September 26, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Resources, and Helpful Links.
Here are some interesting things happening in the district that are coming up.
News
- MacSkimming's Open Trails Day Sets New Record
- Reminder: Important Update to Blue Bin Recycling Program.
Upcoming Events:
- Daydream High School Hackathon - September 27th and 28th
- Professional Activity (PA) Day: September 29th – No school for elementary and secondary students.
- September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
- Starred Dates: October 2nd is Yom Kippur (commences at sundown on October 1st) and Dussehra (Vijayadashami).
- October 9th (7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.): OCDSB Speaker Series - Navigating Post-Secondary Education.
- October 23rd (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.): We invite students in Ottawa's downtown area for an informative and engaging in-person Community Connection event.
Resources:
- Concussion Management Resources
- New AI Resources for Students
- 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