John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute

A big thank you to UGDSB SHSM , the Ross Arts Department, and the Indigenous Education Team for their generous support in bringing Alyssa Katrine and Forrest and Nevada Eaglespeak...

It’s that time of year again and we wanted to share a refresh with our school community about Inclement Weather Procedures. Bus Delays/Cancellations In the event of bus cancella...

Date: November 28, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementary Topics: Parent / Teacher Interviews Secondary AM Topics: Curriculum Implementation (150 minutes): Litera...

Dear Parent/Guardian: This letter is to inform you that there will be a Therapy Dog in our school, every Monday at lunch. Dogs will have a handler and they will be located in t...

Students entering Grade 11 starting September 2026 who are interested in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are asked to fill out the IB Expression of Interest Form. ...

Former NHL player and current President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, George McPhee , along with author, speaker, and geographer James Raffan , were induc...

Starting on November 3, 2025, students interested in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme will be invited to complete an Expression of Interest Form. The IB Dip...

October is International Walk and Wheel to School Month. It’s an annual global celebration that encourages students to travel actively throughout their school day. This October, j...

This fall we are launching the UGDSB Family Portal to all families in the board. Some families may already have access to the Family Portal as it was soft-launched last year. Th...

At the September 23, 2025 Board Meeting, trustees approved the following motions related to the new South Guelph Secondary School boundary review. 1. That Boundary Option 11 be a...

John F. Ross C.V.I. has one best school food programs in the region. Breakfast and lunch are available daily in our Wellness Centre, with snacks accessible throughout the day. The...

As we prepare to welcome students and staff back this fall, the Upper Grand District School Board is excited to remind families about the UGConnect mobile app – a convenient, all-...

As the 2025-26 school year begins, Paul Calandra, Ontario's Minister of Education, has prepared a message for Ontario parents, students, teachers and staff. To view the letter, p...

If your child takes the bus with the Upper Grand District School Board, here’s how you can easily access their transportation details and stay updated on delays or cancellations. ...

Welcome back Royal Families! We hope you are having a restful and enjoyable summer! We hope you are as excited as we are to start a new school year. This document contains impo...

Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved mi...

John F. Ross C.V.I. - Daily Schedule

Professional Activity Day Description: September 2, 2025 Information for Elementary and Secondary Parents/Guardians Date: September 2, 2025 Length: Full Day Elementar...

To all UGDSB students, As we approach the end of the 2024/2025 school year, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you for your incredible efforts and achiev...

At the June 24 Board Meeting, the following updated policy items were approved: Policy 101 - Electronic Meetings and Meeting Attendance Policy 103 - Trustee Code of Conduct...