The 勒貊勛圖 (YCDSB) is pleased to announce its 2026 Top Scholars, the graduating students who had the highest average in their secondary school.

This year, the YCDSB is recognizing 19 outstanding students as Top Scholars, including four students who graduated with perfect 100 per cent averages:

• Sophie Leila Kaci graduated from Father Bressani Catholic High School in Woodbridge, Ont. She wants to make a positive impact on the world, and in September, she will enter the Life Sciences program at the University of Toronto.
• Victoria April Rinaldi also graduated from Father Bressani CHS. She will study in York University���s Kinesiology and Health Science program, and she hopes to attend dentistry or medical school in the future so she can help others.
• Kaitlyn Tran, who also graduated from Father Bressani CHS, will attend the Health Sciences program at Queen���s University. She loves science and hopes to be a doctor one day.
• Hong Yi (Eric) Wang graduated from St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill, and will attend Yale University, where he will major in both Computer Science and Economics. He hopes to combine his passion for computer science and entrepreneurship to build technology that has a meaningful impact on people���s lives.

���Congratulations to the YCDSB���s Top Scholars and to all of our graduates,��� said Jennifer Sarna, YCDSB Interim Chief Executive Officer. ���Every day, the YCDSB���s staff have the privilege of working with incredible young people who want to use their God-given talents to make the world a better place. These students are wonderful examples of what is possible when a community comes together to support a child���s education.���

YCDSB Top Scholars are the students with the highest average at their secondary school, based on the average of their top six grade 12 courses.

Graduating from secondary school is a massive milestone in a young person’s life. In June, the YCDSB celebrated its newest alumni at graduation ceremonies throughout the board. The YCDSB is proud of all its graduating students and is excited to continue celebrating them throughout their life journeys.

In compliance with the Ministry of Education���s direction, paper copies of elementary final report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Families who wish to access their child���s report card online may do so by following the steps outlined below.

STEP 1 Please visit their school���s website and click ���Parents��� in the navigation bar
STEP 2 Click on the ���connectEd��� logo
STEP 3 Enter your username and password

If you have any technical issues, .

If you need additional information, kindly submit a ticket by visiting the following link: .

Today, the 勒貊勛圖 (YCDSB) announces the retirement of Director of Education John De Faveri, effective June 30, 2026.

John has had a long and distinguished career advocating for students, staff and families in three school boards across Ontario. He began his career with the YCDSB in 1979 as a teacher at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Elementary School in Woodbridge and went on to serve as a Vice-Principal, Principal and Superintendent. In 2006, John took on a role at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board as Superintendent of Secondary Schools. He then served as Director of Education for the Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board from 2007 until his first retirement in 2011. John was welcomed back to his ���home��� at the YCDSB in 2024 to serve as Director of Education.

During this first retirement, John brought his leadership to the not-for-profit sector, where he chaired the Board of Directors of Georgina Trades Training, Inc. and held the position of President of the Aurora Cultural Centre Board.

Although John is retiring, he has generously agreed to continue sharing his wisdom and talents with the YCDSB as an advisor to Supervisor Carrie Kormos.

The entire YCDSB community thanks John for his dedicated work and leadership, which advanced publicly funded education across the province, and especially here at the YCDSB. We wish him all the best in his retirement, where we know he will enjoy his time with his wife, children, sons-in-law and grandchildren.

As schools throughout Ontario celebrate graduation ceremonies, the 勒貊勛圖 (YCDSB) is recognizing some of its outstanding graduates from previous years with the 2026 YCDSB Distinguished Alumni Award.

Every year, this award celebrates how publicly-funded Catholic education helps young people to use their God-given talents to have successful lives and to contribute to their communities. Members of the public nominated the award winners for being examples of the Catholic School Graduate Expectations, for being inspirations to others and for integrating Catholic values into their daily lives.泭

The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winners are featured on posters that are now on display in all YCDSB schools. During this graduation season, the example set by these individuals will inspire another generation of students to work hard and achieve their dreams.

���Our 2026 Distinguished Alumni prove that a YCDSB education prepares students not just for careers, but for lives of purpose,��� said Interim Director of Education Jennifer Sarna. ���Congratulations to this year’s award winners and to the YCDSB���s Class of 2026 who will follow in their footsteps.���

The YCDSB is pleased to announce its 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winners:

Congratulations to the new YCDSB Distinguished Alumni.

In accordance with the Ministry of Education���s Regulation 304, ���School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,��� the 勒貊勛圖 (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the secondary level on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26, 2026.泭

Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26, 2026��

Staff are engaged in marking exams, participating in guidance meetings with students and other closing operations for the end of term. Some staff will also attend graduation ceremonies on these days.泭

In accordance with the Ministry of Education���s Regulation 304, ���School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days,��� the 勒貊勛圖 (YCDSB) is providing the following summary of P.A. Day activities at the elementary level on Friday, June 26, 2026.泭

Friday, June 26, 2026��

Staff are engaged in closing operations for the end of term.

The 勒貊勛圖 (YCDSB) has launched a new resource to help families better navigate their child���s educational journey. This office is an additional point of contact that makes it easier for students and parents/guardians to access support, bring questions to the right person and receive timely updates.

What Is the Student and Family Support Office?

This office will help students and parents/guardians who are seeking support or guidance related to a student���s education, particularly when a concern is complex, unresolved or cannot be addressed at the school level.
The Ministry of Education has directed all school boards to create a local Student and Family Support Office.

How Can the Office Help?

The Student and Family Support Office can support you when:

• A concern has not been resolved after speaking with school staff
• Guidance is needed on who can assist with more complex or sensitive matters
• Central school board support is needed beyond what the school can provide

In these cases, the Student and Family Support Office can connect you with your area superintendent and support matters that may require further escalation. We can also direct your inquiry to the appropriate YCDSB department for support, where needed. These are just two examples of how the office can help.

Start With Your Child’s School

For most day-to-day questions or concerns, communicating with your child’s teacher or principal is the quickest and best option. Before contacting the Student and Family Support Office, we encourage families to bring the issue to their school directly.

How to Contact the Student and Family Support Office

Starting today, you can contact the Student and Family Support Office through:

• Email: supportoffice@ycdsb.ca
• Phone: (289) 453-0097
• Online:
• A link will also be available on and on every school website

More information on the Student and Family Support Office is available on its website: .
As a Catholic learning community, the 勒貊勛圖 believes in providing every student with the best possible educational experience. We are pleased that the Student and Family Support Office will provide another opportunity to answer our community���s questions and help our students thrive.

Semester Two, Mid-Term secondary report cards are available online on now.

To access your child���s report card:
How to View Report Card Marks in CONNECT

If you have any technical issues,��.

If you need additional information, kindly submit a ticket by visiting the following link:��.