Parent/Guardian Message
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are sharing the schedule for the June 2026 exam period.
All exams will begin promptly at 8:30 am each day. Grade 12 Period 4 and 5 exams start earlier than remaining exams due to our graduation date of Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Monday, June 15 @ 8:30 a.m.
· Grade 12, Period 4
· Exams will be held in the cafeteria; classes will continue
Tuesday, June 16 @ 8:30 a.m.
· Grade 12, Period 5
· Exams will be held in the cafeteria; classes will continue
Wednesday, June 17 @ 8:30 a.m.
· All Grades, Period 1
Thursday, June 18 @ 8:30 a.m.
· All Grades, Period 2
Friday, June 19 @ 8:30 a.m.
· All Grades, Period 3
Monday, June 22 @ 8:30 a.m.
· Grades 9 to 11, Period 4
Tuesday, June 23 @ 8:30 a.m.
· Grades 9 to 11, Period 5
Students are expected to arrive on time and be prepared for their scheduled exams.
Thank you.
Important Dates
May 2026
May 18 - Victoria Day
May 18 - IB Exams
May 19 - G 12 Prom Assembly
May 19 - Leadership Team Meeting
May 19 - School Council Meeting
May 21 - Track and Field - Regional
May 22 - Track and Field - Regional
May 27 - Eid-ul-Adha
May 27 - Track and Field - Centrals
May 28 - Prom
May 28—Fire Drill
School News
Final AMHS School Council Meeting of the 2025-2026 school year
To all AMHS Parents and Guardians,
Please join us for our final AMHS School Council Meeting of the 2025-2026 school year.
Details are as follows:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00-7:30 pm in the AMHS Library
Agenda:
Reports: Student Council, Athletic Council, Teachers
Preparing for exams and managing stress
Graduation and end-of-year activities
Fundraising updates
Input for next year
Thank you,
Aline Daniel
School Year Calendar 2026 - 2027 Approved - Families Message
Dear Families
The YRDSB 2026-2027 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website at: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/school-year-calendar
Athletic Banquet on June 11th
AthCo is getting ready for our Athletic Banquet on June 11th! All athletes and fans are welcome to attend. Tickets will be available for purchase on School Cash Online (SCO) soon.
School News
Drama:
Please support the Specialized Dramatic Arts Program by coming out and seeing one of our final Spring Shows. This year the Grade 9-11 students will be performing Matt Cox’s Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic on June 2 and 3rd at 7pm. The Graduating class will be putting on Richard B George’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory on June 4th at 7pm. Both performances will be at Theatre Aurora, 150 Henderson Ave. Tickets are $25 on School Cash Online or at the door.
Star Fest Nationals were on May 8-10 and our students all placed in Proficient or Advanced. Two of our students also got scholarships at Nationals, including a $60,000 scholarship to AMDA, the leading performing arts school in America.
Dance:
Congratulations to our incredible Dance program and their successful end of the year performance at Westmount City Playhouse on May 11, Dance Expressions. We are always so blown away by the talent of all of our dancers!!!
AMHS offers Peer Tutoring to Students in a wide variety of subjects.
If your child is looking for a peer tutor, please have them attend the library afterschool on Wednesday.
ACTION REQUIRED FOR ALL JUNE GRADUATES: COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT HOURS
Our records show that many students have not yet completed the required 40 hours of community involvement. Some students still need to submit a few remaining hours, while others have not submitted any hours to date. Please remember that completing 40 hours of community involvement is a mandatory requirement to graduate and receive the OSSD. Guidance does not provide volunteer placements for students.
All volunteer hours must be submitted by June 5th so they can be processed for graduation purposes. Students who do not complete and submit their hours will not receive their diplomas until the hours a fully completed. We understand that some students may be completing volunteer hours at elementary school year-end events in June. If this applies to your child, please ensure they inform their counselor so we are aware of their plans.
