September 12, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Resources, and Helpful Links.

Hi Everyone,

I’d like to take the opportunity to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year! I trust that the first few weeks have started as smoothly and seamlessly as possible for you. 

Here are some interesting things happening in the district that are coming up.

News

• Register for Fall Virtual Night School by September 15th.
• Read incredible achievements and celebrations of OCDSB students and staff on the Spotlight page.
• Reminder: Important Update to Blue Bin Recycling Program. 

Upcoming Events:

• September 20th (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.): Open Trails Day at MacSkimming Outdoor Education Centre
• Daydream High School Hackathon - September 27th and 28th
• Starred Date: Rosh Hashanah is on September 23rd and 24th (commences at sundown on September 22nd).
• Professional Activity (PA) Day: September 29th – No school for elementary and secondary students.
• October 9th (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.): OCDSB Speaker Series - Navigating Post-Secondary Education.

Resources:

• 2025-2026 Elementary and Secondary School Year Calendars
• Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships: What Teens Need to Know
• Mental Health in Action: Tip sheets, videos, community and crisis resources, and more. 

Helpful Links: 

• Post-Secondary Scholarships 
• OCDSB Safe Schools Reporting Tool 
• Secondary Calendar 
• Religious/Creed-Based Days Of Observance 
• Days and Months of Significance
• MultiFaith Calendar

Thank You,

Pino Buffone
Director of Education