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 2026-27 school year.
Family Portal
In August, we launched version 2 of the Family Portal. Parents/caregivers can log in with the same username and password that they previously used at https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/ (you may need to refresh the webpage).
This version of the Family Portal allows users to see child-specific information all on one page. Information that can be accessed through the Family Portal includes:
Absences
Google Classroom Assignments (grade 4 and above)
Parent-Teacher Interview (Parents/caregivers will book appointments here)
Report Cards
School Bus Information
School Cash Online
School Events
Special Reports (e.g., IEPs)
Student Profile
If parents/caregivers have any questions regarding the Family Portal, they are asked to please contact their child's school.
School Directory
You can easily find your student’s school information via our online directory at https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/school-directory.
Included for each school are a contact email and phone number, name of the school principal, classroom hours, and whether the school offers a Before and/or After School Program.
Before and/or After School Program
A Before and/or After School Program (BASP) is offered at many UGDSB schools. Before and/or After School Programs are provided in these schools by Third Party Child Care Operators and their staff for students between the ages of 3.8 years to 12 years of age (Grades JK-6).
A full list of schools that offer a BASP can be found at https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/before-andor-after-school-program
School Year Calendars
Elementary and Secondary School Year Calendars can be found at https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/school-year-calendars. These calendars outline the school days, PA Days, and holidays for the school year.
Another option to find important dates is our Events Calendar, which can be found at https://www.ugdsb.ca/events. Along with PA Day and holiday information, the Events Calendar includes information on Board and other committee meetings.
Transportation
If your child takes the bus with the Upper Grand District School Board, here’s how you can easily access their transportation details and stay updated on delays or cancellations. Choose the option that works best for your family:
Bus Transportation Details:
Visit family.ugdsb.on.ca
Click "Sign In"
Your username is the email address you provided to the school
The first time you Sign in you will need to reset your password. Use the "Forgot Password" button and follow the process
Click "BusPlanner" tile after log in
Delays or Cancellations:
Download the Bus Planner app on your mobile device [click here for instructions]
Sign up to receive status updates on your child’s bus route, or
Check the Student Transportation website for bus cancellations [click here]
The Upper Grand District School Board is also a partner in the Wellington Dufferin Guelph Active and Safe Routes to School (ASRTS) Committee. The vision of the Committee is that walking, cycling and other active modes will be attractive, realistic and safe modes of transportation for school students in Wellington, Dufferin, and Guelph. For more information on ASRTS, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/active-and-safe-routes-to-school.
Inclement Weather and School Closure Procedures
On the rare occasions when schools and board sites are closed to staff and students (aka a “System Shutdown”) students are to shift to remote learning, where possible.
If schools and board offices are closed to students and staff, this information will be posted on the board website, the UGConnect mobile app, and a phone call will go out to all staff and families.
For more information on Inclement Weather and School Closure Procedures, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/inclement-weather-procedures.
Student Immunization
To ensure the protection of children and the public, the Ontario Ministry of Health administers a universal school immunization program as part of the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Under the Act, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) is legally required to collect and maintain a complete immunization history on all children enrolled in a school.
Schools do not collect or submit immunization records. Parents will be reminded to submit up to date immunization information to Public Health when registering their child for school. Each time your child receives a vaccine, it is your responsibility to report it to Public Health.
To learn more about Student Immunization, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/student-immunization.
Report Cards
As per recent changes by the Ministry of Education, beginning in June 2026, all students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 will receive a paper copy of their end-of-term report cards. This practice will continue moving forward for both the January/February and June reporting periods. This change is intended to ensure that all parents and guardians have direct access to information about their child’s progress and achievement.
Report cards will continue to be available online, in addition to the paper copy.
Please note that progress reports, issued in the fall, will continue to be provided electronically only. Printed copies of progress reports can be requested through your child's school office.
For secondary school students, current report card distribution practices will remain in place. However, a paper copy of a report card will be provided upon request by a parent or guardian.
Parents and guardians wishing to access reports online will need to create an account with the UGDSB Family Portal before they can download their child’s report card. To create a Family Portal account, please visit https://family.ugdsb.on.ca/.
Parents/guardians can create their account provided they have an email on record with the school. Once your account is activated, you will see each of your children listed.
Stay Informed
The UGConnect app allows users to follow the news feed and events calendars of the UGDSB and any schools' users select to follow. Users can also sign up to receive push notifications from the UGDSB and selected schools. To learn more and download the app for Android or iPhone, visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/10883.
Along with the app and the main UGDSB website, you can also get important information by following the UGDSB on social media, including Facebook and Instagram.
We are looking forward to a great 2026-2027 school year!