News & Announcements
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Daily self-reported COVID cases at our school
Due to the continued prevalence of COVID-19 during the sixth wave, we will be providing a regular report of positive COVID-19 cases that were self-reported* to the school. *Public health officials no longer inform schools of positive cases. We will aim to provide this additional layer of reporting for a short time period to respond to increasing case counts in our communities.
The information will be shared on the school website on this post, which will be updated daily (Monday-Friday, holidays excluded).
We recognize that because schools and the school board are no longer receiving reports from public health officials when there is a positive case, and because self-reporting to the school is voluntary, the number of cases reported on the school website will not be an accurate reflection of the amount of COVID in the community.
Should you wish to self-report a positive COVID case to the school for your child(ren), please do so by contacting the school’s main office.
Self-reported cases
- Date updated: May 16, 2022
- Number of cases that were self-reported to the school on this date: 1
Daily School Absence Reporting
The UGDSB continues to report school absences on a daily basis, which allows us to monitor trends in absenteeism rates and gives us a better sense of the impact of COVID-19 on schools.
You can view the daily absences for our school, and see if our school goes above the 30% absenteeism threshold, here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/community/coronavirus/2021-22-school-operations/daily-absence-tracking-pilot/
Hyland Heights News for May 13th
Good afternoon Hawk Families, It’s been another great week at Hyland Heights. Our students and staff looked great in Hyland colours and/or spirit wear and blue and white for another Leafs spirit day. Our school spirit days continue into May: Tuesday May 17- International Day Against ...Please No Dogs on School Property
During school hours, we kindly ask that you do not bring your dog onto school property. We have a number of children who are scared of dogs, no matter the size. Thank you for your attention to this matter.Save the Date for Graduation
Please find attached information about our Graduation for Grade 8 students being held Monday June 27, 2022 Save The Date
Hyland Heights News for May 6th
Good afternoon Hawk Families, It’s been another great week at HylandHeights. Our students and staff looked great in Cinco deMayo colours, and blue and white for Leafs spirit day. Our school spirit days continue into May: Friday May 13- Hawks Wear or School Colours Day ...Grade 6/7/8 Summer Programming Opportunity
Upper Grand DSB offers Grade 6, 7, and 8 students requiring additional support with the Ontario curriculum, particularly in the areas of Literacy and Numeracy, an opportunity to participate in an 8-day non-credit remediation program. The program is intended for students whose achievement of expectations in Grade 6, 7 or 8 Language and/or ...Read more about Grade 6/7/8 Summer Programming Opportunity »
Camp Opportunity for Interested Families
We are One Voice One Team and we are so excited that our S.W.O.L.E. Summer Camp is back for summer 2022! This year, we have the privilege of offering our Ambassador Program to school partners such as Hyland Heights! This program allows for participants from your school to attend one ...MacMillian’s Fundraiser at Hyland Heights
We are pleased to be offering MacMillan's products as our current fundraiser at Hyland Heights. This fundraising campaign will generate funds to support the Scientists in Schools program for our students. MacMillan's offers an array of delicious products that include cookie doughs, muffin batters, gourmet desserts, pizza, soups, ...Hyland Heights News for April 29th
Good evening Hawk Families, It’s been another awesome week at Hyland. Our students and staff looked great in their Raptor colours/ wear and their Hyland Heights colours /wear. Our school spirit days continue into May: Thursday May 5- Cinco de Mayo- Celebrate by wearing brightly coloured ...May Spirit Days
Thursday May 5- Cinco de Mayo- celebrate by wearing brightly coloured clothing Friday May 13- Hawks Wear or School Colours Day Tuesday May 17- International Day Against Homophobia, transphobia and Biphobia, wear rainbow colours Friday May 27- Beach wear day- shorts, sundresses, flip flops, sunhats ...Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 312 Website and Social Media Management
The following board policy currently under review was released for public consultation: 312 – Website and Social Media Management
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Hyland Heights Update for April 22nd
Good evening Hawk Families, It’s been another fantastic week at Hyland. Our students and staff looked great in their earth colours today. Do you know our school will be welcoming worms to help us compost at Hyland? Mr. Palmer’s class won the GOOS challenge, our kindergartens cleaned ...MacMillians Fundraiser

