Board News News Summary

Dénia Blake Sworn In as New Student Trustee

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:41:00 GMT

Dénia Blake, a Grade 11 student at St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School, has been sworn in as the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s newest Student Trustee. Dénia was elected to a two-year term beginning August 1, 2026, and will serve alongside returning Student Trustee Melissa Fransa of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School.

September 30th: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:37:00 GMT

Learning from the Past to help in the Present… Orange Shirt Day started as a grassroots movement in 2013 by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad. Her story inspired a nation. In 2021, this day was also recognized as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in response to Call to Action 80 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Catholic Board Welcomes Students Back for a New Year of Learning and Opportunity

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:11:00 GMT

Approximately 26,000 elementary and secondary students return to Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) schools next week.

Our 2026-27 School Year Theme

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:51:00 GMT

We're excited to share the theme for the 2026-2027 school year, “Reflect God's Love.”

Minister Calandra Visits New St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:45:00 GMT

On Thursday, August 20, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board was honoured to host Ontario’s Minister of Education, Paul Calandra, at the site of the new St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School in Bradford.

Join Our Special Education Advisory Committee!

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:56:00 GMT

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is seeking community partners and organizations to join its Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Names of New Catholic Elementary Schools Selected

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:56:00 GMT

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is excited to share the official names of the new Catholic elementary schools in Bradford and Tottenham, scheduled to open in September and November of this year.

Announcing Our 2026 Outstanding Graduates

Wed, 13 May 2026 03:44:00 GMT

From skilled trades to national television, from classrooms to community leadership, this year’s recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s Outstanding Graduates program are building meaningful paths and making a difference in the lives of others.

Approved 2026-2027 School Year Calendars

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:20:00 GMT

Get out your planners! The Ministry of Education has approved the elementary and secondary calendars for the 2026-2027 school year.

It's Time to Register for Kindergarten!

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:20:00 GMT

It’s time to register for Kindergarten! Children who are four years old by the end of December 2026, are eligible to register for the 2026-2027 Kindergarten school year.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:02:00 GMT

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.

Updated Partnership Agreement Enhances Commitment to Support Healthy Schools

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:17:00 GMT

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.