John McCrae SS

The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Student Recognition Awards celebrate excellence in student leadership. Congratulations to this year’s recipient from John McCrae Secondary School, Mason Craig!

Looking for a Career in the Wood Manufacturing Industry? Check out the WMC Woodworking Skills Training Development Program!

An overview of the presentation given to Grade 11 parents on Wednesday, June 8th

The New Community Involvement Hours Collection form is now available for use by students.

For just 10 minutes per month, you can make the transition to high school a little less daunting and show new families just how amazing our JMSS community is!

Next year, all students who are eligible for bus transportation will again be given Presto passes.

Automotive Industry professionals are looking to share their stories, experiences, and teachings with the next generation of students.

School Council presents Virtual Speaker event on May 11th at 6:00 pm

Students and their parents are invited to Skilled in STEM - Keeping the World Moving, a free virtual event to be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm

As part of our ongoing efforts to create and maintain safe, inclusive and accepting schools, the OCDSB undertakes a School Climate Survey every two years to gather input from students and parents in each of our schools. In April 2022, the district will be launching the next School Climate Survey for students in grades 4-12.. There is an opt out option for those parents who do not want their child(ren) to complete the survey

David Shteyngart wins Gold at the Canadian Figure Skating Championships!

Young women in grades 9 through 12 are invited to the Techsploration Career Quest to explore careers in science, engineering, trades, and technology (SETT)

Parent teacher interviews will be held virtually on March 31, 2022

Mandatory eLearning Graduation Requirement and Opt-out Information

Is your child preparing to begin high school in September 2022? We’re here to help them explore options, discover pathways and develop skills for success. Watch our virtual parent information night video.

Toonie Tuesday is February 22nd

Course Selection Opens Monday February 14th

School Photo Day is coming to JMSS

Edge Imaging Bursary

Information about Course selection for incoming grade 9 students

Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday November 25th and Tuesday, November 30th

Report Cards will go out on Tuesday, November 23 through School Messenger secure email.

Grad photos retake days

The OSSLT for grade 11 students will take place on November 23 and 24th, with a make-up day being held on November 25th

Virtual Meet the Teacher - September 28th at 4:30

First School Council Meeting and Elections

Attention graduates! Edge Imaging will be here from October 4 to October 8, 2021 to take graduation photos!

Update on yellow school buses

Grad photos delayed

Class of 2022 Grad wear is now available for purchase

Congratulations to Naomi Kapoor, who is one of this year’s Student Recognition Award recipients!

The OCDSB Grade 9-12 Summer School Program for 2021 is now open for registration!

You will now be able to receive your child’s report card in your email. This will provide you with easy and secure access to the report card. Click here to learn more!

Click here to see the schedule for quadmester 4!

OSSLT Changed 2020-2021

Learn more about course selection

The JMSS Book Club is proud to announce that the March Book Club Meeting will feature a visit from award winning Canadian Author SK Ali. Click here to learn more!

To celebrate the week that was meant to be March break, JMSS Student Council has organized the JMSS Fake-cation Spirit Week!

John McCrae Secondary School is pleased to announce that students are now able to book grad photo sessions with Edge Imaging from March 29th to April 1st.

The OCDSB Indigenous Education Team has launched the OCDSB Indigenous Student Resource eNewsletter. Learn more here!

Families are reminded that Sunday, March 14 at 11:59pm is the deadline to complete the confirmation of attendance for the 2021-2022 school year.

Our school board has made us aware of an opportunity for JMSS students. The Nokia Future Tech program is for students currently completing grade 11. Read more for additional information!

The Ontario government announced that the March break will be delayed until April 12-16 based on the advice of health experts. Click here to see more information regarding the school year Calendar!

Learn more about the Unicef Youth Advocacy Program!

The OCDSB will be hosting a virtual event for grade 8-12 students and their parents/guardians, offering insight into the exciting field of skilled trades.

We’re ready to help your child explore options and discover pathways as they begin High School in September 2021. Learn more about our high school program and watch our information session video!

Learn more about JMSS

In the remote learning model students in both Cohorts A and B will learn together each day. Students will have both of their quadmester courses (period 1 and period 2) daily following the schedule below.