Important Dates:
September 8th: First Day of School!
September 15th, 8:45am: Tea & Coffee on the Blacktop
September 21st, 7 pm: School Council Meeting
September 24th: Student Start-up Forms completion date
September 30th: National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
School Council for the 2026-27 year
We will be having our first meeting (either virtual or in-person @ the school, we will provide a hybrid opportunity) on Monday, September 21st at 7pm. If you are interested in joining the Council and taking on a Council role, please fill in the nomination form, linked here.
Nutrition Time Reminders!
This school year we have moved to a 60-min period model. Therefore, our Nutrition Break times have changed. Please see the following:
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Nutrition Break 1: Lunch / Recess
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11:00-11:40
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Nutrition Break 2: Snack / Recess
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1:40 - 2:20
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Mandatory School Start-up Action Items
Please complete and return school startup forms as a priority
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Elementary Physical Education and Intramural Form (paper copy)
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Walking Permissions and Photo Authorization (google form)
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School Cash Online Account One time setup for new students or returning students who do not have an account. Look for a green flyer in your child’s backpack with step by step instructions. Please note that most school purchases such as hot lunch, payment for field trips, donations/fundraisers are on School Cash Online.
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School Messenger/Safe Arrival, please download the app and report any absences or late arrivals using the app or calling the phone numer 1-877-409-6310 (toll-free)
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Student Verification forms to update student information - coming soon
Visitors and Volunteers
Please come in through the front door only, office staff will assist you at the office window. Any students arriving after the entry bell are also to come in from the front door and sign in at the office.
Some reminders from the Town of Oakville, Traffic Services:
The following are important reminders for pedestrians and drivers:
Safe Crossing Protocols
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Always use designated crosswalks and follow the instructions of crossing guards.
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Children and parents must stay well back from the curb until assisted by a crossing guard.
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Cyclists must dismount and walk their bicycles across the street when using a crosswalk
Driving in School Zones
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Drivers and cyclists must stop and yield the entire roadway at school crossings, pedestrian crossovers, and where crossing guards are present.
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Proceed only after all pedestrians and crossing guard have safely reached the sidewalk.
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Never block crosswalks, intersections, or driveways.
Parking Guidelines
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Illegally stopped or parked vehicles near school zones can obstruct visibility and create serious safety risks.
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Streets around our schools are posted with "No Stopping" and "No Parking" signs to enhance safety. Please respect these restrictions.
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Consider parking a block away and walking to the school to help reduce congestion and create a safer environment for everyone.
Timing Matters
Identification of School Crossing Guard Locations Procedure
From the Student and Family Support Office
Questions about your child's education? Start by speaking with your child's teacher and principal. If you still need support, the HDSB’s Student and Family Support Office can help answer questions, provide information and connect you with the appropriate supports.
From the Halton Learning Foundation:
Help 400 HDSB Students Start School with Confidence
As students across our community head back to school, some will arrive without the basics they need: a backpack, school supplies, or even lunch. The Halton Learning Foundation (HLF), thanks to our generous community, is here to help.
HLF launched its Back-to-School campaign, with the help of our cheerful helper Carrie the Backpack, to help 400 HDSB students by September 30. Families are counting on this support, and HLF is asking our generous community to step in urgently so they can continue to say “YES” to every request for emergency support they receive.
Here's what one parent shared about what saying “YES” meant to her family:
Just wanted to say how grateful I am for this support. I’m a single mom, and because of your help, I’m able to get what my daughter needs for back-to-school and food, and I’m so unbelievably grateful for the support.
Make a gift for a student in need today: Donate Now
Together, we can give students not just supplies, but confidence, dignity, and hope.
Learn more about Carrie’s Back to School mission and how you can help at GoBack2School.ca.
Help Name Oakville’s New Secondary School
The HDSB is inviting students, families and community members to help name Oakville’s new secondary school, opening at 4020 Sixth Line in September 2027. Share your creativity and submit a name suggestion by Sunday, Sept. 13. Every idea will be reviewed as part of the school naming process. Learn more and submit a name suggestion at hdsb.ca/NameOakvilleSchool.
Homestay Hosts Needed in the Oakville Area
Each year, the HDSB’s International Student Program (ISP) welcomes students into schools, and as a result, our programs benefit, our community benefits and local students create lifelong friendships and global connections.
We have an urgent need for homestay hosts for a short term group of Grade 8 - 9 visiting students, from Sept. 24 - Oct. 3, 2026 (ten days) in the Oakville area.
Our homestay partner, Dream Homestay Ontario (DHO), offers full training, 24/7 support and a generous stipend.
To express your interest or ask questions, please contact:
Jenny Wong
Cell: 647-918-1953
Email: jennyw@dreamhomestayontario.com
Thank you for your interest and support.
Regards,
HDSB International Student Program
isp@hdsb.ca
