A Message from your Administrators
May is here, and we are finally getting some beautiful weather. All of our spring sports teams, including badminton, volleyball, flag football, track and field, and even mountain biking, have athletes from Langstaff competing with schools across York Region. May is an exciting time of year with our final field trips happening, a mental health day with students from our feeder schools, the upcoming athletic banquet, best buddies prom, and senior movie night coming soon.
Our students in need are being supported with after school programs and credit rescue to help ensure our students succeed.
June brings the Grade 9 Math EQAO test, culminating activities and exams starting in the middle of the month. We hope all of our bears finish the year strong and do well on their final exams. Last but not least, we have prom and our graduation ceremony, celebrating the amazing accomplishments of our 2026 graduating class. We are so proud of all of our students and want to wish them well as they head off into their summer and their very bright futures.
Mr. D. Schellenberg
Vice Principal
School News
Yearbooks Now on Sale
Yearbooks are available for pre-order on School Cash Online for $35.
Pre-ordering is the only way to guarantee your child receives a yearbook, as only a very limited number will be available for purchase at the end of the school year.
Relay for Life is back at Langstaff!!
Dear Langstaff Families and Community Members,
We are proud to announce that Relay for Life is back at Langstaff!! This year's event will take place on June 4th from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Langstaff's track and field. Students who sign up will have the opportunity to participate in exciting activities throughout the day, and walk the track in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.
What is Relay for Life?
Relay for Life is a student-organized fundraising event that raises money to support services and groundbreaking research for the Canadian Cancer Society. This meaningful and moving event allows students to build school spirit while giving back to the community and honouring those affected by cancer.
Throughout the event, we will celebrate cancer survivors and honour those we have lost to this disease. It is truly a powerful experience that brings our school community together for an important cause.
Registration & Participation
We encourage all students to form a Relay for Life team with their friends!
All participants must:
- Pay the $25 participation fee through School Cash Online
- Register on the LSS Relay for Life page at relayforlife.ca/langstaff
- Complete registration by April 30th
The participation fee includes registration, a participant t-shirt, and a luminary bag.
Fundraising Expectations
We are asking all student participants to raise a minimum of $60 per person.
Most fundraising will be completed online by reaching out to family and friends through the Relay for Life platform. In addition, each participant will receive a donation envelope for any cash contributions they may collect.
All donation envelopes will be collected just prior to the event.
Our Progress So Far
Our Langstaff Bears have already raised over $6,400 for the Canadian Cancer Society. We are incredibly grateful to all of our Langstaff families and community members who are helping make this possible.
Sponsor Recognition
We would also like to recognize and thank our first official sponsor: Baked at Mina's,@baked.at.minas,a business owned by one of our very own Langstaff Bears!
If you are interested in sponsoring our event and/or making a donation, please reach out to Mrs.Burley (information below).
Looking Ahead
This is going to be a truly special event for LSS. We are excited to see what our school community can accomplish in support of such an important cause, all while building school spirit, making memories, and having fun along the way.
Thank you for your continued support. We hope your child will join us for this meaningful and unforgettable experience.
Event Supervision & Contact
Langstaff SS' Relay for Life event will be chaperoned by Mrs.Burley, in cooperation with a number of LSS teachers, educational assistants, and administrators to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all students.
If you have any questions regarding the above, please don't hesitate to contact Mrs.Burley at karen.burley@yrdsb.ca
Please refer to photos sent in the bi-weekly bulletin to families.
Athletic Banquet Award Ceremony
Athlete Appreciation
By: Student Athletic Council
Langstaff's Student Athletic Council is hosting an Athletic Banquet and Award Ceremony for athletes at our school courtyard on May 20th from 6 PM to 9 PM! We are excited to present awards to our outstanding athletes who have worked exceptionally hard throughout the year to represent our school. With many awards being given out, it will be a great night! Awards include: Athlete of the year, MVPs of every team, and many more to recognize all players. Food will be provided, along with refreshments and snacks. The dress code is garden party; students should dress in light-coloured, semi-formal clothing (More details on @Langstaffsac Instagram). We highly encourage student-athletes to secure their ticket as soon as possible. Tickets are now available on School Cash Online for $40. Make sure you don't miss the deadline (April 30th)!
