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.
Free Basket Raffle
Free Basket Raffle Winners Congratulations to all of our winners! Please click on the link to see the winners. Call the school to arrange pick up. Special thanks to our School Council and all parents and families who donated so generously.Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break
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 ...Read more about Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break »
Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break
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.
Video Tour of our Free Basket Raffle
Hi Everyone! Today was the viewing day at school for our free basket raffle. Between now and next Wednesday, December 15th, students will have a chance to put their 10 tickets toward the baskets they would like to win. They can put all their tickets in one basket or spread them ...UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
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
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.
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UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
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.
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School Council Meeting
Please join us virtually for our school council meeting Tuesday November 9th at 6:30. Simply copy and paste this link into your web browser and click on screen to enable sound and video. meet.google.com/nxv-ytia-ejh Dial this phone number and input pin code to join us via telephone. Dial-in: (CA) +1 ...Policy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
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UGDSB to host Centre Wellington Community Meeting
The Upper Grand District School Board, in partnership with our regional partners, invites Centre Wellington community members to the first in a series of community engagement meetings aimed at violence reduction and suicide prevention. The Centre Wellington community has experienced much loss and tragedy over the past decade, including recent events that have brought the issues of transphobia and homophobia to the forefront.
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Terry Fox Day – A Success!
We survived a little bit of rain and our classes participated in our Terry Fox Walk/Run last Friday. Terry ran in far harsher conditions! Thank you to our students for their efforts in the event. Many of them wore stickers to indicate for whom they were running. Our appreciation goes ...Notice of Positive COVID-19 Case – no risk of exposure at school
Hello, Please review the attached letter. Notice To Families Of COVID Case Sept. 23More September News
Please see the attached note for more news from September. Elora September 2021 NewsletterSchool Council Meeting – September 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM
Parents!! School Council is an excellent opportunity for parents to become involved in school life. It is an opportunity to discuss school programs, support the purchase of resources through fundraising, and be an advisory group for the administration and staff at the school. Anyone can be involved. ...Read more about School Council Meeting – September 21, 2021 at 6:30 PM »
Positive COVID-19 CASE – September 14, 2021
Please review the attached letter regarding another COVID-19 case at Elora PS. Notice To Families Of COVID Case Sept. 14Positive COVID cases at Elora Public School
Hello Elora Families, Please review the attached letter which is an update about individuals associated with Elora PS who have tested positive for COVID-19. Excellent systems are in place to manage such situations. We will get through this! As always, please continue be diligent each morning with the COVID self-assessment. Please email ...Read more about Positive COVID cases at Elora Public School »