UTS UPDATES
August 20, 2026
Getting ready for the 2026-27 school year!
On Thursday afternoons during the school year, we send UTS Updates to keep you informed about important information such as upcoming events, registrations, consent forms for excursions, UTS Parents’ Association news and more! Please expect the next UTS Updates on August 27, and one in the first week of September. We look forward to an inspiring and exciting year and all of the learning that lies ahead for our students!
UTS Events
Textbooks Now Available for Purchase
UTS textbooks for the 2026-27 school year are now available at the U of T Bookstore, in person and online.
All books listed will be needed for the 2026-27 school year. If a course is not listed, there is no book for that course and the teacher will provide more information at the start of classes. Many course materials are already available for purchase, and more will be arriving over the coming weeks.
Shop Online
UTS course materials can be easily found and purchased online at University of Toronto Schools | U of T Bookstore. Materials purchased through the bookstore website can be shipped directly to your home or other address. Books can also be purchased online and then picked up in-store, which you can specify during the check-out process as you complete the transaction.
Shop in person at the U of T Bookstore
UTS course materials are available for purchase at the U of T Bookstore’s St. George campus store, located a short distance from UTS at 214 College Street. UTS materials can be found in the Great Hall on the second floor of the store. Please visit U of T Bookstore locations to check operating hours before you visit.
The U of T Bookstore also carries a variety of stationery and technology supplies that can be found in-store and online.
Have questions about course materials, merchandise, or placing an order?
Please contact Don Thompson at dthompson@uoftbookstore.com.
If you are buying used textbooks from UTS students, please make sure you are purchasing the same textbook as the texts listed on the U of T Bookstore website. UTS staff are not able to answer questions regarding student used textbook sales.
The U of T Bookstore is proud to partner with University of Toronto Schools.
UTS Family Handbook
The UTS Family Handbook will be provided to families next week.
It is your guide to the essential information parents and guardians need to know about UTS. Inside, you'll find details about school schedules, who to contact when, the technology we use, information about textbooks, policies and much more.
Core Agreements and Contact Verification
UTS Core Agreements coming August 27
As we gear up for an exciting new school year, we will be asking every family to take two quick steps in MyUTS next week: confirm your contact information and review the UTS Core Agreements.
Please plan to complete both by September 2.
On September 2, student timetables will be made available in Google Calendar. Timetables are delivered directly to students' Google Calendars, and we can only share them once a family's contact confirmation and Core Agreements are complete in MyUTS.
Thank you for helping us kick off the year smoothly!
Course Change Requests
The form to request changes to course selections for 2026-27 will be available from August 24 to 31. Students will receive a link to the form from Dr. Dawe, Vice Principal, Student Experience, on Monday, August 24. The form will remain open until Monday, August 31 at 9 a.m. This opportunity is meant to respond to extenuating circumstances (e.g., change in academic goals as the result of a summer program). Change requests made in August are less likely to be successful due to timetabling constraints. For reference, your child’s current course selections are available to view through MyUTS.
UTS Athletics
All upcoming UTS Athletics sports will be posted on the UTS Athletics Google Calendars for High School and Foundation School. UTS Athletics makes every effort to provide students with a diverse range of sporting opportunities. However, the availability of certain sports may vary from year to year based on staffing capacity and our ability to provide appropriate coaching and supervision.
For the Fall season, for the High School sports seasons:
- Senior Boys Volleyball
- Varsity Girls Basketball
- Varsity Girls Field Hockey**
- Varsity Co-Ed Cross-Country
- Varsity Co-Ed Tennis
- Varsity Co-Ed Golf
- Varsity Boys Flag Football**
- Varsity Girls Flag Football**
**pending staff-coach availability
Locker Allocation
- S5 and S6 students will receive an email the week of September 3 inviting them to apply for a locker.
- F1 to M4 students will be automatically assigned a locker.
Questions can be directed to mainoffice@utschools.ca
The UTS Shop: Get Ready for Fall!
Get ready to show off your school pride as we gear up for the new academic year! The UTS Shop is fully stocked with everything your student needs for the crisp fall weather, including our cozy hoodies and classic sweatshirts. Perfect for chilly mornings, spirit days and cheering from the sidelines, our high-quality gear is the best way to stay warm and represent our school community. Visit the online store or drop by during our community welcome back social on September 10 to grab your favorite styles before they sell out!
Outdoor Education in September
All F1s, M3s, S5s and S6s will be attending Outdoor Education in September. Consent forms are now available on the MyUTS portal, and are due by the end of August. Accommodation forms will be sent directly to students on August 25. Any questions can be directed to studentlife@utschools.ca
- F1s: Camp Couchiching, September 15-16
- M3s: Camp Kandalore, September 14-16
- S5s: Camp Cedar Ridge, September 16-18
- S6s: Camp Couchiching, September 14-16
Welcome Back Social - September 10
Get ready for the UTS Welcome Back Social on Thursday, September 10 hosted along with the UTS Parents' Association. This free event invites the UTS community to reconnect and celebrate the new school year. Join us after school for an afternoon of great food, lively student performances, a fun photo booth, and engaging activities. It's the perfect way to kick off the academic year.
Coffee Mornings for Parents and Guardians
Come and enjoy a cup of coffee at UTS! We’ve scheduled these events, for parents and guardians, around student camp drop-off times for your convenience, but please feel free to sign up for whichever day works best for your schedule. Each session will be in the Multi-Purpose Room from 8:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Reserve your spot now using the links below. We hope to see you there!
Student Hot Lunch Orders
UTS is excited to offer hot lunches, through our trusted provider. See menu options and order forms below.
UTS Students Compete on Dragon’s Den, Speak at the UN and Launch a Video Editing Business
University of Toronto Schools (UTS) students are proving that innovation doesn’t need to wait for high school graduation. During the 2025-26 school year, UTS high school student S5 (grade 11) Edlyn successfully pitched a business on Dragon’s Den. S5 Rhiya spoke at the United Nations about the TerraWash Machine, an electricity-free washing machine she created to alleviate time poverty for women and girls in Guyana and around the world, who spend hours of their day doing laundry by hand. S6 (grade 12) students John and Declan continued to work in their innovative VFX special effects and animation business, flying to Los Angeles and New York City to consult on projects.
For these students, innovation begins with looking closely at the world around them, identifying challenges and opportunities, and imagining new ways forward.
Read their stories on the UTS website
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