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Government of Yukon and School Council Celebrate Official Naming of Dámbü Tän Kets’ádań Kų̀ – Cliff Trail Elementary School in Whistle Bend
Official name announced for elementary school in Whistle Bend.
Yukon University to deliver customized learning opportunities for the Yukon’s educational assistants
Yukon University and the Government of Yukon are partnering to deliver new, targeted training that will give educational assistants more tools to support student success in Yukon schools.
Statement from Minister McLean welcoming students and staff to the 2025−26 school year
Minister of Education Jeanie McLean welcomes students and staff back to school.
School bus routes for 2025–26 school year
Updated bus routes for the 2025-26 school year are now posted. Parents or guardians will receive an email by August 22 with their child’s route information.
Government of Yukon and Catholic Episcopal Corporation sign Memorandum of Understanding on Catholic education
The Government of Yukon and the Catholic Episcopal Corporation have signed a new MOU to guide the operation of Catholic separate schools in Whitehorse.
Update on staffing in Yukon schools for the 2025–26 school year
The Government of Yukon is sharing staffing numbers as K–12 students head back to class in August.
Government of Yukon supports school infrastructure updates to meet growing student population
The Government of Yukon supports school infrastructure updates to meet growing student population.
Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments sign declaration to advance shared education priorities
The Government of Yukon and Yukon First Nations governments sign a declaration to continue advancing shared priorities for improving education outcomes for Indigenous learners through the Joint Education Action Plan 2025–2035.
Youth earn credits through new Kwanlin Dün-designed courses
Youth can earn high school credits through four culturally oriented courses.
Government of Yukon announces new 10-year strategy to improve student outcomes
New Integrated Outcome Strategy for Yukon Learners will support students’ success.
Date modified: 2026-05-27