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.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health letter to the community
Dr. Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has shared a letter with important information for the community regarding COVID-19.
Letter from the Director: Elementary school staffing and organization
This letter is to provide all parents/guardians in the Upper Grand District School Board with information on changes required in our elementary schools following the survey that allowed students to switch between in-person and remote learning.
UGUmbrella: The quality of being thankful – this November we celebrate Gratitude
The theme for November is Gratitude. Gratitude is the quality of being thankful. It is an essential skill that helps us keep our focus on what we have, instead of what we do not have. This skill is especially important at a time when there are so many restrictions in ...Police Presence in Schools town hall and survey info
Please read the following for information on the UGDSB’s Police Presence in Schools virtual town hall and survey.
Survey to request change between in-person and remote learning (Oct. 14-21)
To request a change between in-person and remote learning, elementary parents/guardians must complete the Intent to Change Survey between October 14-21. The deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 21 at 4pm.
Provide your input: Police presence in UGDSB schools
This October, the Upper Grand District School Board is holding a town hall and survey, asking participants for their input regarding the presence of police in UGDSB schools.
UGDSB launches The Umbrella Project to support mental health and well-being
At the Upper Grand District School Board, we value mentally healthy schools, classrooms and work sites. This year, in order to further help support the mental health and well-being of UGDSB students and staff, we are introducing The Umbrella Project to schools and offices.
Congratulations to our 2019-2020 Everyday Heroes
The Everyday Hero Awards Selection Committee chose nine finalists from a group of deserving nominees. This year’s Everyday Hero Awards recipients include dedicated school and board staff, a student and volunteers.
Parent Information: Monitoring and Managing COVID-19
The UGDSB would like to remind all parents that they have an important role to play in preventing COVID-19 in our schools.
NEW…Screening Tool for Parents
This is an easy tool to use everyday before sending your children to school. The tool will assess and then provide guidance of whether you child is safe to go to school. Use this link: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/school-screening/ ...Reminder to parents: Please screen children every day before coming to school
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health and the school board would like to remind all parents/guardians that they are to screen their children every day for COVID-19 symptoms, prior to coming to school.
Arthur Public School Parent Communication Slideshow
The first day is almost here! Feel free to share this slideshow with your children to prepare them for their first day of school. Arthur Public School Parent CommunicationLetter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.