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

Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break

Posted December 15, 2021

December 15, 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. We understand that there may be ...

Information Regarding Student Use of Rapid Antigen Tests over the Winter Break

Posted December 10, 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians, Please see the following information that has been provided by the Government of Ontario for distribution of Rapid Antigen Tests over the winter break. In an effort to promote a safer return to the classroom after the winter break, the province is pleased to be able to provide take-home rapid ...

Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break

Posted December 10, 2021

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.

UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know

Updated January 3, 2022

Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.

Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers

Posted November 24, 2021

UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.

UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

Posted November 15, 2021

Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.

Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education

Posted October 27, 2021

UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.

UGDSB received funding from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS)

Updated January 7, 2022

CMES 8x4_English_OntarioBuilds_CMYK.ai The UGDSB is continuing its work on optimizing air quality and increasing touchless points in our classrooms and learning environments through improving ventilation and filtration and installing door operators and/or water bottle filling stations. Upgrades began in the 2020-21 school year ...

COVID-19 Update Sept. 26th

Posted September 26, 2021

September 26th Dear CMES parents/guardians, Public Health has notified us that an additional individual in our school has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Public Health has sent information to one class at Credit Meadows ES as part of its established infection prevention and control measures. If you have questions, please visit ...

COVID-19 Case Update

Posted September 22, 2021

September 21st, 2021

Dear parents/guardians and staff,

This is an update to the information we sent you previously (Sept 19th) regarding the confirmed case of COVID-19 at our school. It has been confirmed that we now have 3 cases of COVID-19.

This case is connected to the outbreak that ...

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