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March Break Best Wishes
Eastside Secondary School wishes students and their families a safe, restful and happy March Break. We look forward to seeing students again on March 21st to resume Quadmester 3.
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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
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 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
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
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
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
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!
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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Letter from Dr. Kieran Moore
HPE Public Health has asked for a letter from the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kieran Moore, to be shared with families. Please see the letter linked here.
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Potential for Asynchronous Learning
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) announced that it will begin a legal strike of education support staff across Ontario on Friday, November 4, 2022. Since that announcement, the provincial government has introduced legislation to ensure students remain in the classroom.
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If a successful outcome between the provincial government and other parties involved in the provincial negotiations cannot be reached this week, job action may occur. Please read the letter from Director MacIver linked here. -
Student Timetables Available
Students’ timetables are available for view in their personal Aspen accounts. The Aspen portal is accessible by clicking the icon on the ESS homepage.
Login process for students:
- Username - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (example - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.)
- Password - your usual password
- You will see an Aspen page that seems to prompt you to put your password in again. Do not. Click AASP instead.
- Your schedule is under myinfo.
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Welcome Back News
Hello Ravens and families! We are excited to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year. Please find a letter with all the information you are going to need to begin this school year here.
We look forward to seeing you on September 6th!
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HPEDSB Newsroom
- Board Meeting Update, November 21, 2022
- Trustee vacancy
- Invitation to apply for Sidney/Frankford Trustee vacancy
- Preparations for remote learning starting Monday, November 21, 2022
- No CUPE strike, schools will be open as usual
- September 2022 Return to School
- HPEDSB welcomes Kristen Niemi, Superintendent of Education
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Letter from the Director
The Chief Medical Officer of Health and the Province of Ontario lifted many of the pandemic restrictions that have been in place. As a public education system, HPEDSB is required to follow the directives of provincial and local health officials, in addition to those of the Minister of Education. Please read this letter from Director of Education, Katherine MacIver, for more information about the changes that will come into effect in schools on March 21, 2022.
Return to In-Person Learning Update
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that students will return to in-person learning on Monday, January 17, 2022. ESS staff are actively working to prepare for this return, including establishing processes to confirm daily COVID-19 screening, and other health and safety measures. Please read the letter from Director MacIver available here.
January 2022 Remote Learning
Update Letter for ESS Students
As a part of Ontario's response to recent trends in COVID infection and hospitalization rates, all publicly funded and private schools have been directed to move to remote learning starting January 5 until at least January 17, subject to public health trends and operational considerations. Eastside Secondary School students are asked to read a letter from administration regarding returning to learning for January 2022 here.
Semester 2 Schedule Update
Semester Two Schedule Update
Hastings-Prince Edward District School Board has received direction from HPE Public Health to remain in quadmesters in Semester Two. Read the full letter from Director MacIver here.
Rapid Antigen Tests
The Government of Ontario is providing take-home rapid antigen testing kits for students in publicly-funded schools to promote a safer return to school after the December break. These kits have been delivered to schools of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board and will be provided to students of Eastside Secondary School
The rapid antigen tests are being offered to any student attending in-person learning, regardless of their vaccination status.
For further information, please read the letter from Director MacIver available here
For instructions on how to use the rapid antigen test click here
COVID-19 Screening and Processes
At Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, the goal is to keep students safe and learning at school. Therefore, working in partnership with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, a continually monitored, enhanced daily screeening tool has been implemented for all students, staff, and visitors to schools.
Anyone going to a school must pass the provincial screening tool AND the HPE Enhanced Screening Tool before going to school. This letter from HPEPH explains to families the circumstances and process involved when a student is sent home from school with symptoms of COVID-19.
Thank you for your diligence in keeping Eastside safe and healthy!