Dear Parents & Guardians,
Please be advised that report cards are currently not uploading to the Parent or Family Portal.
The School Board is aware of the technical difficulties and is actively working with the software vendor to resolve the issue.
We will send an update as soon as report cards become available with instructions on how to access them.
Thank you for your understanding, patience and ongoing support.
Janine Grin
Principal
Parent Council Meeting - Tuesday February 17, 2026 @ 6:30pm. Learn ways to support your student with Pathway Education.
Today kicks off Westside’s Pathway Education week. Guidance counselors are delivering presentations to help students think about their next steps. Parents are great at this as well. Please talk 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 and submitting course selections next week with a guidance counselor. Students will be using MyBlueprint to choose their courses. Ask them to show you what they’ve chosen.
Winter Walk Day may be over, but there's still plenty of time to walk or wheel to school this winter.
Walking and wheeling to school is good for the environment, supports children’s health, and helps them connect with their neighbourhood. This February, ask your kids what they enjoy most about their school journey! #WinterWalk&Wheel Month.
Walking and wheeling to school is good for the environment, supports children’s health, and helps them connect with their neighbourhood. This February, ask your kids what they enjoy most about their school journey! #WinterWalk&Wheel Month.
ICYMI: Today is National Sweater Day. We want to see your sweaters! DM us pictures of your class or your child(ren) on Instagram (@uppergrand) or simply tag us in your post! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13689
ICYMI: We're seeking feedback on next year's School Calendars. Review the draft calendars and provide your input by Feb. 10: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13693
Youth Care Day at the Edelbrock Centre in Orangeville.
Date: TONIGHT!! February 3, 2026
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Who: Youth 12yrs - 25yrs
Tomorrow is Winter Walk/Wheel Day! Let's celebrate winter by walking or wheeling to and from school. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13976
This February Wellness Works will be exploring Self Compassion. This month let’s remind ourselves that we deserve the same care and compassion we give to others. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13803
Westside Secondary School
Semester 2 Start Date
Wednesday February 4, 2026
REMINDER: The on-time window for French Immersion Kindergarten applications closes tomorrow (January 30) at 4pm, this includes document verification. English registrations remain open after January 30. Get more info at ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
UGDSB sites are turning down the heat to promote energy conservation. Learn more about National Sweater Day here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13689
Good afternoon,
With today's inclement weather day at Westside, the UGDSB has revised the exam schedule as shown below:
Exam Day 3 and Exam Day 4 to be scheduled on Friday
Exam Day 3 - Friday morning
Exam Day 4 - Friday afternoon
Grade 9 - With the exception of Grade 9 1W Math classes writing EQAO, all remaining Grade 9 subject examinations for Semester 1 will be cancelled, and final marks will be based on term work and culminating activities.
Grades 10–12- To accommodate the need to schedule two examinations within a single day, teachers of Grades 10–12 are asked to adjust their examinations to a maximum length of 1.5 hours.
Tues Jan 27 - No Buses (Instructional Day)
Wed Jan 28 - Exam Day 1
Thurs Jan 29 - Exam Day 2
Fri Jan 30 - AM - Exam 3 - PM - Exam 4
Mon Feb 2 - PA Day
Tues Feb 3 - PA Day
Wed Feb 4 - 1st Day of Class Sem 2
Teachers will use their professional judgment in planning and administering exams and will be mindful of the challenges students may face when writing two exams in one day.
We appreciate your patience and support as we navigate this exam period.
Janine Grin
Principal
Today is Family Literacy Day! This year’s theme is “Make Mealtime Family Time.” How can you incorporate literacy into your family time? Learn more about Family Literacy Day on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13664
#FamilyLiteracyDay #FLD2026
#FamilyLiteracyDay #FLD2026
Semester 2 Timetables - Available Online Now!
Please see the instructions below on how you/your student can view their Semester 2 timetable online.
Timetables: Students can view their timetables online through Edsembli connect.
Website: ConnectEdStudent Portal - https://connect.edsembli.com/on/ugdsb/wss/portal/viewer/login/login.aspx?logintype=S
Username: First 3 letters of the student’s usual name and the student’s full surname. (eg. John Smith will be johsmith).
Password: The student’s 9 digit OEN. This number can be found on a report card to the right of their name.
Timetables Drop Down
This Year
View - Summary
Semester 2 - Term 1 - GO
If your student needs to make any changes, they are to make an appointment with our Guidance team.
Please note that not all changes will be possible as many classes are already full. Students should check in with Student Services to check availability of our Guidance Team.
We’re only a few weeks away from February, which is Black History Month. Black History Month is a time when people across Canada learn about and honour the history, achievements, and contributions of Black Canadians and their communities. Throughout the month, we will celebrate Black excellence, learn from history, and reflect on how we can continue to act, today and into the future. We’ll start with a look at the Canadian perspective, then throughout February we’ll dig into the work being done in the UGDSB.
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHMCanada #BlackBrilliance
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHMCanada #BlackBrilliance
Snow outside? That’s snow problem! Join in the celebration of Winter Walk/Wheel Day on February 4, 2026. Find activities and resources here: https://ontarioactiveschooltravel.ca/winter-walk-day/ #WinterWalkDay
Tuesday January 20, 2026 - Due to inclement weather, Transportation Services have cancelled busses in Dufferin County, Zone 4.
Schools remain open for Staff and Students.
ICYMI - Kindergarten Registration is happening January 6th to January 30th, 2026 until 4 p.m. The 4 p.m. deadline on January 30th is for French Immersion applications only. Learn more about Kindergarten Registration on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
Monday January 19, 2026 - Transportation Services in Dufferin County Division 4 have been cancelled today.
Schools are OPEN for Staff and Students to attend.