News & Announcements

John F Ross Hall of Fame Nominations

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John F Ross is looking for nominees to consider inducting into the JF Ross Hall of Fame in the Fall of 2024. If you know of someone who attended JF Ross (must be before 2019) and has made a massive positive impact on our world, please consider nominating them using the link provided. All nominees will be carefully considered, and the selected inductees will be chosen by current JF Ross students by June 2024. 
https://forms.gle/euQ95TYqQxqRg9pK6

ERIN DOUPE, GUELPH TEACHER, RECEIVES GOVERNOR GENERAL’S HISTORY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

Posted November 14, 2023

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Parents/guardians invited to complete WHY Survey to help improve well-being of youth

Posted November 13, 2023

All parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board are invited to complete the 2023 WHY Survey, in partnership with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.

The purpose of the Well-being Health and Youth (WHY) Surveys is to collect information from youth, parents, …

Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health Immunization Clinic

Posted November 13, 2023

Thursday Dec. 7th and Friday Dec. 8th, John F Ross will be hosting an Immunization clinic offered by Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health (WDGPH).

Overdue notices regarding incomplete immunization records of students on file at WDGPH are being …

It’s that time of year again – everything you need to know about UG Inclement Weather Procedures

Posted November 8, 2023

GUELPH, ON – It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures.

BUS DELAYS/CANCELLATIONS:

In the event of bus cancellations, all schools will remain open for students and staff …

2023/24 Graduation “Grad” Photos at JFR

Posted November 1, 2023

Dates:  December 4th-15th, 2023

Times:  8:30-3:30 p.m.

Location:  Grad Photos will be taken in the L-Shaped Corridor at JFR.

Photo sessions can be booked at the www.bookmygrad.ca website (school code jfr)

Further information can be found at Edge Imaging website:   …

ATTENDANCE SUPPORT

Posted October 26, 2023

ATTENDANCE SUPPORT WEEK 4:

 This week, let’s discuss some things to do if all the strategies you’ve tried so far to encourage regular attendance at school with your child haven’t worked.

Be consistent! Don’t give …

Provide your feedback on UGDSB draft policies

Posted October 25, 2023

At the October 24th Board meeting, the following policy items were approved. All updates have been made on the board website (www.ugdsb.on.ca/board/policy).

Weapons Awareness and Reduction: What you need to know. Gr. 9 & 10

Posted October 20, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians:

This letter is to inform you that members of the Guelph Police Services will be hosting an assembly in ELFox on Community Safety as part of a Safe Communities Presentation for all students in Grades 9 …

Red Cross launches Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Appeal

Posted October 16, 2023

John F Ross CVI has many students with family in Herat, Afghanistan and we encourage supporting the Red Cross/Red Crescent earthquake recovery work
Here is a link to support the earthquake recovery.
https://www.redcross.ca/about-us/media-news/news-releases/red-cross-launches-afghanistan-humanitarian-crisis-appeal

Check your child’s attendance, report card marks, timetable!

Posted October 11, 2023

Check your child’s attendance, report card marks, timetable and transcript information as follows:

Edsembli Connect Website:

https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/jfrcvi/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=S

Login:  the first 3 letters of their usual name and the student’s full surname (eg. …

Statement from the Chair of the Board and Director regarding ongoing violence in the Middle East

Posted October 10, 2023

We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent deadly attacks and ongoing violence in the Middle East. Our thoughts are with all those impacted and mourning the loss of life during the conflict over the past …

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