News
*Picture Day, Date Changed
Please see the date change for Picture Day. Picture day at Harris Mill will take on October the 12th, 2021.
Video Surveillance
Harris Mill Public School is monitored by 24 hour video surveillance. Security cameras are in operation for the safety of the students, staff and the school community and for the protection of the Upper Grand District School Board property. For additional information please contact the Principal (519-856-0309) of the school or contact the F.O.I. …
Drop-off and Pick-up
Hello Harris Mill Families,
It is greatly appreciated if people continue to wear masks outdoors at drop-off and pick-up as the sidewalk becomes very congested and it can be difficult to maintain social distancing during those very busy times of the day.
If you are bringing your dog during drop off and pick up please walk …
School Emergency Response Training and Annual Drills
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I am writing to provide you with some information regarding emergency drills that we will be conducting this school year.
The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. Although we hope that an incident that requires response from emergency personnel will never occur in our school, we must be …
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Drop off/Pick up
MacLennan street gets very busy in the morning and afternoon due to families dropping off/picking up their children. If you live within walking distance we encourage you to walk to school in order to provide closer parking for those who must drive. If you are unable to walk your child to school, please only …
School Reorganization
September 15th, 2021
Dear Parents / Guardians,
We have had a positive and smooth start to our 2021-2022 school year. As you are aware, classes within the Upper Grand District School Board are tentative for the first two weeks of school. The Upper Grand District School Board Staffing Committee has …
Smoke and Vape-Free Environment
Smoke and Vape-Free Environment
The Upper Grand DSB provides a smoke and vape-free environment for its students, staff and others while on Board property, in accordance with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and Board policy 208. This policy refers to all forms of tobacco, and any processed form of tobacco that may be smoked, inhaled or …
Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
UGDSB Policy 518: Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions, outlines the roles and responsibilities for all in the educational community to support students with possible life-threatening medical conditions. The prevalent medical conditions covered under this policy are Asthma, Anaphylaxis, Diabetes and Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders. If your child has one of these, or …
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School Classroom Organizations
Schools have built class lists based on their tentative organizations. Changes may be necessary at your child(ren)’s school in order that our Board remain compliant with Ministry parameters (see below). Any changes would be implemented by Monday, September 20th. Principals do not have the option of changing the school organization that is set by …