Back to School 2022-23: General Information
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Welcome back Upper Grand!
We are excited to welcome and welcome back all students and families to the Upper Grand. This webpage contains important information about Back to School 2022-23. If you have specific questions, please direct them to your teacher or school office during regular school hours. For details about specific topics related to back to school please see the menu of options located on the right-hand side of this webpage.
Important Dates:
- August 30, 2022: Elementary Registration Day
- Sept. 6, 2022: First day of school
- **Please note that there is no Staggered Entry in Kindergarten this year. All students, including Kindergarten, will start school on Sept. 6, 2022.
- Dec. 23, 2022-Jan. 6, 2023: Winter Break
- March 13-17, 2023: March Break
- June 27, 2023: Last day of school (secondary)
- June 29, 2023: Last day of school (elementary)
To see the full School Year Calendars, including statutory holidays and PA Days, please visit the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/school-year-calendars/
More important information on the UGDSB website:
- Find My School: https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/school-locator-instructions/
- School Directory: https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/school-directory/
- Registration: https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/admission-registration/
- Transportation Eligibility: https://www.findmyschool.ca/Eligibility.aspx?Page=Transportation
- Policy and Procedures: https://www.ugdsb.ca/board/policy/
- Special Education: https://www.ugdsb.ca/programs/special-education/
UGDSB Mobile Apps:
The UGDSB has two different mobile apps used to streamline communication between schools and the communities they serve.
UGConnect – Stay connected to your school!
UGConnect provides members of the school community with a simple interface with up to date information including school news, calendars and social media feeds, links to transportation info and SchoolCashOnline, as well as board news. Download and learn more about UGConnect
SchoolMessenger – Receive classroom news the way you choose!
SchoolMessenger allows for direct communication between teachers and parents/guardians. Parents can set their communication preferences for calls, emails, texts and more, and can review their messages on any device. Download and learn more about SchoolMessenger