Beyond the Classroom - Secondary SymposiumI was recently invited to tag along at our school board’s full-day Professional Activity (PA) symposium for secondary teachers, held at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School in Barrie. And let me tell you, if you’ve ever wonde ...

Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions Seeking Foster CaregiversWant to make a difference in your community? Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions is seeking foster care providers throughout Simcoe County and Muskoka to provide safe homes and temporary solutions for children and youth. ...

SMCDSB Names Chair & Vice-Chair for 2024-25The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) is pleased to announce the acclamation of both Maria Hardie as Board Chair and Susan Van Amelsvoort as Vice-Chair for the 2024-2025 school year. ...

The Role of Community Partners in Advocacy and Support We’re proud to present our new mini-series, Community Connect, which shines a light on the incredible work of our community partners. While we strive to support every student and family, we know we can’t do it all. This is why we ...

2024 Christmas Card Artwork ContestIt has been a long-standing tradition to use student artwork for our official board Christmas card, which we will send out to our various stakeholders ...

Catholic School Board Renews Safety Protocol With Local Police ServicesThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, together with other local school boards and police services, signed an updated Police/School Board Protocol on October 31st, formalizing a shared commitment to school safety and s ...

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

Pope Francis Elevates Archbishop Francis Leo to the College of CardinalsPope Francis has announced that Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto, the Most Rev. Francis Leo will be elevated to the College of Cardinals. ...

Adult, Continuing and Community Education Becomes a School at SMCDSBThe Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is proud to announce the official naming of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Continuing Education School, a vibrant learning community that has been serving students since 2009. ...

Custodial Training Program SuccessWe are excited to share that the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB) has been named “Employer of the Year” by Community Living South Muskoka! This achievement celebrates the success of our Custodial Training Pro ...

2024-25 School Year ThemeWe're excited to share the theme for the 2024-2025 school year, “Faithful Steps - Hopeful Journeys.” ...

2024-2025 School Year CalendarsGet out your day planners! The 2024-2025 school year calendars are available for staff, families and community members. ...

Level Up! Grade 8 to 9 TransitionIn the latest episode of Beyond the Bell, Chantelle welcomes Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board elementary guidance teachers, Nicole Nicoletta, and Sara Vouse. Listen as they delve into the challenges and strategies for ...