Friday, June 5, 2026

Volunteers Needed! 

The Dr. Charles Best P.S. Family Fun Fair is quickly approaching, and we are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success!  The Fun Fair will take place on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM on the DCB Black Top We are asking if volunteers can arrive at 4pm to help set up. We are looking for volunteers to assist with activities, set up, clean up, and help throughout the event. Any amount of time you can offer would be greatly appreciated.

If you are available and willing to volunteer, please reply to Lindsay Siegel at ldsiegel623@gmail.com and let us know how you would like to help.  Thank you so much for your support and for helping us celebrate another wonderful school year with our DCB community! 

2026-27 Timetables 

Students will be emailed their schedules for next school year on Monday, June 15, 2026.  Check your HDSB email for your copy!

If you have any questions, please connect with Guidance.  Students will be contacted if there are any conflicts in their schedule.

AMAZiNG RACE - Friday June 12th in the afternoon!

🏁🏃🎆

Don’t miss all the fun and games!!!

Make a team of 6 - 10

Sign up individually to join a team

Sign up HERE!!!

Football! Football! Football!

If you want to play Jr or Sr football this Fall you need to attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd in the Small Gym at the start of lunch,  11:05 to 11:20 AM.

Spring Camp runs June 8th to 11th & June 15th to 17th, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.  Attendance is mandatory if you want to play in the fall.  Unless you played Jr football this Fall, you need to complete an athletic permission form.  Link is below.  Email ferronem@hdsb.ca with any questions.  Go Rams.

Permission Form Link

CALLING ALL CREATIVE RAMS!

Are you always making great Instagram posts, stories, or reels? Do you love capturing fun moments and hyping up school events?

Student Council is looking for Grade 9–11 students to join our team as RAMS Social Media Ambassadors for the 2026-27 School Year!

Description of Position: As a RAMS Social Media Ambassador, you will attend weekly Student Council Meetings (Mondays at lunch) and create Instagram posts, stories and reels to:

• Advertise upcoming events in the school (i.e. Spring Formal) 

• Showcase amazing things happening around the school (i.e. the baby chicks that were hatched in Grade 10 Science) 

• Capture events that happened (i.e. a recap on Relay 4 Life)

• Build School Spirit 

If this role interests you, please complete the Google Form by Friday, June 5th at 3pm. Note: We will be accepting 3 or 4 applicants

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms.Ferrone at ferronec@hdsb.ca. Thank you for your interest!

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a documentary crew accidentally chose the most ordinary person on Earth to be the subject of their film? What if they desperately tried to turn his completely average life into the most exciting story ever told? Find out in this semester's last production show!

ImPECKable Productions is proud to present, The Disastrous Life of Bonquavious Bigglebottom, written and directed by Andrew Hart and Eamon Wagg. This story follows the unbelievable journey of Bonquavious Bigglebottom, a seemingly ordinary student whose life becomes increasingly ridiculous when a documentary crew decides to make him their star. Featuring eccentric characters, unexpected adventures, demons, jesters, friendship, fast food, and plenty of laughs, this comedy is packed with unforgettable moments that audiences of all ages will enjoy. 

Join us on Friday, June 12th at 7pm in the LBP Community Theatre for an evening of laughter, absurdity, and entertainment as our talented cast and crew bring this hilarious story to life on stage! Tickets are available for the low, low, cost of just $5 for students and staff, and $10 for you adults. You can buy your tickets in advance on School Cash Online or at the door on the night of. Either way we can't wait to see you there!

Thursday, June 4, 2026

2026-27 Timetables 

Students will be emailed their schedules for next school year on Monday, June 15, 2026.  Check your HDSB email for your copy!

If you have any questions, please connect with Guidance.  Students will be contacted if there are any conflicts in their schedule.

AMAZiNG RACE - Friday June 12th in the afternoon!

🏁🏃🎆

Don’t miss all the fun and games!!!

