Charity the big winner in OPP versus St Theresa's hockey gameDespite 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 ...

Labour Update as of: November 20, 2022Dear 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 att ...

New Board Chair and Vice-Chair AnnouncedThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) would like to announce that for the 2022-2023 school year... ...

CUPE Labour Update for Families and StaffDear 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. ...

Innovative Program Addresses Staff ShortageOur Board (SMCDSB) has a unique plan to address the current overwhelming shortage of qualified Educational Assistants. In partnership with... ...

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

November 4 - School Closure Update for FamiliesWe 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 ...

CUPE Labour Update for FamiliesDear 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 provi ...

Trustees Announced for Catholic Board 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. ...

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

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

SMCDSB Welcomes a New Student TrusteeAt the September 21st board meeting, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board welcomed new student trustee, Kate Sontag. ...

Student Voice Research GroupCalling 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. ...

SMCDSB Honours Truth and Reconciliation WeekThis 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. ...

New Communication Tool for Parents/GuardiansThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is excited to launch a new communication tool called Home2School Connect. ...

Learn a New Language This School Year!Want to learn a new language or maintain the language of your home or heritage? ...

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

School Start Up Message for FamiliesDear 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 i ...