SWAC Student Rises to the Challenge of a Busy ScheduleDawn Kippax came to the School within a College (SWAC) program on the Barrie campus of Georgian College for the usual reasons; she didn't have enough credits to graduate high school and was facing personal struggles. ...

2021 Friars' Student Writing ContestThe Franciscan Friars of the Atonement-Graymoor and The Catholic Register are proud to invite Ontario students 14-18 years old to participate in the 2021 Friars’ Student Writing Content for a chance to win one of three exciting te ...

Local Schools and Parishes Create a Journey to Christmasparishes in the Collingwood, Wasaga Beach and Stayner areas collaborated on a special project - a drive-by “Journey to Christmas.” ...

2021 Outstanding Graduates NominationsDo you know an outstanding SMCDSB graduate? Nominate them for the Our Outstanding Graduates – Where are They Now? Program. ...

Earn High School Credits at Night School!The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is excited to offer students the opportunity to earn high school credits with virtual night school classes. ...

Family Update - Remote Learning - January 8Dear Elementary Families, ​ The Ministry of Education has announced that students in southern and central Ontario will continue with remote learning until January 22nd. ...

2019-2020 Director's Annual ReportEvery year, the Director of Education's Annual Report highlights the incredible initiatives and accomplishments across our Board. ...

Minister of Education Letter to FamiliesMinister of Education Stephen Lecce has written a letter to Ontario families regarding the province-wide lockdown and the closure of schools following the Christmas break. ...

Family Update: Provincial-Wide LockdownThe Ontario government made an announcement yesterday regarding a province-wide lockdown that will begin on December 26th and will impact our return to school in the New Year. ...

Wishing Our Families a Merry ChristmasDear Families: It is hard to believe that I am already well into my second month as the new Director of Education here at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board. ...

Province Providing Additional Funding for Young LearnersThe Ontario government has announced that they will once again be providing financial relief for families facing new education-related expenses in the COVID-19 era with support totalling $380 million. ...

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against WomenOn December 6, flags at all buildings at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board will be at half-mast to commemorate National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. ...

Trustee Francis Smith Celebrates 25 Years at SMCDSBOn December 2, 2020 at the initial board meeting, Trustee Francis Smith was honoured by his fellow trustees for 25 years of service. ...

Board Chair and Vice-Chair Elected at Catholic BoardAt the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's (SMCDSB) initial board meeting on Wednesday, December 2nd, Joe Zerdin and Janice Hutchison were acclaimed as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees, respectively. ...

2020 Christmas Card Artwork ContestIt has been a long standing tradition to use student artwork for our official board Christmas card, which myself and the Chair of the Board of Trustees will send out to our various stakeholders. ...

Ontario College of Teachers Parent PamphletThe Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) is currently in the process of reviewing their public and member engagement strategies. ...

Bus Cancellation Information and RemindersAs we head into snowy winter months, we'd like to remind families to check their transportation consortium websites for bus cancellation and delay information. ...

Secondary Hybrid Model ScheduleBeginning November 16th, all secondary schools at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) will move to a Hybrid Learning Model. ...