Tuesday November 10th
Attention Grade 12s! Thinking about where you're headed after graduation? Trent University and Tyndale University are coming to our school tomorrow! Representatives will be set up in the Grad Hall at lunch with an info table packed with details about programs, campus life, admissions, and more. Whether you already have Trent or Tyndale University at the top of your list or you're just starting to explore your post-secondary options, make sure to drop by, grab some info, and get all your questions answered! Don't miss out—see you in the Grad Hall tomorrow!
ODSS, it's time for your lunch to enter its GREEN ERA. We're introducing composting in the cafe! Apple cores, banana peels and leftover food go in COMPOST. Clean recyclables go in RECYCLING. Everything else goes in GARBAGE. Your lunch had a good run. Now give those scraps a second life. Go green, ODSS!
The Dungeons and Dragons club will meet today after school in the lower library.
Any grade 11 or 12 boys interested in trying out for the senior boys basketball team. There will be tryouts held Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:00am in the double gym. Please bring water, appropriate shoes and be changed ready to participate. Sign up is not required prior to tryout.
Any grade 9 or 10 boys interested in trying out for the junior boys basketball team. There will be tryouts held Today at 4:30pm and Wednesday at 7:00am. Please bring water, appropriate shoes and be changed ready to participate. Sign up is not required prior to tryout.
Volleyball, volleyball, volleyball….The first tryout for both the Jr and Sr Girls Volleyball teams will be this Wednesday November 11th at 3:15pm in the double gym. Girls are encouraged to also sign their name on the tryout sheet posted in double gym on the bulletin board. Again, the first tryout for Jr & Sr Girls Volleyball will be this Wed after school.
It's Movember! This month, we're raising awareness for men's health, and Student Council has a challenge for you. We've placed moustache posters around the school! Find 5 different posters, take a selfie with each, and show your photos to a Student Council teacher to enter our prize draw!
Any athletes from our fall teams are reminded that today is the last day to get your individual photos taken. This is a re-take day for anyone on any team that missed their designated day. Bring your best smile and team jersey to the double gym today at lunch!
Today’s in-school lunch menu features fettuccine alfredo, wings & fries, pizza, cookies, and cinnamon buns.
Friday night Lights tickets for this Friday Nov 13th will be on sale this week starting today outside the double gym at lunch. Come buy a ticket to support our school athletics and plan for an entertaining Friday Sports Night. Jr Boys Volleyball at 3pm, Jr Gitls Baskketball at 5pm and Sr Boys Volleyball at 7pm. All games are vs Westside for the battle of Orangeville.
The Sr Boys Volleyball team battled it out in 5 sets against Ross last night. Although they fell short, this team has had an incredible season. Congrats to the entire team for their effort and commitment and for wearing our Bears colour's proudly.
Monday November 9th
It's Movember! This month, we're raising awareness for men's health, and Student Council has a challenge for you! We've placed moustache posters around the school! Find 5 different posters, take a selfie with each, and show your photos to a Student Council teacher to enter our prize draw! Congraulations to our first Moustache Hunt winner, Bekki Lovegrove! Please stop by Room 113 to collect your prize. Three more prizes are up for grabs, so make sure to get your submissions in!
Keep an eye out for Student Council at lunch today! They'll be coming around with moustache props for some fun photos and a sweet treat!
Reminder of the vocal group rehearsal at lunch today.
Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating! May the Festival of Lights bring happiness, peace, and joy to you and your families!
ODSS, we've got a new drop! Starting now, the cafe has GREEN BIN COMPOST! That means your lunch leftovers have a new destination. Food scraps go in COMPOST. Containers and bottles go in RECYCLING. Everything else goes in GARBAGE. Three bins. Three choices. Don't sell your lunch short by sending perfectly good compost to the landfill. Sort your stuff. It's not that deep.
Any junior or senior boys basketball players interested in trying out for the team. There will be a tryout tomorrow at 7:00am. Be dressed and ready to go by 7:00am in the double gym.
Clay Club will be running today after school in room 502. Anyone interested is welcome to join us!
Volleyball, volleyball, volleyball….The first tryout for both the Jr and Sr Girls Volleyball teams will be this Wednesday November 11th at 3:15pm in the double gym. Girls are encouraged to also sign their name on the tryout sheet posted in double gym on the bulletin board. Again, the first tryout for Jr & Sr Girls Volleyball will be this Wed after school.
All dodgeball players need to meet in the double gym today at the start of lunch for their quarter-final match-ups. Please have a proper change of shoes and eat before you enter the gym. Spectators are welcome!
