| Grad Gown Information for Potential Graduates | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/536 | Grad Gown Information for Potential Graduates |
<p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";">Commencement</span></strong><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";"> – your Graduation
Ceremony – will take place on <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">Thursday, June 25,
2020 at 3:00 p.m.</span></strong> <strong>Grad gown orders were due in Guidance by <span style="color:#c00000;">January 31, 2020</span>!<br></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";"><strong></strong></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";"></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:13pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";">Quite a few potential graduates have not
returned forms nor paid for their gowns. If you haven’t already ordered
your gown, School Cash Online will now be available for payments until <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">February 20th</span></strong>. You can also pay by cash
or cheque, made out to Orillia Secondary School. <strong><span style="color:#c00000;">Don’t forget to let us know your size, if you pay using
School Cash Online!</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";"><br></span></p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";"></span></p>
<span style="font-size:16pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"calibri", "sans-serif";">And if you are using
the gown of a friend or sibling, or if financial assistance is required, please
let us know in Guidance!!</span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:115%;"><br></span> | | | |
| After School Numeracy & Literacy Support | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/525 | After School Numeracy & Literacy Support | <p></p><table class="ms-rteTable-default" width="100%" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;"><p>Dear Parent or Guardian,</p><p>Orillia Secondary School is excited to be offering an after-hours math support program and an after-hours literacy support program for students in grade 9 and grade 10. </p><p>The <strong>after-hours math support program</strong> will focus on supporting students currently enrolled in grade 9 and grade 10 math courses. Dates/Time are listed on the back of this form. </p><p>The <strong>after-hours literacy support program</strong> will focus on preparing students for the upcoming Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test that occurs on March 31, 2020. Dates/Time are listed on the back of this form.</p><p>If you would like to see your student take part in these programs, please sign the permission form below. </p><p>If you have any questions about this please feel free to contact me,</p><p>Thank you, </p><p>David Brooks</p><p>Vice-Principal Orillia Secondary School</p><p><a href="mailto:dbrooks@scdsb.on.ca">dbrooks@scdsb.on.ca</a> (705) 329-4537 ext. 42256</p><p><br></p><p><a href="/Documents/OSS%20AHME%20Form.pdf"><img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/15/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />OSS AHME Form.pdf</a><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 19, 2020 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/567 | Morning Announcements for February 19, 2020 |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;">Orillia
Youth Centre Trail Skating Event at Fern Resort</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">This Sunday
February 23, join the Orillia Youth Centre from Noon-4pm at Fern Resort and
come skate the 1.5km groomed and maintained ice skating trail. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">Harvey’s Orillia
will be there with food and hot chocolate-there will be cookies from Mariposa
Market, and accessible sleds will be available to use from All Sports All
People. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">Get your
admission passes on line at the Youth Centre’s web site or purchase them onsite
as well.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"arial", sans-serif;">All proceeds
going directly to support our youth programming at the Orillia Youth Centre! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">All students that take bus 393 please be aware that it will
now be in wave one so please ensure you are out to the loading area immediately
following the first bell.<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>The
Varsity Girls curling team had a very close semi-final last night against Le
Caron. The girls were able to maintain their lead in the last two ends, coming
away with a close 8 to 7 victory. Way to go Peyton, Abby, Leah and Mel, and best
of luck as you move into the finals! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Congratulations to the senior girls volleyball
team on an outstanding season this year. They lost a close semi-final last
night to Bear Creek, but represented OSS with skill and class all season.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">All the best to graduating seniors Krystal,
Lauren, Sam, Taylor and Grace.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Congratulations goes out to the Junior Boys
basketball team for their playoff victory against the Innisdale Invaders
Tuesday afternoon. The boys fought hard and managed to come out on top with a
final score of 51 - 48. The win earned the team a birth in the SCAA final on
Thursday against Bear Creek Secondary. The game is at 4 pm here at OSS - come
out and support your Nighthawks! </span></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Badminton tonight at 2:30!!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"eras medium itc", sans-serif;color:#44546a;">Last night, the Junior Girls’ Volleyball Team traveled to Barrie
