Georgetown 87s

70 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON  L7G 3Z5

T: 905-877-6966       F: 905-873-9689       gdhs@hdsb.ca 

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Final Exam Schedule

Please take a look at the January 2025 Final Exam Schedule below.


Take note of the date, time, and room number of your exam and speak to your teachers if you have any questions.


Good Luck!

Important Updates

Weekly Newsletter: Monday, December 16


What an exciting and eventful fall season it has been at GDHS! From the Senior Semi-Formal to the ASIA Dance Party, students enjoyed countless fun moments together. Our 87s athletes had lots to celebrate, including OFSAA Gold in Cross Country, epic football wins, and our stellar Special Olympics Basketball team! We enjoyed impressive student performances during the One Act Plays, Coffee House and the Winter Concert. GDHS has shown tremendous kindness through successful charitable initiatives benefiting the Georgetown Bread Basket, Breast Cancer Canada and Six Nations of the Grand River. There are simply too many events and accomplishments to mention, and we have much more to look forward to in 2025!


We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our staff who work tirelessly in and out of the classroom to build an incredible school community. With only four more school days until the break, we wish all of our staff, students and families a safe and happy holiday!


Revised Schedule December 20

On Friday, December 20, all elementary and secondary schools will dismiss 90 minutes early. At GDHS, the end of the instructional day will be 1:51pm. Students will follow a revised schedule, and afternoon school bus routes will be adjusted for early departure.

** The Cafeteria not be available for food and will be closed on

Friday December 20th. **

SAC Sports Equipment Drive

The Student Athletic Council is running a used equipment drive. Donations, such as skates, cleats, protective gear, sports balls, helmets, etc. can be dropped off in the cafeteria during periods 3 & 4 or in the Phys Ed office. Donations will be accepted up until December 19th. All donations go to Six Nations of the Grand River Recreation.


Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule
Please review the Semester 1 Final Evaluation Schedule and reach out to your child’s teachers with any questions or concerns.


2025 PIC Conference

Save the date! HDSB parents/guardians and community members are invited to the 2025 Parent Involvement Committee Conference, “Getting Connected”, on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Elsie MacGill Secondary School in Milton. This free event will feature informative workshops, community partners and displays and a keynote address by Dr. Alex Russell, Ph.D., C.Psych., Clinical Psychologist and author of Drop the Worry Ball: How to Parent in the Age of Entitlement. Lunch will be provided and free childminding for children aged 4-12 is available. Further information and registration details will be shared in January! 


Mental Health Support Services for Winter Break

Support Services are available to students year round! If you find yourself in need with your mental health and well-being over the break, you are not alone. Be sure to use one of the resources that are available to you: 

If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, and require immediate attention please call 911.


Grade 9 Zap the Zero Opportunity Thursday

Students who have overdue evaluations that may put the successful completion of their class(es) in jeopardy may be asked to take part in Zap the Zero. Teachers will reach out to students and parents/guardians about this opportunity if they plan to sign up their students.  Students who attend will be excused from their classes and are to spend the day in the library conference room working on their incomplete evaluations. Grade 9 Zap the Zero - December 19


Executive Functioning Learning Strategy Sessions

Students are encouraged to take advantage of these HDSB learning opportunities. All sessions take place from 4-5pm via Google Meet, in a presentation format.


Parent Council Holiday Giving Initiative
As a school community we always come together to support all students and ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in school events - and this year is no different. Your generous donation will support students both during the holiday season and throughout the year, covering costs such as field trips, athletic fees, dances, graduation and more. All donations can be made through School Cash Online (see here for how to donate). 


Vaping Resources 

Concerned that your child might be vaping or just looking for more information on this topic?   Check out www.notanexperiment.ca/  This is an excellent resource for parents, students and educators. This has also been shared with all of our school staff in order to better inform them when having conversations with students about the significant health concerns associated with vaping.


Inclement Weather Reminders

With temperatures still keeping us guessing, winter weather could surprise us any time! To stay prepared, families are encouraged to review the HDSB Inclement Weather Reminders to know how we communicate important updates about school closures and bus cancellations. A printable version of this information is also available. If your child is bused to school, please ensure you know which transportation zone you are located in. Let’s stay connected and safe when wintry conditions arrive!


Coming up at GDHS


For daily announcements and further information about our school, academics, guidance and extracurricular activities, please visit our website https://geo.hdsb.ca and follow us on social media.


-Your GDHS Admin Team

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