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New advisory committee to support Wood Street Centre programs and future planning
Applications are now being accepted for the Wood Street Centre Advisory Committee.
Governments of Yukon and Canada fund $2.7M construction of Big Blue Daycare in Dawson
Dawson families will benefit from new early learning and child care spaces.
Valleyview selected as site for new École Whitehorse Elementary School
The site received the highest overall score following a site assessment that looked at the costs, community input, neighbourhood concerns and the needs of students and staff.
Yukon introduces real-time school bus tracking app for families
Families can now use MyBusStop to track their child’s school bus location and expected arrival time.
Statement from Minister Kent welcoming students and staff back to school
Minister of Education Scott Kent welcomes students, families and school staff across the Yukon back for a new school year and reminds Yukoners to help keep school communities safe.
National School Food Program and local partners deliver kitchen upgrades for Robert Service School in Dawson
National School Food Program funding and private sector contributions will support a major upgrade to the Robert Service School kitchen.
Government of Yukon to limit personal device use in schools
Starting this coming 2026–27 school year, the Personal Mobile Device Use in Schools Policy will apply to all schools across the territory, supporting learning environments that promote students’ focus. Yukon.
Statement from Minister Kent on Independent Education Review Panel’s first status report
Statement from Minister of Education Scott Kent on the Independent Education Review Panel’s initial status report and discussion progress to date.
Funding applications open for Yukon post-secondary students
Applications are now being accepted for student financial assistance for the 2026–27 academic year.
Yukon schools and community organizations receive $300,000 for student attendance projects
Every Student, Every Day Society, in partnership with the Government of Yukon, awards $300,000 in funding to 31 student attendance projects for the 2026–27 school year.
Date modified: 2026-05-27