John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute

News & Announcements

Report Card Pick Up

Posted June 25, 2019

Report Card Pick Up will begin July 5th. More details to follow.

Attention Graduating Class of 2019!

Posted June 25, 2019

All Graduates of 2019, please see the following attachment for information regarding Commencement Grad Notice 2019

Important Notice – Fire alarm June 19

Posted June 19, 2019

On June 19 at approximately 9:15 a.m., a fire alarm at John F. Ross CVI triggered an emergency response protocol at the school. John F. Ross CVI students were evacuated from the school to their designated evacuation site. Guelph Police and Fire responded to the scene and determined that no fire or threat were found at the school. Students returned to the school at approximately 10:30 a.m., exams have recommenced.

Ross Football

Posted June 18, 2019

Summer camp tryouts will begin Monday, August 26th and run until Thursday, August 29th. These practices will go from 3:30 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. If you do not have equipment yet, please ensure that you come at 2 p.m. on the 26th to get it (we will meet in the Gym 1 changeroom). We provide all equipment with the exception of cleats. Please e-mail Mr. Mathewson at tmathewson1@ugcloud.ca for …

Last Day of Classes Schedule

Posted June 10, 2019

Last Day of Classes Schedule

June 18th

Period 1
9:05-9:50

Period 2
9:55-10:40

Period 3
10:45-11:30

Period 4
11:35-12:20

Lunch
12:20-1:00

Exams Begin
1:00

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Date Error on Credit in Jeopardy Letters

Posted June 7, 2019

This is to notify parents that there was an error on the Credit in Jeopardy letters that were recently sent home. The letters were dated as December, however the correct date would be May. We apologize for the confusion.

Attention Graduating Class of 2019!

Posted May 28, 2019

All Graduates of 2019, please see the following attachment for information regarding Commencement Grad Notice 2019

UPPER GRAND READS ‘THE MARROW THIEVES’

Posted May 24, 2019

John F. Ross is excited to host award-winning Metis author, Cherie Dimaline, on Thursday, May 30th at 10:30 a.m. in the school library as part of the Board-wide Upper Grand Reads program. The author will be reading from her novel, The Marrow Thieves, answering questions from students, and signing books during her author visit at John F. Ross. Please contact Andrea Dell’Erede or Wilma Aalbers at the school for …

DATE CHANGE: Special Olympics Track & Field Meet moved to Wednesday May 15

Posted May 12, 2019

Due to rain in the forecast, the Special Olympics Track & Field Meet has been postponed to Wednesday May 15, 2019.

Important Prom Dates!

Posted May 6, 2019

PROM!!! PROM!!! PROM!!!

Monday May 6 – Wednesday May 8

Prom form pick up at lunch in the main foyer
These forms are required if you are planning to attend prom this year

Monday May 13 – Wednesday May 15

Hand in prom forms and money ($60/person)
You will be added to prom attendee list
You will not be eligible to sign up for a table if these forms are not …

Read more about Important Prom Dates! »

Mental Health Week

Posted May 2, 2019

Mental Health Week is next week: May 6th to May 10th. Please see the attached information and schedule! Mental Health Week Mental Health Week (2)

Semester 2 Midterm Report Cards

Posted May 1, 2019

Semester 2 Midterm Reports are being distributed Thursday May 2nd 2019 to students. The Reference Chart from pages 2 and 3 is available in the attachment below for your information. Our PDF version is saving 2000 pieces of paper for the environment! Report Cards Pages 2&3