VIRTUAL TOUR: Hover over and click on the various images in the photo above to enter our virtual school.
FEEDER SCHOOL INFORMATION: NEW Greyhounds: Click on the link to watch our Welcome video and learn more about Goulbourn Middle School.
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SCHOOL SPIRIT WEAR: We have partnered with the Ottawa based sportswear and promotional company GADAR to offer tees, sweatshirts, hoodies, track pants, shorts, hats and masks. Clothing is available in our school colours for both students and adults. Visit the shop. Deadline to order: April 25.
GRADE 8 PHOTOS: The Grade 8 photos will be taken on April 26.
GRADE 8 T-SHIRT DESIGN: The GMS School Council is buying tees for all grade 8 students. Each class will complete an art assignment and select the class design they would like to submit to the contest. All grade 8 students will have the opportunity to vote on their favourite design. The winning design will be used on the front of the tee.
STITTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL UPDATE : The new opening date is September 2023. Click here for more information.
DAILY COVID SELF-ASSESSMENT: It is absolutely essential that ALL staff and students complete the DAILY SCREENING each day before coming to school.
OCDSB POLICY UPDATES: In September 2020, the Board of Trustees passed a motion mandating a review of the Police Involvement in Schools Policy. Click here to see the update. Also, click here to learn more about the OCDSB's Human Right Policy. Starting on March 22, they will be hosting discussion groups. If you are interested in participating or completing a survey, refer to your Friday March 19 email from Mrs. Eddy for the links.
PICK UP and DROP OFF PLAN: For those parents who are driving their children to and from GMS, please take a moment to review the pick up and drop off plan. Key reminders are:
1. Staggered arrival and pick up times (see included link for grade specific times)
2. Only approach the school from the North (to prevent the need to turn left into the parking lot)
3. Only turn right out of the parking lot in order to keep the flow of traffic moving smoothly.
MASKS: Please review with your child the importance of wearing their mask and keep a safe distance from other people. We will be very firm about ensuring students follow these expectations. All students coming to school at GMS will be expected to wear a mask while at school. It is very important that your children understand this is an expectation for everyone. In order for exceptions to be made, a note from their doctor must be provided indicating the reason for the necessary exemption. We understand that this will be difficult for the students to get used to. This is important in the work we are doing to minimize the risks for students and staff at GMS.
STUDENT ILLNESS: If your child is ill, you can call and leave a message OR email the school at ABSENTgoul@ocdsb.ca. This helps us complete our safe arrivals check in a timely manner each day.
STUDENT SUCCESS SITE: The GMS Guidance Team is here to help. Click on the link to access the Student Success website. Fill out the Guidance Form if you would like to speak to an adult about social, personal or academic concerns.
VIRTUAL LIBRARY: Mrs. Judd has created a website for families to access a wide variety of online resources. Please take a moment to check it out: Virtual Library
VIRTUAL HOMEWORK SUPPORT: The OCDSB Continuing Education department provides virtual homework support, at no cost in most subject areas Monday through Thursday from 3:45 pm until 7:30 pm. This is available to OCDSB students grades 7-12. If your child is interested in participating, please follow the link. Once this is completed your student will receive a code to enter the homework support program.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Students who were supposed to receive their immunizations in the Spring at school can book a time with Ottawa Public Health to get those completed. The information can be found here.
STUDENT HANDBOOK: This year, our Student Handbook is a virtual one. Please take some time to review it with your child. Once you have reviewed it with them, complete the link here.
INFORMATION GATHERING: All families are asked to complete the following electronic forms (Media Release , Acceptable Use of Technology and Student Verification.)