to compete in their SCAA semifinal match against the #1 seeded Eastview
Wildcats. Despite giving the Barrie squad a great run in the second set,
playing some of their finest volleyball of the year, the Nighthawks were unable
to take down the strong-serving Eastview team.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"eras medium itc", sans-serif;color:#44546a;">A huge congratulations and thank you to each of the players on
our Junior Volleyball Team for their great season. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Congratulations to our OSS Boys Curling Team on
an excellent season. Yesterday's playoff game was lost in the last end,
so the boys fought a good fight. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"eras medium itc", sans-serif;color:#44546a;">Thanks again for a great season.<br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 18, 2020 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/566 | Morning Announcements for February 18, 2020 |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Reminder to the senior girls’ volleyball team
that you are leaving class at 1:15 to get ready for your game at 2:00.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Drop into the gym before you go home after
school and bring some noise and energy for the senior girls' volleyball team as
they take on the Bear Creek Kodiaks in the SCAA semi-final at 2:00. Go girls!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Come on out to room 326 at lunch for board games
club! Bring your lunch and your A-game!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Best of luck to the boys and girls curling teams
as they head into their playoff games today at 3:30! The boys will be taking on
the Georgian Bay Bears and the girls will be facing off against le Caron. Good
curling!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"eras medium itc", sans-serif;color:#44546a;">The Junior Girls’ Volleyball Team will be travelling to Eastview
today for their SCAA semifinal game. Players are reminded that the bus leaves
OSS at 3:15pm. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span>Anyone
still interested in participating in this year’s model UN is to see Mrs. Young
in 337 at the start of lunch. Those already signed up, please check the
google classroom for country assignment and to sign up for a meeting time.
</span></p><p class="MsoNormal">There will be a special Tuesday meeting of the Envirohawks
today at lunch in room 303. Hope to see you all there!<span style="font-size:11pt;"></span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 14, 2020 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/565 | Morning Announcements for February 14, 2020 |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Anyone
interested in participating in this year’s Model UN team is asked to attend a
brief and important meeting in room 337 today at the start of lunch. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">The OSS Wrestling team took to the mats
yesterday at the GBSSA Championships at Bear Creek. Rhiannon M. took home
Gold, while Matthew T. earned a silver and Leah S. a Bronze. Rhiannon and
Matthew will be heading to OFSSA in two weeks and we wish them the best of
luck. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Envirohawks will be meeting in room 303 today at lunch.
We need all hands on deck, so hope to see you all there! New members are
always welcome!</p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 13, 2020 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/564 | Morning Announcements for February 13, 2020 |
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">HUGS is meeting today at lunch in Room 309. We
are excited to be hosting a guest speaker from the Couchiching Family Health
Team. Everyone is always welcome.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;">Only one more day to go OSS! Come down to the foyer
to make a $5 charitable donation to the Building Hope campaign, and in return
send a flower to that special someone tomorrow! Your gift can make a change by
combating homelessness in Orillia!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">The Nordic ski team competed
in the GBSSA Championship at Hardwood Hills yesterday. As the hosts,
OSS welcomed some of the top skiers in the Province for this OFSAA qualifying
event. Some of our skiers had their best distance race of the season!
Audrey R. was our top performer, winning the Senior Girls High School race. The
skiers also competed in the team relay event on a challenging course, and did
an amazing job. In the end 18 OSS skiers qualified for the OFSAA
championship next week! Great job Nighthawks! Thank you to all the staff
volunteers who helped make the day a resounding success.</span><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"calibri", sans-serif;color:black;"> </span></p> | | | |
| Morning Announcements for February 12, 2020 | http://oss.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/563 | Morning Announcements for February 12, 2020 |
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;"><span style="color:#212121;">OSS, come down to the foyer at lunch and pick
up your flower! Make a 5$ charitable donation and in return send someone a
flower this Valentine's Day! Make a difference in homelessness in Orillia and
show someone that you care </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14pt;">If you have applied to a private
college or university OR to a college or university OUTSIDE of Ontario, and
need a transcript sent, please let Mr. Scott or Mrs. Hollinger know!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p> | | | |