News
6 UGDSB students starting Linamar apprenticeship program
On June 21, Linamar Corporation in Guelph held a reception to honour graduating high school students who have been selected for the Linamar apprenticeship program.
UGDSB schools host end of year gala for GrandPals program
On June 19, Island Lake Public School and Spencer Avenue Elementary School each hosted a year-end gala for everyone involved in the GrandPals program.
Theatre named after Erin DHS teacher
On June 15, Erin District High School honoured retiring drama teacher Stephen Sherry by naming the Centre 2000 stage after him.
CWDHS teacher wins 2018 Mike Elrick Environmental Award
Every year, the Upper Grand District School Board presents the Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award to a staff member or volunteer who has demonstrated environmental leadership within their school community or school board.
Kortright Hills PS students present at sustainable development gala
Two grade 6 students from Kortright Hills Public School in Guelph were invited to present at the Learning for a Sustainable Future and 3M Annual State of Education for Sustainable Development Gala on June 14 in Toronto.
UGDSB students spend a starry night at Special Education prom
On June 14, over 120 students from all over the Upper Grand District School Board came together for the tenth annual Special Education prom.
CWDHS students host FARM water festival
On June 15, students from the Centre Wellington District High School’s Food Agriculture Resource Management program (FARM) hosted a Water Festival.
UGDSB schools are 100% certified as Ontario EcoSchools
This year, schools across the Upper Grand are certifiably green! A record 100% of schools in the Upper Grand District School Board certified with the Ontario EcoSchools program.
Young Parent Education Program celebrates graduating students
A unique educational program is celebrating the success of this year’s graduates.
John F. Ross CVI Rugby coach receives OFSAA leadership award
John F. Ross CVI teacher and rugby coach Mark Yanchus was named the recipient of the OFSAA Leadership in School Sport Award at the OFSAA banquet earlier this month.
Spotlight on schools
Ken Danby PS participates in Canada-wide Eat Together Day
June 22 is the second annual President’s Choice Eat Together Day. Eat Together Day was originally developed with the intention of bringing people together, to disconnect from electronics and eat a meal together.