News & Announcements
IMPORTANT UPDATES
INCLEMENT WEATHER: A reminder that, as with every winter, inclement weather conditions may result in bus cancellations and/or school closures. Decisions on buses and school operations due to inclement weather are made as soon as key information is available and no later than 6:30am the morning of. To check the status of school buses each morning visit www.stwdsts.ca, and to check the status of school closures visit www.ugdsb.ca.
DAILY SCHOOL ABSENCE REPORT: The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
WARM WINTER WISHES CAMPAIGN
For the past 21 years, the Grade 12 Business Leadership Class at Wellington Heights Secondary School in Mount Forest has championed our Warm Winter Wishes charity initiative and students have ...
Midterm Report Cards Available for Download
Your child(ren)’s Midterm Report is now available for viewing online. Please follow these steps to access the Midterm Report: Go to Wellington Heights Secondary School and click on the link to the UGDSB Parent/Guardian Portal. Click on the link ...Read more about Midterm Report Cards Available for Download »
Inclement weather procedures for UGDSB schools
With winter weather here, now is a great time to review the Upper Grand District School Board’s procedures for Inclement Weather Days. Updated information has been posted on the UGDSB website outlining the different procedures for bus cancellations, school closures due to inclement weather, and more. LINK: UGDSB INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES **A reminder ...Read more about Inclement weather procedures for UGDSB schools »
WHSS Student Receives The Queen’s Jubilee Medal
A student from Wellington Heights Secondary School has received the Queen’s Jubilee Medal for her bravery and thoughtfulness. On October 18, 2022, Grade 12 WHSS student, Tori, was at her home when a tragic car accident occurred on Highway 6 in front of her home, causing both vehicles involved in the ...Read more about WHSS Student Receives The Queen’s Jubilee Medal »
Upper Grand collaborates with organizations to provide tutoring supports
The Upper Grand District School Board in association with The Grove, TVOLearn, Streams Community Hub, Tutor Bright, and Reading Rocks is providing students at both the elementary and secondary levels with additional tutoring support and resources. These additional support and resources were made possible through funding provided by the Ontario ...Read more about Upper Grand collaborates with organizations to provide tutoring supports »
Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
Grade 10 students who are taking English this semester will be writing the two part Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test on Tuesday November 29th and Thursday December 1st in their English classes. Staff will work with students to prepare and practice so they are ready and primed ...Read more about Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) »
Parents/Guardians invited to free webinar: Post-pandemic Mental Health
Parents/guardians are invited to join a free webinar in November on post-pandemic mental health. Join Kevin Cameron as he shares information and strategies relating to post-pandemic mental health for adults and children. A survey by CMHA Ontario showed that nearly half (48 per cent) of Ontarians say their mental health has worsened ...Read more about Parents/Guardians invited to free webinar: Post-pandemic Mental Health »
Download school ventilation reports from the UGDSB website
The Upper Grand District School Board continues to make board and school-based ventilation reports available in the 2022-23 school year. The board report and each school report is available for download on the UGDSB website at www.ugdsb.ca/ventilationreport. To access a specific school report: Download the full report (Microsoft Excel document) ...Read more about Download school ventilation reports from the UGDSB website »
Terry Fox Run
Our Wolverines participated in the Terry Fox Run during the morning of September 29th. Students and staff were encouraged to bring in a toonie for Terry, that would be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation in support of cancer research. ...Survivor
Lots of Wolverines signed up and dressed up to participate in our Athletic Council’s “Survivor” activities during the afternoon of September 29th. ...
National Truth And Reconciliation Day
Wolverines recognized National Truth and Reconciliation Day on September 30th by wearing orange and by participating in learning opportunities related to Indigenous education across the school. Thanks to our Equity Club for coordinating classroom activities, for sharing educational announcements, and ...School Cafeteria
Our school cafeteria is up and running again with the support of local community restaurants who are bringing in a limited number of hot lunches almost every day for the month of October. Thanks to B & A Garden, Domino’s Pizza, ...
Grade 9 Camp
From September 21-23, 81 of our Grade 9 students attended Grade 9 Camp at Youth Leadership Camps Canada (YLCC) in Orillia.
Commencement – Friday, October 14th
This year’s Commencement for 2022 graduates will be held on Friday, October 14th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the school.
National Day For Truth And Reconciliation – Sept. 30th
September 26 – 30 is Truth and Reconciliation Week, which culminates in the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation or “Orange Shirt Day” on Friday, September 30th.
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Survivor Day – Sept. 29th
Survivor Day will be held on Thursday, September 29th at Wellington Heights during the morning. The event is available to all interested students for who would like to participate in team-building activities with students from across the school.
Terry Fox Run – Sept. 29th
The annual Terry Fox Run will be held on Thursday, September 29th at Wellington Heights during the morning.
Virtual School Council Meeting For Parents/Guardians – Sept.27th at 7 p.m.
The first WHSS School Council meeting for the year will be held virtually on Tuesday, September 27th at 7:00 p.m. on Google Meet.
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Parents/Guardians: The next North Wellington Hub meeting is November 3, 2022
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 next Hub meeting is November 3, 2022, at 7pm.
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