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

Preliminary information about COVID-19 testing in schools

Posted February 18, 2021

The Ministry of Education has instructed school boards to implement a targeted COVID-19 testing program in schools. The testing will be voluntary and consent will be required. Testing will be for asymptomatic students and staff only. The UGDSB is currently in the process of developing a targeted testing plan.

Hyland Heights News for February 12th

Posted February 12, 2021

Good evening Parents & Guardians, We wanted to wish all of our Chinese Canadian students and families a very happy lunar new year. We hope that you have a joyous and safe celebration. Black Heritage, Black Brilliance, and Black Futures month continues here in the UG with daily announcements and classroom ...

Ministry of Education postpones March Break, new date April 12-16, 2021

Posted February 11, 2021

On Feb. 11, 2021, Minister of Education Stephen Lecce announced that the Ministry has postponed March Break in Ontario schools until April 12-16, 2021.

Reminder About Masks

Posted February 10, 2021

Good evening, For the return to in person learning, students and staff are be required to wear masks indoors and outdoors. Gaiters, scarves, neck warmers, or balaclavas cannot be substituted or used in place of cloth masks and/or medical masks. It is also a good idea to send more than one mask ...

UGDSB and PIC to host second parent engagement event

Posted February 10, 2021

Following the success of the January event, the board and PIC are pleased to announce the March 4, 2021 event. This event will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Hyland Heights News for February 5th

Posted February 5, 2021

Parents & Guardians, As we are sure you have heard, in person learning resumes for all students in the UGDSB on Monday, February 8th. We are excited to welcome our students back and will see everyone at 850am on Monday morning. We wanted to share few things that are very important to ...

February Workshops from Dufferin Parent Support Network

Posted February 4, 2021

Dufferin Parent Support Please read the attached flyer on free workshops provided by Dufferin Parent Support Network.  February Workshops
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