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

June Newsletter

Posted June 8, 2023

Please find below the link to the June Newsletter. June Newsletter 2023 First Rider Flyer 2023  

Information: Air quality due to forest fires

Posted June 7, 2023

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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Celebrating Pride: Message from the Chair and Director of the UGDSB

Posted May 30, 2023

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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UGDSB Long Term Accommodation Plan

Posted May 11, 2023

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 ...

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UGDSB seeking public input on board policies

Posted April 26, 2023

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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May 2023 Newsletter

Posted April 24, 2023

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Parents/guardians invited to PIC Spring Event: Building Engaging School Councils

Updated May 25, 2023

Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) parents/guardians are invited to a great free event happening in April. The UGDSB Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) presents “Building Engaging School Councils.” Whether you’re currently part of a school council or are looking to become involved, this event is an opportunity open to all parents/guardians to discuss, learn and share with each other.

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UPDATED: Information for families regarding reported online threats to Guelph school communities

Posted March 30, 2023

March 30, 2023

We would like to provide you with an update regarding the general online threats that were reported last night. Guelph Police began investigating this immediately. 

On Thursday morning, Guelph Police reported that they believe there is no immediate ...

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Information for families regarding reported online threats to Guelph school communities

Posted March 29, 2023

March 29, 2023

We wanted to provide you with information regarding general online threats being made against schools Wednesday night. These reported threats follow similar threats made online to various schools in the GTA earlier this month. 

Multiple school boards are aware ...

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CCCSC PARENT / CAREGIVER EVENT – MARCH 22, 2023

Posted March 9, 2023

Wednesday March 22 @ 6:30 pm Healthy Hallways and Creative Classrooms: Reconciling Schools with Niigaan Sinclair Niigaan Sinclair March 22 CCCSC Flyer  
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