Week of January 19-23th , 2026
Monday January 19 |
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Tuesday January 20 | |
Wednesday January 21 | |
Thursday January 22 |
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Friday January 23 |
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ANNOUNCMENTS:
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SEMESTER 1 EXAMS** Exams begin at 8:20 am
Please keep your calendars free of appointments and booking vacations. If you have any questions, please contact your students’ administrator.
Charlene Civello (Last Name A – L) and Raymond Luong (Last Name M – Z).
**All French Interview Exams are to be booked directly with the classroom teachers during the exam timeslot. Please confirm your interview time with your teacher. **
** All Music Performance Exams are to be booked directly with the classroom teachers during the exam timeslot. Please confirm your performance time with your teacher. **
** All ELL/MLL/ESL Interview Exams are to be booked directly with the classroom teachers during the exam timeslot. Please confirm your interview time with your teacher. **
| Period 1 Classes | Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
| Period 2 Classes | Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Period 5 Classes | Monday, January 26, 2026 |
| Period 4 Classes | Tuesday, January 27, 2026 |
| Period 3 Classes | Wednesday, January 28, 2026 |
Exam Feedback Day (AM ONLY) (Attendance will be taken) | Thursday, January 29, 2026 |
Jan 29: Exam Feedback Day-Modified School Day (Attendance will be taken)
Period 1 8:10 AM to 8:47 AM
Period 2 8:52 AM to 9:29 AM
Period 3 9:34 AM to 10:11 AM
Period 4 10:16 AM to 10:53 AM
Period 5 10:58 AM to 11:35 AM
Lunch 11:35 AM to 12:35 PM
12:35-2:50 PM - Teacher interviews upon request/by appointment
Jan 30: PA Day-No Classes
"Feeling stressed with exams and summatives? Need a break? Get moving!
The Phys. Ed. Dept. is offering open gym time from 10:45am-11:45am on Thurs. Jan 22nd, Fri. Jan 23, Mon. Jan 26, and Tues. Jan 27.
Sign up on SCO. Space is limited to 30 students per day. Students must wear proper indoor footwear and participate with respect. "
Up Coming Field Trips:
DECA-Feb 5 Bus leaving MDHS to Hilton Toronto Hotel at 4:15 pm . Leaving the Hilton on Feb 7 at 6:00 pm
Music Students - Feb 10 (7:30 AM-1:30 PM) & Feb 11 (7:00 AM-12:00 PM) to Chinese Cultural Centre
HOSA Field Trip-March 9 to The Metro Toronto Convention Center 7:45 am-5:00 pm
Vocal Music Trip-March 25 to O'Neil Collegiate 11:00 AM-4:30 pm
REMINDERS
Attendance:
Parents/Guardians are reminded to report all late or absent notices to the Attendance Office by emailing markham.dhs.attendance@yrdsb.ca or calling 905-294-1886, option 1. Please spell, first name and last names of your child and
indicate grade, period and reason for absence. Should your student be absent for 3 or more days, an extended absence form must be signed by each subject teacher, Parent/Guardian and the Vice-Principal prior to leaving for the absence. Forms are available from the attendance secretary or main office.
School Council Meeting - Monday, January 19, 2026 (7:00 pm - 8:00 pm):
Our next School Council meeting will be held virtually on Monday, January 19th. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend. A separate email will be sent out with the agenda and a registration form. A meeting link will be sent, on the day of the meeting, to everyone that has registered. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
YRT Bus Update and Parking Lot Safety:
Beginning on Monday, December 15 York Region Transit (YRT) will be using the bus stop on Church Steet to drop off and pick up students. School transportation will be using the bus loop. Students are reminded to use the cross walks and the sidewalks to access the Church Street bus stop.
The parking lot at the front of the school (west parking lot) is the only location to be used drop offs and pickups.
The fire routes/drop off area is a “no standing zone”. Please park in the parking lot if you arrive early. Vehicles should not be waiting in the drop off loop or in front of the school.
To avoid congestion and to increase the flow of traffic, please do not double park and keep all lanes open to allow cars to exit the parking lot. If you arrive early to pick up your student, please park in a spot in the parking lot to keep the lanes clear.
