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.
Reminder: All UGDSB playgrounds are closed
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
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)
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)
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
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
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.
Comfy Cozy Day on Thursday
Dear Families, Due to the strike on Friday, we will hold our comfy cozy day on Thursday, February 27th. Thanks, Mr. CreightonRed And White Day
We have had fun dressing in our Red and White on this very chilly Valentine's Day!
Valentine’s Dance!
Thank you to our wonderful school council volunteers and community members who gave their time to bake treats and supervise at the dance! We had a wonderful time as DJ Mark Haynes kept us dancing!
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100s Day Celebration!
Dear Families, Today was the 100th day of school, and to celebrate, our grades 1-3 students participated in a range of activities centered on the number 100. Students were placed into mixed grade/class groupings and rotated to different classrooms. It was a great way to further explore our understanding of math ...February Pizza and Milk
Dear Families, In order to accomodate shifting schedules due to strike days, missed pizza days will be rescheduled for Fridays and milk will be provided at both breaks. Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support. Mr. CreightonMS Read-A-Thon Fundraiser
Dear Families, Please see the link below for information on our MS Read-A-Thon fundraiser. Any support would be appreciated and it encourages our students to read! Yours truly, Mr. Creighton MS Read A Thon Letter IIInformation for parents/guardians about coronavirus
Information for UGDSB parents and guardians regarding coronavirus.
Important letter regarding Term 1 Report Cards
Please read for important information about the impact current provincial job action will have on elementary Term 1 report cards.
Important information about the Transportation website during strikes
Please read for important information about student transportation (busing) communication during a strike that results in the closure of schools to students.
NEW DATE: JK Registration & French Immersion On-Time Application Window
The French Immersion on-time application deadline has been extended to Monday January 20, 2020, at 4 p.m.
Kindergarten Registration begins January 7th, 2020.
Registration for new UGDSB JK and SK students for September 2020 will take place at your child’s home school from January 7-17, 2020.
