Blog Posts

OVS posts helpful blogs on a variety of topics to help you make the most of your high school career! Check back regularly for new postings.

OVS Grad Hendrix Lapierre Gets Drafted to the NHL

OVS’s flexible model attracts many different types of students – including elite athletes. This year, one of our top students not only earned his OSSD online with us, he was also drafted to the Washington Capital’s as a first-round pick. Read more about Hendrix’s story here!

A Beginner’s Guide to Learning at OVS

Despite the recent focus on e-learning, many families still aren’t sure what to expect when they sign up at an online school. In this post, we provide a quick overview of what you can expect when learning through OVS!

Post-Secondary Pathway Series: Business

Are you a leader? Do you have an edge for marketing? In this installment of our Post-Secondary Pathway series, we discuss the high school courses future Business majors should be taking, as well as potential post-secondary programs, institutions and careers paths you might explore!

What Is Reach Ahead and How Does It Work?

Reach Ahead is a fantastic opportunity for grade 8 students, but it’s one that many parents and students simply aren’t aware of! In this week’s blog post, we tackle to 5WH’s of reaching ahead with OVS.