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Survey launched on student learning during COVID-19
July 15, 2020
The Government of Yukon seeks feedback from students, families and educators about the impacts of the pandemic on student learning.
Update on planning for the 2020–21 school year
July 9, 2020
Preliminary operational and learning planning for Yukon schools for the 2020–21 school announced.
Nomination period for Council of the Federation Literacy Award open until end of June
June 23, 2020
Nominations for the Council of the Federation Literacy Awards to honour Yukoners who help people with literacy, the foundation of lifelong learning remains open until June 30, 2020
Final phase of the F.H. Collins track and field underway
June 19, 2020
Construction of the final phase of the F.H. Collins track will get underway starting June 23, 2020.
Face-to-face classes on track to resume for 2020–21 school year
June 9, 2020
The Government of Yukon is planning for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students to return to classes in public schools for the start 2020–21 school year.
Statement from Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee on Yukon Graduate Day
June 3, 2020
Minister of Education Tracy-Anne McPhee announces that June 10, 2020 has officially been proclaimed “Yukon Graduate Day”.
Government of Yukon offering support to families impacted by COVID-19
May 19, 2020
The Government of Yukon is offering a one-time support of $250 per student to families impacted by COVID-19.
French First Language Secondary School name announced
May 15, 2020
French First Language Secondary School Community Centre to be named after influential Francophone who left his mark on Yukon.
Government of Yukon signs three-year agreement with Association franco-yukonnaise
April 8, 2020
Three-year agreement renewed with Association franco-yukonnaise to support the delivery of French-language training programs to Yukoners.
Face-to-face classes suspended for remainder of 2019–20 school year
April 7, 2020
Student learning will continue through distance learning opportunities starting on April 16.