News & Announcements
Grade 10-12 Orientation
Orientation for Grades 10-12: Wednesday August 28th, 2019, 12-3pm
After July 22nd, 2019, all student fees can be paid on line. Yearbooks can also be purchased on line. Website: www.schoolcashonline.com
If you wish to pay by cash/cheque (payable to: John F. Ross) this option will be available on August 28th, from 12-3pm.
All students with materials owing can return them at this time to avoid line ups on …
Grade 9 Orientation
Grade 9 Registration and Orientation will be on Wednesday, August 28th, 2019 at 8:00am. Letter 2019 2020
Report Cards
Report Cards will be available for pick up at the main office for the summer. Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Attention Graduating Class of 2019!
All Graduates of 2019, please see the following attachment for information regarding Commencement Grad Notice 2019
Important Notice – Fire alarm June 19
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
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
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
People writing on June 18th
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J. Ball
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C. Cain
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A. Dell’Erede
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N. Fuda
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N. Key
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D. MacDonald
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K. McMurray
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L. Manno
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A. Smith
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Date Error on Credit in Jeopardy Letters
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!
All Graduates of 2019, please see the following attachment for information regarding Commencement Grad Notice 2019
UPPER GRAND READS ‘THE MARROW THIEVES’
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
Due to rain in the forecast, the Special Olympics Track & Field Meet has been postponed to Wednesday May 15, 2019.
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Important Prom Dates!
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 …
Mental Health Week
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
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
John F. Ross Hall of Fame
Check out the slideshow from the John F. Ross Hall of Fame Ceremony that was held on April 27, 2019! https://sites.google.com/site/jfrhalloffame/
