Canadian Blind Hockey Visits SMCDSBOne of Canada's favourite winter pastimes was experienced this week by some excited SMCDSB participants. Students donned skates... ...

Diverse Voices UniteIt was a day of inspiration and celebration at St. Peter’s Catholic High School as Black History Month drew to a close. ...

March is Nutrition Month and while getting healthy is a great goal to work towards, the journey there looks different for everyone. ...

Nominations Open for 2023 Inclusion Excellence AwardsEvery year, Empower Simcoe presents Inclusion Excellence Awards to students and educators who promote and exemplify an inclusive school environment. ...

SMCDSB Welcomes Archbishop-DesignateDirector of Education, Frances Bagley, on behalf of the board, welcomed the news that Pope Francis named Bishop Francis Leo as the new Archbishop of Toronto. ...

Bus Drivers WantedWheelchair Accessible Transit (WAT) is hiring school bus drivers! They are looking for stay-at-home moms or dads, retirees, newcomers to Canada, and anyone interested in part-time or full-time work. ...

Graduating Students can be Qualified PSWsThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB), Adult, Continuing & Community Education is excited to add a Personal Support Worker (PSW) program to current course offerings. ...

Launch of Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten registration is officially open for children turning 4 in 2023. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) estimates that it will welcome... ...

Caring Community Concert at St. BernadetteUpon arriving at St. Bernadette Catholic School in Barrie, you could hear the young voices singing in harmony in the gymnasium. The students were excitedly preparing for their Caring Community Concert for parents and guardians lat ...

2023-2024 School Year Calendar ConsultationWe are currently seeking feedback from students, staff, parents and community members for the 2023-2024 school year calendars. Please visit our 2023-2024 School Year Calendar Consultation page and view the preliminary elementary ...

Do you know an exceptional SMCDSB graduate? Every year, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board recognizes one graduate from each of our nine high schools. ...

Schools Closed Friday, December 23rdPlease be advised that given the forecast for deteriorating weather conditions, we will be closing all schools and central board office sites tomorrow - Friday, December 23rd. ...

2022 Christmas Card Artwork Winner Once again this year, we are so pleased at the incredible amount of beautiful artwork we received from our schools and are certainly impressed with the level of talent our students have shown. ...

2021-2022 Director's Annual ReportEvery year, the Director of Education's Annual Report highlights the incredible initiatives and accomplishments across the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. ...

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. ...