|
Dungeons and Dragons Club Do you like Stranger Things, have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons, or just like video games or board games? OT’s Dungeons and Dragons Club is back once again! Scan the QR codes around the school to sign up, and join us in room 114 TODAY at lunch for an introduction meeting. No experience is needed and beginners are always welcomed! |
|
The Debate Club Do you get nervous when you have to present in class? Do you love to argue? Then Debate Club is for you! You can compete at tournaments, win prize money, make new friends, and build the confidence to speak in front of anyone. No experience needed. Please join us today at lunch in room 204 and make your voice heard |
|
Mental Health and Wellbeing Team The OT Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is having its first meeting at lunch on Monday, October 5th. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ms. Jarvis in the main office. |
|
Junior Math Team If you missed the OTHS Junior Math Team selection test, a makeup test is being held today. Please meet at the start of break in room 125. This is your last chance to take the test. |
|
TedX Club Are you interested in public speaking, making new friends and creating real impact? If you are, the TedX Club is the club for you! Join a team of ambitious students where you can research topics you're passionate about and be able to present your work at the annual OTHS TedX Conferences! Join us for our first meeting on Monday, October 5th at 11:00am in Room 204. |
|
The Eco Council Are you passionate about helping the environment or maybe looking for a way to get involved in the community? Join the Eco Council today at the start of lunch in room 223. Anyone is welcome and there will also be snacks! |
|
Spring play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre today at the beginning of lunch. |
|
Varsity Girls Field Hockey team Yesterday, the Varsity Girls Field Hockey team faced Abbey Park, falling just short in a 2–1 loss. The team fought hard all the way to the final whistle. Shoutout to the defense for their hard work. |
|
Cross Country Team Congratulations to the Cross Country runners who showed up to our first meet yesterday! No one threw up, no one came last and no one got lost! A great start to the season. Runners- please remember to check our Google Classroom regularly for updates & we’ll see you Monday at practice. |
|
Varsity Golf Team Congratulations to the Varsity Golf Team on a fantastic season. They played with determination and enthusiasm, rounding out their three tournaments with great scores. Best of luck to Evelyn as she continues her season at GHAC on Tuesday! |
|
Bus Stickers Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
|
Post Secondary For those applying to degree programs at Ontario and OUAC-friendly Canadian universities, the guidance department will be holding an OUAC application workshop on Monday, at lunch, in the Theater. This workshop is for graduating students only! A reminder that no food or drinks are allowed in the theater. For those unable to make it on Monday, the workshop will be repeated on Wednesday, October 7th in room 102 at lunch. |
OTHS Announcement - 2026-2027
Daily Announcement
|
October October is a month of rich cultural recognition and celebration. We are proud to honor the outstanding achievements, unique traditions, and invaluable contributions of diverse communities across our province and country. Throughout the month, we encourage you to learn about and celebrate:
If you are a student interested in getting involved, sharing your voice, or leading initiatives for recognizing and celebrating Heritage and History months that matter to you, please reach out to Mrs. Lauzon in the main office |
|
Art club What’s green and smells like blue paint? – Green paint! Art club meets today at lunch in room 162! |
|
Spring play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre this friday ,October 2nd at the beginning of lunch. |
|
Model United Nations Club A reminder that the Model United Nations Club will be running its introductory meeting TODAY AFTER SCHOOL, in room 190. Drop by to learn more about Model United Nations, and how our club runs throughout the year. |
|
MEDLIFE Club Are you interested in medicine, addressing healthcare inequalities, or making a difference through hands-on volunteering in underprivileged communities around the world? Come to MEDLIFE today at the start of lunch in Room 223 to learn more about our club and upcoming opportunities! New members are always welcome, and we hope to see you there! |
|
Yearbook club Would you like to help capture the events and memories of this school year? Then join the yearbook club! Our first meeting is today at the start of lunch in room 195. See you there! |
|
Buses Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
|
News Club Got a voice? Want to know what’s really going on? Join the News Club! Whether you love writing, speaking, interviewing people, or just discovering action in the world, we do it all. Come to our first meeting on Thursday, October 1st, at Lunch in Room 114. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity! |
