June is a month of celebrations and acknowledgements. This month, as is true all year, schools at the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board are committed to creating inclusive learning environments where every student and family is welcome and respected.

On May 12, 2026 - Secondary Chaplaincy Team Leaders and Program Leaders at Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School gathered to identify needs, challenges, strengths and opportunities as part of collaborative planning for the 2026-27 school year

From skilled trades to national television, from classrooms to community leadership, this year’s recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s Outstanding Graduates program are building meaningful paths and making a difference in the lives of others.

Get out your planners! The Ministry of Education has approved the elementary and secondary calendars for the 2026-2027 school year.

At the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB), we are committed to nurturing a faith-filled, inclusive community where every student and family feels safe, supported, and valued. Creating positive learning environments starts with listening—and that’s where you come in.

It’s time to register for Kindergarten! Children who are four years old by the end of December 2026, are eligible to register for the 2026-2027 Kindergarten school year.

At a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) responded to Call to Action #1 in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Dreams Delayed report, released on March 27, 2025. The report highlights the ongoing impact of systemic anti-Black racism in Ontario’s publicly funded education system. It also reinforces the responsibility of school boards to ensure learning and working environments that are equitable, inclusive, and free from discrimination.

Are you a Grade 10 student who likes getting involved, sharing ideas, or speaking up for others? This could be a great opportunity for you. The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) invites Grade 10 students to apply to become a Student Trustee. In this role, you will represent student voice at the board level by attending meetings, participating in Student Senate, and helping to share what matters most to students across SMCDSB.

Last year continued to be one of growth for SMCDSB. Enrolment continued to rise, and our students continued to develop in both their learning and their faith.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) celebrated the success of its annual Christmas Wish Campaign, which once again demonstrated the extraordinary generosity and compassion of its school communities and staff.

On December 18, 2025, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU), the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), and the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) signed an updated partnership agreement to work together to strengthen healthy school environments across Simcoe Muskoka.

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.

The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Education, has announced the appointment of a new advisory body to review and assess student achievement, including Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has secured more than $2 million from the Province of Ontario to advance priority accessibility upgrades across the system.

Some students walk into a new school carrying more than a backpack — they carry a new language, a new culture, and the hope that they’ll find a place to belong.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has released its new Long-Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) — a guide that helps plan for the future of our schools.

The program, run through Our Lady of Hope Catholic Continuing Education School, provides mature students the opportunity to work one-on-one with teachers to achieve their personal and professional goals.

The Celebrating Our Schools initiative is about sharing the everyday moments of creativity, kindness, and community that make SMCDSB such a special place to learn and grow.

On September 25, schools across our board proudly celebrated La journée des Franco-Ontarien. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Franco-Ontarian flag, with celebrations taking place across the province.

Want to learn a new language? Registration for the 2025-2026 International and Indigenous Languages Elementary (IILE) Program is now open!

We're excited to share the theme for the 2025-2026 school year, “Be the Light.”

Wondering how school bus cancellations are made? Let’s take a deeper (snow) dive into how the decision to cancel buses is made.

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring our schools are safe places for our students, we have developed an online bullying reporting tool.