News & Announcements

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.

Positive Case Of COVID-19 (December 5th)

Posted December 5, 2021

Dear Wolverine Parents / Guardians, Students, and Staff,

WDG Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Public Health has provided us with letters to forward by email to potential high-risk contacts in specific classes and busses on UGCloud. ...

Legion Poster, Poetry & Essay Contest Winners

Posted December 3, 2021

Congratulations to Gr. 10 Wolverine, Brody, who won 1st Place in the Mount Forest Legion's Senior Boys Black & White Poster category, and to Gr. 9 Wolverine, Sam, who won 1st Place for the Intermediate Black & White Poster category! These two students represented WHSS very well, and ...

Information about positive COVID-19 case (Nov. 29, 2021)

Posted November 29, 2021

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Wellington Heights yesterday. WDGPH has determined that this individual was not at school during their infectious period and therefore, classmates and staff were not at risk of exposure through the individual.

Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers

Posted November 24, 2021

UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.

UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 15, 2021

Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.

Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education

Posted October 27, 2021

UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.

UGDSB received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS)

Posted October 26, 2021

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 ...

Schedule and criteria for the resumption of indoor inter-school athletics

Posted October 22, 2021

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.

Commencement 2021

Posted October 19, 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 ...

Mid-Term Marks & Parent/Guardian Contact Week

Posted October 13, 2021

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 ...

Wellington Heights September Newsletter

Posted October 13, 2021

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 ...

Update on secondary inter-school athletics (Oct. 13, 2021)

Posted October 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.

Inter-school athletics and spectators at sporting events

Posted October 7, 2021

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.

World Teacher’s Day

Posted October 5, 2021

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 ...

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Terry Fox Run

Posted September 17, 2021

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 ...

LINK Day

Posted September 17, 2021

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 ...

Update on secondary inter-school athletics

Posted September 8, 2021

Please see the following for updates on the start of inter-school athletics in secondary schools in District 10 and District 4.

Information from Public Health: Vaccination Clinic at WHSS

Posted September 7, 2021

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.