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

Elementary report cards available for download starting next week

Updated June 22, 2022

The UGDSB is continuing to use the online report card system for the 2021-22 school year.
If you previously accessed our Electronic Report Card system this year, no action is required at this time.

Incident at School re: Pride Flag

Posted June 13, 2022

Monday, June 13, 2022 Dear Drayton Heights Public School families,  I wanted to make you aware that the Pride flag at our school was taken down and vandalized at some point over the weekend. The UGDSB considers these acts to be targeted hate crimes. We ...

The 2022 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved

Posted May 25, 2022

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.

Parents/guardians: The next North Wellington Hub meeting is June 15!

Posted May 25, 2022

Parents/caregivers with child/ren attending an Upper Grand District School Board school located in North Wellington are invited to join the North Wellington Hub. The next meeting is June 15.

Summer Camp for students in grades 6-8

Posted May 20, 2022

 This July, the Upper Grand DSB is offering free Summer Camps focused on coding and construction. These camps are open to all UGDSB students in Grades 6-8 (coding) and Grade 7-8 (construction). 

Big Box Fundraiser Pick up

Updated May 9, 2022

We are pleased to share that our Big Box Fundraiser items will be ready for pick up on Wednesday May 18th, between 8:30AM-4PM.  If this time does not work for you, please contact the office or email [email protected] We were fortunate to receive two $25 gift cards for our fundraising ...

Grade 8 Grad Photos – Lifetouch Kitchener

Posted April 27, 2022

If you are a Grade 8 student who missed grad photo day, you can book a session here or you can call their office at 519-744-1146 to book a time.

Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 312 Website and Social Media Management

Posted April 27, 2022

The following board policy currently under review was released for public consultation: 312 – Website and Social Media Management

Reminders of health and safety guidance during the sixth COVID-19 wave

Posted April 12, 2022

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. 

Grade 8 Grad Photo Day

Updated April 10, 2022

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 ...

Ramadan Mubarak to all of those observing

Posted April 4, 2022

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 ...
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