Upcoming Dates
June 9- BHES Carnival
June 11- Volunteer Tea- 8:15-9:00am
June 15- Grade 8 Graduation- Richmond Green SS
June 25- Early Release Day- 12:30pm
A Message from Mr. Trute and Ms. Petinarelis
We have officially wrapped up another wonderful week! We want to extend a huge thank you to our amazing students for their hard work and to you, our families, for your continued support and partnership. Our students have attended Area for Track and Field. We are proud of their accomplishments. Our Grade 6s also completed EQAO this week and we commend them for their hard work and perseverance.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Regards,
Mr. Trute, Principal, (Retired on Contract) and Ms. Petinarelis, Vice Principal
School information Items
Warm Weather Reminders
As the warmer weather is upon us, please note warm weather reminders below.
Hydration is Key: Please send your child to school with a refillable water bottle daily. We encourage frequent water breaks throughout the day.
Dress Appropriately for the Weather: Lightweight, light-colored, and breathable clothing is best.
Sun Protection: Please apply sunscreen before school and consider sending your child with a hat and sunglasses for outdoor recess.
We also have a school Hot weather Plan which includes limited time outside under hot temperatures as well as cooling strategies and locations in the school.
Active Travel-E scooters and E bikes not Permitted for Under Age 16
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.
As you may be aware, City Council recently approved the Micromobility Strategy in September 2025 to provide guidance on the deployment, regulation, and planning of safe micromobility in Richmond Hill. Micromobility refers to various types of low-speed, lightweight, wheeled mobility devices that are often electrified. Most commonly, it refers to electric bicycles (e-bikes) and kick-style electric scooters (e-scooters).
Please see the linked postcard, that includes important information and reminders regarding the safe use of e-scooters.
We would like to highlight three key e-scooter by-laws:
E-scooter riders must be at least 16 years old (therefore, elementary school students should NOT use an e-scooter to travel to school)
Riders aged 18 and under are required to wear helmets
E-scooters are prohibited on sidewalks
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.
Early Release Day* Revised*- June 25, 2026
Please note that on June 25, students will be released early at 12:30pm.
Volunteer Tea
We are pleased to share that we will be hosting our Volunteer Tea Celebration on Thursday June 11, 8:15-9:00 am. in theBHES Library .Our volunteers play such an important role in supporting our school community, and this event is a small way for us to recognize and celebrate their contributions. If you have volunteered in any capacity this year, we look forward to seeing you. If you know of someone who volunteered please extend this invitation to them as well.
BHES Carnival
School Council proudly presents… BHES CARNIVAL 2026! 🎉🎪
The countdown is ON for our AMAZING End-of-Year School Carnival happening on Tuesday, June 9th from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM!
Get ready for an evening filled with:
🎯 Fun games
🌭 Delicious food
🎶 Music & dancing
😂 Laughter with friends
🎈 And LOTS of carnival excitement!
Also we are seeking Parent Volunteers to help us with the evening. We would greatly appreciate your support. Please complete this Google Form if you are interested to help that evening: https://shorturl.at/X8mPA
We can’t wait to celebrate another school year together with our BHES community at the carnival! 🎡✨
Lost and Found
Please encourage your children to visit the lost and found. We have many outer clothing items that have not been claimed. Please come by the school to check the lost and found. Any remaining items will be donated on June 26.
YR-Public Health- Prevention of Tick Bites and West Nile Virus
Please see YR Public Health’s information regarding tick season.
Please see YRDSB’s notice and information regarding West Nile Virus.
New Online Hub Supports Students’ Transitions
Students experience transitions throughout their school day and their school years. Supporting these transitions is a shared effort. YRDSB has launched a new Transition Hub with resources to support all students and their families during times of change. It includes tips for all families with specific information and strategies to support students with special education needs.
You will find helpful information, clear steps and strategies to support transitions. You can explore tips and resources by grade level or by different categories such as advocacy, daily transitions and transitioning to a new school. The content can also be translated using the built-in web translation tool. We invite you to explore the new Transitions Hub for tips to support your child.
YRDSB 2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website at: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/school-year-calendar