Upcoming Events at M.D.H.S.
Please visit our MDHS google calendar at: https://markhamdistrict-hs.yrdsb.ca/calendar for upcoming events.
Two Weeks at a Glance:
| October 19 | Girls Basketball Game |
| October 20 | Interim Report Card Distribution Begins Boys Junior 7s Football Jamboree SHSM Field Trip International Languages Field Trip Math League High School Contest |
| October 21 | Girls Rugby Tournament Senior Girls Basketball Tournament |
| October 22 | Cross Country Team Championships Parent / Guardian Teacher Interview Night |
| October 23 | Junior Boys Volleyball Tournament Boys Tackle Football Game Jr Boys Soccer Game |
| October 26 | Senior Girls Basketball Game SHSM Field Trip |
| October 27 | Junior Boys Volleyball Game Law Field Trip Financial Literacy Assessment |
| Oct 28 | Senior Girls Basketball Game Senior Boys Volleyball Game Yearbook - Fall Team Photos |
| Oct 29 | Tackle Football Game Family Studies Field Trip Canadian Open Math Challenge |
School Council Meeting - Postponed to November
Unfortunately, we have to postpone the School Council meeting originally planned for the evening of October 19. We are hoping to reschedule in November and will share the date once it is confirmed.
Semester 1 Report Cards
During this semester, families/caregivers will receive three student report cards; 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 first semester will begin on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. 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, October 22, 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, October 13, 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:
October 5-9, 2026 | Parents/guardians to create teachassist account via the Parent Portal, if they do not yet have one. |
October 13-16 | Parents/Guardians to book appointments through teachassist. Instructions on how to book a parent-teacher interview through teachassist can be found here. |
October 20-21 | Interim Report distribution |
October 22, 2026 | Parent/Guardian Teacher Interviews (6:00-8:00 pm) |
Guidance News
Semester 2 Timetable Changes: Students can begin requesting Semester 2 timetable changes through their alpha guidance counsellor. No further timetable changes will be made once Semester 2 begins.
MDHS Guidance Google Classroom: Students are encouraged to join for updates on university, college, apprenticeship pathways, volunteer opportunities, mental health supports, and more.
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Post-Secondary Applications
The Guidance team hosted post-secondary application support sessions in the library this past Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch and after school to assist students with their applications.
Take Our Kids to Work Day
On Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, Grade 9 students will have an opportunity to spend the day at a workplace of a parent/guardian, relative, friend or volunteer.
Please be advised that permission forms to participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day have been sent to both you and your child’s GAPPS account. We ask that you review the form with your child and then sign off as per the instructions.
Parents/Guardians can also choose to have their child participate independently in career exploration activities in a workplace or at home. Please indicate this choice on the permission form so that schools can plan appropriately.
If you have any questions, please contact your alpha guidance counsellor.
School Council Meeting - Monday, October 19
Our next School Council Meeting will be on Monday, October 19, 2026, from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the MDHS library. All parents/guardians are welcome!
School Council Agenda:
- Land Acknowledgement
- Welcome and Introductions
- Approval of minutes
- Information Items:
- Student Activity Council
- Teacher Representative
- Administration updates
- Staff Appreciation/Breakfast Program
- Parents Reaching Out Grant
- Fundraising
Student Mental Health and Addictions Newsletter - Fall 2026
SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) Program
- Free field trips, certifications, experiences, training
- Build your resume / items for your supplemental applications
- Career and post-secondary exploration
- Fun, engaging, confidence building, and educational
- Eligibility for scholarships by earning an SHSM seal
Student are encourage to apply for SHSM by October 29, 2026. Students must be in co-op this year, or be in grade 11 and planning to take co-op in grade 12. Please speak with Guidance or Co-Op if you are interesting in applying.
Upcoming SHSM Field Trips:
October 20: Sunnybrook Hospital STOP the BLEET/PARTY Program - Health & Wellness
October 26: Trent University (Oshawa Campus) - (Arts & Culture)
October 27: Superior Court
October 29: Seneca College ECE Day
November 3: University Health Network (UHN) - Health & Wellness
November 13: Parliament Walking Tour (Arts & Culture)
November 16: Standard First AID/CPR-C