Please note that submissions containing a large number of hours from a single organization may require additional verification to ensure they meet volunteer criteria before they can be accepted.
If your child has completed hours that have not yet been submitted, please upload them promptly.
Thank you for your attention to this important graduation requirement.
Board News
Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC)
Applications open May 14 - June 10, 2026.
Parents, caregivers and family members are invited to apply for membership on PEAC. The committee offers families a meaningful opportunity to share their perspectives and support family engagement at the Board level to improve student achievement and well-being.
Learn more about PEAC, eligibility requirements and how to apply on the Parent, Family and Community Engagement Advisory Committee (PEAC) webpage.
To apply: Submit an online application form or request a copy of the form by emailing lde@yrdsb.ca or calling 905-727-0022 ext. 3650.
Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee (EIAC)
Applications open May 11 - June 15, 2026
Family and community members can apply for one of eight positions on EIAC. The committee supports YRDSB’s commitment to providing equitable and inclusive learning and working environments in all schools and workplaces of the Board.
Learn more about EIAC, eligibility requirements and how to apply on the Equity and Inclusivity Advisory Committee webpage.
To apply, submit an online application form. Or, you can request a copy of the form by emailing iscs@yrdsb.ca or 905-727-0022, extension 2154.
We encourage families to learn more and consider applying to be part of this important work.
Community Safety Reminder: “Senior Assassin” Game
York Regional Police have advised schools of a recent re-emergence of the “Senior Assassin” game, where students use water guns, air guns, gel blasters, or similar items to “eliminate” other participants. While often intended as a game, police are reminding the community that many of these items can closely resemble real firearms.
When police respond to a call involving a possible weapon, it is treated as a real threat until confirmed otherwise. This can lead to serious and potentially dangerous situations. There have been instances where replica or toy firearms were mistaken for real weapons, with significant consequences.
Families should also be aware that the use of replica firearms, including water guns, air guns or
gel blasters, in a way that causes harm, damage, or fear may result in criminal charges. There may be civil liability if someone is injured or property is damaged.
Please note that, in accordance with YRDSB Policy #668.0, weapons and replica weapons are strictly prohibited on school property and at school-related events. Any student engaging in this game, or in
violation of this policy, may also face school consequences.
We ask parents/guardians to speak with their children about the risks associated with these activities and to monitor access to items that fire projectiles. The safety of our students and community is our shared responsibility.
E-Scooters/E-bikes Family Information
Dear Families,
YRDSB continues to encourage families to use safe transportation to and from school. We encourage students to use active school travel whenever possible. Active travel refers to any form of human-powered transportation, including walking, cycling, rollerblading, skateboarding, and scootering.
School Property
Students using any transportation device, whether electronic or not-electronic, must dismount before arriving on school property. This includes all sidewalks, pathways, and walkways on school grounds. Please note that the school is not responsible for lost or damaged equipment.
Provincial Regulations
These modes of travel offer many physical, mental, and community benefits. Please visit the Ontario website for a full list of regulations. Every cyclist under 18 must wear a properly fitting bike helmet. Some students may also choose to use electronically assisted devices, such as e‑scooters or e‑bikes. In Ontario, you must be 16 or older to ride an e-scooter or e-bike. When riding e‑scooters or e‑bikes, it is important that students follow all
applicable municipal regulations to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
Municipal Regulations
Before riding any device, it is important for students and families to be aware of the regulations set by their local municipality. These may include minimum age requirements for operating electric devices, helmet laws, and
other safety guidelines.
Respectful Riding
Pedestrians always have the right of way. Students are expected to ride with caution by slowing down, using a bell when approaching others, and passing on the left. Wearing reflective clothing is encouraged to increase
visibility and promote safer travel.
For more information, parents are encouraged to visit:
https://www.ontario.ca/page/bicycle-safety
https://www.ontario.ca/page/riding-e-bike#section-0
Thank you for your cooperation.
Aline Daniel.
Board News
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