Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Tryouts

There will be Grade 8 girls volleyball open tryouts on the following days:

  • Open tryout #1: Friday, September 25th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
  • Open tryout #2 Tuesday, September 29th, 4:00 – 5:30 PM

There will be NO tryout this coming Sunday, September 27th.

Further open tryout times will be posted at a later date.

Thanksgiving Metrobus Food Drive

We are participating in the Thanksgiving Metrobus Food Drive from October 5th to October 9th.

If you are able, non- perishable donations may be brought to the office.

Students are to put their homeroom number and number of items on the bag as we will be recording which homeroom brings in the most goods.

Many prizes will be awarded to homerooms.

Thank you for your participation in advance.

Terry Fox School Run – Tuesday, September 29th

Our students at MacDonald Drive Junior High School are gearing up for the Terry Fox School Run on Tuesday, September 29th, 8:05 – 11:19am. We’d love your support! Every dollar raised helps continue Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and supports cancer research across Canada. Let’s show what our school community can do when we come together!

Donate today at https://schools.terryfox.ca/MacDonaldDriveJuniorHighSchool

MDJH Connections Night – Thursday, Sept. 24th

In preparation for Connections Night, September 24th from 6:30- 7:45 pm, we have included some important information below for your perusal prior to the event.

  • Parents are to follow the Day 1 schedule that you will need to print from PowerSchool prior to arriving to our school.
  • Sessions with teachers will be of 10 minutes in duration with a 3 minute change time to move along to the next class.
  • Please be reminded that this is a connections visit and not an interview visit. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding your youth, please make an appointment via email with their teacher and they will be happy to meet at a later date.
  • We will have large floor maps around our building for your perusal. No worries, you will not get lost as our Student Council Students will be available to help you navigate the building.
  • The Administration Team will meet you at the main entrance at 6:30 pm and will be housed thereafter in the office.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday!

MDJH Instrumental Music Program

The MDJH Instrumental Music Program gives students the opportunity to continue developing their skills, musicianship, confidence, and love of music while making music with friends.

Students with previous instrumental experience can participate in our Grade 7 Concert Band, Grade 8 & 9 Symphonic Band, and String Ensemble, with additional opportunities available through Jazz Band and other small ensembles.

Throughout the year, students perform a wide variety of music and take part in school concerts, special events, festivals, and other performance opportunities. Along the way, they develop ensemble skills, independence, leadership, confidence, and a strong sense of community.

Join now!! Registration Form

For more info, check out our website mdjhmusic

Picture Day – Sept. 25th

Picture Day is September 25th, 2026.

Student photographs taken on Picture Day will be added to the student’s PowerSchool record and may be used by authorized school and student transportation personnel for school administration, student identification, and transportation-related purposes.

This may include helping confirm a student’s identity when arranging or providing student transportation services. Access to student photographs is limited to authorized personnel who require the information for their role.

If you have questions about the collection or use of student photographs, please contact the school administration.