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.
Important changes on bus cancellation days and inclement weather days in the UGDSB
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols, there are changes to bus cancellation and inclement weather days in the Upper Grand District School Board in the 2020-21 school year.
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 ...Brant Avenue Virtual Open House
Welcome to our Virtual Open House.Brant Monday Communication October 19
Dear Brant Ave families, Thank you for your continued support in our community battle against the spread of Covid-19. Thank you for modelling for our students appropriate physical distancing and mask wearing. Everyone has a role to play! #1 Mark your Calendars: PA Day (Oct. 30th) ...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
October 11, 2020 GUELPH, Ontario – 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. On Tuesday Oct. 20 from 6:30-7:30pm, the board will hold a virtual town hall where participants can provide ...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.
Brant Monday Communication: October 5
Dear Brant Ave families, October is here and the changing leaves are spectacular! Thank you for helping Brant Avenue have a very successful startup and month of September. #1 Updated Covid-19 Screening Tool for Children Please click the blue link to view the updated ...New Covid 19 Screening Tool October
There are new screening guidelines for students from the Ontario Ministry of Health. Covid 19 Screening Tool OctoberUGDSB 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.
