Black History Month 2023: Ours To TellThe theme for Black History Month 2023 in Canada is, Ours To Tell. This theme represents both an opportunity to engage in open dialogue and a commitment to learn more about the stories Black communities in Canada have to tell ab ...

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. ...

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. ...