Markham D.H.S.

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e-bulletin Sept 21-25, 2026

Upcoming Events at M.D.H.S.

Please visit our MDHS google calendar at: https://markhamdistrict-hs.yrdsb.ca/calendar for upcoming events.

School Council Meeting and Executive Elections 

Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Welcome Session 

Grade 9 parents are invited to attend the Grade 9 Parent/Guardian Welcome Session on Monday, September 28 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Markham DHS Library. Please note that this is a repeat of the parent/guardian session on Grade 9 Day, Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Back to School Forms

All families will have received an email from YRDSB on Friday, September 11 asking parents/guardians to complete important back-to-school forms. Please complete these forms for each of your children as soon as possible.

The back-to-school forms can be found in the family dashboard at family.yrdsb.ca. Click on the arrow by your child’s name, select the back-to-school forms button and choose your language. Please follow these steps for each child. Forms will automatically populate with your child’s information through the Family Dashboard.

Learn more about how to create a Family Dashboard account if you do not have one. The back-to-school 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. 

Attendance

Every class matters! Did you know that 10-15% of course grades are now based on attendance and participation? All students are expected to be in their scheduled classes when they are at school. If your child is going to be absent from school please let us know by emailing markham.dhs.attendance@yrdsb.ca  or by calling 905-294-1886. press 1.

Caring and Safe School Assemblies: Sept. 21 - 25

As the new school year is beginning, students will be attending Caring and Safe Schools Start-Up Presentations. These presentations are designed to underscore behaviour expectations as we continue to sustain caring, safe and inclusive school environments. 

Presentation topics include:

  • Racism and types of discrimination;
  • Bullying;
  • Progressive discipline; 
  • Using personal mobile devices such as cellphones, smart watches, and tablets;
  • Vaping; and
  • Standing up for each other, including methods of reporting incidents of racism, discrimination and bullying.

Inappropriate Behaviour

In the Start-Up Presentation, students are learning about racism, discrimination, and bullying. This learning will continue throughout the school year. Instances of racism, discrimination and bullying are not acceptable and are addressed through progressive discipline. In some cases of racism and discrimination, York Regional Police may be involved.

Students will also be reminded about safe school behaviours, including what items must never be brought to school, such as peanut products, vape products/drug paraphernalia, weapons/replica weapons (including knives).

Reporting Behaviour

Standing up for one another and reporting when something does not feel safe is part of a caring and safe school environment. Students should report incidents involving other students that make them or others feel unsafe or uncomfortable, including acts of racism, discrimination and bullying. Students can report incidents by:

  • Telling a caring adult;
  • Using the YRDSB’s “Report It Button” (Located on our school’s website, the online Report It button allows students and families to share information about inappropriate student behaviour and incidents of hate or discrimination. Contacting Kids Help Phone (1-800-668-6868).

For More Information

For more details on these items or other Caring and Safe Schools topics, please read the Guide to the School Year or visit the Caring and Safe Schools section on the YRDSB website for more information and to access family resources to continue these conversations at home. 

Thank you for helping us create a caring, safe, and inclusive school community.

 

 

 

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