
ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033


Welcome back Raiders! We hope you had a wonderful winter break. As we dive back into classes, remember that exams are just around the corner. We ask that you please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that may conflict with exam dates to ensure these exams are not missed.

SPIRIT DAY: Comfy Clothing Day!

And that's a wrap.... Wishing all our EDHS students and families a joyful winter break! Please note that winter break will take place from December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025. Happy holidays from the entire EDHS staff!


TODAY IS PHOTO RETAKE DAY! Students who missed the original photo day in September or wish to get a retake, they will be happening TODAY in the afternoon. An announcement will be made as to when students can head down for their photos. Students are asked to remain in class until these announcements are made.

SPIRIT DAY: Gingerbread House Building (Period 2). Finished gingerbread houses will be photographed and judged in the Snake Pit.

SPIRIT DAY: Festive Clothing and Hot Chocolate Day!

PHOTO RETAKE DAY - TOMORROW! (DEC 19) This is for those who need a retake or those who missed photo day in September.

For Important Information about Final Evaluations, please follow this link:
https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/edhs/article/6334

NEW Attendance Line: (519) 833-9665 ext. 100. This line is for reporting your student(s) absence, while helping us prioritize urgent calls. This line is only for absences and not early dismissal. To sign your student(s) out early, we ask that you contact the Main Office by pressing 0 or ext 230 in the prompts. When signing out your student(s) out early, we ask that you provide us with a sufficient amount of time prior to their dismissal, to ensure we aren't disrupting classes. Thank you!


SPIRIT DAY: Minute to Win it at Lunch in the Cafeteria.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Grad Photo Week begins today (Dec 16-20). To booked a Grad Photo Session please visit: BOOKMYGRAD.CA, using the code EDS. Spots are limited. Photo Retake Day will be held on Dec 19th.

ATTENTION: When your student's bus is cancelled, you are not required to call the school regarding their absence, as we assign the absence by the bus route. If your student is not on the cancelled buses and will be absent, then you are require to call in their absence.

PHOTO DAY REMINDERS (GRAD & RETAKES)
Grad Photos are next week (Dec 16-20). To booked a Grad Photo Session please visit: BOOKMYGRAD.CA, using the code EDS. Spots are limited.
Photo Retake Day will be held on Dec 19th.

ARTS NIGHT CANCELLED:
Due to the power outage this morning that affected bus/student arrivals, the Arts Night is cancelled tonight.

When your student's bus is cancelled, you are not required to call the school regarding their absence, as we assign the absence by the bus route. If your student is not on the cancelled buses and will be absent, then you are require to call in their absence.

PHOTO RETAKE DAY will now be held on DECEMBER 19. Please note the date change on your calendars. This is for those who need a retake or those who missed photo day in September.


National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: For the audio of our morning announcement, please click the following link (in both French & English):
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bmnjD6TtvVhdu7wOj3T9GbLmjPdLZ5Wv/view?usp=sharing


Do you want instant notifications of bus delays or cancellations? The BusPlanner Delays App is available on both IOS and android devices. Visit your app store to download! For more information click the link or head to our News section: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/edhs/article/6159

REMINDER: SEMI-FORMAL (CANCELLED): The Semi-Formal will NOT be held on Dec 5 due to the on-going construction in the Shamrock Hall. This event will be rescheduled to a later date. Stayed tuned for more information.