August 24th, 2023
We are excited to welcome you back to another exciting school year at Waterloo-Oxford!
Our school has close to 1,400 students and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. We are known for our strong academics, school spirit, active arts, music and athletics programs. Our knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff can’t wait to meet you, and they will be here to support you through your high school journey.
Our motto at W-O is Carpe Diem-Seize the Day. At Waterloo-Oxford, we believe in your future. We want to help you make everything you dream possible. Take a class that you know nothing about. Join a club with people who share the same passions you do. Challenge yourself to try a new sport. Make some of the most important friendships you will ever have. The staff at W-O is committed to working with you and your family to help you achieve your goals.
Mark Your Calendars
First Day of Classes: Wednesday, September 6th. The official start of the school year!
Student Timetables and Homeroom Lists for Gr. 10-12
- You can access your courses now on My Blueprint. It will show you your courses that you have selected for the entire year, but not the semester, blocks, teacher or classroom.
- Your full Semester One timetable will be provided in your homeroom on the first day.
- Homeroom lists will be posted in the main, sports, and cafeteria hallways for the first day of school.
Important Information for Grade 9 Students:
Tuesday, August 29th – Chromebook and Timetable Pick-up for Gr. 9’s
- Grade 9 students are invited to come pick up their chromebooks and timetables between 7:45 AM – 4:00 PM at the main entrance of the school
- Students with the last name A-K – Can pick up between 7:45 am – 11:45 am
- Students with the last name L-Z – Can pick up between 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Students must sign the digital chromebook 1-1 agreement prior to arriving for pick up.
- If you can’t make it on the 29th, we will be open again for pick up on August 30th, or you can just pick it up on the first day at the IST Office, outside the Library.
Grade 9 Orientation Package
- Please check out our grade 9 orientation package for information on all the exciting events we have planned to welcome our new students.
📢 Join Our Learning Community 📢
Stay connected with us throughout the year via our school website, School Day and Instagram @WOCarpeDiem. Be sure to attend Meet The Teacher nights, workshops, and school events that foster communication and collaboration.
Here’s to a year filled with growth, discovery, and shared achievements. Let’s make this school year one to remember!
See you soon.
Carolyn Salonen
Principal, Waterloo-Oxford
