Interim Director of Education AnnouncementDear Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board families: After a long and distinguished career with our Board, Brian Beal’s last day before retirement is July 31st. ...

Back To School Parent SurveyWe know families have many questions about what the school year will look like in September. Currently, the Ministry of Education has asked school boards across the province to plan for three possible scenarios ...

Celebrating a Legacy of LearningAs you already know, our beloved Director of Education Brian Beal is retiring on July 31st. ...

Summer Mental Health ServicesThe school closures we just experienced as well as the uncertainties about returning to school in September are impacting the emotional well-being of some students. ...

Catholic Board Passes Balanced BudgetOn Thursday, the Board of Trustees for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) passed a balanced operating budget for the 2020-2021 school year in the amount of $279,431,785. ...

Order Your Transcript OnlineNeed to order your transcript? During the summer months, individuals wishing to order transcripts can do so using our online transcript request form. ...

Recognizing Former Outstanding GraduatesEach year the SMCDSB recognizes a past graduate from each of their nine high schools - students who leave their school and go on to make a significant contribution to their part of the planet. ...

Welcome to High School WebsiteGoing into Grade 9 next year? We know that the transition into high school is an exciting time, but you may have some questions about what happens when you get there. ...

New Name for Collingwood Catholic High SchoolOur Lady of the Bay Catholic High School will be the new name of the high school in Collingwood, formerly named after Jean Vanier, who was found to have assaulted at least six women over the course of several decades. ...

Standing in Unity Against RacismThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board stands firmly against racism, injustice and discrimination. The recent events in the United States as well as here in Canada have sparked an outcry that we are listening to and act ...

Prayer for U.S. Events In light of the dramatic and painful events of recent days in the United States, we invite you to join us in prayer: ...

Kindergarten Q&A LIVE ConversationIs your child starting Kindergarten in September? On Thursday, May 29, panellists from the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board joined in a live conversation for families to answer some frequently asked questions. ...

SMCDSB Raises $77,840 for Terry Fox in 2019Schools at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) have impressed us once again with their dedication and support of the Terry Fox Foundation. ...

New Student Trustee Elected at Catholic BoardAt the May 20, 2020 Board meeting, The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) welcomed Ava Melchiorre as its second student trustee. ...

SMCDSB Schools Closed After March BreakThe Government of Ontario issued a media statement late this afternoon in response to the emergence of COVID-19 in the province of Ontario. ...

Director of Education at Catholic Board to RetireBrian Beal, Director of Education for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2020. ...

Stay Healthy This School YearAt this time of year it is not uncommon to see an increase of colds and influenza. Viruses can spread easily from person to person, especially when someone coughs or sneezes directly on another person. ...

Kindergarten Registration is Officially Open!It’s officially time to register those little ones for Kindergarten! If your child will be four years old in 2020, you can now register them for the 2020-21 school year. ...