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

Revised criteria for UGDSB student mask exemptions

Posted January 7, 2022

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.

Province directs schools to shift to remote learning from January 5-17, 2022

Updated January 4, 2022

On Monday January 3, 2022, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning from January 5 to at least January 17, 2022. Please read on for important information for families in the UGDSB.

Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022 

Posted December 30, 2021

Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022.  There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.  

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 ...

Notice of Positive Case

Posted December 13, 2021

December 13, 2021 Dear Parent/Guardian/Staff, The purpose of this letter is to inform you that one individual from Drayton Heights P.S. has tested positive for COVID-19. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent the further spread of the virus ...

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.

Kindergarten Registration 2022-2023

Posted December 6, 2021

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Norwell Virtual Grade 8 Night

Posted November 30, 2021

Grade 8 Students and Families are invited on Thursday December 2 at 6:00pm for Norwell DSS’s Virtual Grade 8 Night! This presentation will help get you started with course selection for secondary school. A link to the presentation will be posted on the Norwell Website the day of. This presentation ...

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.

Positive Case of Covid-19

Posted November 22, 2021

November 22, 2021 Dear Drayton Heights Public School Families, We are writing to share information received from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDGPH) about cases of COVID-19 in our community. WDGPH has confirmed a positive COVID-19 case at Drayton Heights. WDG Public Health has determined that this individual was not at school during their infectious ...
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