News & Announcements
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.
UGDSB to host Centre Wellington Community Meeting
The Upper Grand District School Board, in partnership with our regional partners, invites Centre Wellington community members to the first in a series of community engagement meetings aimed at violence reduction and suicide prevention. The Centre Wellington community has experienced much loss and tragedy over the past decade, including recent events that have brought the issues of transphobia and homophobia to the forefront.
Looking for Full-Time/Part-Time Lunchroom Supervisors
If you are a parent/guardian or community member and are interested in dedicating some time in your day to support and be a part of our John Black PS community, we are in need of lunchroom supervisors for both morning and afternoon nutrition breaks. The time frames are between 10:30-11:15 ...Oct. 28th John Black Bear Day
On Thursday, October 28th, students are invited to wear one of the following: orange and black, a costume, comfy clothes or their everyday wear. If students choose to wear a costume, they must adhere to the following:
Costumes must avoid appropriating from other cultures or ...Peanut/Nut Allergies
There are several students at John Black Public School who have allergies to all nuts and peanut products. Many of these allergies are life-threatening. As you can understand, the best way to provide a safe environment for all students is to enlist the help of the staff, students and ...October John Black PS Highlights and News!
October News At John Black PS- World Teacher Appreciation Day
- Picture Day
- IB Program Information
September 30th is The National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Thursday, September 30th is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. On this day our students are encouraged and will be supported to wear orange to honour ...Virtual Open House – Wednesday, September 29th
Dear families, Tonight starting at 5pm we are having a virtual open house where parents and guardians can go online to learn about their child’s classroom. Please be sure to visit your child’s Google Classroom where you will find a post from your child’s teacher sharing information and highlights of ...September Newsletter
Highlights:- School Council Message and First Meeting Date
- School Information
Annual Reminder: Video Surveillance
As an added security measure, our school facility 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 Upper Grand District School Board property. Information is collected under the authority of ...
