Daily Announcements

Wednesday April 24th, 2024

• Tomorrow from 4-7pm is the Dress and Suit Sale! All proceeds go to this year’s prom. So, bring your cash and pick up some great items for all your fancy affairs. 
• Junior Volleyball teams playing today are:

The Aces v  No Names

Joel’s team v Snowbunny Nation

• Hey bears, today’s earth week activity is wetland wednesday! Six classes will be going out to help clean up wetlands around Orangeville. These wetlands are not only important habitats for animals but also help prevent floods and provide us with clean drinking water. Tomorrow, remember to bring a sweater for Thermo Thursday.
• Attention Grads!  Nominations for Valedictorian, The Dr. C.I. Scott award, and the Barbara Roliff award are now open!  Please see more information in the Grade 12 google classroom and get your nominations in before April 26th!
• This Mother’s Day, surprise your loved ones with beautiful flowers! We’re excited to announce our Mother’s Day Flower Sale, featuring a variety of gorgeous blooms including marigolds, black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, geraniums, and nasturtiums (nas·tur·tium)
• Each flower is priced at just $4, making it easy to brighten someone’s day without breaking the bank. The sale will run from  April 22nd to May 8th, giving you plenty of time to make your selections. Go to school cash online to order
• Calling all Senior students to join us for a thrilling staff-student basketball game on May 3rd during block D.  If you would like to play, the sign up sheet is available in the double gym. Don’t miss out on this chance to show off your skills and have a blast. See you on the court!
• Lunch Menu:
  • Burrito Bowl
  • Tacos
  • Taco Salad
  • Cherry Cheesecake Bites

Monday April 22nd, 2024

• Drama Club meets today at lunch in room 310! All are welcome!
• The Junior Division Volleyball intramurals are underway!  The teams playing today at lunch in the Double Gyms are:
  • *NO NAMES vs SNOWBUNNY NATION   and    THE ACES vs SUNSHINE
• Hey Bears!! This week is Earth week. I bet you’re wondering, what is Earth week? Earth week is all about taking on healthy habits into our daily routine to benefit the Earth. Each day we will be doing something to help our environment. Today, the food room will not be serving any meat based products due to the environmental impacts of livestock. Tomorrow we will be focusing on plastic waste. Please pack a litterless lunch tomorrow.
• There is a BIG event happening this week! The annual ODSS Dress and Suit Sale is this Thursday from 4-7pm in the front foyer of the school. Come and buy fancy fashions for prom, grad, or any special occasion. Bring cash! All proceeds go to this year’s prom.
• Attention Grads!  Nominations for Valedictorian, The Dr. C.I. Scott award, and the Barbara Roliff award are now open!  Please see more information in the Grade 12 google classroom and get your nominations in before April 26th!
• This Mother’s Day, surprise your loved ones with beautiful flowers! We’re excited to announce our Mother’s Day Flower Sale, featuring a variety of gorgeous blooms including marigolds, black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, geraniums, and nasturtiums (nas·tur·tium). Each flower is priced at just $4, making it easy to brighten someone’s day without breaking the bank. The sale will run from  April 22nd to May 8th, giving you plenty of time to make your selections. Go to school cash online to order
• Calling all Senior students to join us for a thrilling staff-student basketball game on May 3rd during block D.  If you would like to play, the sign up sheet is available in the double gym. Don’t miss out on this chance to show off your skills and have a blast. See you on the court!
• Attention all Humans!  Our latest celebrated Human of OD has been revealed!  Grade 11 student, Ulap Veloso has been honoured for his incredible talent, wise outlook on life and learning, and for being a generally fantastic human being.  On your way past the main foyer, feel free to stop by to read up on this outstanding individual, and feel free to offer your congratulations as you pass by Ulap in the hallways!  Congrats Ulap!!

