John McCrae SS

Please ensure you check your School Cash Online account for Cap & Gown package payment information, which will be mandatory for grads to wear in order to cross the stage. The deadline for this purchase is Tuesday March 21st.

The OCDSB Parent/Caregiver School Climate Survey is a voluntary and anonymous online survey for parents, guardians, and caregivers of students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. The purpose of the survey is to give parents, guardians and caregivers an opportunity to provide feedback about their family’s and their child’s experiences with the school.

The Schulich Foundation is thrilled to announce a new scholarship program focused on skilled trades.

Four OCDSB Schools Raise $272,695 for Relay For Life

Information for the 2023-2024 School Year for current Grade 8 students

Here is the update email sent out to families on January 25, 2023

Edge Imaging will be back at John McCrae for Grad Photo retakes on February 2, 2023

The next school council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 25th at 7:00

This September, the OCDSB is launching the OCDSB Cares anonymous reporting tool in secondary schools. OCDSB Cares is a reporting tool for students looking to share concerns about the health, well-being and safety of themselves or others - anonymously.

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.

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)

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.