As another school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to thank our entire Summit community. This has been a year of growth. Our students have worked hard, our staff have gone above and beyond, and our families have stood beside us every step of the way. When I walk through our halls, I see potential everywhere I look. Awakening that potential is the work we return to each morning, and it is the work I am most proud of. This past year also marked the first full year

McHappy Day has always been about showing up for the community, and this year our community showed up in a big way. Through the combined efforts of Summit School and the Cassir family McDonald's franchises, more than $100,000 was raised in a single day. The day carried special meaning. Summit's new rooftop turf was dedicated to the late Frederic Cassir, the beloved West Island franchisee who passed away last year on McHappy Day itself. Fred was the person behind the idea that

The Job Training Department is thrilled to share that we recently received a government grant to purchase a vending machine! This machine is more than just a snack/drink station—it serves as a hands-on ‘stage’ for our Challenges students, giving them the opportunity to learn and practice essential life and job skills. With support from a job coach, students take the lead in managing inventory, restocking the machine, purchasing products, maintaining it, and even counting and

Summit School recently welcomed educational leaders from across Canada for an Apple Distinguished School Tour, an experience that put Summit's approach to technology-driven learning on full display. The Apple Distinguished School designation, which Summit earned for the 2024 to 2027 program term, is not handed out lightly. Schools are selected based on their commitment to continuous innovation in education and their use of Apple products to inspire, imagine, and impact teachi

There is a moment that Carolyne Johnston, job coach with Summit School’s Empower Initiative, has witnessed more times than she can count. A young person steps into a new workplace for the very first time, wide-eyed, a little nervous, not entirely sure what to expect. Then, over the course of their placement, that same person begins moving through the warehouse with growing confidence, working independently, head down and focused. “When a student has a couple of internships un

Every year, Summit School's Catwalk for Camp fundraiser brings the community together for an evening that is equal parts celebration and purpose. This year was no exception. Students took to the runway as models, and the result was exactly what this event has always been: a room full of pride, joy, and genuine connection. The event raised over $30,000 for Summit School's Summer Camp, a milestone that will make a real difference for students this summer. Summit Camp offers neu