Current Families
Partnering with Parents
Welcome to the ERCS information hub for current families! We have organized key details to help you navigate the school year smoothly. Below, you'll find essential information categorized for your convenience, ensuring you can easily access what you need.
Administrative and Contact Information
Important school information regarding how to contact us or report absent days.
School Communication
For who to contact in different situations, and how, check out the ERCS School Contact Info.
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent or late, please phone the school office at 519-824-1890 or email attendance@ercs.cloud by 9:00 am.
Tuition Assistance
The deadline to apply for tuition assistance through FAST is May 1st. Application instructions can be found here.
Events and Community Involvement
Our parent council and school calendar information. Consider volunteering in our school.
Parent Council
Parent Council meets during the school day, usually on the first Wednesday of each month. Our three areas of focus are fundraising, developing school community and student outreach events. The Parent Council may also be asked to give input into other school-related initiatives and events. All parents are welcome to join.
School Calendar
School calendar: Dates and events for the 2025/26 school year
Volunteering
Volunteers are a valuable part of our school. There are lots of opportunities to get involved. To keep our students and volunteers safe, all volunteers must complete SOS (Safeguard Operating Standard) training and submit a VSC police check. SOS renewal happens each year in the Fall.
Parent Information
School Uniforms
Uniforms* can be purchased through VTR in Guelph. Also check out Children’s Place and Old Navy
Community Resources
Here is a list of community resources that may be helpful, including information about learning disabilities, mental health, and secondary school options.
2025/26 School Supply List
Download the school supply list here.
Hot Lunches
Typically we have two hot lunch days a month, a Hot Dog Day and a Pizza Day. All hot lunches are pre-ordered for the term in September and February. Order forms will be sent home with students.
- Thursday Pizza Days: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27, Fri. Dec, 19, Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 26, Apr. 23, May 21, Fri. June 19
- Friday Hot Dog Days: Oct. 17, Nov. 7, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 10, May 8, June 12
Inclement Weather Policy
On snow days when the school is open, ERCS will have an alternative learning program for students who come to school. Classes may be combined. Students who are absent will not be responsible for work that is missed on these days. Please note that remote learning will not be available, and work will not be posted online on these days. However, students always have access to Google Classroom and are welcome to work on any outstanding assignments. Please call or email the school to let us know your student will be absent.
- If buses are running in Guelph, ERCS will be open to all students who can safely travel to and from school.
- If buses are cancelled in both Centre Wellington and Guelph, ERCS will be closed.
Click here for weather-related bus cancellations. Our school is in Division 2 – Blue