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. ...

Summer Learning Program for K-5 and ELL StudentsThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is offering two virtual summer programs for students in Kindergarten - Grade 5 and English Language Learners (ELL) in Grade 6-8 who may need extra support heading into the 2020-21 ...

National Indigenous People's DaySunday, June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day! ​This year we are pleased to offer a National Indigenous Peoples Day “Virtual” Celebration with fun activities for the whole family. ...

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

Grade 12 Graduation MassCelebrate with us! On Thursday, June 18 at 11 a.m., students, staff and families tuned into a virtual graduation mass with Fr. Jim Saginario presiding, to celebrate our Grade 12 graduates. ...

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 ...

Recognizing Our GraduatesGraduating from Grade 8 or Grade 12 is a special time in any young person’s life and it is important to recognize the achievement. But as everyone has learned, a pandemic means normal graduations aren’t possible right now. ...

National Indigenous History MonthJune is National Indigenous History Month - a time for “all Canadians to reflect upon and learn the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strength of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.” ...

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. ...

Live Stream Mass to Celebrate the End of MayThe month of May is traditionally devoted to Mary, and to mark the end of the month, Father Jim Saginario offered a live-streamed Mass for the SMCDSB community. ...

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. ...

Mental Health Resources for FamiliesAs students and staff at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board adjust to the delivery of the Learns @ Home Program, there have been many developments over the past month to support the mental health of our students fro ...

Catholic Education Week: Celebrating Our Larger CommunitySo many of our accomplishments result from the support of our larger school community. Now more than ever, we rely on the important work of our parents, guardians and volunteers in supporting students in our new distance learning ...

SMCDSB Graduate Writes Song for Catholic Education WeekThe first week in May is Catholic Education Week and every year it is celebrated in many different ways by Catholic schools throughout the province of Ontario. ...