ATTENDANCE REMINDER
Parents/Guardians are reminded to report all late or absent notices to the Attendance Office by emailing
markham.dhs.attendance@yrdsb.ca a 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.
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Important Up Coming Dates:
- November 3: Graduation Photos Begin (Book an appointment)
- November 4: Mandatory DECA Meeting 3:00 pm-4:30 pm in the Library
- November 12: Post-Secondary Fair hosted by Bill Hogarth SS from 6-8 pm
- November 13: Grade 8 Open House 6:30 pm—8:30 pm
Upcoming SHSM (Specialist High Skills Manger) Trips:
- Oct 29: Reach Ahead and Experimental Learning to University of Guelph (2 hands on health/life science workshops-Science of Ice Cream & Fun with Food) 7:00 am & returning at 3:10 pm
- Nov 4: Reach ahead and experimental learning field trip to Southlake Hospital-P.A.R.T.YProgram/Stop the Bleed, bus departing at 7:45 am and returning at 2:35 pm
- Nov 6: SHSM Trip for SB13U to the Toronto Zoo 8:30 am- 2:00 pm-Mr. Sewell
- Nov 14: SHSM-Experimental learning Trip To Lip Lab 8:15 am-2:00 pm-G. McGill and S. Bull
- Nov 24: Mrs. Ahmed's SCH3UE to TMU SciXchange field trip 8:30 am-2:30 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) 9:30 am-2:45 pm
Other School Trips
Oct 31: Mrs. Sharma's CLU3M course to the Superior Court of Justice 8:15 am-1:30 pm
Nov 12: Classics Club to Havergal College 12:10 pm -8:45 pm
Announcements:
The MDHS Auto Shop would love to have your cast offs! 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.
- MDHS badminton team is excited to announce that we will be hosting tryouts in the following weeks! Students should go to Room 163 to scan the QR code to join the google classroom.-Mr. Kee
- Peer Tutoring- every Thursday from 3:00 - 4:15 pm, Room 104 (the classroom inside the Guidance office)-Ms. Filkas
- Remembrance Day assembly-Air Cadets, Army Cadets or Sea Cadets interested in participating in our Remembrance Day assembly, please attend a brief, but mandatory meeting in room 205, at 3pm on Wednesday October 29th. If you're unable to attend, please see Mr. Morris ASAP.
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 forms can be found in the family dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca. Click on the arrow by your child’s name and select the start-up forms button. You can choose your language. Please follow these steps for each child. Forms will automatically populate 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 FormsSecondary 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.
MEASLES IS SPREADING IN YORK REGION
While 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 outbreak
PUBLIC HEALTH
1-877-464-9675