Friday April 19th, 2024

• Attention Grads!  Nominations for Valedictorian, The Dr. C.I. Scott award, and the Barbara Roliff award are now open!  Please see more information in the Grade 12 google classroom and get your nominations in before April 26th!
• Intramural Volleyball is a GO! Teams playing Monday at lunch are :
  •  *No Names v Snowbunny Nation
  •  *The Aces v Sunshine
• This Mother’s Day, surprise your loved ones with beautiful flowers! We’re excited to announce our Mother’s Day Flower Sale, featuring a variety of gorgeous blooms including marigolds, black-eyed Susans, purple coneflowers, geraniums, and nasturtiums (nas·tur·tium)
• Each flower is priced at just $4, making it easy to brighten someone’s day without breaking the bank. The sale will run from next Monday April 22nd to May 8th, giving you plenty of time to make your selections. Go to school cash online to order
• Calling all Senior students to join us for a thrilling staff-student basketball game on May 3rd during block D.  If you would like to play, the sign up sheet is available in the double gym. Don’t miss out on this chance to show off your skills and have a blast. See you on the court!
• Lunch Menu:
  • Calzones
  • Fried Rice
  • Cherry Braided Coffee Cake 

Thursday April 18th, 2024

• Popcorn day is tomorrow. Bring a dollar so you can purchase a bag at lunch in the 600 hall.
• There will be a GAEA Club meeting today in room 613 at lunch. All are welcome.
• Hey Bears! You’re almost there… tomorrow is FRIDAY! You know what that means… Go find your best red, blue, or Bearwear and wear it to school tomorrow so that you can be entered into our Red & Blue Friday draw! We will choose a staff member and a student to win some awesome ODSS merchandise. That’s Red & Blue Friday – TOMORROW. Good luck!
• One week to go until the ODSS Dress and Suit Sale. Buy your formal well at a great price!!  Lots of variety. April 25th 4-7pm.
• Lunch Menu:
  • Chicken Alfredo with garlic cheese toast
  • Ham, Turkey, Bacon Subs

Wednesday April 17th, 2024

• Attention Grads!  Nominations for Valedictorian, The Dr. C.I. Scott award, and the Barbara Roliff award are now open!  Please see more information in the Grade 12 google classroom and get your nominations in before April 26th!
• Lunch Menu:

• Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese
• Chicken Caesar Wrap

Tuesday April 16th, 2024

• Tomorrow is The Battle of the Bands ODSS vs Westside.  We will be ready to ROCK @ 6:30pm in our school cafeteria.  Come and watch “Unrehearsed” and the “Teacher Band Revival” as they fight for the title of best band in Dufferin County.  Rock on!!!

Monday April 15th, 2024

• Portrait Drawing Club is on today in room 228!  We’ll have small group activities and discussions, but feel free to come by room 228 and be an observer too. This club will be a judgment free zone since we are all at different skill levels.  Come to Room 228 and draw today!
• Hey, do you know what is happening this Wednesday after school?  The Battle of the Bands ODSS vs Westside.  You can witness this epic battle for free, starting @ 6:30pm in our school cafeteria.  You will not want to miss “Unrehearsed” and the “Teacher Band Revival ” light up the stage in this once in a lifetime showdown of musical supremissy.  See you there!!!
• Lunch Menu:
  • Cilantro Lime Chicken Rice Bowl
  • Baked Pasta Casserole with creamy tomato sauce
  • Cinnamon buns
• Attention Grads!  Nominations for Valedictorian, The Dr. C.I. Scott award, and the Barbara Roliff award are now open!  Please see more information in the Grade 12 google classroom and get your nominations in before April 26th!

Friday April 12th, 2024

• Popcorn is on sale at lunch today outside of room 604. Bring your dollar to purchase a bag.
• The Gender and Sexuality Alliance will meet today. All are welcome.
• The big questions club will meet at the start of lunch in room 142. Everyone is welcome!
• The Diversity Student Association includes everyone and increases awareness & appreciation for all groups here at ODSS – new members are always welcome. Join us today at lunch in room 129.
• Hey teachers! Do you have students in your class who are wearing red, blue, or Bearwear? Please enter their names into the Google Form in your email for a chance to win some ODSS merch. Happy Friday!
• Portrait Drawing Club is back this coming Monday April 15th!  We’ll have small group activities and discussions, but feel free to come by room 228 and be an observer too. This club will be a judgment free zone since we are all at different skill levels.  Come to Room 228 on Monday April 15th and join in on the drawing fun!
• Hey, Bears remember Fridays are Yearbook Days. See our club members in room 230 at lunch. And, calling all Bear if you haven’t sent a photo or a few to the yearbook club yet. There is still time to get that cool picture of you and your friends in the yearbook. See your Grades Google Classroom for the link.
• Don’t forget, dresses and suits will be for sale after school on April 25th. Bring cash.
• Lunch Menu
  • Cheddar and Black Bean Burrito
  • Penne Pasta with a Tomato Cream Meat Sauce and garlic toast

