School Information
The past year was great at Wes Hosford Elementary School, and we're looking forward to welcoming new and returning students for 2010/2011.
Wes Hosford Elementary is now closed for the summer but will reopen again on Monday, August 23 at 9:00 a.m. Please visit the school during the following times to register your children if you have not done so already. August 23 to 27 - 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Browse through our website for registration, calendar, program, and other information to help you plan for next year. For general information about back to school throughout Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), visit the division website at www.eips.ca. Here, you'll also find a copy of the complete 2010/2011 EIPS' Back-to-School Guide available in August.
First day of Class
Grades 1 to 6 classes will resume on Monday, August 30.
Half-day Kindergarten orientation classes begin on Wednesday, September 1st and continue on Tuesday, September 2nd and Wednesday, September 3rd, with approxiamtely 1/3 of the class attending each day. If your child is in morning Kindergarten then their orientation time will be in the morning and parents are asked to bring their children to school at 8:45am. Dismissal will be at 11:00am this day only. Starting September 7th, our regular times are 8:35 to 11:30am.
Parent of afternoon Kindergarten students are asked to have their students at school at 12:45pm and are welcome to return at 2:45pm to pick up their child. Starting September 7th, our regular times are 12:35 to 3:18pm.
Check out the EIPS' system calendar for a complete list of holidays and school closure days throughout 2010/2011. Our bell schedule is also available to assist you in planning appointments for your children.
Supply Lists
As you prepare for back to school this fall, please reference our school supply lists to ensure your children have everything they need for the first day back in the classroom.
School Supply Lists: Grade 1-6
Student Transportation
Student transportation is provided at no cost to all students living greater than 2.39 km from Wes Hosford Elementary. Families accessing payride or school-of-choice busing pay a fee for this service. General information, applicable fees, and FAQs about busing are available on the Student Transportation page of the EIPS' division website.
All families using EIPS' student transportation services should have received a letter in May outlining route information and times as well as applicable fees. We encourage parents to take advantage of the EIPS' secure online payment option to pay transportation fees. Pay before June 30 and save $25.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable summer!
Welcome to Wes Hosford School!
The staff of Wes Hosford School would like to welcome you to our school webpage! Information on our site will be changing on a regular basis and staff, students and parents are encouraged to check here for new information bulletins.
Wes Hosford School has an excellent reputation for the exceptional work of its staff and for the hard work and positive attitude shown by its students in all facets of school life. We are proud of the effort put forth by our students in their academic work, in their participation in track, student activities and in their demonstration of good citizenship, both in the school and in the community.
Principal's Message
Welcome to Wes Hosford School! We invite you to tour our website and get to know our team! The students are very involved in music, art, drama and physical activity.
It has been a year filled with special events that we want to keep in our hearts and minds forever. Our mission is to provide an engaging atmosphere which facilitates and supports lifelong learning and wellness. The activities we participate in support our mission and tie us to each other and the community at large.
We are very proud of our students and their support of the local and global community. This year we supported a number of projects through fund raisers to show we care.
The Parent Council hosted the 25th annual Seniors Tea and the students were pleased to be involved by providing entertainment, serving tea and visiting. We also had time for some fun events like the Wes Hosford Marathon, a Halloween carnival, a Family Christmas celebration, the Elementary School Torch Relay, WHF School Olympics, the Family Dance and the Sports Day. We look forward to next year and new events and experiences.
Kindergarten Registration
Wes Hosford Elementary is now accepting Kindergarten registrations. Click on the following links for more information and our printable registration form.
School Newsletter
Missing an order form? Need to check out an information item at work? Click here to view our June Newsletter or you can also click on the Newsletter tab on our homepage to view old editions.
Click here to access our Special Edition Newsletter.
In effort to become more envirnmentally friendly, we will no longer be sending home our newsletters in paper format. If you would prefer a paper copy, please send a note in your child's agenda or call the school at 780-464-1711.
Parent Council
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Parents are encouraged to check out the bulletin board located on the wall adjacent to the office for important information and events.
Parents - Click here to go to our Parent Tab and access important information!