Any athletes on fall teams are reminded that tomorrow at lunch will be the last day to get your individual photos taken. This is a re-take day for anyone on any team that missed their designated day. Bring your best smile and team jersey if you still have it!!
Friday night Lights tickets will be on sale this week starting tomorrow outside the double gym at lunch. Come buy a ticket to support our school athletics and plan for an entertaining Friday Sports Night.
The girls hockey team had their first game of the season last Thursday. Even though they fought hard with goals in the third period from Lauren and Miyoko, we didn’t get the outcome we hoped for. The girls still played a great game. Go Bears
Today’s in-school lunch menu features pizza, cookies, chicken alfredo, chicken parm sandwich and banana bread.
Friday November 6th
Announcement for Treaties Recognition Week
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Announcement for Indigenous Veterans Day
Sunday, Nov. 8th is Indigenous Veterans Day. On this day, we remember the Indigenous soldiers who fought for this country. Over 12,000 Indigenous people are estimated to have volunteered in all three wars. Indigenous people, along with so many others, made great sacrifices in order to protect and defend this land. However, after the war, enlisted Indigenous people returned home to discrimination, which is why we have this specific day to learn and honour and remember. Please take some time to consider the role Indigenous peoples have played in ensuring this land is protected. There are displays at the front of the school to help you learn more. |
Think you can handle a three-bin challenge? It's easy. Compost your food scraps. Recycle accepted containers. Put actual garbage in the garbage.
We're sorting our lunch waste in the ODSS cafe, just like at home. No extra homework. No quiz. Just three bins and a little effort. Challenge accepted?
It's Movember! This month, we're raising awareness for men's health, and Student Council has a challenge for you!We've placed 10 moustache posters around the school! Find 5 different posters, take a selfie with each, and show your photos to a Student Council teacher to enter our prize draw!
Any grade 11 or 12 boys interested in trying out for the senior boys basketball team. There will be tryouts held November 10th and 11th at 7:00am in the double gym. Please bring water, appropriate shoes and be ready to participate. Sign up is not required prior to tryout.
Any grade 9 or 10 boys interested in trying out for the junior boys basketball team. There will be tryouts held November 9th at 4:30pm and November 11th at 7:00am. Please bring water, appropriate shoes and be changed ready to participate. Sign up is not required prior to tryout.
Are you looking for something to do next Friday night?? Come out and support The Battle of Orangeville at our Friday Night Lights event Friday November 13th. Our Jr Girls Basketball team will play vs Westside at 5:00pm and our Sr Boys Volleyball team will play vs Westside at 7:00pm. Grab some friends and make this a night to remember!
There will be a dodgeball play-in game today at lunch for the final playoff spot. All team members of Not in the Face and Blue should plan to be in the gym at the start of lunch today. All other teams will start quarter-final matchups on Monday.
It’s popcorn day! Come and buy your popcorn outside of Rm 604 at lunch today. $1.00 per bag. You can also buy a popcorn card from the office to use.
Today’s in-school lunch menu features Pizza, Cookies, Bacon Alfredo, Chili, and Jamaican Beef Patties.
Thursday November 5th
Announcement for Treaties Recognition Week
GSA is cancelled this week - please see the classroom for more information
ODSS! It's time to choose your fighter! GREEN BIN: food scraps and compostables.
RECYCLING: accepted recyclable containers
GARBAGE: everything that belongs in the trash.
Three bins. One lunch. Choose wisely.
Your cafeteria sorting skills are about to level up. Let the sorting begin!
It's Movember! This month, we're raising awareness for men's health, and Student Council has a challenge for you!
We've placed 10 moustache posters around the school! Find 5 different posters, take a selfie with each, and show your photos to a Student Council teacher to enter our prize draw!
Any boys interested in playing for the junior or senior boys basketball team this year, there will be a short information meeting at the start of lunch Today in room 816.
Come cheer on our Sr Boys Volleyball team tonight for their last home game of the season. Full court and bleachers seating will provide lots of room for fans! Game starts at 4:00pm.
Today’s in-school lunch menu features Nachos with chicken, Spaghetti, Chicken Noodle Soup, Pizza, and Cookies.
This is a reminder for the Sr and Jr boys soccer teams of their individual photos that will be taken today in the double gym at lunch.
There will be a dodgeball play-in game tomorrow at lunch for the final playoff spot. All team members of Not in the Face and Blue should plan to be in the gym at the start of lunch tomorrow. All other teams will start quarter-final matchups on Monday.
