

October 9, 2026
Date: October 26, 2026 Length: Full Day Elementary AM Topics: Curriculum Implementation (150 minutes) inclusive of: Literacy Mathematics Artificial Intelligenc...
October 9, 2026
The IB Diploma Programme is open to any student entering Grade 11 starting September 2027. An Expression of Interest Form will be available on the UGDSB website from November 2 ...

October 6, 2026
Earlier this month, students and staff at Grand Valley and District Public School hosted a community food drive for the Grand Valley Food Bank. They collected food every day for a...

October 5, 2026
Content provided by Wellington Dufferin Guelph Public Health October is International Walk and Wheel to School (IWALK & IWHEEL) month, an annual celebration that encourages stud...

October 5, 2026
As students settle into their classrooms this school year, forming new friendships and strengthening connections with staff, educators, and peers remains the cornerstone of studen...

October 2, 2026
Technology is an important part of how students learn, connect and have fun. Helping children and youth build safe and healthy digital habits is something we can all support. Octo...
October 2, 2026
Financial Literacy Graduation Requirement and the Grade 10 Career Studies Mark Starting in the 2026–2027 school year, students who entered Grade 9 in the 2025-26 school year an...

October 1, 2026
Dear students, families and members of the UGDSB community, I am honoured to officially begin my new role as Chief Executive Officer of the Upper Grand District School Board on O...

September 25, 2026
Students in the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) continue to make strong gains in key areas of mathematics and literacy, according to the 2025–26 EQAO results released to...

September 23, 2026
Last school year, two students from Elora Public School were presented with a project by teacher Jennifer Morris. The goal of this project was to get students thinking about helpi...
September 22, 2026
In what has been described as a life-changing experience for students, Project SEARCH is set to welcome two new cohorts of students to the program. Project SEARCH is a compr...
September 22, 2026
Recently MusiCounts announced the 2026 recipients of their MusiCounts grants through their MusiCounts School Music Funding Programs . This year MusiCounts made an investment of $1...

September 21, 2026
This year, along with other school boards and organizations across the country, the Upper Grand District School Board is commemorating National Truth and Reconciliation Week from ...
September 20, 2026
The Upper Grand District School Board is deeply saddened by the death of a student in our school community following a motor vehicle collision over the weekend. On behalf of th...
September 11, 2026
As students get ready to return to UGDSB classrooms on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, we’ve put together a guide with important links and information to help families navigate the 20...
September 9, 2026
Dear, Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers. As we begin another school year, we would like to share with you some changes related to Assessment and Evaluation in Secondary Schools....
September 8, 2026
To all students and families, Please see attached below for a letter from Ontario's Minister of Education, Paul Calandra. French English Thank you.

September 2, 2026
Dear parents, caregivers and families, We are excited to welcome students and families to the 2026–27 school year at the Upper Grand District School Board! As we move forward, o...

September 1, 2026
Preparing for a new school year can bring up a lot of questions, especially if your family is new to the area, transitioning to a new school, or navigating the busing and registra...
September 1, 2026
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved m...