Media Releases

Project SEARCH Signing Day Ceremony to Kick Off New Program at University of Guelph

The Project SEARCH University of Guelph team, comprised of the WCDSB, Upper Grand District School Board, University of Guelph, and March of Dimes Canada, are excited for an upcoming Signing Day Ceremony which will kick off the first ever Project SEARCH University of Guelph program.

UGDSB students begin their journey with Project SEARCH

Students in the Upper Grand District School Board are about to start an exciting journey through Project SEARCH. Project SEARCH is a school-to-work transition program for young people with disabilities. It started in 1996 at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The goal of Project Search is paid employment for people with disabilities.

Get ready for school! Elementary Registration Day is just around the corner – Here’s what you need to know

Elementary Registration Day is happening August 27, 2024, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools.

UG’s Beyond Borders program recognized at Guelph General Hospital

Congratulations to the Upper Grand’s Beyond Borders program which managed to raise over $30,000 to the Guelph General Hospital (GGH) during the last school year and thousands more for other local and global charities.

UGDSB announces the 2024 Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award recipient

We are pleased to announce that the Mike Elrick Environmental Leadership Award has been presented for the 2023/2024 school year. This year’s recipient is Tracey Growden, a teacher at Mitchell Woods Public School.

UGDSB to develop inaugural Human Rights Policy Framework

The UGDSB is proud to announce the Board of Trustees officially approved the development of a comprehensive Human Rights Policy Framework. Under the leadership of the Human Rights, Equity, and Accessibility (HREA) Commissioner, this initiative marks a significant milestone in integrating human rights principles into every aspect of UGDSB’s operations.

UGDSB Schools Shine in EcoSchools Program, Showcasing Exceptional Environmental Leadership

We are thrilled to announce that UGDSB schools have been actively participating in the EcoSchools program throughout the year. This program provides a structured framework that fosters environmental learning and inspires proactive action.

UGDSB receives Ministry of Education approval, with additional funding, to proceed with South Guelph High School and Centre Wellington Elementary School

The Upper Grand District School Board is pleased to announce that we have received approval, with additional funding, from the Ministry of Education to proceed with the South Guelph Secondary School and Centre Wellington Elementary School projects.

UGDSB and WDGPH partnership brings youth together around leadership and mental health

This year, the UGDSB partnered with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health to offer a student mental health leadership opportunity to secondary schools.

UG Black Student Conference returns to UoG

Last week, students from Black Chapter groups across the Upper Grand DSB gathered at the University of Guelph for their annual conference event.

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