Important Dates
June 26 - Students Dismissed at 12:30pm
June 27 - P.A. Day - No School for students
Farewell - We Will Miss You!
We have several members of our staff who will not be returning to BHES next year.
First, we would like to congratulate Mr. Chapman and Mrs. Cullen on their retirements. Both Mr. Chapman and Mrs. Cullen have been part of BHES for many years and have made significant contributions to our school. We wish them both the very best as they move on to this exciting next chapter in their lives. You will be missed!
We say a fond farewell and thank you to Mr. Ilic and Ms. Ngo who will be working at a new school next year. We are sad to see them leave, but know the students and families at their new school will be lucky to have them as part of their staff!
We also say goodbye to teachers who were only able to be at our school for this year. We wish all the best to Ms. Dinas, Ms. Lahey, Ms. Chen and Ms. Ho. We appreciate all you have done for our school this year!
And finally, we say farewell and thank you to Ms. Plainos who has been a wonderful support in our office this year!
Summer Reading!
From May 13 to August 26, students can access a collection of free ebooks and audiobooks through Sora—no holds, no waitlists! It’s a great way to keep kids reading over the summer with engaging, high-interest titles. You can learn more here:🔗 https://resources.overdrive.com/sora-sweet-reads/
2024-25 Yearbook Sales
If you would like to purchase a yearbook for the school year of 2024-2025, please go to this link, and enter this code: 12398325. Yearbooks will be ready in September 2025. If you have any questions, please direct them to justin.nanu@yrdsb.ca
Accessing Report Cards in the Family Dashboard - June 30, 2025
As we reach the end of the school year, schools will be sharing student report cards by June 30 for elementary schools and July 10 for secondary schools. Report cards will be available in the Family Dashboard until July 30. You will receive an email when your child’s report card is available.
For families who do not yet have a Family Dashboard account, you can sign up for an account at any time at family.yrdsb.ca. You can find information on how to create an account on the Board website or in this instructional video.
The Family Dashboard gives parents/guardians secure one-stop access to information and applications related to your child’s education. It is designed to make it easier for families to engage with their child’s education.
Please note, you can still request a printed copy of your child’s report card if you prefer by contacting your child’s school.
Updated Contact Information
As we wrap up the school year, we also want to remind families that it’s important that the school has updated contact information for students and parents/guardians, including home address, phone numbers, email address and emergency contacts. This will ensure that the school can contact families in case of emergency, and also that you continue to receive important communications and updates from the school. Please contact the school via email with any changes.
Free Dental Clinics
York Region Public Health is offering free dental clinics for children 17 and under across the region through the provincial Healthy Smile Ontario program. Please see this flyer or visit YRPH Dental Programs or call 1-877-464-9675 ext. 74388 for more information.
Student Transportation Reminders
Student Transportation Services of York Region (STSYR) is committed to supporting student achievement by planning and managing safe, efficient transportation that focuses on customer service and utilizes innovative resources. STSYR is responsible for ensuring all students receive transportation service in accordance with the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) Policy #680- Student Transportation.
Each year, during the summer planning period, STSYR Transportation Planners adjust bus route schedules to accommodate new students, boundary or program changes, bell time changes, and new school openings. Transportation Planners also assess routes to ensure they are operating efficiently and effectively to provide optimal service for the students of York Region. As a result, some students may experience changes to their transportation arrangements, including their stop location, stop time, route number, or vehicle type.
To ensure you have the correct, up-to-date information, all families are encouraged to check the Find Your Bus Stop page on our website at www.SchoolBusCity.com in August. Please note: changes may also occur from time-to-time throughout the school year as students move into or out of the system.
As well, please remember that bussing eligibility changes when students enter grade 4. An area eligible for school vehicle transportation based upon distances designated by the Board.
- Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 – a child who lives more than 1.2 kilometres from the school is eligible for Board-provided transportation;
- Grade 4 to Grade 8 – a child who lives more than 1.6 kilometres from the school is eligible for Board provided transportation
Measurements to establish eligibility, in accordance with transportation zones, are completed by Student Transportation Services and are taken from the edge of a student’s residence to the closest access to the school property. Measurements are taken along pedestrian routes within a municipality and use roadways, municipal walkways, and parks.