|
TedX Club Are you interested in public speaking, making new friends and creating real impact? If you are, the TedX Club is the club for you! Join a team of ambitious students where you can research topics you're passionate about and be able to present your work at the annual OTHS Tedx Conferences! Join us for our first meeting on Monday, October 5th at 11:00am. |
|
Mental Health and Wellbeing Team The OT Mental Health and Wellbeing Team is having its first meeting at lunch on Monday, October 5th. If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ms. Jarvis in the main office. |
|
Girls Hockey team Attention all FEMALE Hockey players. There will be a short meeting today at the start of lunch in room 102. This meeting will gauge interest for the upcoming season. If you are planning to play for the OTHS Girls Hockey team please attend or email Mr. Groen or Mr. Nauboris if you cannot make it. Room 102, start of lunch TODAY! |
|
Chess club The OT chess club is meeting today in room 218 during lunch. If you are interested in joining, come by room 218 today! |
|
Junior Math Team If you missed the OTHS Junior Math Team team selection test, a makeup test is being held tomorrow. Please meet at the start of break in room 125. This is your last chance to take the test. |
|
Mock Trial Club Are you interested in law, debate, or experiencing thrilling criminal cases? Come drop by Mock Trial Club's introductory meeting, which will be happening TODAY AT LUNCH, in room 110. See you there! |
|
Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair Club The BASEF - Bay Area Science and Engineering Fair Club will have the first meeting today at lunch 11:00 in Rm 120. See you there!P |
|
HDSB Global Post-Secondary & NCAA Fair Attention Grade 11 and Graduating Students: This evening, Iroquois Ridge High School is hosting the HDSB Global Post-Secondary & NCAA Fair from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Admission is free and registration information has been posted to the Grade 11 and Graduating Class Brightspace pages. |
|
Truth and Reconciliation Day - there will be no club and athletic meetings today. |
|
Art Club Why can mathematicians never become painters? Because their art is derivative. Come to art club Thursday in Room 162 at lunch!
|
|
Dungeons and Dragons Club Do you like Stranger Things, have a passion for Dungeons and Dragons, or just like video games or board games? OT’s Dungeons and Dragons Club is back once again! Scan the QR codes around the school to sign up, and join us in room 114 Friday October 2 at lunch for an introduction meeting. No experience is needed and beginners are always welcomed! |
|
University Visit Attention Grade 11 and Graduating students: A representative from McMaster University will be giving a presentation today, in room 202, over the lunch period. |
|
Model United Nations Club Do you want to debate real world affairs while representing diplomats from around the world? Do you want to attend conferences to debate students from all across the country? If you’re interested in global affairs, politics, public speaking, or debate, come to OT’s Model United Nations Club! We are running our first meeting this Thursday after school, in room 190. Debaters of any level are welcome! |
|
MEDLIFE Club Are you interested in medicine, addressing healthcare inequalities, or making a difference through hands-on volunteering in underprivileged communities around the world? Come to MEDLIFE tomorrow at the start of lunch in Room 223 to learn more about our club and upcoming opportunities! New members are always welcome, and we hope to see you there! |
|
Game Dev Club Are you interested in making games? You are closer to becoming a game designer than you think! Join the Game Dev Club this Thursday in Room 224 at lunch! |
|
Buses Attention all students riding the school bus! Please come by the office at lunch or during your spare to pick up your bus stickers. |
|
Junior Boys Volleyball team Congratulations to the Junior Boys Volleyball team for an outstanding win yesterday against a strong MM Robinson team. Our Boys played with passion and were truly fun to watch. Shoutout goes to Jackson Thompson for some momentum changing serves! Go Devils!! |
|
Mock Trial Club' A reminder that Mock Trial Club's first meeting is now happening this Thursday, at lunch, in room 110. Hope to see everyone there! |
|
Girls’ varsity field hockey team Yesterday, the girls’ varsity field hockey team took on Nelson in a close game. They put up a strong fight but fell short losing 1-0. Special shoutout to our goalie Charlotte with some awesome saves. |
|
Senior Boys Volleyball Team Congratulations to the Senior Boys Volleyball Team on a fantastic start to their season! The team faced off against T.A. Blakelock yesterday, showing great heart, adaptability, and teamwork as they secured the win in straight sets. A special shout-out to Nick Renton, who made his volleyball debut in the starting lineup! Nick brought enthusiasm, energy, and quick reflexes to the court—way to go, Nick! |
|
