News & Announcements
Important information regarding reopening schools, COVID-19 and more
Please click the links below for information on reopening schools in fall 2020, COVID-19 and supports for students and families:
Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students
As we move into the summer months we want to encourage students to consider safe options to obtain your community hours.
Read more about Community Involvement Hours information for grade 8 and high school students »
Taking action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work
As an educational community we have a responsibility to identify and describe racism and oppression and then work to dismantle it.
Read more about Taking action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work »
Updating parent/guardian contact information
The school board is in the process of ensuring we have the most up-to-date contact information for parents and families. Please check your child’s UGCloud email account this week.
Read more about Updating parent/guardian contact information »
Toronto Raptors Day!
On Monday, June 8th, our virtual spirit day will be "Toronto Raptors Day". We will be celebrating the Toronto Raptors for winning the NBA Championships one year ago! JMC students and staff are invited to celebrate the Toronto Raptors historic win in ...Jump Rope for Heart
Each year, John McCrae participates in Jump Rope for Heart. This year we get to do it VIRTUALLY! The Heart & Stroke's Virtual Jump Rope Event is taking place on Friday, June 19th! During the week of June 15th, we'll be asking ...June is Pride Month – Check Out Events and Activities for UGDSB
Virtual events this month will include an art exhibit that showcases student work and several special guest spotlights. Guest spotlights will include authors and advocates who support the LGBTQ+ community. Information about the virtual events will be shared on social ...Read more about June is Pride Month – Check Out Events and Activities for UGDSB »
Update to families regarding expanded provincial COVID-19 testing
Information from the province regarding expanded testing for COVID-19 in Ontario.
Read more about Update to families regarding expanded provincial COVID-19 testing »
Summer School programs for students in grades 6-12
The Upper Grand District School Board has announced a range of Summer School programs and opportunities available to students in grades 6-12 this summer.
Read more about Summer School programs for students in grades 6-12 »
Flying the Pride flag in the UGDSB
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VIQDygCIq0 For more information about why we fly the Pride flag in June, visit the UGDSB website.Rainbow Day!
June is nationally recognized as Pride month, and throughout this month the Pride rainbow flag will be flown at the Upper Grand board office, our school, and other schools as well. Our Virtual Spirit Day for Monday, June 1st is RAINBOWS!
JMC students and staff are ...School Immunization Update from Public Health
As the province of Ontario has announced extended school closures in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, school-based vaccine programs were also suspended.
The health of your children is very important. At this time, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health ...
Read more about School Immunization Update from Public Health »
Information-Please read to pick up your child’s belongings
Please read the information contained in this note carefully. We ask that you follow the set timeline given to you. Please note too that masks will not be provided, but we do encourage you to wear one. It will be nice to see you! Student Belongings Pick Up ProceduresThank You to All of Our Wonderful Volunteers!
...Read more about Thank You to All of Our Wonderful Volunteers! »
Imagine the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup Day!
On Monday, May 25th, we will be celebrating our next Virtual School Spirit Day with "Imagine the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup Day"! JMC students and staff are invited to find creative and fun ways to celebrate. ...Read more about Imagine the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup Day! »