Make a team of 6 - 10

Sign up individually to join a team

Sign up HERE!!!

Football! Football! Football!

If you want to play Jr or Sr football this Fall you need to attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd in the Small Gym at the start of lunch,  11:05 to 11:20 AM.

Spring Camp runs June 8th to 11th & June 15th to 17th, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.  Attendance is mandatory if you want to play in the fall.  Unless you played Jr football this Fall, you need to complete an athletic permission form.  Link is below.  Email ferronem@hdsb.ca with any questions.  Go Rams.

Permission Form Link

CALLING ALL CREATIVE RAMS!

Are you always making great Instagram posts, stories, or reels? Do you love capturing fun moments and hyping up school events?

Student Council is looking for Grade 9–11 students to join our team as RAMS Social Media Ambassadors for the 2026-27 School Year!

Description of Position: As a RAMS Social Media Ambassador, you will attend weekly Student Council Meetings (Mondays at lunch) and create Instagram posts, stories and reels to:

• Advertise upcoming events in the school (i.e. Spring Formal) 

• Showcase amazing things happening around the school (i.e. the baby chicks that were hatched in Grade 10 Science) 

• Capture events that happened (i.e. a recap on Relay 4 Life)

• Build School Spirit 

If this role interests you, please complete the Google Form by Friday, June 5th at 3pm. 

Note: We will be accepting 3 or 4 applicants

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms.Ferrone at ferronec@hdsb.ca. Thank you for your interest!

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a documentary crew accidentally chose the most ordinary person on Earth to be the subject of their film? What if they desperately tried to turn his completely average life into the most exciting story ever told? Find out in this semester's last production show!

ImPECKable Productions is proud to present, The Disastrous Life of Bonquavious Bigglebottom, written and directed by Andrew Hart and Eamon Wagg. This story follows the unbelievable journey of Bonquavious Bigglebottom, a seemingly ordinary student whose life becomes increasingly ridiculous when a documentary crew decides to make him their star. Featuring eccentric characters, unexpected adventures, demons, jesters, friendship, fast food, and plenty of laughs, this comedy is packed with unforgettable moments that audiences of all ages will enjoy. 

Join us on Friday, June 12th at 7pm in the LBP Community Theatre for an evening of laughter, absurdity, and entertainment as our talented cast and crew bring this hilarious story to life on stage! Tickets are available for the low, low, cost of just $5 for students and staff, and $10 for you adults. You can buy your tickets in advance on School Cash Online or at the door on the night of. Either way we can't wait to see you there!

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

RamTV! 

Tune in again this Wednesday June 3rd @ 9:30 am for our 10th show of the semester! Go to: www.ramtv.ca 

See you there!

Seeking a few student volunteers for Wednesday evening at 5:00 until about 6:30 to usher students and parents for commencement. 

Location: Burlington Convention Centre 

1120 Burloak Dr, Burlington

You need to obtain your own transportation.

If you can make it please email the following people: hagleyn@hdsb.ca, baxterj@hdsb.ca, talarowskic@hdsb.ca a.s.a.p.

AMAZiNG RACE - Friday June 12th in the afternoon!

🏁🏃🎆

Don’t miss all the fun and games!!!

Make a team of 6 - 10

Sign up individually to join a team

Sign up HERE!!!

For ALL students who are taking CO-OP next year, please come to the library at lunch for a short meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.  This is a mandatory requirement.

Football! Football! Football!

If you want to play Jr or Sr football this Fall you need to attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, June 3rd in the Small Gym at the start of lunch,  11:05 to 11:20 AM.

Spring Camp runs June 8th to 11th & June 15th to 17th, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.  Attendance is mandatory if you want to play in the fall.  Unless you played Jr football this Fall, you need to complete an athletic permission form.  Link is below.  Email ferronem@hdsb.ca with any questions.  Go Rams.

Permission Form Link

CALLING ALL CREATIVE RAMS!

Are you always making great Instagram posts, stories, or reels? Do you love capturing fun moments and hyping up school events?

