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UGDSB received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS)
The Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) for various projects throughout the district.
The UGDSB is continuing its work on optimizing air quality and increasing touchless points in our classrooms and learning environments through improving ventilation and …
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Schedule and criteria for the resumption of indoor inter-school athletics
The Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board, in consultation with District 4 and District 10 officials, are excited to announce the resumption of indoor inter-school athletics.
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Commencement 2021
Thank you to our Commencement Committee, student volunteers, and school staff members who worked tirelessly these past few months to prepare and organize our Commencement ceremony this past Friday, October 15th. It was a wonderful evening …
Mid-Term Marks & Parent/Guardian Contact Week
Mid-term marks will be shared with students on Friday, October 15th. Parent/Guardian Contact Week runs from October 13 – 20. This week is an opportunity for parents and guardians to reach out to teachers by phone or email to get an update about their child’s academic progress. Contact information for staff can be …
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Wellington Heights September Newsletter
We are very proud of our Wolverine teachers and students for all the wonderful work that they have been accomplishing in our school this year. We have students participating in tennis, field hockey, golf and cross-country running. Our Athletic Council has already organized a Terry Fox Run, and Student Council members will be …
Update on secondary inter-school athletics (Oct. 13, 2021)
We wanted to provide secondary students and families with an update regarding the resumption of indoor inter-school athletics. We know that students and families are eagerly awaiting the return of indoor sports and we believe that athletics is an important part of high school life.
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Inter-school athletics and spectators at sporting events
In order to prioritize safety and reduce the possible transmission of COVID-19 at events, we are limiting access to sporting events to players, coaches and those required for the event operations. Spectators are not permitted to be in attendance for school sporting events at this time.
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World Teacher’s Day
Today across the globe we celebrate World Teachers’ Day. It is a day when we recognize the outstanding contributions of our teachers both inside and outside of the classroom. We thank our Wolverine teachers for the work they put into their daily lessons, for all …
Terry Fox Run
Wellington Heights will be hosting its annual Terry Fox Run again in person on Wednesday, September 29th. All students will be invited to run or walk with their classroom cohorts and teachers outside near the school in downtown Mount Forest. You will …
LINK Day
Today our LINK Crew leaders did a great job delivering some engaging and interactive activities with all of our Grade 9 students in order to help them get to know other Grade 9 students in the school, as well as get to know some senior …
Update on secondary inter-school athletics
Please see the following for updates on the start of inter-school athletics in secondary schools in District 10 and District 4.
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Information from Public Health: Vaccination Clinic at WHSS
Please see the following information below from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health regarding an upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held at Wellington Heights Secondary School.
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Community Resource Centre Backpack program available
Families in need are invited to register for the 2021 Backpack Program sponsored by the Community Resource Centre.
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2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved
The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.
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Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.
School Council & Newsletter
We are looking for parents and guardians to join our WHSS School Council for next school year. If you are interested in ensuring the voices of parents are heard at the school level, if you want to stay better informed regarding what is going on at the school, or if you simply want to …
WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines
On June 14, 2021, at 7pm, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, will be offering a presentation for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn more about WDGPH’s COVID-19 vaccination program and answer parent questions.
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UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a month where we celebrate and recognize histories, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
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UGDSB launching online report card system
Due to COVID-19, the Upper Grand District School Board is preparing to make student report cards available online for parents/guardians this spring. Keep reading for important dates coming up.