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.
Updates For June 5-9, 2023
Hello Alma Families! Here are 6 things for you that are key to know for this week and next: Thank you students, staff and families for your patience and quick pivot with track and field today to hold our events despite a drizzly start. The ...Information: Air quality due to forest fires
Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement that covers all of Dufferin and Wellington. Smoke from local forest fires as well as forest fires in Quebec have resulted in deteriorated air quality. Poor air quality may persist throughout the week. We are monitoring the situation closely and are providing Environment Canada guidance to all schools.
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Updates For May 29-June 2, 2023
Hello Alma Families! Here are 5 things for you that are key to know for this week and next: Please remember that Friday, June 2 is our next PA Day and there will be no school. We look forward to seeing you all again on ...Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB
This week, the Upper Grand District School Board and our schools across the region are kicking off Pride Month. During the month of June and throughout the year, the UGDSB supports 2SLGBTQIA+ staff, students and their families by celebrating the joy of identity and centering 2SLGBTQIA+ histories, contributions and excellence. We are committed to this work and supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in all of our schools, offices and school communities.
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Updates For May 22-26, 2023
Hello Alma Families! Here are 3 things for you that are key to know for this week and next: Please remember that next Friday, June 2 is our next PA Day and there will be no school. Staff will be working on literacy and other ...Updates For May 15-19, 2023
Hello Alma Families! Here are 5 things for you that are key to know for this week and next: A huge thank you goes out to our students who attended the guest presentations by Tim McGregor this week who presented on his Anishinaabemowin language and ...Updates For May 8-12, 2023
Hello Alma Families! Here are 7 things for you that are key to know for this week and next: Our grade 2 students will be visiting the Arthur Agricultural Centre with students from across our region soon. A special thanks goes out to the Alma ...UGDSB Long Term Accommodation Plan
At the May 9, 2023, Board meeting, Trustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Draft Report”. The LTAP is a planning document that discusses school facilities, population projections, and enrolment projections. The LTAP is used to help guide Capital Investment, Program and Facility decisions that support the Upper Grand District ...Updates For May 1-5, 2023
Hello Alma Families! Here are 5 things for you that are key to know for this week and next: Our School Council gardening committee has generously offered to spread the mulch that the UGDSB has sent for our school. They would like to invite anyone ...UGDSB seeking public input on board policies
The Upper Grand District School Board has released the following policies for public consultation, and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until May 25, 2023. You are invited to review the policy drafts and submit online feedback at www.ugdsb.ca/board/policy. The deadline for public input is May 25, 2023 at 4 pm EST. Persons without internet access may call 519-822-4420 (or toll-free 1-800-321-4025) ext. 544 to request a printed copy of the draft documents.
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