Student Council is looking for Grade 9–11 students to join our team as RAMS Social Media Ambassadors for the 2026-27 School Year!

Description of Position: As a RAMS Social Media Ambassador, you will attend weekly Student Council Meetings (Mondays at lunch) and create Instagram posts, stories and reels to:

• Advertise upcoming events in the school (i.e. Spring Formal) 

• Showcase amazing things happening around the school (i.e. the baby chicks that were hatched in Grade 10 Science) 

• Capture events that happened (i.e. a recap on Relay 4 Life)

• Build School Spirit 

If this role interests you, please complete the Google Form by Friday, June 5th at 3pm. 

Note: We will be accepting 3 or 4 applicants

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms.Ferrone at ferronec@hdsb.ca. Thank you for your interest!

Have you ever wondered what would happen if a documentary crew accidentally chose the most ordinary person on Earth to be the subject of their film? What if they desperately tried to turn his completely average life into the most exciting story ever told? Find out in this semester's last production show!

ImPECKable Productions is proud to present, The Disastrous Life of Bonquavious Bigglebottom, written and directed by Andrew Hart and Eamon Wagg. This story follows the unbelievable journey of Bonquavious Bigglebottom, a seemingly ordinary student whose life becomes increasingly ridiculous when a documentary crew decides to make him their star. Featuring eccentric characters, unexpected adventures, demons, jesters, friendship, fast food, and plenty of laughs, this comedy is packed with unforgettable moments that audiences of all ages will enjoy. 

Join us on Friday, June 12th at 7pm in the LBP Community Theatre for an evening of laughter, absurdity, and entertainment as our talented cast and crew bring this hilarious story to life on stage! Tickets are available for the low, low, cost of just $5 for students and staff, and $10 for you adults. You can buy your tickets in advance on School Cash Online or at the door on the night of. Either way we can't wait to see you there!

June 5, 2026

Dear MMR families,

Please see important information and reminders below.

OSSLT (Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test) Results

OSSLT results from the Spring session have been released to us by EQAO. Students will be provided a paper copy of their results in their English class on Thursday June 11. Students who wrote the test but don't have an English class can pick up a copy of their results from the main office. Prior to Thursday, our guidance counsellors will be following up with any student who was unsuccessful to create a plan to achieve this graduation requirement. 

End of Year Pranks

As a reminder, the participation in end of year grad pranks will not be tolerated. Parents will be notified and will be expected to pick up their student from school if their student participates in any form of prank that disrupts the learning environment of the school. Depending on the severity, police may also be involved, and school consequences may be administered, including but not limited to school suspension and exclusion from year end school-wide activities.  Please discuss this with your child to ensure MMR remains a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students. 

Community Involvement Hours

As a reminder, students need to complete a minimum of 40 Community Involvement Hours for graduation with their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).  There are numerous opportunities coming up in June for students to participate in.  Please stop by Student Services/Guidance with any questions.

King’s Baton Relay 

The HDSB recently posted a story about the King’s Baton Relay, and the legacy of Melville Marks Robinson.  Please enjoy reading the article celebrating M.M. Robinson’s namesake and the events leading up to this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.  Carrying History Forward: M.M. Robinson HS Students Take Part in King's Baton Relay 

Summer School - Deadline June 10, 2026

Summer School Registrations close on Sunday, June 10th in myBlueprint.ca/halton.  Please be sure to sign up prior to this deadline.  Be sure to verify the permitted course combinations on the Course Combination List.  If you have any questions regarding your registration, these need to be addressed to summer school summerschool@hdsb.ca.  For any guidance or pathway considerations, please contact your guidance counsellor.

2026-27 Student Timetables 

Guidance will be sending 2026-27 timetables to student’s email at the end of the day on Monday, June 15, 2026.  Please monitor your HDSB email.  If students wish to request a potential course change, please complete the following form:  Course Change Request Form

Locker Clean Out - Wednesday June 17, 2026

Locker clean out will be on Wednesday June 17 during Period 1.  Students in CPP will coordinate locker clean out prior to the end of the year as students will continue to be in person full time. 