Itinerary
6:00 - 6:30 pm Doors Open
6:40 - 7:15 pm Dinner
7:15 - 7:45 pm Awards
7:45 - 8:45 pm Activities
8:45 - 9:00 pm Finale and Pick up
Langstaff Humanitarian Outreach Book Drive
Langstaff Humanitarian Outreach is proud to share the success of our recent book drive, where we collected over 1,000 books thanks to the generosity of our school community.
All donations will be given to Second Life Books, an organization that redistributes books back into the community to promote literacy among both children and adults. Through partnerships with groups such as The Children's Book Bank, these books will help provide greater access to reading resources for those who need them most.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone who contributed and helped make this initiative such a success! The winning homerooms got a pizza party. Ms. Outten, Ms. Burley and Ms. Derohanesian's homerooms collected the most books.
Guidance News
Your Guidance Department Mission Statement
Support and promote students' interpersonal development, and career development in order to help them develop resilience and realize their potential (success) as individuals and as valuable members of society.
-Ontario School Counsellors' Association
Accessing Your Guidance Team
Contact Information: Please note the Guidance Counselors below
| Staff Member and Contact Information | Staff Member and Contact Information | Staff Member and Contact Information | Staff Member and Contact Information |
|---|---|---|---|
Ms. R. Chidiac Alpha: A-L |
Mrs. L. Rico Guidance Secretary
| Ms. S. Starkman Alpha: M-R |
Ms. A. Sitt Alpha: S-Z
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Stay Connected and in the “Loop”: Continue to stay up to date
by following us on Instagram and LSS Guidance & Success Google Classroom
Instagram: @lssguidance
Google Classroom: https://classroom.google.com/c/NjcxOTQwNzYzNDFa?cjc=4rjwryf
Guidance Appointments
How to make a Guidance Appointment:
- Students login to TeachAssist.
- Please plan accordingly to ensure you do not have an in-class assessment.
- Book with your alpha counsellor.
- If you need to cancel your appointment for any reason, click "cancel."
- Appointments are released on a weekly basis.
- If you don’t see availability for the day selected within the week, it means we are fully booked. We open appointments on a weekly basis; check end of day Friday or the weekend for the following week.
- If you are in a personal crisis, please come to guidance.
Graduation Requirements
Grade 12 graduating students are reminded to submit their outstanding 40 Hours of Community Involvement requirement. The deadline was May 1.
Pathway Planning and Postsecondary News
- The Centre for Black Student Excellence is hosting an upcoming event, Careers & Scholarships: Exploring Post-Secondary Pathways with YRDSB, and we are asking for your support in sharing this opportunity with Black-identifying students.
This event will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the YRDSB Education Support Centre (39 Dunning Ave, Aurora). Students and families will have the chance to hear from guest speakers, explore pathways and scholarship opportunities, and connect with a variety of post-secondary representatives. Dinner will be provided.
Guest Speakers include:
- Cheryl Yarde – Black Foundation of Community Networks (BFCN)
- Paul Jones – Sportscaster, Toronto Raptors (NBA)
Black-identifying students and their families interested, please register by Friday, May 15, 2026.
Summer School Registration
Summer school registration opened on March 24 and closes on June 5.
There are 3 models available: In Person, Remote (Synchronous) and Online (Asynchronous).
A summary and instructions have been shared on both the LSS Instagram page @lssguidance and the LSS Guidance Google Classroom.
All details are available on the YRDSB website.
