Markham D.H.S.

(905) 294-1886 markham.dhs@yrdsb.ca
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e-bulletin Sept 8 - 11, 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.

Parking Lot and Student Drop off and Pick up

MDHS' parking lot can be a very busy place. To ensure the safety of students and to prevent congestion please adhere to the following:

  • The WEST parking lot at the front of the school is the only location to be used for drop offs and pickups. Please do not use the EAST parking lot. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 
  • Always 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. 

E-Scooters and E-Bikes

YRDSB continues to encourage families to use safe transportation to and from school. We encourage students to use active school travel whenever possible. Active travel refers to any form of human-powered transportation, including walking, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and scootering.

School Property

Students using any transportation device, whether electronic or not-electronic, must dismount before arriving on school property. This includes all sidewalks, pathways, and walkways on school grounds. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.

Provincial Regulations

These modes of travel offer many physical, mental, and community benefits. Please visit the Ontario website for a full list of regulations. Every cyclist under 18 must wear a properly fitting bike helmet. Some students may also choose to use electronically assisted devices, such as e‑scooters or e‑bikes. In Ontario, you must be 16 or older to ride an e-scooter or e-bike. When riding e‑scooters or e‑bikes, it is important that students follow all applicable municipal regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

Municipal Regulations

Before riding any device, it is important for students and families to be aware of the regulations set by their local municipality. These may include minimum age requirements for operating electric devices, helmet laws, and other safety guidelines.

Respectful Riding

Pedestrians always have the right of way. Students are expected to ride with caution by slowing down, using a bell when approaching others, and passing on the left. Wearing reflective clothing is encouraged to increase visibility and promote safer travel.

For more information, parents/guardians are encouraged to visit:

www.yrp.ca/bikesafety 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/bicycle-safety

https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike#section-0

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.

Indigenous Languages and International Languages - Secondary Classes

The Indigenous Languages and International Languages (ILIL) program at the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) offers secondary credit-bearing courses (Levels B, C, D) that may count towards the Ontario Secondary Diploma and be used for post-secondary applications. Please consult your Guidance Department for academic planning and course selection.

 Secondary Credit Courses (Grades 9 to 12):

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