Are you looking for something to do next Friday night?? Come out and support The Battle of Orangeville at our Friday Night Lights event Friday November 13th. Our Jr Girls Basketball team will play vs Westside at 5:00pm and our Sr Boys Volleyball team will play vs Westside at 7:00pm. Grab some friends and make this a night to remember!
Tuesday November 3rd
Announcement for Treaties Recognition Week
This is a reminder of the Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal at lunch today.
Attention Grade 12s! Thinking about where you're headed after graduation? Carleton University is coming to our school tomorrow! Representatives will be set up in the Grad Hall all day with an info table packed with details about programs, campus life, admissions, and more. Whether you already have Carleton University at the top of your list or you're just starting to explore your post-secondary options, make sure to drop by, grab some info, and get all your questions answered! Don't miss out—see you in the Grad Hall tomorrow!
ODSS, it's time for your lunch to enter its GREEN ERA. We're introducing composting in the cafe! Apple cores, banana peels and leftover food go in COMPOST. Clean recyclables go in RECYCLING. Everything else goes in GARBAGE. Your lunch had a good run. Now give those scraps a second life.
Go green, ODSS!
It's Movember! This month, we're raising awareness for men's health, and Student Council has a challenge for you! We've placed 10 moustache posters around the school! Find 5 different posters, take a selfie with each, and show your photos to a Student Council teacher to enter our prize draw!
The Dungeons and Dragons club will meet today after school in the lower library.
Any boys interested in playing for the junior or senior boys basketball team this year, there will be a short information meeting at the start of lunch Thursday in room 816.
Tomorrow, GAEA Club will be doing our annual schoolyard clean up! All are welcome to join for a treat and to make our schoolyard shine.
There will be an apprenticeship presentation today at the beginning of Block B in the library for any grade 12 students who are interested in learning about this pathway. When you come to the library, please check in with either Ms. Jamieson or Mrs. Bradbury for your attendance.
Thank you to everyone who participated in and voted for our Best Decorated Pumpkin Contest!
Congratulations to our top 3 winners!
1st Place: Mr. Neal – Pumpkin #5
2nd Place: Mrs. Stewart – Pumpkin #16
3rd Place: Mrs. Cochrane – Pumpkin #19
Thank you to everyone who decorated a pumpkin and helped make this contest a success!
GSA is cancelled this week - please see the classroom for more information
Today’s lunch menu features Meatball Subs, Pasta Primaveria, Pizza and Cookies.
Monday November 2nd
Announcement for Treaties Recognition Week
The Upper Grand District School Board is situated on the ancestral, treaty and title lands of two Anishinaabek Ojibwe Nations: the Michi Saagig of the Credit and the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. This land also includes a specified tract of land granted to the Six Nations of the Grand River. These Nations hold legal and specific rights in their respective territories. This area has been and continues to be home for Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples.
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ODSS, we've got a new drop!
Starting now, the cafe has GREEN BIN COMPOST! That means your lunch leftovers have a new destination.
Food scraps go in COMPOST. Containers and bottles go in RECYCLING. Everything else goes in GARBAGE.
Three bins. Three choices. Don't sell your lunch short by sending perfectly good compost to the landfill.
Sort your stuff. It's not that deep.
It's Movember! This month, we're raising awareness for men's health, and Student Council has a challenge for you!
We've placed 10 moustache posters around the school! Find 5 different posters, take a selfie with each, and show your photos to a Student Council teacher to enter our prize draw!
Unfortunately, Clay Club is cancelled today. See you next Monday!
The Cafeteria is closed today for Food service.
Today's Food School menu features pizza, cookies, pasta with rose sauce, chicken souvlaki wrap with potato wedges. Reminder that you can now tap your debit and credit card in room 314!
Dodgeball intramurals resume today at lunch. ALL teams are to be in the gym as we will try to fit in any missed games from last week. All dodgeballs plays, please come to the double gym at the start of lunch today!!
Friday October 30th
The cross-country team are cwossa champions once again, and with 46 team members, there are too many to recognize individually on this announcement. It did take the entire team to accomplish this feat and everyone should be proud of what we did as a team. There are 15 people heading to OFSAA! Congratulations to Liam W. on an absolutely dominating performance as he won the senior boys race by approximately a minute placing him in the conversation as an OFSAA medal contender. All OFSAA qualifiers are asked to meet in room 135 at the start of lunch to discuss details of the trip to Sudbury
Attention Grade 12s! Thinking about where you're headed after graduation? Cambrian College is here today! Representatives will be set up in the Grad Hall all day with an info table packed with details about programs, campus life, admissions, and more. Whether you already have Cambrian College at the top of your list or you're just starting to explore your post-secondary options, make sure to drop by, grab some info, and get all your questions answered! —see you in the Grad Hall at lunch!
