It's chilly out there today, but the snow is melting, and the sun will be shining. It’s time to #SpringintoSpring! Join thousands of students across Ontario by walking or wheeling to school throughout the month of April. #JourneyOutside https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14985
Today is Custodial and Maintenance Appreciation Day! Thank you to all UGDSB custodians and maintenance staff, your dedication, skill, and hard work are appreciated in our schools and offices.
The UGDSB’s April Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about using water responsibility at school and home, active school travel, cannabis safety, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
The UGDSB is continuing to highlight the seven focus areas of our Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030). This month, we’re focusing on Water. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14868
Are you graduating from high school this year? Check out this info for the 2026 Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award! https://www.opsba.org/opsba_news/2026-healthy-democracy-student-leadership-award/
Westside SS esports team wins Provincial Championship. Congratulations to everyone involved! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14791
Your Next Chapter - Transition Planning Guide for Students with IEPs or Disabilities and their Caregivers
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share that the Westside S.S Prom Committee has launched our Purdy’s Spring Chocolate Fundraiser in support of the 2026 Prom.
This fundraiser helps offset the overall costs of prom and allows us to keep ticket prices as affordable as possible for our students. By purchasing delicious Purdy’s chocolates, up to 30% of each order goes directly to the Westside Prom Committee.
All chocolates are made in Canada and packed with care at the Purdy’s Vancouver chocolate factory.
How to order:
👉 Please use our custom fundraising link:
https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000025112
Order deadline: March 11th, 2026
Thank you in advance for your continued support in helping make the 2026 Prom a memorable experience for our students. Every order truly makes a difference.
Prom Committee
Westside Secondary School
Wellness Works: Why is Self-Advocacy important? Learn this March by clicking here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14653
Wednesday February 25, 2026 - Westside Secondary School remains OPEN for student learning today.
Due to weather and road conditions, transportation services have been cancelled in Dufferin County.
Every day counts towards their success and when students are able to attend on days when buses are cancelled, they stay on track with coursework and benefit from small group work and extra support.
If travel is safe for your family, please consider arranging a ride, carpooling, or walking when possible.
Thank you for helping support your child’s learning and success. Stay safe, and have a great day.
This week, students and staff across the UGDSB are getting ready to stand up to bullying on Wednesday, February 25 for Pink Shirt Day. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14418
Thursday February 19, 2026 - Westside Secondary School remains OPEN for student learning today.
Due to weather and road conditions, transportation services have been cancelled in Dufferin County.
Every day counts towards their success and when students are able to attend on days when buses are cancelled, they stay on track with coursework and benefit from small group work and extra support.
If travel is safe for your family, please consider arranging a ride, carpooling, or walking when possible.
Thank you for helping support your child’s learning and success. Stay safe, and have a great day.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to share that the Westside S.S Prom Committee has launched our Purdy’s Spring Chocolate Fundraiser in support of the 2026 Prom.
This fundraiser helps offset the overall costs of prom and allows us to keep ticket prices as affordable as possible for our students. By purchasing delicious Purdy’s chocolates, up to 30% of each order goes directly to the Westside Prom Committee.
All chocolates are made in Canada and packed with care at the Purdy’s Vancouver chocolate factory.
How to order:
👉 Please use our custom fundraising link:
https://fundraising.purdys.com/campaign/000025112
Order deadline: March 11th, 2026
Thank you in advance for your continued support in helping make the 2026 Prom a memorable experience for our students. Every order truly makes a difference.
Prom Committee
Westside Secondary School
Wednesday February 18, 2026 - Westside Secondary School remains OPEN for student learning today.
Due to weather and road conditions, transportation services have been cancelled in Dufferin County.
Every day counts towards their success and when students are able to attend on days when buses are cancelled, they stay on track with coursework and benefit from small group work and extra support.
If travel is safe for your family, please consider arranging a ride, carpooling, or walking when possible.
Thank you for helping support your child’s learning and success. Stay safe, and have a great day.
Course selection week starts this week. All of our course selection is completed through MyBlueprint. Ask your student about their pathway and to show you what they’ve chosen.
Westside’s School council Meeting - If you are really looking for more ways to support your student through this process, please join us tonight at 6:30- 7:30 pm.
Please follow this Link: https://meet.google.com/hmh-zdor-xwa
Accessibility Services - Post Secondary
Does your student have an IEP? Do you have questions regarding accessibility Services in Post Secondary?
An information session with the University of Guelph is taking place on February 19th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm via Google Meet
Next week begins Course Selection week at Westside. All of our course selection is completed through MyBlueprint. Ask students to show you what they’ve chosen. Once they submit their courses, only a guidance counselor can change it.
Need more information: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/westsidess/course-selection?authuser=0
If you are really looking for more ways to support your student through this process, please join us next Tuesday, for Westside’s Parent council Meeting, Tuesday Feb 17 6:30- 7:30 pm.
Virtual Link: https://meet.google.com/hmh-zdor-xwa
Students are invited to participate in a province-wide School Crossing Guard Appreciation Drawing Contest. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14274
Guidance counselors are asking students to think about their next steps. Please help your student make good choices by talking to your students about their pathway. What do they want to do when they leave school? Which are the best courses to help them get there? Students will be choosing courses next week with a guidance counselor.