AP Exam registration AP Exam registration is open. Step 1: pay for your exam on SchoolCash. Step 2: Complete the google form in Student Services Brightspace. Step 3: Receive JOIN code and make a collegeboard account. Registration ends on October 13th. |
|
HOSA HOSA aims to help future health professionals become leaders in the healthcare industry through competition, skills training, and leadership development. Anyone interested in HOSA this year is invited to a meeting in room 216 today at the start of lunch. |
|
The Genomics Club Interested in genetics, genomics, DNA, or biotechnology? Come check out the Genomics Club this Wednesday during the second half of lunch (11:30) in Room 216! We’ll offer sessions on Grade 11 and 12 biology topics and explore research throughout the year. Everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge is needed. We hope to see you there! |
|
Spring Play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre this Friday October 2nd at the beginning of lunch. |
|
OT Reach Hey OT! Do you like game shows like Jeopardy or Family Feud? Do you have any subjects or topics that you’re passionate about? Then you should check out the OT Reach for the top trivia team! We have both friendly and competitive teams, so no experience is necessary. All grades and skill levels welcomed. Our first meeting will be this Wednesday, at lunch in room 221. Hope to see you there! |
|
University Visit Attention Grade 11 and Graduating students: McMaster University will be giving a presentation to Grade 11 and graduating students tomorrow, in room 202, over the lunch period. |
|
OTHS Science Achieve Club Good morning OT! Are you someone who is interested in competing in neuroscience, and biology contests, learning about science internships and research, and volunteering at local medical initiatives? Come check out the OTHS Science Achieve Club, where you will explore fascinating topics in neuroscience and biology from student experts, learn tips on finding science research, and have a chance to volunteer at local medical initiatives. Our introductory meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 30 during the first half of lunch in Room 216. Everyone is welcome, no prior experience needed! Come learn, experiment, and achieve with us! Hope to see you there! |
|
AP exams Hey OT, are you planning on taking an AP exam this school year? Are you looking for guidance on what AP exams to take? Come to room 223 this Wednesday at lunch to check out the AP Club. We will be holding an information seminar all about advanced placement exam planning and choosing the right AP exam for you. |
|
The English Clinic Need some extra English help? Or just want a chill place to read, journal or eat lunch? The English Clinic is running TODAY and TOMORROW at lunch in room 126! |
|
The Varsity Girls Basketball The Varsity Girls Basketball team opened their season yesterday with an impressive victory over Aldershot. Ishnoor, Daphne, and Ashley led OT in scoring, while Ava and Autumn earned special recognition for their outstanding defensive play. This was a true team win with valuable contributions from the entire roster. Best of luck to the team next week as they take on Georgetown! |
|
The shoebox project The shoebox project will have its first meeting today at the start of lunch in room 195. If you want to learn more about what we do to make a difference in our community join the shoebox project today. |
|
The Physics Club There will be a meeting today at lunch in room 221 for the Physics club. Everyone is welcome! |
|
OTHS Junior Math Team Grade 9-10 students who are looking to join the OTHS Junior Math Team. The team selection test is today at 11:25 at room 125. The test will only be held once so don’t miss out! |
|
HOSA HOSA aims to help future health professionals become leaders in the healthcare industry through competition, skills training, and leadership development. Anyone interested in HOSA this year is invited to a meeting in room 216 Tuesday at the start of lunch. |
|
The Pre-Med Club Are you interested in medicine, healthcare, or want to learn more about the different pathways to medical school? Join the Pre-Med Club for more detailed information and resources on the different careers in medicine! Come to our first meeting today, at lunch in Room 216! |
|
AP Exams AP Exam Registration Information session is tomorrow in the Theatre at 11 am. Have all of your AP exam registration questions answered. AP exam registration opens on Wednesday, September 30th and closes on Oct 13, 2026 |
|
Rugby 7’s Attention all Rugby 7’s players. Get your forms and fees taken care of or you cannot play in the tournament on Friday!!! |
|
Art Club What’s an artist’s favourite vegetable? Arti-choke. Come to art club Thursday in Room 162 at lunch! |
|
Spring Play Calling all actors, stage crew, tech crew and all the important roles in creating a production! Are you interested in becoming involved in the spring play? If so, come to an information meeting in the theatre this Friday October 2nd at the beginning of lunch. |
Looking for Past Announcements?
Please see the OTHS school announcements archive for past announcements.