Grade 9 Orientation Day: Tuesday September 1, 2026 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Grade 9 Orientation is a great opportunity for students to get to know their new school, meet some of the staff, start making connections with other students and get comfortable with the building.
📅 Date & Time: Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. to sign in
📍 Location: Meet at the back doors near the double gym (rear parking lot). Look for signs and student leaders who will be there to welcome you and guide you.
🍕 Pizza lunch will be provided after orientation!
During the orientation, students will:
Find their classrooms and locker
Learn how the school day is organized & participate in activities related to school
Meet other Grade 9 students and some senior student leaders
Learn what to expect in the first week of school
Student Timetables: Students can access their timetables (and future report cards) online after August 24 at the following link: Student ConnectED
Student Login is the first 3 letters of the student’s first name and students entire last names
Examples: Julie Smith would be julsmith and Ashley Jamie-Burford would be ashjamie-burford)
Password is the student’s OEN number – this can be found on the student’s report card.
Lockers: If you would like to use a locker this year, please complete the Locker Request 2026-27 here.
If you complete the locker request before orientation day, you will have an opportunity to get your locker assignment that day too.
Students are welcome to bring their own locks or purchase online. Locks purchased online can be picked up at the school the first week of classes.
Parent Information Session: Monday August 31st, 2026 at 7:00 pm (online)
Join us for a virtual information session designed to help you and your child get ready for the start of high school. We’ll cover important topics such as:
How to access your child’s daily attendance, marks and report cards
What to expect at Grade 9 Parent Night
Practical details like “Should my child bring lunch on the first day?”
📧 A link to the meeting will be emailed to all Grade 9 families on Wednesday, August 26th.
✅ Please make sure the school office has your current email address on file so you don’t miss it.
Medical Plans of Care:
ODSS keeps a Plan of Care on file for all students with life-threatening medical conditions. There are specific forms for Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes, and Epilepsy, and a general form for other conditions.
If your child requires a Plan of Care, please call or email the office so we can send you the correct form. Plans must be in place as soon as possible to ensure your child’s safety.