Full Credit Courses: Tuesday, June 30 - Friday, July 24
Half Credit Course (Session One): Tuesday, June 30 - Monday, July 13
Half Credit Course (Session Two): Tuesday, July 14 - Friday, July 24
Don't Sweat the Summer : The Top 10 Must-Knows
- Has Your Course Been Approved In My Pathway Planner? - Log In to My Pathway Planner under Continuing Education and check the status of your course selection. Submitted - Guidance is Working On It, Accepted - Registered for the Course and Approved by Guidance, Waitlisted - Course if Full, Check Back for Updates. If your course has been accepted but you want to drop or make a change to your course, please speak to your home school guidance counsellor.
- How Many Courses Can You Take? - Students can only take one accelerated course in July and one in August (online, YRDSB students only).
- How Will You Know if your Course Gets Cancelled? Students are notified through their GAPPs email account when there is a cancellation. Make sure you are checking your GAPPs account regularly for updates.
- When Will You Get Your Welcome Letter? Welcome letters will be sent to the student's GAPPs email account by June 29 with additional information for the start of classes.
- When Will Your Teacher Contact You? Remote Learning Teachers will be sending out Google Classroom Information to students' GAPPs email accounts before the start of classes on June 30th. Students are to join their class through Google Meets on June 30th. Online Learning teachers will be sending out login information to students' GAPPs email accounts on the first day of classes on June 30th to access your course through D2L.
- How Will You Know Where Your Class is on The First Day of In-Person Summer School? - Teacher's name, course code and classroom locations will be posted in the front/main hallway on the first day of class at each location.
- Will There be In-Person Exams For Remote or Online Courses? Where? - Teachers will advise if there is an in-person exam in the first few days of class. If there is an in-person exam it will be at the Education Support Centre (39 Dunning Ave, Aurora)
- What Are The Expectations For Online & Remote Learning? - All Students need to have access to reliable internet, desktop or tablet. Remote students also need a functioning camera, as they are required to have it on during class time. All Students must be present in Ontario for the duration of the course. Online courses require 5-6 flexible hours of work daily. Remote courses will be delivered virtually in real-time through Google Meets (synchronous) from 8:45 a.m. to 3:32 p.m.
- What if You don't have a laptop? - Speak to your Vice Principal at your home school, who will support you with a loaner Chromebook.
- How Do You Get Your Grade Uploaded to OCAS/OUAC? - Students who are not returning to secondary school in September and require marks to be urgently sent to OCAS/OUAC must complete the OUAC/OCAS Form found in the Welcome Letter.
For More Information :
Secondary Summer Learning Opportunities
Email : continuing.education@yrdsb.ca
Phone: 905-884-2046 OR 905-884-3434
Leadership & Volunteer Opportunities
Please check the Google Classroom for ongoing opportunities.
Community News
Adult Day School Quad 4 Registration is Open Now!
Adult Day School offers high school credit courses including English as a Second Language (ESL) Credit Courses.
The Adult Day School operates Monday to Friday, in-person, in 9 week quad-mesters.
A place where adults return to school to earn Ontario Secondary School Diploma credits and achieve their goals, leading to college, university, or career success.
2025-2026
Morning Classes - 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon Classes - 12:10 p.m. to 2:40 p.m.
Quad-mester 4: April 14 to June 15, 2026
If you require assistance with course selection and would like to book an In-Person registration appointment, please email adultdayschool.guidance@yrdsb.ca
We encourage students to register early as course offerings are not guaranteed and are subject to sufficient enrollment
For more information:
Please visit the Adult Day School page on www2.yrdsb.ca
Address: 39 Dunning Ave, Aurora, ON L4G 1A2
Call: 905-884-2046
Email: AdultDayschool@yrdsb.ca
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : December 15 to January 2, 2026 regarding the following flyers:
YRES Camps 2026
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : March 9 to March 20, 2026 regarding the following flyers:
JF & CS - 1 Family, 2 Homes
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health from School Mental Health Ontario
Please refer to the Bi Weekly Bulletin : April 27 to May 8, 2026 regarding the following flyers:
The Alliance of Jamaican Alumni Associations - The Graduates Program 2026
Y2 Legacy A Black-Centred Approach to Leadership, Innovation, and Excellence 2026 Summer Program