April 2, 2026

Visit our school website and our school Instagram account @theroar_bhes.  See upcoming events on our school calendar.

 

Upcoming Dates 

April 3 - Good Friday - No School

April 6 - Easter Monday - No School

April 7 - Graduation Photo Retakes (AM)

April 7 - Flag Raising for Autism Month

April 16 - Family Wellness Evening

April 22 - Earth Day

April 30 - Multicultural Night

 

Moving or Not Returning to BHES Next Year?

If your children are not returning to BHES next year, please email the school to let us know.

 

BHES Family Wellness Night - April 16 from 6:00 - 8:00pm

We are happy to host art therapist Rakshanda Khan to engage our families in a collaborative art therapy session. Meet community members and engage in other wellness and mindful activities! Join us! See flyer to register.

 

Thank You!

Thank you to our School Council for hosting this week’s annual skate night!  It was wonderful to see so many families out enjoying this event.  We are also proud to have raised close to $200 for the Richmond Hill Food Bank.

 

School Council's Multicultural Night - Thursday, April 30

Our School Council is getting ready for our popular annual event, BHES Multicultural Night. For new families to our school, BHES Multicultural Night is hosted and funded by School Council. This evening features delicious food, fantastic performances, arts and crafts from around the world, all in one fun-filled evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Adult Day School Quad 4 Registration is Open

Adult Day School Quad 4 Starts on April 14. Please see this flyer for more information.

 

Provide Input into YRDSB Budget

From March 24 - April 17, YRDSB is inviting families to share their input in the annual budget consultation.  Your feedback will help inform budget decisions for the 2026-2027 school year.

How to Participate:

  • Complete the online survey (translated into 17 languages)
  • Join the virtual consultation on April 13, 2026 at 7 p.m.  Details are available on the YRDSB website.

Your voice matters.  Please take a few minutes to participate and help shape next year's budget.  Questions about YRDSB's budget process can be directed to budget@yrdsb.ca

 

Understanding and Navigating the Education System - Families of YRDSB Black Students Monthly Virtual Information Session

Families, parents, and caregivers, please join us for our monthly virtual meeting, where families with Black children come together to learn about resources and upcoming programs for Black students in both elementary and secondary schools.  The next event is on Monday, April 20, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  See YRDSB www for more information and to register.  You may also be interested in reading the The Centre for Black Student Excellence Newsletter April 2026

 

YRDSB Mental Health and Wellness - Information for Families and Caregivers.

We aim to foster emotional connection and enhance identity-affirming spaces where every student feels a deep sense of mattering and belonging. To complement the incredible work already happening in our classrooms, the Central Mental Health Team has curated a comprehensive Family Toolkit. Within the toolkit, you can find helpful tips on how to support mental health as well as live and recorded presentations, facilitated by the Central Mental Health Team, York Region Public Health and external presenters. Included are also carefully selected tools to support student well-being. We invite you to explore the Family Toolkit to choose resources that best fit your family’s journey. 

YRDSB is also proud to celebrate Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week from May 4th to May 8th, 2026. The YRDSB Central Mental Health Team will be hosting a virtual mental health and wellness presentation for families and caregivers on Wednesday May 6, 2026 (6:30 pm to 7:30 pm). See see flyer for details.

 

Rise of Road Tennis Festival

Join at the York Regional Police Community Safety Village in Whitchurch-Stouffville to learn about the game of road tennis and participate in the sport first hand.  Please see Rise of Road Tennis Festival for more information.