News & Announcements
Yearbooks 2021-2022
Yearbooks are available to purchase on Schoolcash Online!
Spring Commencement Update
Commencement will be held at College Heights S.S. in the cafetorium on Monday June 27th.Grads are to meet in the gym at 6:15p.m. so that they can get their gowns and sashes and get organized for the evening. The ceremony …
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved
The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on May 24, 2022. This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. It is necessary for staff to monitor the relevance of the Board’s work plan priorities. The LTAP review report also provides the status of the 5-year work plan priorities identified for 2018-2022.
Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 312 Website and Social Media Management
The following board policy currently under review was released for public consultation: 312 – Website and Social Media Management
UGDSB updates to come regarding provincial COVID-19 announcement
March 9, 2022
On March 9, 2022, Ontario announced changes to COVID-19 requirements effective March 21, including lifting mask mandates in schools.
Please note that the Upper Grand DSB continues to have a Board Resolution requiring masks in schools.
We will …
Secondary Schools: Online Learning Graduation Requirement
Beginning with the cohort of students who entered Grade 9 in the 2020-21 school year, all students in Ontario must earn a minimum of two online learning credits as part of the requirements for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma unless they have been opted out. In response, the UGDSB is offering an increased number of UGDSB lead eLearning courses.
Update on the resumption of sports and extracurricular activities
The school board is pleased to announce the resumption of extracurricular activities and sports in our schools. Please see this post for details.
Quad 2 Report Cards
This is an important message from the Upper Grand District School Board regarding online report cards for secondary school students. The UGDSB will continue to use the online report card system for the 2021-22 school year. Final report cards …
Graduation Photos
CHSS Grads! Please access the following link for information about booking graduation photos Graduation Photos
Student Leadership Program
CHSS Huskies,
Please fill out this form if you are interested in being a part of a leadership program for our incoming Grade 9 students next year (2022-2023). Students applying must be entering Grade 11 or above (currently in Grade …
Secondary Schools: Semester 2 Guidebook for Students and Families
Students and families in UGDSB secondary schools are encouraged to read the Semester 2 Guidebook for students and families.
Semester 2
Upper Grand District School Board secondary schools (both in-person and the Secondary Remote Program) will return to a regular timetable for Semester 2, where students take four courses per day. Please see our new Semester 2 daily schedule below …
COVID-19 information for parents/caregivers from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is sharing information with families regarding COVID-19.
Secondary Schools: Semester 2 Information
Upper Grand District School Board secondary schools (both in-person and the Secondary Remote Program) will return to a regular timetable for Semester 2, where students take four courses per day.
Update: EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment
In recognition of the level of ongoing uncertainty due to COVID-19, the decision has been made by the Upper Grand District School Board to defer the administration of the EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment.
Information on student instruction for Friday January 14, 2022
As staff work to prepare their classrooms for in-person learning on Monday we want to inform families/caregivers that regular synchronous instruction may be interrupted on Friday to allow staff time in our schools to be ready to go for Monday.
Protective health and safety measures during in-person learning
The provincial government has announced that Ontario schools will reopen to in-person learning starting on Monday January 17, 2022. The Upper Grand District School Board has many protective health and safety measures in place at our schools. Please read below for reminders and updates regarding these protective measures.
Grade 8 Virtual Open House
Hello Gr. 8 Families,
We are excited to announce that on Wednesday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m. College Heights SS will be hosting a Virtual Information Night for students/parents/guardians.
To join us please email [email protected] to be sent a link to join …
Revised criteria for UGDSB student mask exemptions
As a result of the continued spread of COVID-19 and the increased transmissibility with the most recent variant, the Upper Grand District School Board has revised the criteria for granting student mask exemption requests. Please review this information for details.
Technology Needs
Please complete the Google Form below if you require a Chromebook or other technology to participate in Remote Learning.
https://forms.gle/azDXRrs5Ji5aWudW7
Pick up times will be Tuesday January 4th from 12 pm – 4 pm and Wednesday January 5th from 10 …
