Pumpkin Paint Contest

Posted October 31, 2023

Student Council organized our second annual pumpkin paint contest.  A big Hawk thank you to No Frills for donating the pumpkins to Hyland Heights.  This year's theme was an animal or a villain. Our Hawks did a fantastic job and we can't wait to find out which pumpkins Parent Council ...

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).

Grade 7 Vaccinations

Posted October 13, 2023

Please find attached a letter from public health about grade 7 vaccinations which will take place at HHES on October 23, 2023.  Consent is now given online please be sure to follow the instructions to give consent for your student to receive the vaccination.   Gr 7 Parent Guardian Letter Online ...

School Cash Online Help

Posted October 11, 2023

Having issues with school cash online?  Please follow the instructions attached for guidance.  School Cash Flyer Two Sided V4 Revised 03 07 2022

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 weekend. We acknowledge this is a particularly devastating time for UGDSB ...

Pizza is Back!

Posted October 10, 2023

Pizza is back!  Parent Council is once again offering pizza days at HHES.  Pizza days are on Tuesdays and pizza is given out at second break.  School cash online is now open for orders.  Please purchase pizza through the online system.  https://ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ Pizza ...

Dufferin Parent Support Network Workshops

Posted October 10, 2023

Upcoming Workshops:   Discipline that Works – Without Yelling Wednesday, October 11th - 7:00pm https://bit.ly/3rjEHAj
Youth And Substance Use: Harm Reduction Approaches and Supporting Your Child Through Substance Use Thursday, October 19th - 5:15pm ...

Professional Activity Day Description – Oct. 27, 2023

Posted October 5, 2023

Date: October 27, 2023 Length: Full Day Topic 1: AM – Workplace Violence Prevention Training Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): School Administrators and Online Modules Description: Staff will spend the morning completing mandatory Workplace Violence Prevention Training on the board’s Online Learning Platform. This is self-directed learning made of online modules for staff to work through independently. Topic 2: PM – Progress ...

Information about the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026

Posted October 3, 2023

GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board has launched the Student Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy – Strategic Framework 2023-2026. This framework looks at the Foundations and Guiding Principles and establishes key Priority Areas.   The Principles and Foundations guide the development, implementation, and monitoring of the ...

Thank you Hawks!

Posted October 2, 2023

Thank you Hawks for your generosity for our Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Thank you to Mr. Anania for organizing the food drive and his helpers Mrs. Cabral, Mr. O'Gorman and Mrs. Ursu for delivering our items to the foodbank. ...