Please do not block the crosswalks as this is for pedestrian traffic and safe access to the parking lot.
Do not park in an accessible parking space if you or your passenger does not hold a valid permit.
Be vigilant of pedestrians who are using the sidewalks at the school entrances/exits.
Thank you for your understanding, cooperation and keeping our students safe.
Lost and Found: If your child has lost keys, jewelry, air pods, glasses, debit cards or presto cards please ask them to come to the main office reception desk.
Peer Tutoring: Every Thursday from 3:00 - 4:15 pm, Room 104 (the classroom inside the Guidance office)
2026 Graduation Date: Evening of June 23rd and will be held in the gym at Markham District High School. More information to follow.
From January 12-18, students can vote for the student trustee candidate who will represent their area (Central, East, North, or West) in the final election taking place February 17-20. Voting closes January 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Student Trustee Area Elections Open January 12
Voting Details
- Students will receive an email to their GAPPS account with voting instructions and a link to their area’s Google voting site.
- Each student may vote for one candidate in their area only.
- Each site includes candidate profiles, posters, and the voting form.
This is an opportunity for students to engage in the democratic process and influence who will represent student voice at the board table.
Voting Details
- Students will receive an email to their GAPPS account with voting instructions and a link to their area’s Google voting site.
- Each student may vote for one candidate in their area only.
Each site includes candidate profiles, posters, and the voting form.
Night School Registration Now Open on My Pathway Planner
- Students who need or are interested in a course that is not available at [insert school] can register for a course for Remote Night School offered by the YRDSB. The Remote Night School program is delivered synchronously (Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-9:45). More information about this program, courses offered and how to register using My Pathway Planner is available on the YRDSB board website and in the Guidance google classrooms. Registration for Remote Night school is from December 15, 2025 - February 6, 2026, in My Pathway Planner. Students are encouraged to register early as course offerings are not guaranteed and are subject to sufficient enrollment.
Community Events:
Youth in Policing Initiative
In collaboration with the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, York Regional Police offers teenagers an innovative employment experience within a safe and healthy work environment.
See Link for more information-Applications will be accepted from January 5 to 30, 2026: Application Form
Arts Camp Application and Selection Process for Secondary Students
- Students/families should first download the 2026 Camper/Counsellor Counsellor-In-Training Application Information from the board website.
- The application process will be completed via this YRDSB Arts Camp 2026 Application Google Form. The link is also provided in the Application Information Package. Applications open December 15, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and close January 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
- see YRDSB Link for more information
Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session on Monday, January 26, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools. Please see our flyer for more information and the registration link.
Note to Administrators: Please share the www link to this board event with both families and staff.
For further information, please email the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN) Scholarship Application Workshop
Black students and their families are invited to attend a virtual edition of the BFCN Scholarship Application Workshop on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
This is a free workshop designed to guide Black students and their families on how to search, prepare, and apply for scholarships and bursaries.
Administrators are asked to share this opportunity with families.
For more information and to register please visit: Meeting Registration - Zoom
For more information about the workshop or the Black Foundation of Community Networks, contact Cheryl Yarde at info@bfcn.ca
Supporting East Asian Students (SEAS) 2025 - 2026 Family Engagement Series
Pathway Planning and High School Course Selection Workshop Part 2
Families, parents, and caregivers are invited to join us for this Supporting East Asian Students (SEAS) Family Engagement evening to deepen their understanding of pathway planning and the course selection process in the Ontario Education System.
YRDSB Teachers and Guidance Counsellors will be delivering information focused on:
- Understanding the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements
- Exploring pathways and planning for post-secondary opportunities
- Navigating the high school course selection process in YRDSB
Date: Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Unionville High School, 201 Town Centre Blvd, Unionville, ON L3R 8G5
The workshop session will be in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.
Please register by Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
For additional inquiries, please contact Inclusive School and Community Services (ISCS) at iscs@yrdsb.ca, SEAS contacts Simone Chow at simone.chow@yrdsb.ca or Alice Chu at alicewan-ling.chu@yrdsb.ca