News
City of Guelph is looking for adult crossing guards for 2018/19 school year
The City of Guelph is currently looking for regular and spare adult crossing guards for the 2018/19 school year. School crossing guards are employed by the municipality and are a vital part of our school communities.
Elementary Registration Day is fast approaching – here’s what you need to know
The 2018/2019 school year begins on September 4, which means it’s almost time to register your child if you are new to the Upper Grand District School Board.
Upper Grand’s inaugural cohort of International Baccalaureate graduates achieve outstanding results
The inaugural class of the Upper Grand District School Board’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme have graduated with outstanding results.
UGDSB to host all trustee candidates’ events
The Upper Grand District School Board is pleased to offer an opportunity for all UGDSB Guelph area candidates for the role of trustee to engage and interact with their constituents.
Great things are growing in the Youth Farm Co-op project
Youth from across Guelph are expanding their entrepreneurial skills, running a business that grows and sells fresh, local produce.
An open letter from the UGDSB regarding the Health and Physical Education curriculum
An open letter from the Upper Grand District School Board regarding changes made to the provincial Health and Physical Education curriculum.
Upper Grand DSB updates by-laws to adopt pregnancy/parental leave for trustees
The Upper Grand District School Board becomes the first school board in the province to include a pregnancy and parental leave for school board trustees in the Board by-laws.
Literacy, numeracy and fun the focus at Camp Lift Off
Young students in Guelph and Shelburne have spent part of their summer working on literacy and numeracy skills, while making friends and having great experiences, at the UGDSB’s Camp Lift Off.
Registration is open for the STWDSTS Annual First Rider Program
Do you have a child who will be taking the bus to school next year? Wellington-Dufferin Student Transportation Services is taking registrations for its Annual First Rider Program.
College Heights SS students take skills learned in the classroom into summer employment
Two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) welding students from College Heights Secondary School have a unique opportunity to gain skills and employment in the field this summer.
Spotlight on schools
UGDSB students take part in summer welding camp
A number of Upper Grand District School Board students spent a week of their summer break learning about the skilled trades and welding.