Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
Term 1 Report Cards should now be available for access on the Parent Portal under "Digital Documents."
https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/connected-for-parents
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today (Feb. 13) to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Due to forecasted inclement weather for Wednesday Feb. 12, all Community Use of School Facilities is cancelled for this afternoon/evening.
We are currently investigating a persistent issue regarding ConnectED accounts, affecting all student and parent accounts. The system is currently unavailable. We are actively working to resolve these issues.
The Friday 5
1) Please continue to call the school to report all student absences at 519-827-1601, ext. 100. You can call and leave a message at any time.
2) Make sure you have downloaded the UGDSB mobile app to school notifications. Download for Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln Download for iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh
3) Term 1 Report Cards will be available online on Wed. Feb. 12th
4) Family Day holiday on Mon. Feb. 17th *no school
5) Have a great weekend!
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4 today (North Wellington and Dufferin) - schools remain open. Please note that the Transportation website is having technical difficulties. To confirm - buses are cancelled in Zones 3 and 4, but schools remain open.
Provide your input on the draft School Year Calendars for the 2025-26 school year! Planning for the next school year has begun and we want your feedback! Staff, students and families in the Upper Grand are invited to take a few minutes to provide their input on the UGDSB’s draft 2025-2026 School Year Calendars via an anonymous online survey. To learn more and complete the survey, please visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/7580.
Attention Parents/Caregivers: Immunization notices have been sent for elementary students who do not have up-to-date immunization records. To get missing vaccines listed in the notice, you can book an appointment with your healthcare provider or with Public Health at wdgpublichealth.ca/appointments. To check or update your child's immunization record, visit immunizewdg.ca. Visit wdgpublichealth.ca/vaccination for more information about receiving a notice.
The Friday 5
1) Request for wool donations! Our KHPS Changemakers need thicker wool (number 5 or 6) to continue making hats and scarves for the "Chase the Chill" challenge. Please send in or drop off any donations to Mrs. Jameson.
2) Bussing concerns - please sign up for the STWDSTS email notifications on the Parent Portal or download the BusPlanner Delays App (Quick code: WDSTS) to ensure you get the most up-to-date information for late buses. The school does not control bussing, please call transportation services directly at 519-824-4119 with any questions or concerns.
3) Please continue to call the school to report all student absences at 519-827-1601, ext. 100. You can call and leave a message at any time.
4) Thurs. Feb. 6th is National Sweater Day! Please consider wearing a warm sweater to stay cozy.
5) Term 1 Report Cards will be available online on Wed. Feb. 12th
INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE - WED. JAN. 29: Schools in Zone 3 (North Wellington) and Zone 4 (Dufferin) are CLOSED to students and staff. Schools in Zones 1 and 2 are open as normal today.
The Friday 5
1) LAST CALL! Pizza orders for February to the end of June are now open on School Cash Online. All orders are due today by 12pm.
2) Free fluoride varnish will be offered to all KHPS students on Feb. 27th. Parents need to register their child(ren) if they would like to receive the fluoride varnish https://survey.wdgpublichealth.ca/surveys/?s=48TARLMKPYFP88XF A second application will be offered on May 20th.
3) WDGPH has sent out vaccination letters to families for students who are missing up-to-date vaccines. Please pay attention to the information on upcoming catch-up clinics or contact your family doctor.
4) *Date change* Gr 8 Grad photos now on March 26
5) Reminder: Registration for new Junior Kindergarten (JK) students for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Children who were born in 2021 may attend JK. Register your child online at: UGDSB Registration Online Form
5+) Last minute request for wool donations! Our KHPS Changemakers need thicker wool (number 5 or 6) to continue making hats and scarves for the "Chase the Chill" challenge.
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
The Friday 5
1) School council meeting on Mon. Jan. 20th at 6:30pm. All are welcome! Please consider joining us for the meeting or getting involved in council events.
2) Pizza orders for February to the end of June are now open on School Cash Online. All orders are due by Fri. Jan. 24th at 12pm.
3) School Council sponsored KHPS Day at CTRL V on Fri. Jan. 24th. Each hour of VR booked raises $5 for the school. Families can reserve their spots online.
4) Many classes have enjoyed sledding over the last few weeks using the school sleds. We ask that you please do not send sleds from home.
5) Remember to download the new UGDSB mobile app - Android https://aptg.ca/V7pmln, iPhone https://aptg.ca/370LCh. For all the UGDSB and KHPS updates right to your phone, please sign up for push notifications.
The Friday 5
-Welcome back!
-Booster Juice orders are now open online for January 23rd-March 20th. Visit https://boostyourlunch.com/pages/order-here to place your order.
-Kindergarten Registration for new JKs is available online. Once you have completed the online registration, please stop by the school office between 9:30am-2:30pm to show your proof of address, child’s birthdate, and any custody information.
-School Council sponsored KHPS Day at CTRL V on the PD Day Fri. Jan. 24th. Each hour of VR booked raises $5 for the school. Families can reserve their spots online.
-Grade 8 Grad photos on Jan. 30th
ICYMI: As winter continues to roll on, a reminder of our inclement weather procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/6033
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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