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Semester End & Final Assessments
The countdown to the end of the year is on, Wolverines! The last day of classes for all students (except for our Life Skills students) will be Friday, June 17th.
Final Semester 2 Assessments (i.e. exams, interviews, in-class activities), will be held from June 20th to the 24th. Students will complete one final assessment each day, based on this schedule:
Monday, June 20 – Period 1 Final Assessment
Tuesday, June 21 – Period 2 Final Assessment
Wednesday, June 22 – Period 3 Final Assessment
Thursday, June 23 – Period 4 Final Assessment
Friday, June 24 – Assessment Conflict Day
Monday, June 27 – Student Support Day
Tuesday, June 28 – P.A. Day (No Students Attend)
Wednesday, June 29 – P.A. Day (No Students Attend)
Conflict Day is for any student who was ill or could not attend an assessment for a medical appointment. Students and parents must contact the Vice Principal or Principal as soon as possible if they cannot attend a Final Assessment on their assigned day, due to illness or a medical appointment, so arrangements can be made. Students may not miss a final assessment for a vacation, part-time job, or another non-essential reason, or they may be assigned a zero for this Final Assessment, which will impact final grades. Only students in our Den Life Skills class may attend on Student Support Day. This day is also for students who need a day of support to complete and submit any assignments required for credit completion.
Final Assessments will begin at 9:30 a.m. each day, unless otherwise determined by the teacher to accommodate assessments such as individual interviews. Bus transportation will operate as usual at the beginning and end of day, although parents/guardians may also pick up their students immediately following their assessments. The school cafeteria and library will be open for quiet independent study only.
Students are also reminded to clean out their lockers, and to return any library books, school resources, and Chromebooks before leaving for the summer. Good luck on your Final Assessments, Wolverines!
Commencement 2022 – Save the Date
Please check back for more details!Wolverines Raised $30,550 At Relay For Life
Wellington Heights students and staff raised $30,550 for cancer research at its recent Relay For Life event, held at the school on June 3rd. Grade 12 student, Grey Hugli-Armstrong, along with Mr. Norton, Mrs. Bell, and a ...
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Wellington Heights Recognizes Pride Month
Wolverine staff and students are recognizing Pride Month in June, a month to show support for the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The Pride Flag will fly at the school during the month of June to let all students know that everyone ...
Art-A-Thon A Success
A large group of Wolverine artists participated in the annual Art-A-Thon on May 26th, where students created art of their choosing over several hours, and then their artwork was auctioned off to students and staff through a silent auction. Proceeds from the auction go towards the Art Department’s programming ...
WHSS April Newsletter
Please find at the link below the Wellington Heights March Newsletter, which is a sample of all of the amazing things that have been going on at WHSS during the month of April:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0SVpjgmhG-iNqhn-9eJbfIRW8XQuhSZO_1oPgG7xi8/edit?usp=sharing
...The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on May 24, 2022. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the Board’s work plan priorities. The LTAP review report also provides the status of the 5-year work plan priorities identified for 2018-2022.
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WHSS March Newsletter
Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 312 Website and Social Media Management
The following board policy currently under review was released for public consultation: 312 – Website and Social Media Management
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A Reminder Of Classroom Expectations For Wolverines
Today our Wolverines were reminded, on the morning announcements, of some of our school expectations:
Cell Phones Teachers may be incorporating activities that allow students to use their cell phones for learning activities, and the school supports these endeavours. However, when not being used for educational purposes, cell phones should be ...Read more about A Reminder Of Classroom Expectations For Wolverines »
Daily self-reported COVID cases at our school
Due to the continued prevalence of COVID-19 during the sixth wave, we will be providing a regular report of positive COVID-19 cases that were self-reported* to the school. *Public health officials no longer inform schools of positive cases. We will aim to ...Read more about Daily self-reported COVID cases at our school »
Reminders of health and safety guidance during the sixth COVID-19 wave
Public Health officials expect the sixth wave of COVID-19 to last for another several weeks, and we are asking for everyone’s help to get us through this latest wave.
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Ramadan Mubarak to all of those observing
April 2nd, subject to new moon sighting, marks the beginning of Ramadan. Many students, families and staff in the UGDSB and worldwide are observing Ramadan, during this 9th month of the Islamic calendar. Prayer in Schools and Board Offices Multifaith prayer spaces are available in schools. Schools will indicate the ...Changes to COVID-19 protocols effective March 14 and 21, 2022
On March 9, 2022, the province announced several changes to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols that will take effect in March. Please see below for a summary of the changes that affect schools. Effective March 14, 2022: School boards are no longer required to have a COVID-19 vaccination disclosure policy in place or ...Read more about Changes to COVID-19 protocols effective March 14 and 21, 2022 »
Masking mandate to end in UGDSB on March 21, as school board does not have the authority to continue enforcement of the mandate
Mandatory masking will no longer be required in Upper Grand District School Board schools as of March 21, 2022, as the school board does not have the authority to enforce this beyond March 21. Here are the facts: On March 9, 2022, the province announced it was lifting mask requirements ...UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement
March 9, 2022 On March 9, 2022, Ontario announced changes to COVID-19 requirements effective March 21, including lifting mask mandates in schools. Please note that the Upper Grand DSB continues to have a Board Resolution requiring masks in schools. We will consult with the province and will provide additional information as soon ...Read more about UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement »
Secondary Schools: Online Learning Graduation Requirement
Beginning with the cohort of students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year, all students in Ontario must earn a minimum of two online learning credits as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma unless they have been opted out. In response, the UGDSB is offering an increased number of UGDSB lead eLearning courses.
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Parents/caregivers are invited to join the North Wellington Hub!
Parents/caregivers with child/ren attending an Upper Grand District School Board school located in North Wellington are invited to join the North Wellington Hub. The Hub is an opportunity for parents/caregivers in North Wellington to meet on a regular basis to discuss topics related to their child/ren’s schools and education, and to receive information from the board related to schools.
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ALL UGDSB SCHOOLS/OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY FEB. 18: Emergency remote learning/working day
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.
Updates to masking protocols outdoors, COVID-19 screening tool
Please review the following updates to protocols around masking outdoors, extracurriculars, and the province’s COVID-19 screening tool.
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