Matthew McNair School Start Up 2026/2027
McNair's School Start up Information:
September 7 - Labour Day (School Closed)
September 8 - Staff and Students Return to McNair
Schedule for First Day (September 8, 2026)
10:00 AM Grade 8 Student Orientation Assembly & Homeroom
11:00 AM Mini School Orientation Assembly
11:30 AM Grade 9-10 Student Orientation Assembly & Homeroom
1:00 PM Grade 11-12 Student Orientation Assembly & Homeroom
- All students will first gather in the Large Gym before being directed to their homeroom classes.
- Grade 8 teachers and student mentors will be in the Large Gym at 10:00 AM to welcome and assist new Grade 8 students before guiding them to their homeroom classes. Grade 8 students can expect their welcoming activities to last approximately one hour.
- Grades 9-12 students can expect the assembly and homeroom procedures to take approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Students will be dismissed from their homeroom classes at the conclusion of their orientation session.
- During the week of August 31 to September 4, counsellors, office staff, and administrators will be at McNair preparing to welcome students and staff back to school by finalizing timetables, schedules, and orientation activities.
McNair is an outstanding school with a dedicated staff and a supportive, caring community. We are excited about the year ahead and know that every student will receive quality instruction and opportunities for rich learning experiences.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for an exciting and successful 2026-2027 school year.
Updated:
Wednesday, September 2, 2026