Helping kids stay safe while online is something many families are concerned about. It can be difficult to stay up to date with new technology and how to best protect your kids.  This pamphlet offers information about the ever-changing online interests of children, the potential risks they face, and proactive strategies to help keep your child/adolescent safe while online. 

Jingle Jamz 2024!
Please join us for the Acton DS Music Department’s annual festive evening concert!
Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30 PM

Featuring:

•  Junior Band, directed by Mr. Landry

•  Senior Music class, directed by Ms. Dugas

Attention Grade 12s! Be sure to book your grad photo sitting so you don't miss out on being in the grad composite and in the grad section of the yearbook. Grad photos are happening here at the school and will run December 2-6! 

Make sure to book your photos here   https://booking.edgeimaging.ca/ use code: ACT to find our school

Holiday craft sale-Thanks to everyone who came out to the Holiday Craft Sale over the weekend! The event saw over 500 people walk through the door and was a great success. The Acton DECA Team is excited to plan for next year.

A special thanks to the Student Council, Library Club, Equity Team, Photography Club, the Foods Class, Bearcat Recycled Rack and our awesome student vendors. Missing from our photo but so helpful were Drishti, Gavin, Sierra, Abigail and Celine. 

BEARCAT VOLLEYBALL: GIRLS HOME OPENERS

The secondary girl’s volleyball teams played their season home openers this week at Acton District. Both teams played great sets against GDHS with some good serves, skillful passing, strong blocks and great team spirit on the court. Unfortunately, both teams came up short. Congratulations on well played games ladies! We are looking forward to a great season together of Bearcat Volleyball. Don’t forget to show your Bearcat Pride and come and support the girls at their next home game on Tuesday December 10th in the gym. Let’s Go Bearcats! 

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) 

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

With temperatures still keeping us guessing, winter weather could surprise us any time! To stay prepared, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe when wintry conditions arrive!

Please visit our Student Services Page on our website for the most up to date information:

https://act.hdsb.ca/student-services

• November 29 PA Day (Elementary & Secondary) 

    Grade 7 & 8 Student Led Conferences,
  and Secondary Staff Learning Day

• December 2-6 Grade 12 Graduation Photos (Please watch out for link)

• December 4 Holiday Music Night - Jingle Jamz

• December 12 Secondary 15th Week Distribution 

• December 19 Hockey Tournament Day (School VS. Police)

• December 20 Last Day of Classes in 2024 (early dismissal) 

• December 23- Winter Break
  January 3

• January 6 First Day of Classes After Holiday

• January 22 Secondary Last Day of Classes for Semester 1

• January 23 - 29 Secondary Semester 1 Final Evaluations (Exams)

• January 30 Secondary Final Evaluations (Exam) Review Day

• January 31 PA Day (Secondary Only) – No Classes