Here is a pamphlet that was distributed to all grade 9 students regarding the EQAO Math test that will be written this year.  Please click on the following link:

EQAO pamphlet

Many parents mistakenly believe the board insures their children for losses resulting from accidents and that gives rise to claims when they learn this is not true. Many of these claims can be prevented through effective communication to parents about the benefits of the Student Accident Insurance policy. This is a LOW-COST policy that is reviewed regularly by the board’s benefit consultants and provides good value for the money.

The “Limited Plan” provides coverage for school days only and can be purchased for $3.50 per year per child and includes a 10-year unlimited dental benefit feature.

Please read the attached information below:

RMA – Students and Accidents Continue reading →

Busing Change Requests

• A message from Student Transportation Services Brant Haldimand Norfolk:

• If you have requested a busing change, please be advised that changes can take up to 48 hours to come into effect.

• For more information regarding school busing please visit

• http://stsbhn.org/

Grand Erie District School Board would like to remind families that bus details are now available online.

Over the summer, some bus routes may have changed.  Be sure to know the bus times and location your child needs to know so they’re ready for pick up on the first day of school.    

To access your children’s transportation details, please visit www.granderie.ca and click on the banner at the bottom that reads Bus Route Changes to find your route.    

You will need to have the following information available:

• Your child’s OEN, which is the 9 digit number located a the top of a report card;
• Date of birth;
• Primary residence address number; and
• Name of school they will be attending.

If you are having difficulties logging onto the website or do not have access to a computer, please call the transportation department at 519-751-7532.

Thank you and enjoy the rest of the summer.  See you at the pre-reg on Aug 31!!

As the new Principal at Valley Heights SS, I’m excited to get to know the students, the staff, and the community.  I grew up in Langton and in Delhi before leaving for university way back when.  I have been working in the Brantford/Paris area as Vice Principal at Pauline Johnson CVS and Paris District HS for the past number of years.  Before that, I taught all grades from grades 4 through to 12 at Boston PS, Townsend CS and at Waterford District High School.

I’d like to extend a welcome to Ms. Rudi Atkinson who joins the administration as the new Vice Principal at VHSS.  Ms. Atkinson has been at VHSS for the past 5 years working as the Guidance Counsellor but will assume this new role in September.

With the 40th Birthday bash just around the corner, VHSS continues to be a pillar within the Grand Erie District School Board.

I’d like to remind everyone about our Pre-Registration on August 31 starting at 2:30 pm and am hoping to talk to as many people as possible!  Go BEARS!!!

Mike DeGroote