 1, 2022.It is our sincere pleasure to serve the students, families and staff members in the York Region District School Board. We have both spent the majority, if not all, of our careers in education at York Region District School Board and throughout that time have seen such a genuine level of care and commitment to student learning, achievement and well-being.