Student Council Elections 2026 2027
On Thursday June 10, students voted for their next year’s council. We are excited to announce our 2026 2027 Student Council:
Grade 10 Rep is Xander McMurray
Grade 11 Rep is Harper Greenidge
Grade 12 Rep is Aleena Rahim
Social Media Rep is Brooke Cooper
Vice President is Vanessa Kallian
President is Brooklyn Newman
Congratulations to our new Student Council!
June 24 Modified School Day
Exam Review Day is on June 24 in the morning. This is an excellent opportunity for students to meet their teachers to receive feedback on their Sem 2 courses. The schedule for this modified school day is as follows:
Period 1 - 9:25 to 10:00 am
Period 2 - 10:05 to 10:42 am
Period 3 - 10:47 to 11:24 am
Period 4 - 11:29 am to 12:06 pm
SDHS Graduation is June 24, 2026
Mark the date! Our Graduation is Thursday, June 24, 2026 at Sutton District High School gym. We recommend that our graduates arrive with their cap and gown at approximately 6:00 pm. The ceremony begins at 7:00 pm. Speak to our Guidance Team if you have any questions. Congratulations Graduates of 2026!
International Study Tour 2027
Are you interested in your student(s) participating in an International study tour? The SDHS History Department is planning a trip to Central Europe for March 11-20, 2027. We will be visiting Berlin, Warsaw, Krakow and Prague.
If you have any questions, please email Lisa Colthart at lisa.colthart@yrdsb.ca
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 22 - Period Four Exams
June 23 - Culminating Exams/Credit Rescue Day
June 24 - Exam Review Day (am)
June 24 - Graduation
June 25 and 26 - PA Days
July 6 to 8 - Final Report Cards E-distributed
Aug 31 - First day of school for grade 9s
Sept 1 - All grades start
You can see these dates and more on our Sutton District H.S. Calendar
The YRDSB 2026-2027 school year calendars have been approved by the Ministry. These calendars may be accessed on the YRDSB website at: https://www2.yrdsb.ca/school-year-calendar
Guidance updates
YRDSB Summer school courses
Summer school information has been out for a while now. Students interested in taking a summer school course should come to guidance and discuss options. Be mindful that several courses are already waitlisted.
Summer school dual credit courses
Dual credit courses are being offered again. Interested students should come to guidance as soon as possible to discuss options. Please note that these are only offered to gr 11 and 12 students.
Thank you,
Your guidance team.
Resources
- Kids Help Phone - 1-800-668-6868, text 686868
- YSSN (Your Support Services Network) - 1-822-310-COPE (2673)
- Suicide Prevention Canada, Call or Text 988
- Black Youth Helpline - 1-833-294-8650
- Youthline - 647-694-4275
Great news from SDHS Eco Council!
Sutton has been certified Platinum this year! Congratulations to our Eco Council President, Megan McCue on a huge accomplishment. Her work and dedication were instrumental in this certification. Eco Schools highlighted our textile diversion project with Skippy's Closet as a major win. They were also impressed with our Eco Code for our school and its connection to reducing climate change impacts and reconciliation. Thank you to the entire Eco Council on a job well done!
Follow us on Instagram: sdhs.eco
Student Services
Culminating/ Exam Prep
Additional supports available in the resource room to support culminating assignments and exam prep.
Graduating Students
Any graduating student who has a SEA computer must return their device at the end of the school year. Please return to room 351 or the office once culminating and exams are complete. These devices are a loan for your students' high school years and must be returned when they graduate. Thank you for your cooperation.
For more information, students and parents can contact their SERT.
Thank you,
Leah Leuszler, Dept. Head
Nina Gkitsali, Asst. Dept. Head
We want to hear from you!
Don’t hesitate to connect with one our Administration Team members:
Rob Cotey, Principal ext. 188
Jacqui Sandercock, Vice Principal A- K ext. 186
jacqueline.sandercock@yrdsb.ca
Lesley DeMille, Vice Principal L - Z ext. 185
Sutton District High School
(905) 722-3281
Student Attendance
(905) 722-3267
sutton.dhs.attendance@yrdsb.ca
Office Hours: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
This newsletter will be posted to our website.
Report It
Acts of discrimination, hate and bullying are never acceptable. You can find Report It on the homepage of the Board website at www.yrdsb.ca and on the homepage of every school website, or watch this short video to learn more.