School Mental Health Ontario Looking for Parent and Student Voice
1. ThriveSMH is a group of passionate students who help to develop and review resources, share student perspectives and support or lead mental health promotion initiatives. Students must be in grades 7 to 10 and attending an English language, publicly funded school board in Ontario. Applications are due by November 30th. For more information and to apply, students can visit bit.ly/ThriveSMH
2. PCCG is a group of parents/caregivers who help to inform the work of School Mental Health Ontario by contributing to parent/caregiver mental health literacy through co-development of resources. Parents and caregivers must have a child (grades JK-12) currently registered in a publicly funded school board in Ontario. Applications are due by November 30th. For more information and to apply parents/caregivers can visit https://smho-smso.ca/pccg/
Webinar EQAO Math Night for Parents and Guardians
Join EQAO for a free live webinar on November 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm where 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. During the webinar, EQAO staff will show how these math questions help assess the skills students are learning in their math classes. Staff will also share valuable insights from the past three years of assessment results, which can help caregivers support their children’s math learning. Here is the registration link: Webinar Registration - Zoom
I’m happy to share that all staff and students have safely re-entered WSS. We’re grateful to the fire technician for arriving so quickly to reset the panel and to the Alder St. Arena staff for their support.
Students were respectful and patient throughout, and we’re very pleased with how well everyone responded. Period 3 will resume at 1:00 p.m. to allow staff and students time for lunch.
Thank you,
Janine Grin
Principal
WSS has been evacuated due to a false fire alarm. Custodial and maintenance staff are currently unable to reset the panel and are awaiting the arrival of a fire technician. Staff and students are at Alder St. Arena, staying warm and dry until the alarm can be silenced.
We will continue to keep the community updated.
Thank you
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The Toronto Blue Jays are officially headed to the World Series for the first time since 1993 - and we’re celebrating together!
📍 Mill Street, Orangeville
📅 Friday, October 24th - GAME 1
🕖 Pre-game coverage starts at 7:00 PM | First pitch at 8:00 PM
Bring your chair (no picnic tables this time!) and dress warmly (from past experience I recommend long johns, toques, mitts, and a warm blanket!) - we’re closing down Mill Street and setting up a big screen so we can cheer as one community.
🍔 Food & Drinks will be available from Taphouse Craft Beer + Kitchen (alcoholic drinks must stay on their property).
💙 Admission is FREE – but please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation for the Orangeville Food Bank.
📅 SAVE THE DATE: If the series goes to a Game 7 on November 1st, we’ll do it all again for one more unforgettable night!
✨ Sports have a way of bringing people together – let’s celebrate the Jays, our town, and the power of community spirit.
One Community. One Team. One Big Screen.
💙⚾️ Let’s Go Blue Jays! ⚾️💙
#RootedInCommunity #LoveOrangeville #LetsGoBlueJays
Westside Secondary School
Pink Day Community Pancake Breakfast
Date: Friday October 24, 2025
Time: 7:30 - 8:30 am
All Donations will support our efforts and be sent to Breast Cancer Canada. Donation Link
Dine with Shoeless Joe's for lunch, mention you are from Westside, 25% will be donated back to the school!
We are currently seeking public input on Policy 518 - Students with Life-Threatening Medical Conditions.
This policy conveys the board’s commitment to supporting students with prevalent medical conditions, such as asthma, anaphylaxis, diabetes and epilepsy, to ensure they have full access to school in a safe, inclusive, and healthy environment. This includes fostering well-being and empowering students to manage their medical needs to the best of their ability.
To review the draft documents and provide feedback, visit the UGDSB website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/policy-518-students-with-life-threatening-medical-conditions
The UGDSB Family Portal puts your child’s school information in one secure place. See bus updates, IEPs, School Cash Online, reset students’ passwords, and more—anytime. It’s easy to use, with single sign-on for many tools (and we’re adding more). Get started: https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/. Need help? Please see this FAQ: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/family-portal-faq
Join us at our Orangeville & Area Job Fair to explore supply opportunities as a Casual or Emergency Educational Assistant.
📍 Grant Evans Education Centre: 40 Amelia Street, Orangeville
🗓️ Wednesday, October 22, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
✅ Take part in on-site interviews!
📲 Click the link below or scan the QR to sign up!
🔗 https://UGDSB_orangevillejobfair_EAEEA.eventbrite.ca
🙌 Be part of a team recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2025!
Looking for a flexible way to support students this school year? Join us at one of our upcoming UGDSB Job Fairs!
Guelph & Area: October 15, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Guelph Board Office
Orangeville & Area: October 22, 2025, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM I Grant Evans Education Centre
Meet our team, explore supply roles, and learn more about working with UGDSB.
📌 Additional details to follow soon!
Thursday September 18, 2025
