Finding the right Secondary School is important for a student’s academic success and well-being. This fall, York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) secondary schools will open their doors so students and families can explore, ask questions and feel confident about the transition to Grade 9.
Who Should Attend?
Grade 8 students and their families are invited to attend the open house at their local YCDSB secondary school and/or a school offering a specialty program of interest to them.
Students in grades 6 to 8 who are living in Georgina and Whitchurch-Stouffville, and their families, are welcome to attend the open houses at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Academy in Keswick and St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Secondary School in Stouffville. Both these schools educate students in grades 7 to 12.
What You Will Discover
YCDSB schools promote academic success and well-being in an environment where students feel that they belong. At each open house, attendees will meet school staff and student leaders as they learn about academic programs, graduation requirements, uniforms, the school’s daily routines and the many ways students can get involved.
Students will also learn about registration, including key dates, deadlines and required documents. You can also find these details on the YCDSB Admissions Department webpage.
Why York Catholic?
York Catholic secondary schools are known for academic excellence, innovative programs, caring staff and a vibrant student life. In keeping with provincial open access policies, any student residing in York Region can register in a YCDSB secondary school.
Enrolment Caps
Due to high demand for YCDSB secondary education, many YCDSB schools and specialty programs have limited enrolment. In particular, St. Augustine CHS in Markham, St. Robert CHS in Thornhill and St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS in Richmond Hill are capped schools that do not accept students from outside their catchment areas.
Find Your School
The YCDSB’s School Locator tool will help you find the Secondary School that serves your community. You can also click here to learn more about the YCDSB’s specialty programs and which schools offer them.
Plan your visit
Browse the full list of open house dates below. We can’t wait to meet you!
2026 Secondary School Open House Dates
| School | Address | Date | Time | Programs Offered |
| Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy (CA) | 5300 – 14th Avenue, Markham | October 29 | 6:00 p.m. | International Baccalaureate (IB); English as a Second Language (ESL); Specialist High Skill Major (SHSM) |
| St. Robert Catholic Secondary School (CHS) | 8101 Leslie St., Thornhill | November 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Presentation focused on the IB program |
| St. Theresa of Lisieux CHS | Virtual Only Visit: https://stlh.ycdsb.ca/ |
November 4 | 7:00 p.m. | Advanced Placement (AP); SHSM |
| Our Lady Queen of the World CA | 10475 Bayview Ave., Richmond Hill | November 5 | 6:30 p.m. | AP; Capstone; ESL; French Immersion (FI); SHSM |
| St. Brother André CHS | 6160 – 16th Avenue, Markham | November 5 | 6:00 p.m. | AP; FI; SHSM |
| St. Elizabeth CHS | 525 New Westminster Drive, Thornhill | November 5 | 6:00 p.m. | ESL; Regional Arts Program (RAP); SHSM |
| Sacred Heart CHS | 908 Lemar Road, Newmarket | November 10 | 6:00 p.m. | AP; ESL; Integrated Regional Arts Program (iRAP); SHSM |
| St. Joan of Arc CHS | 1 St. Joan Of Arc Avenue, Maple | November 10 | 6:30 p.m. | AP; SHSM |
| St. Robert CHS | 8101 Leslie St., Thornhill | November 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Presentation focused on the Academic program, SHSM and ESL |
| St. Maximilian Kolbe CHS | 278 Wellington St. East, Aurora | November 11 | 6:00 p.m. | AP; FI; High Performer Athlete (HPA); SHSM |
| Cardinal Carter CHS | 210 Bloomington Rd. W., Aurora | November 12 | 6:30 p.m. | IB; SHSM |
| St. Augustine CHS | 2188 Rodick Road, Markham | November 12 | 6:00 p.m. | SHSM; Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) |
| Our Lady of the Lake CA | 185 Glenwoods Ave., Keswick | November 12 | 7:00 p.m. | AP; elementary FI; SHSM |
| Holy Cross CHS | 7501 Martin Grove Rd., Woodbridge | November 24 | 6:00 p.m. | AP (new for 2027-28); HPA; SHSM |
| St. Katharine Drexel CHS | 55 Meridian Drive, Stouffville | November 24 | 7:00 p.m. | AP; FI; SHSM |
| Father Bressani CHS | 250 Ansley Grove Rd., Woodbridge | November 25 | 6:30 p.m. | AP; FI; SHSM |
| St. Jean de Brébeuf CHS | 2 Davos Rd., Woodbridge | November 26 | 6:30 p.m. | AP; SHSM |