UTS UPDATES
October 8, 2026
Your Feedback is a Gift: Family Survey 2025-26
Feedback is a gift. Whether you are providing or receiving feedback, engaging in the process is a sign of mutual respect and a commitment to growth. Thank you to all of our families who took part in the UTS Family Survey for 2025-26. Your feedback makes a vital difference as we seek to enhance our program to better serve our students and families.
UTS Events
UTS Online Parent-Teacher Interviews
November 5 (evening only), November 6 and 9
Parent-Teacher Interviews are an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress.
PickATime bookings open on October 20 at 12 p.m. and close on October 26 at 11 p.m.
Your child's schedule will not be visible until booking opens.
Before beginning the booking process, make sure you have your child’s UTS Student ID number. This can be found in the MyUTS menu under Academics > Student Timetable.
Once you have completed this, click here for Parent-Teacher Interview booking instructions.
If you have questions, please email pickatime@utschools.ca.
Use the New Portal to Report Student Absences
Please use the new Student Absence Reporting Portal on MyUTS to report excused student absences due to:
- Medical appointments
- Personal illnesses
- Compassionate leave
- Religious and cultural holidays
Parents/guardians need to include the specific reason when they submit their report. This replaces the email reporting that was used last year. Please see the following instructions on how to use this feature on MyUTS.
Absence Reporting for UTS-Approved Activities
This is a friendly reminder to all parents and guardians that you do not need to email the Main Office about absences related to UTS-approved activities, which include athletic games and co-curricular events, etc. The absences will be reported by the staff member in charge.
School Photos Retake Day October 21
Photo retake day is October 21, for students who wish to retake their photos. M3 to S6 students have been emailed today with information to sign up. Families of our foundation students who wish to have a photo retake can email Iorek Merkley to sign up.
Social Work Parent/Guardian Talks and Takeaways
The Social Work Department continues to host a series of online parent talks designed to build community and support student well-being both at school and home. Last week, UTS social workers Steph and Joelle met with F1 parents.
Thoughtful questions were asked, many of which were common wonders. We invite you to explore the Key Takeaways from the F1 session.
The next scheduled parent talk will be for F2 parents/caregivers on Wednesday, October 21 at 12 p.m. via Zoom. F2 parents will receive an invitation via email closer to the date.
We welcome you to connect directly with our team would like to consult at anytime: social.work.staff@utschools.ca
Take Our Kids to Work Day November 4
Take Our Kids to Work Day will take place on Wednesday, November 4. On this day, Grade 9 students may spend the day shadowing a parent or guardian in their professional workplace to gain valuable career insights. To ensure your child’s participation in Take Our Kids to Work Day is correctly recorded, you must report their absence to the school by Friday, October 30.
Peer Tutoring Program Now Open
The Peer Tutoring Program is now open and available for students to sign up.
UTS offers one-on-one tutoring for F1 to M3 students from a UTS student tutor in M4 to S6. There is no cost for this program, and tutors receive volunteer hours for their contribution to the community. Sessions usually take place at school at an agreed-upon time between the tutor and tutee.
Students have received an email from Student Success which includes links to sign up for the program.
Support UTS Through Direct Giving or United Way
As UTS students settle into the rhythm of a new academic year, our focus remains on ensuring they have everything they need to excel. Through your support, we continue to create dynamic spaces for learning, expand enhanced programming that develops rigorous academic skills and grow critical financial aid opportunities to keep a UTS education accessible for all qualified UTS students.
You can support UTS students with a direct contribution or, if your company participates in the annual United Way campaign, you can designate your contribution directly to UTS on your workplace pledge form.
Tony Lundy ’79 & Janet Looker Climate & Environment Solution Fund Grant Applications
Does your UTS student have a passion for developing climate and environmental solutions? This fund, established by UTS Board Director Tony Lundy ’79, and his wife, Janet Looker, provides funding for work undertaken by UTS students to fund climate change solutions. These grant opportunities for students can support curricular or co-curricular projects and initiatives or individual pursuits. Students can find more information in their weekly Student Life update. Encourage your student to apply today!
Bursary Applications for 2027-28 Due October 31
Bursary applications for the 2027-28 school year are open through Apple Financial Services.
All returning families seeking bursary support for 2027-28 must submit an application, including families currently receiving bursary assistance.
Families who are not currently receiving assistance are also welcome to apply. UTS is committed to supporting our students and families, recognizing that financial circumstances can change over time.
Families wishing to be considered for bursary support are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, which allows bursary decisions to be communicated in advance of January re-enrolment.
If you have any questions regarding bursary applications, please email finance@utschools.ca.
AP Exam Registration: Deadline October 30
M4 to S6 students can use the AP Exam Registration Portal to register for AP exams, which take place in May 2027.
As a reminder, students enrolled in courses ending in “-P” (e.g., SBI4UP) are required to register for the corresponding AP exam.
Important Dates and Information:
- Registration deadline: October 30, 2026
- Exam invoices: Invoices will be sent directly to guardians in November through the UTS Blackbaud Payment system.
- For more information about AP Exams, please review the General AP FAQs.
If you have any questions, please contact apexams@utschools.ca.
A Warm Welcome to our Danish Exchange Students from the UTS Community
In late September and early October, UTS welcomed 25 Danish students and two teachers from Rysensteen Gymnasium, our partner school in Copenhagen, for an exchange as part of our Global Citizenship Program. The Rysensteen students have been studying Canada, and this visit provides them a chance to experience our country firsthand. They stayed in home-stays with 17 UTS host families, took part in our National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Assembly and joined various classes and activities. They kicked off their UTS visit with a joint Senior Politics class, facilitated by Mr. Walasek, with support from Mr. Cook, the UTS global citizenship coordinator (in photo).
They started by comparing and contrasting the education system and youth culture in Copenhagen and Toronto, and then reflected on our countries in the context of their wider regions and globalization.
“Although we are from two different cultures and countries, we're still like the same people, and we have the same problems, and we're just young people trying to live a normal life,” said Rysensteen student Elizabeth.
Student Hot Lunch Orders
UTS is excited to offer hot lunches, through our trusted provider. See menu options and order forms below.
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