Monthly Newsletters

Short on time, but still want to stay in-the-know? Our monthly newsletters give you all the most important updates so you can stay up-to-date year-round!

November 2024 Newsletter

As we head into winter and the start of the holiday season, it’s important that while students are looking forward to taking a school break, there are important deadlines and dates they need to keep in mind for after the holidays.

October 2024 Newsletter

As we reach the midpoint of fall, many students are already planning for their post-secondary applications. In this newsletter, we will cover important information regarding college and university applications, as well as details about graduation requirements.

September 2024 Newsletter

Fall 2024 Newsletter

There are new graduation requirements for incoming high school students, new OUAC application guidelines and rules for seniors, and as always, OVS has new courses to offer starting this school year. With so much change it can be easy to lose track of everything. In this newsletter, we’ll cover several of the changes being made both at OVS and for high school students overall.

August 2024 Newsletter

August 2024 Newsletter

With summer coming to a close and a new school year starting, there are many updates and changes happening in the Ontario school system, and some fresh new updates for OVS as well.

July 2024 Newsletter

As we are almost midway through the summer, many students are already starting to prepare for the post-secondary program, or for the start of a new school year. For these students, there is still time to fit in a summer school course either to get ahead for the next school year, or to ensure that they can attend their post-secondary programs this fall.

June 2024 Newsletter

June 2024 Newsletter

At the school year comes to a close, there are important dates and information senior students and graduates should know. Also, for current and future high school students, you should take advantage of the summer programs OVS has to offer. 

May 2024 Newsletter

Midterm season has passed and spring is in the air. Students can take a moment to catch their breath and enjoy the warmer weather. However, it is important that Grade 12 students applying to university keep in mind that while midterm may be over, final deadlines are just around the corner. In this newsletter, we’ll discuss important dates senior students should know

March 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter

Midterm season is here! As we move towards the middle of second semester, midterms are fast approaching. For those student’s graduating this year and applying to OUAC, the deadlines for submitting midterm marks are coming up and it’s important for students to know when they have to have their work submitted to make sure their marks are ready in time.

February 2024 Newsletter

As we start heading towards Spring, senior students are starting to feel the pressure of completing high school, sending in records to go with their post-secondary applications, and preparing to graduate. With that in mind, this newsletter contains important information for senior students who are university bound next year!

December 2023 Newsletter

December 2023 Newsletter

With the end of the calendar year approaching, it’s time to reflect on the year that has past, while also looking forward to what’s ahead.

If you still need a course to be completed before the end of the school semester, or you need to sign up for a course for your university or college applications, with OVS you can start or continue working on courses throughout the holiday season.

November 2023 Newsletter

November 2023 Newsletter

As we enter the winter months, many senior students are gearing up for submitting their post-secondary applications and making sure they have what they need to not only apply for post-secondary programs but ensure that they meet all of their graduation requirements as well.

In this newsletter we’ll touch on some important dates for students applying to both college and university.

September 2023 Newsletter

Fall (September) 2023 Newsletter

It’s that time of year again, the start of another school year. Whether you entering you senior year of high school, heading to middle school, or anything in between, OVS is here to help. We have more new courses to offer, updates on university application processes, and so much more!

August 2023 Newsletter

August 2023 Newsletter

Hybrid learning has many benefits for students, allowing them the social aspect of attending a physical high school while also getting the flexibility online learning provides. With Ontario Virtual School, students can take courses part-time with us, while being enrolled full-time in a brick-and-mortar high school.

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June 2023 Newsletter

As the school year comes to an end and summer begins, many of our senior students will be graduating and preparing for their post-secondary plans. While other students may be returning to high school in the fall and are already thinking about their next academic year. Either way, here is some important updates and information for all of our OVS students.

May 2023 Newsletter

May 2023 Newsletter

Though we have just passed the midterm deadlines, senior students already need to start planning for graduation. Many students will be getting their conditional offers over the next month for their post-secondary programs, but just because you receive an offer doesn’t mean that you can stop focusing on your school work. You’ll see need to maintain your grades and graduate on time to keep your offers.

April 2023 Newsletter

April 2023 Newsletter

Ontario Virtual School operates both locally and internationally to bring education to students around the globe. Whether they are taking just a few credits, or getting their entire high school education online, OVS is dedicated to allowing all students to get the education they need to ensure successful futures.

March 2023 Newsletter

Spring 2023 Newsletter

With spring coming up fast, all of us here at OVS are looking forward to warmer weather and longer days. Along with sunnier skies, we are heading into crunch time for high school seniors applying to post-secondary programs. In this newsletter we’ll cover some important dates and information that all high school seniors should know.

February 2023 Newsletter

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In honour of Black History Month, we would like to highlight black authors who have written Young Adult books that we think our students would love. Next week, we will be posting a full list of unique books to considering reading, however this week we would like to highlight one in particular.