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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
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Reminders of health and safety guidance during the sixth COVID-19 wave
Public Health officials expect the sixth wave of COVID-19 to last for another several weeks, and we are asking for everyone’s help to get us through this latest wave.
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Grade 8 Grad Photo Day
We are happy to announce that Grade 8 Grad photo day has been set for Wednesday April 27th. Composite order sheets will be going home next week. You will be able to preview your pictures before buying BUT if you wish to order a class composite, orders forms and payment for the composite must …
Ramadan Mubarak to all of those observing
April 2nd, subject to new moon sighting, marks the beginning of Ramadan. Many students, families and staff in the UGDSB and worldwide are observing Ramadan, during this 9th month of the Islamic calendar.
Prayer in Schools and Board Offices
Multifaith prayer spaces are available in schools. Schools will indicate the location of their prayer …
March 23 Pizza and Milk
As we have previously indicated, the school committed to rescheduling lunch programs if they fell on a school closure day.
Pizza has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday March 24th. Today’s milk will be rescheduled to Monday March 28th, as our milk delivery did not occur today as planned.
School Council Frozen Food Fundraiser Pick up Details
We can now confirm that the Elmira Poultry, Harriston Packers and MacMillan fundraiser pick up date will be Thursday April 21, 3-6PM at the Drayton Arena.
Changes to COVID-19 protocols effective March 14 and 21, 2022
On March 9, 2022, the province announced several changes to COVID-19 restrictions and protocols that will take effect in March. Please see below for a summary of the changes that affect schools.
Effective March 14, 2022:
School boards are no longer required to have a COVID-19 vaccination disclosure policy in place or collect proof of COVID-19 …
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Masking mandate to end in UGDSB on March 21, as school board does not have the authority to continue enforcement of the mandate
Mandatory masking will no longer be required in Upper Grand District School Board schools as of March 21, 2022, as the school board does not have the authority to enforce this beyond March 21.
Here are the facts:
On March 9, 2022, the province announced it was lifting mask requirements for Ontario schools, beginning …
JK Registration site is temporarily disabled
The JK Registration site is temporarily disabled. It will open again on March 15th, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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 consult with the province and will provide additional information as soon as we can.
Thank you.
Capes for Kids
Every March, thousands of people join forces with Capes for Kids to make a big impact. The community includes clients and families, individual fundraisers, businesses, schools, and community partners who are committed to helping kids with disabilities.
This year, one of Drayton Heights …