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The Month Ahead
Day | Event |
|---|---|
May 18 | Victoria Day (No School) |
May 19 | Study Skills Workshops Hosted by Guidance - Library |
May 20 | Springfest - Modified Schedule |
May 21 | Arts Jazz Cafe |
May 25 | AU Grade 8- Transitions Day |
May 28 | AU Music Recital - Cafeteria |
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If you need to download the calendar, please click the link below:
YRDSB 2026-2027 School Year Calendar - Elementary and Regular Start Secondary Schools
To Celebrate Asian Heritage Month, SHSM students participated in an immersive forest bathing and nature mandala workshop with Sheniz Janmohamed, a poet, artist-educator, and certified Forest Bathing Guide.
Forest Bathing, or shinrin-yoku, is a Japanese practice of immersing oneself in nature to improve mental and physical health. A mandala (Sanskrit for "circle") is a geometric design representing the universe, sacred spaces, and the path to enlightenment in Hinduism and Buddhism.
During the workshop, students explored sensory observation, reflective journaling, and collaborative mandala creation using natural materials, encouraging them to slow down and engage more deeply with their environment. Students developed a stronger appreciation for mindfulness, wellness, and environmental stewardship while strengthening teamwork and creative thinking skills. The experience connected SHSM learning to mental well-being, sustainability, and community building through meaningful land-based and artistic practices.
An Evening for Black Youth Excellence!!
The Black Youth Gala is an event to celebrate their accomplishments. Youth will have the opportunity to receive scholarships for post-secondary. In addition, Black Youth artists and fashion designers will also have the chance to showcase their work in the gallery and opening performance portion of the event.
Black Youth Gala
Friday, May 29, 2026
7 pm to 11 pm
Youth - for ages 13 - 25
Adult - all ages welcome
Music Provided by DJ Love Jones
JC Banquet Convention Centre
1686 Ellesmere Rd
Scarborough, On
M1H 2V5
Tickets : $25 per Youth / $60 per Adult
Exclusive Dinner, Scholarships, Entertainment, Fashion Show, Dancing, Grab Bag included
Buy your tickets here: 360kids | BiddingForGood
Dear UHS Community,
We’d like to officially invite you to the Unionville High School 40th Anniversary Celebration! We are so excited to welcome you back to our school on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
We look forward to seeing you all and encourage you to bring your family members to join the celebration.
What to Expect: Enjoy live performances, crafts and games, archival rooms, a walk down memory lane, grab 40th-anniversary merch, bid in our silent auction, and visit the food trucks!
Supporting the Event: As we prepare for this milestone, we are still welcoming support from our community. If you or your business would like to help:
- Sponsorship & Donations: We are seeking cash donations (tax receipts provided for $25+) or items for our Silent Auction. Sponsors will be recognized on our website and at the event.
- Memorabilia: If you have photos, yearbooks, or school memorabilia you’d like to donate or lend for our Archival Rooms and Walk Down Memory Lane, please let us know!
Quick Event Details:
- Parking: Please park in the Town Centre Blvd side parking lot.
- Payment: The event is free but remember to bring cash for any on-site purchases and our silent auction.
- Itinerary Highlights:
- 2:00 PM: Activities Begin (Art Battle, Photo Booth, Games, and more)
- 3:00 PM: Sporting Event
- 3:30 PM: UHS Trivia
- 4:00 PM: Arts Unionville Music & Dance Performances
We can’t wait to reconnect and share stories from the last forty years with you. For updates please visit our official event website.
See you all June 7th!
Sincerely,
The UHS 40th Anniversary Planning Committee
The Guidance Department is hosting a 30‑minute workshop designed to help students build effective study skills for tests and exams. The session is open to students in all grades and is intended as a drop‑in workshop, so students can attend during their lunch or spare period.
📍 Location: Library
📅 Date: Tuesday, May 19
⏰ Time: First half of each period
The workshop offers practical strategies to support exam preparation and academic success.
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 are encouraged to visit:
The Centre for Black Student Excellence and the York Region District School Board are hosting a Careers & Scholarships event on May 20, 2026, from 5:30–8:00 pm. The session will feature guest speakers, information about post‑secondary pathways, educational opportunities, and scholarships, along with displays from various post‑secondary representatives. Speakers include Cheryl Yarde from the Black Foundation of Community Networks and Paul Jones, Toronto Raptors sportscaster. Dinner is provided, and attendees are asked to register by May 15, 2026. The event will take place at the Education Support Centre, 39 Dunning Ave, Aurora, Ontario.
Please register the event here: RSVP for Careers & Scholarships
Dear YRDSB Student,
We are reaching out to share a fantastic opportunity for you to represent your peers, get involved with student advocacy and work alongside your student trustees. Nomination applications for the 2026–2027 York Region Presidents’ Council (YRPC) Executive Cabinet and Area Representatives are opening on May 5, 2026!
The York Region Presidents’ Council (YRPC) is the official student senate of the York Region District School Board, with the mission to promote and enhance communication and cooperation, inspire and foster ethical leadership, and collect the voices of secondary school students. The Executive Cabinet is responsible for YRPC operations. It works closely with the Student Trustees to ensure that the student voice effectively represents the diverse student body and is heard and considered in decision-making.
YRPC organizes monthly General Assemblies, where students can provide input on various educational matters (e.g., policy and procedure), share their opinions and concerns, and network and collaborate with other student leaders. You can find more information about the YRPC in Policy and Procedure 672.0, Student Leadership and Student Voice, our constitution, and our Instagram.
Students can express their interest in a YRPC position by completing a nomination form by 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. All current Grades 9-11 students (future Grade 10-12 students) will receive an email on Friday, May 22, with information about the candidates and instructions on voting. Elections will occur between Friday, May 29 and Tuesday, June 2 until 6:00 p.m. Results will be announced on Tuesday, June 9.
You can learn more about the elections, timelines and the nomination form on the YRPC website. Please feel free to reach out to yrpc@yrdsb.ca if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
YRPC
Excited summer students jobs opportunities from CCSYR
Please click the link for the job postings:
Event Marketing Specialist (Summer Student)
Grade 12 (+) students with a disability (LD, ADHD, ASD, mental health) planning on attending post-secondary.
On-Line to Success (OLTS)-Ontario is a transition program for high school students going into Grade 12 (or doing extra year) with learning disabilities, ADHD, ASD, and/or mental health disorders (such as anxiety or depression) who plan to attend college or university. This online course runs during the summer and guides students through various activities and assignments designed to prepare them for the challenges they may face in post-secondary school.
Please click the following posters for more information:
UHS Debate Club is excited to launch a school-wide Book Drive in collaboration with USAC! Our goal is to collect gently used books and donate them to Second Life Books, an organization that distributes reading materials to children, youth, and families with limited access to books. This initiative promotes literacy, community involvement, and sustainability by giving books a second life. Donations can be dropped off at the cart in front of the library. The drive will run from May 5th to June 5th, with a goal of collecting 200 to 500 books. We encourage students and families to participate by contributing books in good condition and helping us make a meaningful impact in our community.
