EXAM DAY #2: Students and visitors are reminded that when entering the school to please be quiet. We have exams in progress throughout the school, this includes the Main Office. Students may study in groups in the Cafeteria or do individual studying in the library.
EXAM DAY #1: Let the exams begin.... Good Luck Raiders!
All UGDSB families are advised to be prepared for cold weather tomorrow morning. Please dress accordingly and take precautions with the cold temperatures. Bus families are reminded to check the Transportation website in the morning for possible impacts to school transportation: https://stwdsts.ca/.
The UGDSB wants to remind families of some important deadlines that are approaching, including deadlines for Kindergarten Registration, Junior Kindergarten FI Registration and Out of Area/Out of District applications for next school year: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7231
Parents/guardians are invited to attend a free webinar on EQAO math assessments. EQAO staff will discuss math questions that Ontario students encounter when they participate in Ontario’s large-scale assessments. These assessments are taken by all Ontario students in Grades 3, 6 and 9: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7217
Check out our January 2025 Newsletter for important information, links and upcoming dates.
https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/edhs/page/edhsnewsletter
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.
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!
SPIRIT DAY: Comfy Clothing Day!
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.
PHOTO RETAKE DAY - TOMORROW! (DEC 19) This is for those who need a retake or those who missed photo day in September.
SPIRIT DAY: Festive Clothing and Hot Chocolate Day!
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.