ATTENDANCE REMINDER
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.
MDHS Drive-Thru Donation Drop-Off to Support the Breakfast
Parent volunteers will help collect items during morning drop off from 7:40am - 8:10am this Monday November 17 - Thursday November 20.
To keep everyone safe, please use the drop-off lane closest to the field and a parent volunteer will collect the items from you. If your child takes the bus, walks or arrives later, they can bring the items to the main office.
The following healthy and nut-free items would be greatly appreciated:
Cereals: Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Corn Flakes , Granola Bars, Bagels,Apples, Clementines/Tangerines Cheese strings/Cheese snacks
If you would like to volunteer to help collect items please complete this google form:
https://forms.gle/A2yhCJt7DYo2BEMV6
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Upcoming SHSM (Specialist High Skills Manger) Trips:
- Nov 20: Career exploration for the trades at the Tribute Communities Center, bus departing at 9:30 am and returning at 2:10 pm
- Nov 24: Mrs. Ahmed's SCH3UE to TMU SciXchange field trip bus leaving at 8:30 am and returning at 3:30 pm
- Nov 28: Centennial College Post-Secondary, experiential learning and career exploration field trip (Campus and labour tours, presentation, meet and greet, lunch followed by interactive workshops) bus departing at 9:30 am and returning at 2:55 pm
- Dec 12: SHSM students enrolled in Accounting-Trip to KPMG Vaughan office, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
Other School Trips:
- Nov 18: Trip to Glow Town, Stouffville-9:30am and be picked up at 1:00pm
Announcements:
***Congratulations to the Senior Boys Volleyball Team for winning the YRAA Volleyball Championships***
***Congratulations to students from our Classics Club for winning the junior and senior division at the Provincial Classics Certamen competition!***
MDHS SAA is hosting their FIRST TriSport Event: Dodgeball on Wednesday, November 19th from 3:-5:30 PM. Students can purchase their tickets to play on School Cash Online - $3.
SAC Presents: Beneath the Lanterns Semi-Formal
Join the Student Activities Council (SAC) for our annual Semi-Formal event, an unforgettable evening where the lights are low and the memories are bright.
What to Expect
- 🍽️ Three-Course Meal: Start the night with a delicious dinner. We're happy to confirm that vegetarian and halal options will be provided as part of the buffet.
- 🎶 Dance the Night Away: Hit the floor with friends as our live DJ spins the best tracks.
- 📸 Unlimited Photo Booth: Capture your perfect look and make lasting memories with unlimited access to our photo booth!
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025
- Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Venue: Crystal Fountain Event Venue
Dress Code:
- Style: Semi-Formal (Please dress to your comfort level.)
- Note: A mood board and colour theme will be shared soon!
- SAF Perk: Students who have paid the SAF receive 15% off the standard ticket price!
- Purchase now on School Cash Online!
- Available until Sunday, November 16!
Ticket Information:
- SAF Perk: Students who have paid the SAF receive 15% off the standard ticket price!
- Purchase now on School Cash Online!
- Deadline to purchase Sunday, November 16! on School Cash ONLINE
Peer Tutoring- Every Thursday from 3:00 - 4:15 pm, Room 104 (the classroom inside the Guidance office)-Ms. Filkas
Student’s Arrival
- The school office opens at 7:15 am. Students who are arriving earlier than 7:15 am should be under the supervision of a teacher (eg. field trip, activity or class such as repertoire.)
MDHS Auto Shop
We are looking for machines with gasoline engines for the students to practice with. If you are going to dispose of them anyway, we would love to accept (but not limited to):
· lawnmowers · motor cycles · snowblowers
· small cars · lawn tractors · outboard motors
We prefer these in ‘not working condition’ but will take any that do work, too. Also, we would take your old wheels (tires on rims) for practice.
Please contact me at Andrew.macgregor@yrdsb.ca and we can arrange a time for drop off or pick up. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
2026 Graduation Date: June 23rd and will be held in the gym at Markham District High School. More information to follow.
Graduation Photo Information:
School Start-Up Forms
Parents/guardians received an email from YRDSB Update with instructions to complete start-up forms. It is important that these forms are completed as soon as possible at the start of the school year as they contain information and permissions. The form automatically populates with your child’s information through the Dashboard. Learn how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one.
The forms are also available online at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca. You will need your child’s student number. Tips are available on the Board website. Translation is also available on the website. Please note: You must complete a separate form for each child attending school.
Secondary School Student Forms Secondary school students can complete the secondary school student form at https://startupforms.yrdsb.ca/students. They will also receive the link in their student GAPPS account. Elementary school students do not need to complete these student forms.
Families of YRDSB Black Students
Monthly Information Session
Monday, November 24, 2025
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Families, parents, caregivers, please join us
for our monthly virtual meetings where
families with Black children come together
to learn about resources and upcoming
programs for Black students in both
elementary and secondary schools.
Agenda: Navigating New Narratives
with Nobility and Notion
• Welcome and Engagement Exercise
• Presentation on Well-Being
• Upcoming Programs and Events
• Question and Answer Session
Please register ASAP.
A virtual link will be sent after registrationKwanzaa Celebration
- Students, families and staff, please join us as we come together to celebrate Kwanzaa!
- This special event will honour African heritage, unity and culture and will be a time to reflect on the seven principles of Kwanzaa, enjoy cultural traditions and foster community spirit.
- Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
- Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- Location: Bill Hogarth S.S., Cafeteria. (100 Donald Sim Ave, Markham)
- To assist us with planning the event, please register by December 1, 2025 using this registration link. Dinner will be provided.
- Please see the flyer invitation or the www event link for more information and registration.
- Administrators, please share the above information with your community.
For more information, please contact the Centre for Black Student Excellence (CBSE) at blackstudentexcellence@yrdsb.ca.
MEASLES IS SPREADING IN YORK REGIONWhile the provincial measles outbreak was declared over on October 6, 2025, York Region Public
Health continues to respond to a local outbreak in Thornhill (City of Vaughan), with nine cases currently
linked to the outbreak. Since January 2025, there have been 13 cases of measles in York Region.
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to serious complications like pneumonia, brain
swelling, and even death. Symptoms include fever, cough, red eyes, and a rash.
The best way to prevent the measles is through vaccination. Two doses of the Measles, Mumps,
Rubella (MMR) vaccine or Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (MMRV) vaccine provide about 97%
protection against measles infection. The vaccine is safe and effective.
WHY AM I GETTING THIS LETTER?
Due to the ongoing outbreak, there is an increased risk of measles in York Region. All students
need to have two doses of measles-containing vaccine to attend school in Ontario (or a valid
exemption). If a measles case is identified in a child attending your school, anyone not fully vaccinated
may need to stay home for up to 21 days to prevent this highly contagious virus from spreading.
WHAT CAN I DO?
Check immunization records to make sure you and your child(ren) is/are fully vaccinated
against measles. Children in Ontario typically receive their first dose of a measles vaccine after their
first birthday and their second dose between ages four and six.
WHERE CAN MY CHILD GET VACCINATED?
York Region Public Health offers free vaccination clinics to all students in JK to Grade 12.
Appointments can be booked here
Your health care provider, some walk-in clinics and travel clinics also provide these vaccines
REPORT YOUR CHILD’S VACCINATIONS
Report your child’s vaccinations to York Region Public Health. Doctors do not do this for you. This
information is especially important in the event of an outbreakPUBLIC HEALTH
1-877-464-9675