News & Announcements

Daily School Absence Report

The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here

Happy Sikh Heritage Month

Posted March 26, 2024

Sikh Heritage Month - April Celebrated every April, the Sikh Heritage Month is an opportunity to remember, celebrate and educate future generations about Sikh Canadians and the important role they have played and continue to play in communities across Ontario. Whether you're familiar with Sikh culture ...

April is Autism Awareness Month!

Posted March 26, 2024

  The Buzz: What I'd Like You to Know This Autism Awareness Month | The Inclusion Solution Every April is World Autism Month, beginning with the United Nations-sanctioned World Autism Awareness Day on April 2. This year marks the 17th annual World ...

Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report

Posted March 20, 2024

GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”

The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, ...

Professional Activity Day Description – April 8, 2024

Posted March 18, 2024

Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians

Date: April 8, 2024

Length: Full Day

Topics:

Elementary Topic AM: Mathematics Elementary Topic PM: Mental Health and Well-Being Secondary Topic AM: Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence ...

RAMADAN MUBARAK!

Posted March 17, 2024

From the evening of March 10 until the evening of April 9 this year, Muslims will be celebrating Ramadan. During this time, Muslims around the world will be fasting from sunrise to sunset to show their religious faith. At the end of each day, they celebrate by having ...

Ministry of Education Parent Resource Flyer

Posted March 8, 2024

The Ministry of Education is pleased to inform you that the Parent’s Guide to Ontario’s Education System was launched today.   This new resource will provide parents with helpful information that supports them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children’s ...

March Communications Newsletter

Posted March 6, 2024

The March Communications Newsletter is out! This is the monthly public-facing newsletter from the communications department. In this month's issue we have information about: Draft School Year Calendar for 2024-25 Project SEARCH opportunities for students with disabilities ...

UGDSB introducing new grade 7/8 Mental Health Literacy Modules to support student mental health and well-being

Posted February 27, 2024

GUELPH, ON – The Upper Grand District School Board will be delivering modules to grade 7/8 students to enhance mental health literacy.   

Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education introduced a series of modules to support the existing mental health literacy expectations within the grades ...

Pink Shirt Day!

Posted February 26, 2024

National Pink Day (also sometimes called Pink Shirt Day, or Anti-Bullying Day) was established in 2007 in Nova Scotia, Canada.  Pink Shirt Day is an annual event against bullying, held in Canada and numeorus other countries. Participants wear pink shirts and attend or host informative events to raise awareness about ...

Provide your input on the 2024-25 School Year Calendars

Posted February 15, 2024

Planning for the next school year has begun and the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024-2025 school year calendars.

Each year, the UGDSB’s School Year Calendar Committee submits draft calendars for the upcoming school year to the Ministry. Once ...

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