Our dodgeball intramural games continue today at lunch.
In gym 1 Blue vs Catch the Balls and then Inferno Elite vs Catch and Throw
In gym 2 Big Z vs. Can’t Hit This and then 100 MPH Elite vs. Dodging Balls
Our Sr Boys Volleyball team battled it out against OLOL yesterday winning a huge match in 5 sets. Our team stepped up their game with huge jump serves, incredible digs, and great setting by Russell W. Amazing work team!
FREE CANDY ALERT!
Today at lunch, show a member of Student Council that you're following us on social media and get some FREE CANDY! 🍭How do you spot a Student Council member? Easy! They'll be the ones carrying buckets full of candy!
Please congratulate the field hockey team on a stellar season. The team played exceptionally well at CWOSSA on Wednesday and Thursday this week. They demonstrated their defensive strength, forward prowess and exceptional goal keeping by Jules H! Aultman, Coleman, Hague and Rook want to say thank you for a fantastic season.
The Jr. boys volleyball team picked up their first home win of the season last night, beating Lourdes in three straight sets. It was a great team effort all around, led by Lincoln M. setting, some outstanding hits from Bryce L., and some great serving from Dekclan P. to help us close out the match. Great work boys!
The lunch menu today features baked pasta, pizza, cookies, and cream of broccoli soup.
Thursday October 29th
FREE CANDY ALERT! How do you spot a Student Council member? Easy! They'll be the ones carrying buckets full of candy! This Friday at lunch, show a member of Student Council that you're following us on social media and get some FREE CANDY! 🍭
Students and teachers are invited to come vote for their favourite pumpkin in our pumpkin decorating contest! Voting will take place in the library starting Block C today and all day Friday. Make sure to stop by and vote for the best decorated pumpkin!
Drama club meets today at lunch in room 310 - all are welcome!
Yearbook club meets in room 230 today at lunch. See you there bears.
Attention Grade 12s! Thinking about where you're headed after graduation? Georgian College is coming to our school tomorrow! Representatives will be set up in the Grad Hall all day with an info table packed with details about programs, campus life, admissions, and more. Make sure to drop by, grab some info, and get all your questions answered! Don't miss out—see you in the Grad Hall tomorrow!
Halloween is a time for fun and creativity! If you plan on choosing a costume to wear to school, please think critically and respectfully to ensure all students feel included and valued.
Culture and gender identity are not costumes.
Avoid costumes rooted in hate, discrimination, or stereotypes.
For safety, please avoid weapons/replica weapons and full-face masks.
If unsure, you should check with a teacher or administrator
Thanks for taking the time to consider your costumes.
Today’s lunch menu: Turkey Club Sandwich, Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup, Caesar Pasta Salad, Pizza and Cookies!
Wednesday October 28th
Hello musical Bears!!! There is a Jazz Band rehearsal after school today.
Any former junior and senior boys basketball players from the 2025-2026 teams, please come to 816 at lunch for a short meeting.
Attention Grade 12s! Thinking about where you're headed after graduation? University of Windsor and Cambrian College is here today! Representatives will be set up in the Grad Hall all day with an info table packed with details about programs, campus life, admissions, and more. Whether you already have University of Windsor or Cambrian College at the top of your list or you're just starting to explore your post-secondary options, make sure to drop by, grab some info, and get all your questions answered! Don't miss out—see you in the Grad Hall at lunch!
GAEA Club meets today at lunch in room 613. All are welcome!
A reminder to all Intramural Dodgeball teams of the games today at lunch.
In gym 1: Inferno Elite vs Human Targets and catch and Throw vs Blue
In gym 2: 100 MPH Elite vs Not the Face and Dodging Balls vs Can't hit This
Spectators are more than welcome but are reminded to eat before they enter the gym!
Women’s History Month Spotlight: Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Today, we recognize Mary Ann Shadd Cary, a Canadian teacher, journalist, and civil rights activist. In 1853, she became the first Black woman in North America to publish a newspaper. She dedicated her life to fighting for equal rights and opportunities for everyone!
FREE CANDY! This Friday at lunch, show a member of Student Council that you're following us on social media and get some FREE CANDY! 🍭
The in-school lunch menu features Pizza, Cookies, Turkey Club Sandwich, Pretzel Buns, and Chicken Alfredo. Reminder that you can now tap your debit and credit card in room 314 for lunch!