The theme for Black History Month 2023 in Canada is, Ours To Tell. This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learn more about the stories Black communities in Canada have to tell about their histories, successes, sacrifices and triumphs.

Kindergarten registration is officially open for children turning 4 in 2023. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) estimates that it will welcome...

Upon arriving at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Barrie, you could hear the young voices singing in harmony in the gymnasium. The students were excitedly preparing for their Caring Community Concert for parents and guardians later that evening.

We are currently seeking feedback from students, staff, parents and community members for the 2023-2024 school year calendars. Please visit our 2023-2024 School Year Calendar Consultation page and view the preliminary elementary and secondary calendars. We welcome your feedback and invite you to fill out the online feedback form anytime before Friday, February 23, 2023.

Do you know an exceptional SMCDSB graduate? Every year, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board recognizes one graduate from each of our nine high schools.

Please be advised that given the forecast for deteriorating weather conditions, we will be closing all schools and central board office sites tomorrow - Friday, December 23rd.

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.

Every year, the Director of Education's Annual Report highlights the incredible initiatives and accomplishments across the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.

Despite St. Theresa’s students’ abundance of goals in second half against the Southern Georgian Bay OPP, the real victor of the charity game was the United Way Simcoe Muskoka

Dear Families and Staff: We have just learned that CUPE and the provincial government have reached a tentative agreement and plans for strike action have been cancelled. This means that schools will be open and students will attend in-person learning on Monday, November 21st.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) would like to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year...

Dear Families and Staff: Today, CUPE (representing custodial staff at our board) announced their intention to proceed with legal strike action beginning on Monday, November 21st, should negotiations not be successful.

Our Board (SMCDSB) has a unique plan to address the current overwhelming shortage of qualified Educational Assistants. In partnership with...

Dear Staff and Families: We would like to share some important new developments in the labour situation between the provincial government and CUPE.

We are carefully monitoring the labour situation between CUPE and the provincial government. As of today, we are not aware of plans for the two sides to resume negotiations

Dear Parents and Guardians: CUPE (representing custodial staff at our Board) has announced that they will not be at work on Friday, November 4th, due to a province-wide protest and unsuccessful labour negotiations with the province.

Following the election on Monday, October 24, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board welcomed five new trustees, and three members who will be returning for another term.

The landscape of municipal government has changed in communities throughout our school board as a result of yesterday’s election.

The K-12 Cyber Awareness Month campaign has been developed to help Ontario school boards promote safer and more secure practices across their school communities...

At the September 21st board meeting, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board welcomed new student trustee, Kate Sontag.

Calling all high school students! Earn a high school credit (Grade 11/12) OR volunteer hours while participating in a student-led research group to influence mental health initiatives in SMCDSB schools.

This year, September 26th - September 30th is recognized nationally as Truth and Reconciliation Week, and September 30th as Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is excited to launch a new communication tool called Home2School Connect.

Want to learn a new language or maintain the language of your home or heritage?

Together with people across Canada, and around the world, we mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the constitutional monarch of Canada.

Dear Families: We are excited to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! A reminder that the first day back to school for students is Wednesday, September 7th - please take a moment to review our School Year Calendars, which includes important dates such as scheduled PD Days and holidays.

Like so many in our community, we are brokenhearted to learn of the tragic deaths of six young people from our region in a car accident this past weekend.

Please note that the first day back to school in September, is Wednesday, September 7th, for all schools in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board.

From city hall to the courthouse to the city’s beaches, this is a day camp with a twist. It's aimed at people who are new to Canada.

On June 20th, the Board of Trustees for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) passed a balanced operating budget for the 2022-2023 school year

Heading into high school next year? It's time to start exploring some of the many pathways you can take.

The local Ukrainian-Canadian community is aware that our schools continue to pray for peace in Ukraine, and that some were also raising money for relief efforts and for refugees.

At the May 25, 2022, Board meeting, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) welcomed Kate Sontag as the 2022-2023 Student Trustee-elect.

On Wednesday, June 1st the Board of Trustees at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board held their Celebrating Excellence Evening for the first time since 2019.

The name of the new Alliston Catholic elementary school, scheduled to open in the fall of 2022, has been chosen by popular vote of the school community.

Want to make a difference in Catholic education in your area? Consider becoming a Catholic school Trustee with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB).

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has been approved for two new Catholic elementary schools in the south part of the district.

A baking duo, jazz musician, improv comedian, Canada Women’s Soccer player, ordained Priest and Olympic para-athlete are among this year’s recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s Outstanding Graduates program.

Last evening, the Board of Trustees for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) appointed Jill Colin as the new trustee for Ward 2.

Staff and students at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board are celebrating the launch of a new strategic plan. With a new mission statement, vision and priorities in place, staff are excited to embrace a fresh start.

Is your child turning 4 in 2022? If so, it's time to register for Kindergarten! The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is ready to welcome its youngest learners to schools in September 2022.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) received funding from the Ministry of Education in March 2020 for a new elementary school to be built in southeast Innisfil.

Help protect and preserve our Catholic education system by ensuring you are registered as an English Separate (Catholic) School Supporter for the 2022 municipal election.

We all know that the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is full of talented students, as well as amazing athletes.

Infrastructure Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Education have provided $10 million in funding to support a variety of projects in SMCDSB schools through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream – Education Related Projects (CVRIS-EDU) as part of Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP).

Hey parents! We know that the journey from Kindergarten to Grade 12 isn’t an easy one.

The SMCDSB Psychology Department provides a range of support to students across the school board.