REMINDER: School Council Meeting TONIGHT – Monday, October 23rd

Posted October 23, 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,   At EDSS we know that children do best at school when their parents and/or guardians are engaged in their education so we invite you all to join our School Council.   What is the School Council? The School Council is a dynamic group of caregivers, students and staff members who […]

Take Our Kids to Work Day 2023

Posted October 13, 2023

Take Our Kids to Work Day is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1st. It is an experiential learning opportunity for Grade 9 students across Canada, offering them the chance to see the world of work firsthand, explore a variety of careers and sectors, and look at what skills are important to thrive in the world of […]

Woolwich Community Services 4th annual Food Fund Drive 2023 Friday November 3 & Saturday November 4

Posted October 11, 2023

It’s again that time of year when we think of the Woolwich Community Services (“WCS”) Christmas Goodwill Hampers. The need is always great. Please note there will be NO DOOR-TO-DOOR FOOD DRIVE. Funds will need to be raised to replace the food, that would otherwise be put in the Goodwill Hampers. WCS will be using […]

Interim Reports & Meet the Teacher Night Information

Posted October 5, 2023

Interim Reports & Meet the Teacher Night Information Interim Reports – Monday, October 16th Interim Reports will be distributed to students on Monday, October 16th. They will provide information on student progress in their courses this semester. Meet the Teacher Night – Wednesday, October 18th – 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Parents and/or Guardians are invited […]

EDSS Student attendance reminder: Absences and lates reporting and validation/followup

Posted October 5, 2023

Dear Parents, caregivers and students of EDSS As we all know, attendance is a key factor for students to stay engaged in school and on track to graduate. In Ontario, school attendance is mandatory until the age of 18 and schools are responsible for maintaining accurate attendance records and to work with families to support their student’s attendance at school. […]

Friday, October 6 – Professional Development Day for School Staff

Posted October 3, 2023

What Secondary School Staff Are Learning  Friday, October 6, 2023 – Full Day Session Focus:  Destreaming  School Learning and Improvement Plans Experiential Learning Format: In-person and Online Learning delivery method:  Small team meetings Whole staff sessions Shared and customizable slide decks Experiential learning with the Business Education Partnership Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s): Waterloo Region District School Board, Business […]

Blended Learning Day – Wednesday, September 27

Posted September 25, 2023

Blended Learning Day: Wed, Sept 27, 2023 The EDSS school schedule can be found below.  During the morning, secondary teachers will engage in Professional Development to support the expansion of de-streaming and single streaming. Students will have remote asynchronous learning in the morning and short remote synchronous meets for each class in the afternoon. In […]

Message from Mr. S. Millar, Principal

Posted September 25, 2023

Hello, Lancers! My name is Sandy Millar and I’m thrilled to be joining Elmira District Secondary School as the new principal. Students, parents, and guardians, please have a look at the video message here. I know EDSS is a vibrant secondary school offering a well-balanced program of arts, activities, athletics, and academics to the students living in […]

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