Category: General

2025 YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule

This fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside in York Region, as well as Grade 6-8 students and their parents who reside in the towns of Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville,

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YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan

Dear York Catholic District School Board Families,

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team are dedicated to the sound financial management of the money entrusted to us by the public. Unfortunately, the York Catholic DSB has faced several financial challenges in recent years, including declining school enrolment in our elementary schools, inadequate funding for special education, and rising transportation and IT infrastructure costs. ... Continue reading "YCDSB’s Multi-Year Financial Recovery Plan"

Halloween Party Fundraiser this Friday, October 25

Our Catholic School Council has been busy preparing the Halloween Party fundraiser which takes place this Friday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. This is a school community event which means that students must be accompanied by their parents or guardians. Highlights of the event include a haunted house, face painting, henna painting, a photobooth and more! This will be a great opportunity for ... Continue reading "Halloween Party Fundraiser this Friday, October 25"

Thanksgiving Food Drive until October 29

St. John Paul II has partnered with the Richmond Hill Food Bank to organize our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Families are invited to donate non-perishable items including canned beans, legumes and canned meats and fish. The food bank requests that all items be sealed in their original packaging and that no items have reached their best before date. Thank you for your generosity!

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Terry Fox Day September 18

Students are gearing up for Terry Fox Day on September 18. Students are welcome to wear red and/or white on this day. Families can donate to the Terry Fox Foundation for cancer research by visiting the school’s Terry Fox day website at https://schools.terryfox.ca/StJohnPaulIICESRichmondHill

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Upcoming Events

There are a number of upcoming events at St. John Paul II! We’re looking forward to welcoming families to our Open House on Tuesday, September 17 from 7 to 8 pm. Families are invited to visit their child(ren)’s classroom from 7-7:20 and from 7:30-7:50. Teachers will be available to discuss routines, the year ahead and resources that are being used in the classroom. Please note ... Continue reading "Upcoming Events"