• Double Chocolate muffins

Tuesday April 9th, 2024

• Hey Bears, especially those graduating this year! Keep adding photos to your years google classroom so we can fill up the yearbook with your favourite school memories. Send us your Bear-y best photos and get them in the yearbook to last forever.
• Don’t forget: the Dress and Suit Sale is happening this month: April 25th. Spread the word. 4-7pm at ODSS.
• Lunch Menu:
  • Cheeseburger and Oven Roasted Potatoes
  • Salad with Ranch Dressing
  • Brownies
•  This is a reminder for the students who signed up for the jewelry making workshop that you are to meet in room 502 at noon tomorrow. Bring a mug if you’d like tea while you’re working.

Monday April 8th, 2024

• PD DAY

Friday April 5th, 2024

• Popcorn is on sale at lunch today outside of room 604. Bring your dollar to purchase a bag.
• The Gender and Sexuality Alliance will meet today. All are welcome. Come drop off your permission form or stay to help plan our next events!
• The big questions club will meet at the start of lunch in room 142. Everyone is welcome!
• The Diversity Student Association includes everyone and increases awareness & appreciation for all groups here at ODSS – new members are always welcome. Join us today at lunch in room 129.
• Hey teachers! Do you have students in your class who are wearing red, blue, or Bearwear? Please enter their names into the Google Form in your email for a chance to win some ODSS merch. Happy Friday!
• Everyone is getting excited about ODSS Intramural Volleyball!  It’s BACK!  Grab a form in the double gym to submit your team! Forms are due by April 11th!
• Hey, Bears remember Fridays are Yearbook Days. See our club members in room 230 at lunch. And, calling all Bear if you haven’t sent a photo or a few to the yearbook club yet. There is still time to get that cool picture of you and your friends in the yearbook. See your Grades Google Classroom for the link.
• 20 more days until the ODSS Annual Dress and Suit sale. Start saving! There will be lots of great items to purchase for all of your formal events.

Thursday April 4th, 2024

• Popcorn day is tomorrow. Bring a dollar so you can purchase a bag at lunch in the 600 hall.
• The GAEA Club will meet today at lunch in room 613. All are welcome.
• Mark your calendars: Thursday, April 25th we’re hosting a Dress and Suit Drive! We’ve collected new and gently used formal attire for prom, grad, and any other formal events. There are dresses, suits, shoes, jewelry, ties, and other accessories. All proceeds will go to supporting this year’s prom. Hope to see you here at ODSS in the front foyer from 4-7pm on April 25th!!
• Hey Bears! You’re almost there… tomorrow is FRIDAY! You know what that means… Go find your best red, blue, or Bearwear and wear it to school tomorrow so that you can be entered into our Red & Blue Friday draw! We will choose a staff member and a student to win some awesome ODSS merchandise. That’s Red & Blue Friday – TOMORROW. Good luck!
• Just a reminder that the weight room will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school, for the remainder of the year.
• Hey Bears, especially those graduating this year! Keep adding photos to your years google classroom so we can fill up the yearbook with your favorite school memories. Send us your Bear-y best photos and get them in the yearbook to last forever
• Ultimate Frisbee meeting at the start of lunch today in room 109. If you can not attend, you must speak to Ms Cherry or Ms Pulanthiran to get forms.
• Lunch Menu:
  • Tacos
  • Churros
  • Chicken burritos
  • Black Bean Soup

Wednesday April 3rd, 2024

• Hey Bears, especially those graduating this year! Keep adding photos to your years google classroom so we can fill up the yearbook with your favorite school memories. Send us your Bear-y best photos and get them in the yearbook to last forever.

Tuesday April 2nd, 2024

• Today is World Autism Awareness Day – a day to come together to raise awareness about autism, a condition that many Canadians live with. Autism affects how the brain functions, and those on the Autism spectrum have unique strengths and differences in how they communicate, interact with others, and see the world.
• There will be a very important Prom Meeting in the lower library today at lunch. Attendance is needed as the dress and suit drive is coming up quickly. If you are unable to attend please see Ms. Fondacaro, Ms. Coleman, Mr. Bernier, Ms. Chamberlain or Ms. Aultman today.
• Just a reminder that the weight room will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays, after school, for the remainder of the year.
• Lunch Menu:
  • Hawaiian Pizza
  • Pepperoni Pizza
  • Cheese Pizza
  • Fettuccini Alfredo
  • Ham and Turkey Subs