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Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
Happy Monday Harris Mill families – Sept 11, 2023
WOW what a great start to the school year. The first week has been awesome with a lot of fun, learning and connecting with new and old friends. Thank you parents for making this week such a success through the encouragement of your children. We are looking forward ...Dot Day Is Almost Here!
Dear Harris Mill Families; During the week of September 11th, the students and staff of Harris Mill will once again be joining over 20 million people in 195 countries around the world to celebrate International Dot Day! Your children will read the story, and participate in “dot” ...School Council Meets Tuesday Sept 12th @ 7:00pm
We would like to WELCOME all parents and guardians to the 1st Harris Mill Parent Council Meeting for the 2023/24 school year, either in person at the school or via Google Meet. We will have lots to discuss, but we will try and keep it as short as possible. Everyone ...Happy First Day of School everyone!
Happy First Day of School everyone! WOW what a great day! Thank you parents for helping your child(ren) have such a great start to the year! Just a couple of notes: Harris Mill will be using email and our website primarily to communicate with families about ...Getting Started at Harris Mill PS – September 2023
Welcome to the 2023/2024 School Year Bonjour and welcome to Harris Mill Public School! I hope that you have had a wonderful summer and have had some relaxing time with family and friends. My name is Chad Guyitt and I am the new principal at Harris Mill ...Back to school 2023-24: School operations and health and safety information
The Upper Grand District School Board looks forward to welcoming all students, staff and families this September. Please see below for important school operations and health and safety information. In-Person Learning We are looking forward to welcoming back the majority of our students to in-person learning for the 2023-24 school year. We have a ...First Day Of School is Tuesday September 5th – Where to meet?
First Day Procedures Please arrive at the school between 8:15 and 8:30 AM. We ask that parents walk their children to the tarmac (kindergarten at the kindergarten gates). Teachers will direct your child to the appropriate grade level signs. If it is raining, students are advised to ...Elementary Registration Day is just around the corner – Here’s what you need to know
Elementary Registration Day is happening August 29, 2023, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2023-24 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need to re-register.
Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Date: September 18, 2023
Length: Full Day
Topic 1: AM – Literacy
Entity Hosting: School board
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators
Description: Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. ...
Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans. The Upper Grand District School board is empowered under The Education Act to offer Accident and Life Insurance for students.
