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Food Drive
Last year’s Winter Food Drive was a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without all of your help and support. This year, we are again teaming up with Shepherd’s Cupboard, but we have decided to do things a little differently. We will …
Terry Fox Run
Hyland Heights will participate in our annual Terry Fox Run on Friday September 22, 2023. To donate you can do so on https://ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ or students are invited to bring in a toonie for Terry.
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 few students who will …
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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.
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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. Please register at your local school. To determine which school your child is eligible to attend, visit the UGDSB’s School Locator.
Professional Activity Day Description – Sept. 18, 2023
Kindergarten to Grade 3 teachers will receive professional learning on early reading instruction, universal design for learning, and screening. to ensure educators are prepared to support their students in a manner consistent with the recommendations in the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Right to Read report for the full school year. Additionally, staff will focus on the implementation of the new Language curriculum in grades 1 – 8 and on embedding high yield strategies in reading across the various subject curriculum areas. In Secondary schools, teachers will continue professional development on the de-streamed grade 9 course and on effective practices for teaching reading across various subject areas. Furthermore, enhancing teacher efficacy in supporting students to consolidate foundation knowledge and skills in Grade 9 destreamed English will be a focus of this professional learning time.
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Return to School September 5th 2023
Return to School Date is Tuesday, September 5th 2023.
To find your school and transportation eligibility , please visit: www.findmyschool.ca
REGISTRATION Tuesday, August 29th – 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Visit www.ugdsb.ca/schools/admission-registration/ for information and registration form
Transportation updates
Please see the following links below for helpful information from student transportation.
Here is our 2023-2024 newsletter https://stwdsts.ca/newsletter/
Parents can opt out of busing here https://stwdsts.ca/opt-out-of-busing/
First Rider Day info here https://stwdsts.ca/first-rider-program/
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Lost and Found
There is a large amount of lost and found in the foyer of our school. Please come in to claim items before the end of the school day on June 29th. All unclaimed items will be donated to the community on June 30th.