Final Evaluation Review Day - Thursday June 25, 2026

Students in CPP will attend in-person classes for the full day. All other students will have an opportunity to review the results of their Final Evaluation Tasks in-person with their classroom teacher following a 35 minute period schedule as per the below. Student attendance will be taken. Students will be provided their grades on their Final 30% Tasks on this day. Final course grades will be provided on report cards. Buses run as per the regular schedule. 

Period 1       8:30 - 9:05

Period 2       9:10 - 9:45 

Period 4       9:50 - 10:25 

Period 5     10:30 - 11:05

Students in the main school may proceed home at the end of Period 5. 

PD Day - Friday June 26, 2026

No classes. All students stay home to begin their summer break.

Courtesy Seat Bus Application for 2026-2027  

The HSTS Courtesy Seat online application will be open for submissions until Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. HSTS will complete the courtesy seat application review and allocation process over the summer, in order to allow approved courtesy riders to begin riding the bus on the first day of school in September 2026. Parents and guardians will be advised of the status of their application by the third week of August via email, to the primary contact provided to the school. Approved applicants can access their transportation schedule via the HSTS Parent Portal (Parent Portal Instructions) during the third week of August. 

Bus Opt-Out Form

If you qualify for bussing, and have no intention of using the school bus next school year, please complete the HSTS Opt out form.  This will allow HSTS the opportunity to assign as many courtesy seat riders as possible over the summer.  

Expectations for Semester Two Final Evaluations 

Students are expected to attend all classes up to and including Wednesday June 17, 2026 (the last day of classes for semester two). Should a student be on a planned extended absence during this time, parents are asked to speak to the appropriate alpha Vice-Principal before the absence as per our planned absence procedure posted on our school website. 

Final Evaluations start at 8:30 am each day. Below is the schedule for final evaluations.

• Thursday June 18 - Period 1 Evaluations
• Friday June 19 - Period 2 Evaluations
• Monday June 22 - Period 4 Evaluations
• Tuesday June 23 - Period 5 Evaluations   

Final Evaluation Block Schedule: June 2026  8:30 AM start time

Please note the following expectations:

• Students are expected to complete all components of the Final 30% of their course(s).
• Students may leave the building for the day once they complete their Final Evaluations on June 18, 19, 22, 23. 
• The library will be open during evaluation days for quiet study. 
• Students do not come to school if they do not have a scheduled final evaluation. 
• Students in CPP will attend school for the full day during the Final Evaluation Block Schedule. 
• Buses run as per their normal schedule during the Final Evaluation Block. IF buses are canceled on the Final Evaluation Days, final evaluations will still proceed as scheduled.
• IF the school is closed on a Final Evaluation Day, final evaluations that were to occur on the closure date will be rescheduled to Wednesday, June 24, 2026.  
• Students will have an opportunity to review their completed Final Evaluations and receive feedback on their evaluations from their classroom teachers on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
• Any questions regarding the Final 30% tasks should be directed to the classroom teacher.
• There will be no food service in the cafeteria during the Final Evaluation Block. The last day of food service for this school year will be Friday June 12, 2026.

Did You Know Students Can Access a Social Worker Onsite?

Students might consider accessing School Social Work Service if their academic achievement is being affected by concerns like:

• Managing school, family or peer related stress
• Having thoughts of suicide 
• Difficulty managing emotions/overcoming obstacles

Students can make their own self referrals. Reminder that information about social work service and other well-being supports for students at MMR can be found on our school website.

The MMR Administration Team

Nicholas Varricchio, Principal 

varricchion@hdsb.ca

Christa Talarowski, Vice-Principal (A-L)

talarowskic@hdsb.ca

Annette Markle, Vice-Principal (M-Z) 

marklea@hdsb.ca