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Over 1,000 UG students participate in 2024 Regional Elementary Skills Competition 

Posted April 9, 2024

On April 2, 2024, Upper Grand District School Board elementary students came together at the University of Guelph for the UGDSB’s Regional Skills Competition. 

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UGDSB students gear up for annual Elementary Skills Competition

Posted March 20, 2024

The Upper Grand District School Board is thrilled to announce the upcoming Elementary Skills Competition, set to take place on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm.

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Students at John F Ross CVI learn through afro and textured hair program

Posted February 28, 2024

On February 26, 2024, Grade 12 Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from John F. Ross CVI, began a four-day SHSM program designed to introduce them to the multifaceted world of hairstyling.

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SHSM students take virtual tour of Egypt

Posted February 21, 2024

On February 16, 2024, a group of Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students from Centre Wellington District High School sat on the edge of their seats with their eyes fixed on a screen that transported them thousands of miles away to the sun-soaked land of Egypt.

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WHSS students participate in Vocal Training Day

Posted February 7, 2024

On February 6, 2024, SHSM students from WHSS had the unique opportunity to improve their singing skills, thanks to Canadian Idol Season 6 winner, Theo Tams.

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Alma PS experiment chosen for Student Spaceflight Experiments Program

Posted January 11, 2024

The Upper Grand District School Board is pleased to share some exciting news about Alma Public School’s recent participation in the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program.

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UGDSB SHSM students participate in Residential Construction Day

Posted December 13, 2023

On December 8, 2023, SHSM students from John F. Ross CVI, Centennial CVI, and College Heights SS attended Residential Construction Day as part of the SHSM program.

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UG SHSM students participate in Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneur Day

Posted December 6, 2023

On November 29, 2023, Specialist High Skills Major students from John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute visited Shelldale Community Centre to participate in an Innovation Creativity and Entrepreneur Day.

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Upper Grand SHSM students spend the day learning about film

Posted November 22, 2023

On November 15, 2023, Specialist High Skills Major students from Centre Wellington District High School embarked on an exciting journey into the realm of videography at the Ed Video Media Arts Centre.

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SHSM students participate in a Health and Wellness Day

Posted November 20, 2023

Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Health and Wellness students had the unique opportunity to participate in a Health and Wellness Day, which was hosted at John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute.

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