News
Immunization Clinic
Students who have received notice that they require Immunization should be aware that the clinic planned for JFR on Dec. 10 has been moved …
Louis Riel Day
Today we will be flying the Metis Flag at John F Ross and we will fly it until the end of Riel …
Grade 8 Parent-Student OPEN House
Grade 8 Parent-Student OPEN House: Wednesday November 27, 2019. For Grade 8 parents and students!
6:00 to 7:25 – Open House:
Parents and students can tour …
Construction Notice – Stevenson Street North
Stevenson Street North will be closed from Elizabeth Street to Eramosa Road for construction. Construction will start on November 11th and will take about …
Read more about Construction Notice – Stevenson Street North »
Important information regarding WHY Survey – a joint survey between UGDSB and WDG Public Health
This year Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health are collecting information on student health and well-being from youth, parents and school staff. The Well-Being and Health Youth Surveys are designed to help us understand how well we are doing creating safe, welcoming, and inclusive environments in our schools. It also provides important information about the physical and mental health of youth in our area.
Immunization Information from Public Health
If your student was contacted by Public Health regarding immunizations, please review this PDF for more information. Thank you.
Read more about Immunization Information from Public Health »
Midterm ReportCards
Midterm Reports are being distributed to students on Monday, November 25th, 2019. The Reference Chart from …
School Council
School Council
Please note that the School Council meeting scheduled for November 19th has been cancelled to afford parents an opportunity to …
Job action and labour updates: Information for parents/guardians
Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit www.ugdsb.ca/labour for on-going updates from the school board regarding provincial job action.
Read more about Job action and labour updates: Information for parents/guardians »
Youth Beliefs and Well Being Study
Youth Beliefs And Well Being Study
Please see attached for information on the current University of Guelph Study.
Student Accident Insurance
Student Accident Insurance packages were distributed to students on Friday, September 13th. Please be sure to review the package.
How does the John F. Ross Policy Compare to the Ministry “Cell Phone Ban”
Cellphones- Ontario Ministry of Education (downloaded August 2019)
In response to feedback from parents, students and teachers, we are updating the Provincial Code of Conduct …
Read more about How does the John F. Ross Policy Compare to the Ministry “Cell Phone Ban” »
Reminder for parents/guardians: Accidents happen – be prepared with Student Accident Insurance
Parents/guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on and off school premises during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the …