• Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

    Honoring the Past, Embracing the Future

    We represent the consolidated school communities of eastern Belleville and area. Eastside proudly continues the traditions of leadership and learning of our valued past. We also look ahead to opportunities that will see our students take on 21st century challenges in academics, arts, athletics, and technology in, and beyond, the classroom.
  • Academic Excellence

    Academic Excellence

    Our goal is to support academic success for all students across grades, subjects, and programs. We hold high standards for achievement, empowering students to connect meaningfully with curriculum through dynamic classroom experiences and responsive teaching practices. Eastside is proud to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum and Foundations, our IB preparatory program.
  • Diversity and Inclusivity

    Diversity and Inclusivity

    Diversity is our strength at ESS. We believe that learning is enhanced in an environment in which culture, identity, and experience are valued and shared. Our wide range of programs provide pathways to success for all learners. We are honoured by our ties to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and we are pleased to welcome students from the International Students Program.
  • 21st Century Innovation

    21st Century Innovation

    Our Ravens experience rich learning opportunities that prepare them to thrive in a globally connected, technologically-intensive world. Students work with the tools and develop the skills necessary for full participation in 21st Century life. Our SHSM in Digital Media and our varied technology-based courses allow students to go deeper with innovation and creativity.
  • Learning Through Athletics

    Learning Through Athletics

    We set the example of the power of sport to develop character, teamwork, and resilience. Our Raven athletes learn to excel by way of a full range of extra-curricular sports teams and Phys Ed courses including our Academy of Sport SHSM options and aquatics. ESS is also proud to be a provider of the Hockey Canada Skills Academy!
  • Arts and Inspiration

    Arts and Inspiration

    Learning in the Arts nurtures expression, increases engagement, and hones emotional intelligence. Our Ravens explore their creativity through a number of Visual Arts courses including Ceramics and Photography, Drama courses, and Music courses. Beyond the classroom, students celebrate the Arts through our Coffee Houses, Improv Team, and much more.
  • Culture of Peer Leadership

    Culture of Peer Leadership

    At ESS we promote opportunities for students to act as role models, innovators, and leaders. Working in mentoring and coaching roles, our students strengthen their relationships to one another and to our whole school. We foster student leadership inside and beyond the classroom through a variety of academic and extracurricular experiences.
  • Soar with the Ravens!

    Soar with the Ravens!

    ESS provides learning experiences that respond to and celebrate our diversity; that honour and promote our shared past and bright futures; and that encourage and guide students towards success in school and in the world beyond. Join us and soar with the Ravens!
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  • Meet the Health Nurse

    Eastside 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.  

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  • COVID-19 Safety Reminders

     

    As the pandemic continues, we know it can be difficult to keep up with public health precautions. We are reaching out to parents and caregivers to help us as an Eastside Secondary School staff to help us keep our students safe. Please read the letter provided here for an important message about how Raven families can support us in our fight against COVID-19 at ESS.

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  • Updated Foundations/IB Info

    Discover the Foundations and International Baccalaureate Programs at ESS!
    The International Baccalaureate Program is designed to develop citizens who become lifelong learners by way of exposure to curriculum which stimulates their curiosity, fosters a spirit of discovery, and inspires an enjoyment of learning.  Eastside Secondary School is proud to offer students the challenging, enriching experience of both the IB program and our Grade 9 and 10 Foundations program.  Foundations allows students to develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the International Baccalaureate Program and in university.
    Check out our information brochure and application here!
     
    Did you miss our 2020-2021 IB/Foundations Family Information Night? No problem! Please view the recorded version of this event here.
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  • Director's Message for Semester 2

     

    Please read an important message from Director Monteith here.

    Raven families are asked to think about whether their students will learn at in-person school or virtual school starting in February (Semester 2). Advance planning is required to ensure staff are in place for safe and effective school operations; your cooperation is appreciated.

    If students will remain at Eastside or at the Virtual School, no action is required. If families wish to move a child, please contact the Main Office at ESS as soon as possible and no later than by January 6, 2021.

     

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2019-2020 final report cards will be available for students and parents to access online at the end of the school day on June 26, 2020.

Instructions on how to access report cards

1. Click on the connectEd for Students image

 

connectEd for Students

 

2. Login with your student username and login. This username and password sequence is the same one that the student uses when at school to access the school WIFI network or when using a school computer/laptop. The username will look something like this:  AB123CD If you are unsure of the password, try using the child’s birthdate in the format yyyymmdd  (e.g. 20061225)

 

If the password does not work, please contact your classroom teacher or school principal and they can easily reset the password for you.

 
3. Once logged in, click on the Personal menu option on the top menu bar and slide down to the Multimedia option. Then, click on the link to the provincial report card PDF
 
If you have more than one student in the school, you will need to log in to each individual account to access each report card. 
 
Accessing report cards

 

 

Congratulations graduating Ravens! In honour of your achievements during this extraordinary time, we have a special occasion planned for you to celebrate your successes.  Please read for details here.

 

With the announcement from the Premier and Minister of Education that schools will not be re-opening for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year, HPEDSB has put in place a procedure to facilitate the pickup of student belongings left on school property. 

In line with board procedure, our Eastside Secondary School team is directing our Ravens to the information below in preparation for locker clear out.

Before Scheduling a Locker Clear Out

*Complete a COVID-19 self-assessment.using this tool.  Follow the guidelines resulting from the self-assessment.

*Understand that if you have travelled outside of Canada within the last 14 days you will not be permitted to enter the school

*Understand that if you have cared for or had known contact with an individual with confirmed COVID-19 or who has signs of symptoms of COVID-19 within the last 14 days you will not be permitted to enter the school

Scheduling and Conducting a Locker Clear Out

If you have met the above guidelines, you may book an appointment to clear your locker here.  Only those with an appointment will be permitted access. Upon entering the building, students must follow sanitization protocols and sign in. Once students collect their belongings they are to perform hand hygiene, sign out and leave the building immediately.

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.

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