March Break -March 16-20th NO CLASSES
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Wednesday March 25th |
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Thursday March 26th |
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Friday March 27th |
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The next School Council Meeting will be on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm in the MDHS library. All parents/guardians are welcome!
School Council Agenda:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Information Items:
- Student Activity Council updates
- Diversity Night
- Teacher Representative updates
- Administration updates
- YRDSB AI Guidelines and AI Tools for students
- PRO Grant Evening
- Admin Profile update
- Questions
SAA is excited to host Markham Madness on Wed. March 25th during Pd. 5. The stage is set for the East vs. West All-Star basketball game. The teams composed of staff and students will be announced next week.
Here are a few important details regarding the event:
1. Tickets will be available on School Cash for $3. This includes a permission form. Buy-in tickets are on sale until we reach our maximum of 350 OR until Mon. March 23rd. Students who are volunteering, participating and/or have a spare Pd. 5 must buy a ticket.
2. Period 5 attendance - students who purchased buy-in tickets on school cash, participating athletes, and volunteers will be signed out of Pd. 5 class. Students are asked to go straight to the gymnasium to have their attendance confirmed by SAA who will scan student ID cards (or enter it manually). We then share any no-shows with our Attendance Office.
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Students who have not fulfilled their literacy requirements will have an opportunity to write the OSSLT in the library period 1 on both dates of April 7, 2026, and April 9, 2026. These students who wish to practice can do so starting March 23 in the library with a teacher. These students should have received an email to their student GAPPS account.
If you have any questions, please email the Vice Principal, Raymond Luong (raymond.luong@yrdsb.ca).
Parking Safety Reminder
The WEST parking lot at the front of the school is the only location to be used drop offs and pickups. Please do not use the EAST parking lot for student drop offs and pick ups
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.
Semester 2 Report Cards
During this semester, families/caregivers will receive three student report cards including the Interim Report, Mid-Semester Report and Semester End Report. Each report card will provide you with information about your child’s achievement throughout the semester. Interim reports are part of the ongoing communication from our school to support your child’s academic achievement and well-being. We hope that this report will provide valuable feedback for your child and support in the conversations about their learning at home. Distribution of your child’s interim report card for the second semester will begin on Monday, March 23. Parents/guardians/caregivers can gain access to their child’s report cards through our new Family Dashboard. Please ensure your email on file with the school office is up to date. Your child will continue to access their report card via their Student Google account (GAPPS).
Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interview Night
Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interview Night is on Thursday, March 26 from 6:00-8:00 pm. You will have an opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher(s) in person and learn more about their courses. Parents can use TeachAssist, an online platform, to schedule a meeting time with their children’s teacher(s) on Parent/Guardian-Teacher Interview Night. All students in our school currently have a TeachAssist account to access information associated with their class assessments.
Parents/guardians may access appointment bookings on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 through the TeachAssist Parent Portal available at https://ta.yrdsb.ca/parents. From there, enter in your email address and leave the password blank to set up a one time access link, or to reset a password that you've created. An email will be sent with a time limited link that will look similar to this:
Once logged in, parents/guardians will have the option to set up a password. For instructions on how to book a parent-teacher interview through TeachAssist, please click here. Families who do not wish to book a time online can email their student’s teacher (firstname.lastname@yrdsb.ca) directly to book an appointment.
If you have any questions about this process, please contact our main office.
Timelines:
March 2-13 | Parents/guardians to create teachassist account via the Parent Portal, if they do not yet have one. |
March 23-24 | Interim Report distribution |
March 24-25 | Parents/Guardians to book appointments through teachassist. Instructions on how to book a parent-teacher interview through teachassist can be found here. |
March 26 | Parent/Guardian Teacher Interviews (6:00-8:00 pm) |
Up Coming Field Trips:
Trivia Team- March 25th to St. Augustine 1:30 pm-8:00 pm
Vocal Music Trip-March 25th to O'Neil Collegiate 11:00 am-4:30 pm
Trivia Club Senior Team-March 25 to St. Augustine 1:30 pm-8:00 pm
SHSM Trip-March 27th to Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower 7:45 am-2:00 pm
SHSM Trip-April 7th to Laurier University 7:30 am-2:15 pm
SHSM Trip-April 24th to McMaster University 7:45 am to 3:15 pm
SHSM Trip-April 28th to Superior Court of Justice 8:10 am-1:30 pm
SHSM Trip-May 12th to Hunter Engineering 7:45 am-2:00 pm
Archery Team-May 13-14 to Richmond Green Sports Centre 7:15 am-3:30 pm
Gifted Science Classes- May 15 -Trip to YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre 9:30 am-9:30 pm
SHSM Trip-May 20th-BAT4M1 class to Metro Toronto Convention Center 7:10 am- 3:00pm
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.
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: Thursdays 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.
Post-Secondary Accessibility Fair
YRDSB and YCDSB will be hosting a Post-Secondary Accessibility Fair for Grades 9-12+ students, families, and staff to connect with Admissions, Recruitment, Accessibility, and Student Support Offices. There will be a special presentation, Accessing Support in Post-Secondary: How Accessibility Services Help You Succeed, by the Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) and information booths from the participating post secondary institutions.
When: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Sir William Mulock Secondary School (705 Columbus Way, Newmarket, ON L3X 2M7)
Participants:
- Centennial
- Durham
- George Brown
- Georgian
- Guelph
- Guelph-Humber
- Humber
- Laurier
- McMaster
- Seneca
- Skilled Trades Ontario
- Toronto Metropolitan University
- University of Toronto
- Waterloo
- Western
- York
Registration
- Please register to receive more information. A detailed agenda and session times for the RARC presentation will be emailed to you the week prior to the event.
- Registration Form
- For more information or questions, please email transition.strategy@yrdsb.ca.
Student Exchange Program
In cooperation with the York Region District School Board and as the only approved student exchange vendor, ISE-Ontario offers students aged 13-17 the opportunity to participate in an exchange program. Students apply directly through ISE-Ontario and must obtain approval from their school Principal before participating. For more information, please visit the ISE-Ontario webpage.