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.
November Newsletter
Check out all of the amazing things that have been going on at Wellington Heights this past month by reading our November Newsletter.
Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
Warm Winter Wishes
Our Warm Winter Wishes campaign is in full swing again this year with a few new twists, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. CJ Lopez and her BOH4M Business Leadership class took a leading role, once again, in ...
Warm Winter Wishes
Please see the attached link if you would like to donate to our Warm Winter Wishes Program and do not need a tax receipt. https://ugdsb.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/46170/64/False/TrueGrade 8 Information Night
Our Wellington Heights Virtual Grade 8 Information Night was held on Wednesday, December 8th at 6:00 p.m. on Google Meet.
The virtual meeting was brief, as all of the important information is also included in a comprehensive video for our prospective Grade 9 Wolverines to watch at any time. You can ...
Positive Case Of COVID-19 (December 5th)
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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 ...
