For regular updates and to engage with us on social media, we encourage you to follow us on: Instagram and Threads: @yrdsb.schools BlueSky:

Please note: Direct messages sent to our X account will not be monitored or responded to. We will continue to review our use of this platform and will keep families informed of any future changes.

Moving forward, we will use X only for priority and emergency updates. These may include, but are not limited to: - Inclement weather days - School closures - Emergency notifications for families

🧵YRDSB has made the decision to reduce our activity on the social media platform X at the district level. This change reflects our ongoing commitment to communicating with families in ways that are both effective and inclusive.

Happy World Education Support Personnel Day! Today we take time to recognize our incredible education support staff & give thanks for all that they do to support students & families. Thank you for your unwavering support of student achievement! https://t.co/ncbFewCFOn

YRDSB is inviting community members to take part in the Board’s annual budget consultation process. Provide your feedback by joining a virtual consultation on April 7 or completing an online survey by April 18. Learn more: https://t.co/ekBIkWx7yV

Happy International Women’s Day! This year’s theme is Accelerate Action for gender equality, urging us to take swift and decisive steps toward equality. Let’s celebrate the achievements of women and continue working to eliminate bias and assumptions.

YRDSB schools will be closed from March 10-14, 2025 for the mid-winter break. Schools will reopen to students on March 17, 2025. Wishing all students, families and staff a safe, fun and restful break.

Please take a few moments to read this mid-winter break message from Chair Lynn and Director Cober that provides important updates for families. Full message: https://t.co/afDS9w7Bcx

Due to inclement weather, transportation services are cancelled and all schools and board locations are closed to students today, February 13. PARENTS Do NOT send your child to school today. More info:

February is Black History Month! Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the rich heritage and immense contributions of Black Canadians to our country's economic, social, political and cultural fabric. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHMyrdsb

Wishing all those celebrating Lunar New Year a wonderful celebration with friends and family as well as a prosperous and healthy year ahead! Please watch this video that provides learning about Lunar New Year.

What a fun way to engage our primary students in the Writing Process and to celebrate their newly developed persuasive writing skills!! #GoRavens! @redmapleps1 @YRDSB

To all those celebrating Orthodox Christmas, we would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration. Please take a moment to watch this video about Christmas (East and West). Full video: https://t.co/8rBSF1JtKd?

January is Tamil Heritage Month and is an opportunity to celebrate the immense contributions of Canadians of Tamil descent to Ontario’s social, cultural, economic and political fabric.

To all those celebrating, we wish you a safe and wonderful beginning to 2025!

To all those who celebrate Kwanzaa, we wish you and your family a happy celebration with many joyous blessings.

Chanukah Sameach to all those beginning celebrations tonight. Wishing everyone a safe and joy-filled festival of lights!

To all those celebrating Christmas, we wish you and your loved ones a safe and joyous celebration. Please take a moment to watch this video about Christmas (East and West).

We all enjoyed a friendly volleyball game between staff & students today!! Special thanks to our joyful cheering team! Wishing all our @YRDSB @redmapleps1 families a safe and healthy holiday break!! Looking forward to seeing you on ✨January 6, 2025✨ ❤️We miss you already!❤️