HAPPY DECEM-BRRR!
This week we will be sending out the EDHS Newsletter and holding our Grade 8 Virtual Information Night. This month we will have Photo Retake Day (Dec 16), Grad Photo Days (Dec 16-20, by appt only) and a bunch of winter fun before the Winter Break Holidays! Stay tuned for an exciting month Raiders!
PA DAY TODAY (NOV. 29)
There will be NO classes today (Nov 29), as it is a Professional Activity Day. This PA Day is for all UGDSB Elementary and Secondary schools. Have a good day and weekend everyone!
REMINDER: PA DAY (NOV. 29 - TOMORROW)
There will be NO classes on Nov 29, as it is a Professional Activity Day. This PA Day is for all UGDSB Elementary and Secondary schools.
VACCINE CLINIC (DEC 13) Immunization Notices were recently given to high school students who do not have an up-to-date immunization record or valid exemption on file with WDG Public Health. Students can receive missing vaccines at Erin District High School on Friday December 13, 2024 by booking an appointment online at wdgpublichealth.ca/appointments. For more info about what to do if you received a notice, refer to the letter or visit
wdgpublichealth.ca/vaccination or call 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006. This is not a school matter, so please direct any questions or concerns to 1-800-265-7293 ext. 7006.
Students who are on the Honour Roll or who are receiving a Raiders Award will be given their awards on November 25 or 27 throughout the day. If students are going to be away, they can go the Guidance Office after November 27 to pick up their certificates.
GRADE 8 INFO TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT AT EDHS!
We will begin with the French Immersion presentation at 6:30pm. Then all course offerings presentation will begin at 7pm. Followed by a School Open House Tour, which begins at 7:30pm.
If you can't make tonight's in-person information night, we will be holding a virtual presentation on December 3rd (stay tuned to website for the link).
MID-TERM REPORT CARDS are available online as of Friday, November 22 in the Parent or Student Portal
PIZZA DAY! Happening today (Friday) in the Snake Pit @ Lunch 1 slice for $2.50 or 2 slices for $4 . Gatorade $2. CASH ONLY
SEMI-FORMAL (CANCELLED):
The Semi-Formal will not be held in December 2024 due to the on-going construction in the Shamrock Hall. This will be rescheduled to a later date. Stayed tuned for more information.
TODAY: Trent University visits EDHS at lunch in the Snake Pit. Open to all grades. This is an amazing opportunity to ask questions about beyond the course books and brochures when planning for post-secondary school.
University of Ottawa visits EDHS today at lunch in the Snake Pit. Open to all grades. This is an amazing opportunity to ask questions about beyond the course books and brochures when planning for post-secondary school.
Next visits: Georgian College (Nov. 14th) & Trent University (Nov. 15th)
REMINDER: Grade 12 Post-Secondary Applications Presentation Evening for Parents and Caregivers at Erin District High School happening virtually on Wednesday, November 13th from 6:30pm - 7:30pm. Come and learn more about applications for Colleges, Universities, and Apprenticeship pathways. Q&A period following the presentation. The virtual meeting will become available at the following link: https://meet.google.com/iwt-opjz-msi
TODAY IS PIZZA DAY! Happening today in the Snake Pit @ Lunch 1 slice for $2.50 or 2 slices for $4 . Gatorade $2. CASH ONLY
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE! Please be advised that as of Nov 7th , KAPP has closed Inkster Drive and Boland Drive is now open. Please note that Dundas St E from Credit River Road to Tenth Line will also remain closed. We ask that you take your time coming through the areas that are open, especially the parking lot. Thank you for your cooperation!
NOTE: Photo Retake Day will not be held on Nov 6th. We had to reschedule due to conflicts. PHOTO RETAKE DAY is now DECEMBER 16TH.
Sorry for any inconveniences.
Tomorrow it TAKE OUR KIDS TO WORK DAY (Grade 9). Thank you to everyone who submitted their permission forms. We hope you enjoy your work experience.
EDHS November Newsletter is now AVAILABLE!
https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/edhs/page/edhsnewsletter
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The Upper Grand District School Board will begin exploring the possibility of expanding the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma program in the district. Read more about it here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/5270
Attention Grade 7-12 families, important information about myBlueprint!
The myBlueprint Parent/Guardian Information Night is scheduled for November 6, from 7-8pm. It will be hosted by UGDSB and myBlueprint’s Brad Booker. This night will discuss how parents/guardians can get their own accounts, as well as some of the key tools they can use to support conversations with their child(ren). To sign up for this information night please visit: https://shorturl.at/euQZ8
MyBlueprint is a comprehensive digital Career/Life planning tool that can be accessed by students anytime, anywhere for personal inquiry, career exploration, post-secondary planning, goal setting, and financial planning, and documenting their learning to share with teachers, peers, parents, and/or future employers.
