June 25, 2026
Dear MMR families,
Please see important information and reminders below as we end the school year.
Student Volunteer Opportunities
Please see this link.
School Shut Down
The school and main office will be closed on Thursday July 16th, 2026 through to Friday August 21st, 2026 for the summer break. The main office will reopen again on Monday August 24th, 2026.
Summer OUAC/OCAS Questions
During the summer months student issues may arise with OUAC/OCAS which are time dependent and critical in ensuring students are able to access their chosen postsecondary pathways. For support, please contact our guidance office prior to July 14th should there be a concern. After July 14, please contact Gary Allan High School for OUAC/OCAS questions. Students may use the following email address when attempting to contact Gary Allan staff for OUAC/OCAS support: summerschool@hdsb.ca. As mentioned above, the MMR Office will reopen again on Monday August 24, 2026 should you wish to speak to MMR staff at that time.
School Year Calendar 2026-2027
The School Year Calendar for the 2026-2027 school year can be found here: 2026-2027 School Year Calendar The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is Tuesday September 8, 2026.
Student Google/Email Accounts - Required Action
Students who are not actively registered with HDSB (Summer School), or pre-registered for the 2026-2027 school year with the HDSB will lose access to the HDSB Network & Halton Cloud / Google Workspace for Education applications, data, and email. If you have used your HDSB email when applying for post-secondary schools, for resume building and job applications, you will need to update your information and change it to a personal email address before access to your HDSB account is lost. This must be completed asap. To retain your Google Workspace data please see one of the options below:
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Transfer email and drive files to a personal Google account using Google Takeout Transfer Your Content - see Transfer their content *Personal GMail accounts only have 15 GB free drive space. All files in your My Drive will count toward your quota.
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Archive data using Google Takeout - The traditional Takeout is also available to create an archive of all their data in Google Workspace.
Semester Two Final Report Cards Emailed - Friday July 3, 2026
Parents will receive an electronic copy of their student’s report card via email. You will receive an email containing a secure link which will allow you to view and download the report card. To access the report card, you will need your student’s Ontario Education Number (OEN) as the password to access the report card. This nine-digit number can be found on a previous report card or a student verification form. Please enter the numbers only (no spaces or dashes). The link to access the report card is valid for 30 days. We ask parents/guardians to review the report card with their student to congratulate them and encourage continued student growth and learning into next school year. If you previously unsubscribed from School Messenger and wish to re-subscribe to retrieve the report card, please visit go.schoolmessenger.ca and use the Sign Up link to create an account and manage your subscription preferences. If you do not see the email in your inbox, be sure to check your Spam folder.
Commencement Awards & Diploma Pick-up for Graduating Students
We will be offering the following days for Diploma pick-up in our theatre. Please note: The diploma is a legal document and must be signed for when picked-up. We are aware students may not be available, therefore the student can authorize a parent or sibling to retrieve their diploma package. If you are unable to come to the school to pick up the diploma during these dates and times, you must call the school to make alternate arrangements. If the student has ordered a Pegasus composite of the graduating class or a yearbook, they will be available at the same time, as well as any awards earned.
Wed July 8th, 7:00-8:00 am and 9:00-11:30 am, 1:00-3:30 pm
Thurs July 9th, 7:00-8:00 am and 9:00-11:30 am, 1:00-3:30 pm
Summer School
Please note, summer school courses are run through Gary Allan High School. If you have any questions or concerns regarding summer school, please refer to the website: garyallan.ca
Summer Transcript Information
From June 26 to July 14: To obtain a transcript, please contact the last secondary school you attended. Requests for MMR transcripts can be made to childsd@hdsb.ca by completing the Request for Transcript Form
From July 15 to August 14: To obtain a transcript, please contact the HDSB School Operations Department.
From August 15 Onwards: To obtain a MMR transcript, please complete the Request for Transcript Form and contact childsd@hdsb.ca. Secondary School Guidance Staff will administer requests for transcripts once secondary school offices reopen.
Student Schedules for September 8, 2026
Students have received their timetable for next school year via their HDSB student email account. It will be sent again during the last week of August. Contact the Guidance Department with any questions.
First Day of Classes Modified Schedule - Tuesday September 8, 2026
All Grade 9 students, and all students in our Community Pathways Program will start their day at 8:15 am for morning school orientations and welcome back activities. MMR Student Leaders will greet Grade 9 students as they arrive at school. The morning will be filled with activities facilitated by our amazing senior students to help build relationships within the Grade 9 cohort and also ensure they know they are not just welcome, but an important part of the Ram Fam! Then students will have their lunch from 11:30 to 12:06 pm, then will proceed with an afternoon modified class schedule as follows:
Period 1: 12:07 - 12:45
Period 2: 12:46 - 1:24
Period 4: 1:25 - 2:03
Period 5: 2:04 - 2:42
All students in Grades 10-12 who are in the mainstream and not mentioned specifically above, are not expected to be in the building on the morning of Tuesday September 8, 2026, and will start their day with the following modified class schedule:
Period 1: 12:07 - 12:45
Period 2: 12:46 - 1:24
Period 4: 1:25 - 2:03
Period 5: 2:04 - 2:42
Daily Schedule - Starting Wednesday September 9, 2026
All MMR students will follow the attached daily schedule regardless of program/pathway.
Public Health Notification for September 2026
Students in Grade 9-12 for the upcoming school year must have up to date immunization records on file with Halton Region Public Health. In Ontario, the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) requires that children who attend school be immunized against nine diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis (meningococcal disease), whooping cough (pertussis), and chickenpox* (varicella - *immunization required for children born in 2010 or later). Parents/guardians will be notified if their child’s record is not up-to-date. As directed by the ISPA, students may be suspended from school if their immunization records are not updated. If your child is unable to be immunized for medical reasons, or if you choose not to immunize your child, you must submit vaccine exemption documentation to Halton Region Public Health. For more details about this process, please call Public Health or visit ontario.ca/vaccines; or download A Parent's Guide to Vaccination at canada.ca/vaccines.
Courtesy Seat Bus Application for 2026-2027
The HSTS Courtesy Seat online application will be open for submissions until Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. HSTS will complete the courtesy seat application review and allocation process over the summer, in order to allow approved courtesy riders to begin riding the bus on the first day of school in September 2026. Parents and guardians will be advised of the status of their application by the third week of August via email, to the primary contact provided to the school. Approved applicants can access their transportation schedule via the HSTS Parent Portal (Parent Portal Instructions) during the third week of August.
Bus Opt-Out Form
If you qualify for bussing, and have no intention of using the school bus next school year, please complete the HSTS Opt out form. This will allow HSTS the opportunity to assign as many courtesy seat riders as possible over the summer.
A welcome back message and reminders will be sent to all families and students on Monday August 24, 2026.
Until then, have a safe, well-deserved summer!
The MMR Administration Team
Nicholas Varricchio, Principal
varricchion@hdsb.ca
Christa Talarowski, Vice-Principal (A-L)
talarowskic@hdsb.ca
Annette Markle, Vice-Principal (M-Z)
marklea@hdsb.ca
