Welcome to the April Newsletter. This month we are sharing two student spotlights, a teacher highlight, and the OVS Podcast. You will also find repeated reminders about OUAC and OCAS deadlines. Students applying to university or college should review these updates.
OUAC Deadlines - Finals
With the midterm deadline passing, it is essential to be aware of the next OUAC deadline dates, so that you can be prepared and plan the remainder of your OVS courses out ahead of time.
The Opening Date for OUAC final grades is June 2nd 2026.
The Closing Date for OUAC final grades is July 7th 2026.
To help our students ensure they are meeting these deadlines, OVS has set dates for our students to submit their work by in order to guarantee that their grades make it to OUAC by the final deadlines.
If you are a Group 1 student, you need to have your work submitted to your teacher by no later than June 5th 2026.
If you are a Group 2 student, you need to have your work submitted to your teacher by no later than June 26th 2026.
Please read below to determine which OVS Group you fall into.
Group 1 students are those who need their OVS course to graduate high school and are NOT a full-time student with OVS. Meaning that if you are attending another Ontario high school full-time and will be graduating from that high school, and not OVS, you are a Group 1 student.
Group 2 students are students who are FULL-TIME with OVS and are earning their OSSD through our school or DO NOT need their OVS course to graduate high school (but need the course for OUAC or other purposes).
Group 1
Group 1 students must have all work handed in by no later than June 5th, 2026. ** work will be accepted after this date however we will not be able to guarantee that the mark will be ready in time** This means that final exams MUST be written on or before this date to have a mark ready in time.
Group 2
Group 2 students must have all work handed in by no later than June 26th, 2026. ** work will be accepted after this date however we will not be able to guarantee that the mark will be ready in time** This means that final exams MUST be written on or before this date to have a mark ready in time.
OCAS Deadlines
Students applying to college through OCAS should keep in mind that May 1, 2026 is the deadline to accept an offer of admission. If you have received an offer, make sure to review your options and submit your decision by the deadline. You can also visit OCAS for guidance on how to accept an offer.
Students Spotlights
This month, we are highlighting two OVS graduates, Ayan Mammadzada and Princeton Lee.
Ayan Mammadzada is an OVS graduate from Azerbaijan. She completed her diploma in June 2025 and earned over 90% in all of her OVS courses. She developed stronger time management, self-discipline, and independent learning skills through OVS. Ayan is now studying Food Technologies at ADA University.
Princeton Lee is an OVS graduate from Toronto. He completed his OSSD with OVS in February 2026 and used online learning to build a schedule that worked better for his goals and daily life. Through OVS, Princeton was able to finish high school early, gain work experience, volunteer, study abroad, and develop his interests.
OVS Podcast: Interview Prep with AI
In this episode of the OVS Podcast, Ms. Cuzner discusses how students can use AI to prepare for job interviews. The episode also features Joel from Youthfully, who shares how AI simulation software can help students build their interview skills. Students can listen to the full episode to learn practical ways to feel more prepared for future interviews.
Teacher Highlights: Ms. Zhang
This month, we are highlighting Ms. Zhang, a Math Teacher at OVS. Ms. Zhang studied at Queen’s University, where she completed her post-secondary education and teaching degree. She enjoys helping students build confidence and supports online learners as they work at their own pace. Her advice to students is to remember: everyone moves at a different pace, so do not rush your own. Learn more about Ms. Zhang in her full teacher profile.
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