At a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) responded to Call to Action #1 in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Dreams Delayed report, released on March 27, 2025. The report highlights the ongoing impact of systemic anti-Black racism in Ontario’s publicly funded education system. It also reinforces the responsibility of school boards to ensure learning and working environments that are equitable, inclusive, and free from discrimination.

Are you a Grade 10 student who likes getting involved, sharing ideas, or speaking up for others? This could be a great opportunity for you. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) invites Grade 10 students to apply to become a Student Trustee. In this role, you will represent student voice at the board level by attending meetings, participating in Student Senate, and helping to share what matters most to students across SMCDSB.

We are currently seeking feedback from students, staff, parents and community members for the 2026-2027 school year calendars.

Last year continued to be one of growth for SMCDSB. Enrolment continued to rise, and our students continued to develop in both their learning and their faith.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) celebrated the success of its annual Christmas Wish Campaign, which once again demonstrated the extraordinary generosity and compassion of its school communities and staff.

On December 18, 2025, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) signed an updated partnership agreement to work together to strengthen healthy school environments across Simcoe Muskoka.

Once again this year, we are so pleased at the incredible amount of beautiful artwork we received from our schools and are certainly impressed with the level of talent our students have shown.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) was recognized, along with other Ontario school boards, with the Most Innovative Measurement-Based Care (MBC) Implementation award in the 2025 MBC Impact Awards, presented by Greenspace Health.

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, has announced the appointment of a new advisory body to review and assess student achievement, including Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has secured more than $2 million from the Province of Ontario to advance priority accessibility upgrades across the system.

Some students walk into a new school carrying more than a backpack — they carry a new language, a new culture, and the hope that they’ll find a place to belong.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is pleased to announce the election of its Board of Trustees Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2025-2026 school year.

With winter weather upon us, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) reminds families about bus cancellation procedures.

Each year, our schools take time to reflect on the meaning of the poppy and the importance of Remembrance Day.

As the holiday season approaches, we are excited to continue a cherished annual tradition of featuring student artwork on our official board Christmas card.

Have a child headed to high school next year? Be sure to join us for a Grade 8 Open House Evening hosted by each of our secondary schools in the coming months.

Dozens of female high school students from across the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) travelled to Toronto to participate in Dreamer Day 2025

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s (SMCDSB) Communications team has been recognized nationally for excellence in school communications, earning an Award of Distinction from the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education (CACE).

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has released its new Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) — a guide that helps plan for the future of our schools.

Nearly 800 elementary students from across Simcoe County took part in the first-ever Catholic School Athletics of Simcoe County (CSASC) Elementary Cross-Country Championship, an event that brought together schools, families, and supporters in the spirit of competition and community.

The program, run through Our Lady of Hope Catholic Continuing Education School, provides mature students the opportunity to work one-on-one with teachers to achieve their personal and professional goals.

The Celebrating Our Schools initiative is about sharing the everyday moments of creativity, kindness, and community that make SMCDSB such a special place to learn and grow.

At Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, every student matters. Our Count Me In campaign encourages regular school attendance to help students succeed.

On September 25, schools across our board proudly celebrated La journée des Franco-Ontarien. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, with celebrations taking place across the province.

At the September 17th Board meeting, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) officially commissioned Melissa Fransa as the new student trustee. Melissa, a Grade 11 student at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School in Tottenham, was elected by the Student Senate in March after competing against 19 other qualified candidates.

Want to learn a new language? Registration for the 2025-2026 International and Indigenous Languages Elementary (IILE) Program is now open!

We're excited to share the theme for the 2025-2026 school year, “Be the Light.”

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is excited to announce the appointment of Kimberly Dixon as its new Director of Education.

What is now a parking lot for the courthouse was once home to St. Mary's Church.

Last night, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) trustees approved a three-year plan to balance their budget.

SMCDSB is proud to announce that Our Lady of the Bay Catholic High School graduate, Sophia Sangiuliano, has been named a 2025 Schulich Leader, receiving a $120,000 scholarship to support her studies at Queen’s University.

From healing newborns to building thriving businesses, from protecting our coastlines to mentoring future professionals, this year’s recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s Outstanding Graduates program are making a difference around the world — and right here at home.

Habemus Papam! We have a Pope! It is with great joy and hope that the SMCDSB shares the news that a brand new pope has been elected: Pope Leo XIV, the successor to our beloved Saint Peter!

Get out your planners! The Ministry of Education has approved the elementary and secondary calendars for the 2025-2026 school year.

When Miigwans Oakes was called to the guidance office in Grade 12, he didn’t expect it to change his future. What started as a simple conversation led him to the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s (SMCDSB) Custodial Training Program—a decision that put him on a new career path.

It’s time to register for Kindergarten! Children who are four years old by the end of December 2025, are eligible to register for the 2025-2026 Kindergarten school year.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is happy to announce two new additions coming to Monsignor J.E. Ronan Catholic School in Beeton and Notre Dame Catholic School in Orillia.

Many of our Simcoe Muskoka Catholic communities are growing quickly, creating the need for more space to welcome new families.

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring our schools are safe places for our students, we have developed an online bullying reporting tool.

We are excited to share that the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has been named “Employer of the Year” by Community Living South Muskoka! This achievement celebrates the success of our Custodial Training Program and its positive impact on students and their future careers.