Message from Director Monteith
This letter and further information is available online here.
Attention all Future Grade 9 Ravens!
Eastside Secondary School is your destination for inclusive, exciting programming across subject areas and for extracurricular experiences that suit every type of skill, talent, or interest. We are looking forward to inviting in Grade 9 students who want to be a part of a diverse community, feel supported by amazing staff, and make great memories inside and outside of the classroom. Come soar with the Ravens!
Registration and supporting documents are available here.
For further details, please call the Main Office at 613-962-8668.
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Important Update Regarding In-Person Teaching and Learning for January 2021
In accordance with provincial direction received earlier these holidays from the Minister of Education, Eastside Secondary School will be closed to in-person teaching and learning until January 25, 2021.
For further information, please read the letter from HPEDSB Director of Education Sean Monteith linked here.
Updates and Information Regarding Post-Break Learning
Our Ravens and their families have earned a relaxing, safe, and healthful holiday break. As we look ahead to the uncertainties and possibilities that await us in January 2021, Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has important information to share with families. Please review the documents provided at the links below.
Read MoreEastside Secondary School is fortunate to have the knowledge and skills of Ashley, our public health nurse, supporting the wellbeing of our students. Ashley is onsite every Wednesday in the Guidance Office. She is committed to helping students to navigate all aspects of their health.
Read MoreThis letter and further information is available online here.
Your Eastside Secondary School Guidance team is here for you, Ravens.
Students who need to speak to a guidance counsellor are asked to book an appointment by using the Outlook Calendar tool available here.
Reasons to make an appointment
• to discuss changes to course selections for next year, post-secondary planning, financial planning, and any other challenges
• to discuss possibility of returning for an additional year of secondary school (for Grade 12s)
• to ask questions about college/university applications or job opportunities (Grade 12s)
• to explore scholarships, bursaries, OSAP, etc.
Eastside Secondary School students potentially graduating in June 2020 are encouraged to read the letter provided by Director of Education for Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, Sean Monteith. The full text is available here.
Hi Ravens! Do you need help? It is okay if you do! Social Workers at our schools are here for you. Check out their message to you here. Hope it makes you smile!
Hey Eastside! We miss you all. Be safe and be well. Check out our video greeting. Hope it makes you smile!
Reaching Out and Looking Forward
Following the announcement from Premier Ford on March 31, 2020 indicating the closure of schools until at least May 4, 2020 for the sake of the health and safety of students, staff and families, your Eastside Secondary School team has put in motion a plan to connect with all students. Students are asked to please check their Google Classrooms and the @apps.hpedsb.on.ca email accounts for messages from teachers.
Our teachers are anxious to connect with students and to collectively move forward during this unprecedented time in public education.
For further information on HPEDSB's response to COVID-19 please click here.