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

Notice of cancelled and postponed school events 

Posted April 1, 2020

Due to the extension of school closures in Ontario, the UGDSB has decided to cancel or postpone a number of school based events.

Parent’s Guide to Google Classroom

Posted April 1, 2020

Hello Families!! Much of the distance learning will occur through Google Classroom.   Attached is a document for parents to learn about this. 2020 Parents' Guide To Google Classroom

Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 31, 2020)

Posted April 1, 2020

Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, regarding the extension of school closures in Ontario and information on distance learning for students. 

Update from Elora Staff!!

Posted April 1, 2020

Hello Families! We miss everyone so much!   I hope that the upcoming connections with teachers will help to build some additional routines back in to your days. Homeroom teachers are reaching out this week to all families.    Our plan is to have distance learning starting by this Monday, April 6th.  This ...

Ontario school closures extended until at least May

Posted March 31, 2020

On Tuesday March 31, 2020, the Premier of Ontario announced that in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 1 for staff and May 4 for students. Premier Ford also said that the province is prepared to extend the school closures even further if required.

IMPORTANT Information from School

Posted March 30, 2020

To request your child's password reset, please email the school. The school's email address can be found at the very top right corner of this webpage. Please be sure to include your child's full name as well as the name of their homeroom teacher.

Reminder: All UGDSB playgrounds are closed

Posted March 28, 2020

A reminder to all members of our school communities that in alignment with municipal closures around COVID-19, all Upper Grand DSB schoolyard play structures are closed.

Parents please read: Distance learning and staff reaching out to families

Posted March 27, 2020

A letter from the Director of Education has been posted to the board website (Friday March 27, 2020). The letter contains important information regarding the board’s distance learning plan and information about staff reaching out to families.

Letter to Parents from the Director: Continuity of Learning (March 23, 2020)

Posted March 23, 2020

Parents and guardians are asked to read the letter from the Director of Education, posted to the board website on March 23, 2020.

Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 22, 2020)

Posted March 23, 2020

Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, March 22, 2020.

School closures: Information for UGDSB families regarding COVID-19

Posted March 13, 2020

The province has ordered all publicly funded schools in Ontario to close for two weeks following March Break, in response to the emergence in Ontario of COVID-19. As a result, Upper Grand DSB schools will be closed from March 14 to April 5, 2020. 

Please read: Information for UGDSB schools regarding international travel and COVID-19

Posted March 12, 2020

With March Break approaching, many families and staff have questions about international travel and precautions required upon returning from travel. A letter with travel advice from Public Health is posted on the UGDSB website.

Live Free Day

Posted March 5, 2020

We are giving back to Food and Friends on Thursday March 12! Students will be asked to live free of something important to them for the day. Students are encouraged to bring a toonie to school to help support our Salad Day and Snack Program. This will also allow them ...

School Council Meeting Cancelled

Posted March 2, 2020

The School Council meeting for Tuesday, March 3rd has been cancelled.  Please check further posts for new meeting dates.

Grade 8 IPRC Meetings Canceled

Posted February 27, 2020

The Grade 8 Identification Placement Review Committee Meetings will be  canceled as the buses are not running today. We will be in touch with a new date. Thank you.

Before/After School Program Survey at Elora PS

Posted February 25, 2020

Some families missed the opportunity to fill out a survey for a Before and/or After School Program at Elora P.S.   Below is information and a survey link.   Disregard the January timeline on the survey.  Please fill out prior to March 6th. Dear Parents/Guardians: This board survey is for parents of children who ...

Pizza on Thursday this Week

Posted February 24, 2020

Pizza Day will be on Thursday this week, rather than Friday.
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