YCDSB schools closed to students Nov. 20 for board-wide P.A. Day
All York Catholic District School Board elementary and secondary schools, including those in Markham, will hold a professional activity day on Friday, Nov. 20, 2026.
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York Catholic school board shares at-home math resources for parents of teens
The York Catholic District School Board has released a set of online tools and tips to help parents and guardians support their secondary school children in mathematics.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
York Catholic Student to Represent North America at World Tech Summit in India
A Grade 12 student at Holy Cross Catholic Academy in Woodbridge is heading to Bengaluru, India this month to represent North America at the Technovation World Summit, where she will pitch a healthcare navigation app she built with a teammate.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
No classes for YCDSB elementary students on Monday, Oct. 26 P.A. Day
Elementary students at York Catholic schools in Markham and across York Region will have the day off on Monday, Oct. 26, while staff take part in training on bullying prevention, concussion awareness and other safety topics.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham-Thornhill youth council opens applications for students and young adults
Students and young adults across Markham-Thornhill can now apply to join a non-partisan Constituency Youth Council that gives young people a voice on the issues shaping their community.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham student earns Terry Fox Humanitarian Award for Tourette’s advocacy
Jenova Lin is one of 15 recipients of the 2026 national award. Her youth-led TEAL Project has reached more than 3,000 people through Tourette’s and neurodiversity awareness activities.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Markham election candidate registration closes Aug. 21
Residents seeking to run in Markham’s municipal election have until Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. to register. Voting takes place Oct. 16 to 26.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read
Andrea Cecchetto named Markham Public Library CEO after Catherine Biss retires
Markham Public Library’s board has appointed longtime staff member Andrea Cecchetto as CEO. She succeeds Catherine Biss, who held the role for 24 years.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read