Grade 7 and 8 vaccination clinic
Public Health will be returning to your school on Friday April 22, 2022 to provide grade 7/8 students with their 2nd dose of Hep B & HPV vaccine. Anyone who missed their vaccines in the fall will have the opportunity to receive these vaccines (Men-C-ACYW, Hep B & HPV) at the clinic. ...Hyland Heights News for April 13th
Good evening Hawk Families, It’s been another awesome week at Hyland and we still have tomorrow to go! Our students and staff looked awesome in their pink as we recognized the International Day of Pink. Our school spirit days continue: Wednesday April 20- Litter less ...VIRTUAL PARENT ENGAGEMENT PRESENTATION EQUITY & INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
Please find information to register for this virtual event that takes place on May 4, 2022 PIC Flyer May 2022Reminders of health and safety guidance during the sixth COVID-19 wave
Public Health officials expect the sixth wave of COVID-19 to last for another several weeks, and we are asking for everyone’s help to get us through this latest wave.
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Hyland Heights News for April 7th
Good evening Hawk Families, , It’s been another fantastic week at Hyland and we’re looking forward to another great day on Friday. On Monday, we recognized Autism Awareness Day. Our students and staff looked awesome in their blue and red while raising awareness. Our school spirit ...Ramadan Mubarak to all of those observing
April 2nd, subject to new moon sighting, marks the beginning of Ramadan. Many students, families and staff in the UGDSB and worldwide are observing Ramadan, during this 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Prayer in Schools and Board Offices Multifaith prayer spaces are available in schools. Schools will indicate the ...Hyland Heights News for April 1st
Good afternoon, We had a great week at Hyland Heights. Our students and staff looked great in their favourite sports team apparel today. Our school spirit days continue into April: Monday April 4- Shine Blue and Dress Red for World Autism Day Wednesday April ...Graduation Photos!

Hyland Heights News for March 25th
Good afternoon, We had a good first week back. Thanks to all students and staff who rocked their socks on Monday to raise awareness for World Down Syndrome Day and who wore purple today to raise awareness for Epilepsy. Our school spirit days continue into April: ...April Spirit Days

Hyland Heights News for March 21st
Good afternoon, We hope you have all had a wonderful March Break. Spring seems to have arrived and we are excited to have all our students back in class as we return to the second term here at Hyland. The Ministry provides COVID-19 guidance, the best ...Grad Shirts Now Available for Order!

Changes to COVID-19 protocols effective March 14 and 21, 2022
On March 9, 2022, the province announced several changes to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols that will take effect in March. Please see below for a summary of the changes that affect schools. Effective March 14, 2022: School boards are no longer required to have a COVID-19 vaccination disclosure policy in place or ...Read more about Changes to COVID-19 protocols effective March 14 and 21, 2022 »
Hyland Heights News for March 10th
Good evening, Happy March Break to all of our Hawk families! Please remember that there is no school for students on March 11th, as this is the first day of March Break. We will see everyone back at Hyland on Monday, March 21st at 850am. We hope that you ...Masking mandate to end in UGDSB on March 21, as school board does not have the authority to continue enforcement of the mandate
Mandatory masking will no longer be required in Upper Grand District School Board schools as of March 21, 2022, as the school board does not have the authority to enforce this beyond March 21. Here are the facts: On March 9, 2022, the province announced it was lifting mask requirements ...JK Registration site is temporarily disabled
The JK Registration site is temporarily disabled. It will open again on March 15th, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience.UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement
March 9, 2022 On March 9, 2022, Ontario announced changes to COVID-19 requirements effective March 21, including lifting mask mandates in schools. Please note that the Upper Grand DSB continues to have a Board Resolution requiring masks in schools. We will consult with the province and will provide additional information as soon ...Read more about UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement »