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

Information about positive COVID-19 case (March 22, 2021)

Posted March 22, 2021

Please read the following letter from Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health regarding a positive case of COVID-19 in our school community. WDGPH and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent the further spread of the virus both in the school and in the community.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing available to our school on March 25, 27, 28

Posted March 17, 2021

Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is available for all students and their family members and staff from our school on March 25, 27 and 28, 2021. 

Final review of elementary waitlist on April 1, 2021

Posted March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021 The Upper Grand District School Board will conduct one final review of the waitlist for families wishing to switch between the Elementary Remote School and in-person learning on April 1, 2021. After April 1, students will be required to remain in their current ...

One year of COVID, taking time to reflect and heal

Posted March 11, 2021

The Canadian Mental Health Association of Waterloo-Wellington has prepared resources for educational staff, students and families, which focus on acknowledging the losses experienced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while making space for gratitude and hope.

UGDSB hosting final PIC parent engagement event, focusing on Special Education

Posted March 5, 2021

April 8, 2021 – Navigating Special Education. This event features five breakout session topics, with participants given the option to select two sessions to attend. 

Clarifications about Exemptions from Mask Wearing 

Posted March 3, 2021

Some students and staff are exempt from wearing masks in school and while riding on school buses. We expect all staff and students to be respectful of those who wear masks and those who cannot wear a mask for medical and other reasons for which an exemption applies. ...

Addressing anti-Asian racism, resources to support educators

Posted March 3, 2021

This month, the Upper Grand District School Board’s Equity Team shared with staff a resource on addressing anti-Asian racism. We all have a role to play in learning, unlearning and working to dismantle racism and oppression in our communities.

UGDSB reflects on Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month 

Posted February 26, 2021

This month, the Upper Grand District School Board recognized and celebrated Black Heritage, Black Brilliance and Black Futures Month. 

#UGUmbrella – This March we focus on Mindfulness

Posted February 26, 2021

This month for the Umbrella Project we are focusing on mindfulness. Mindfulness is being aware of what’s happening right now without wishing it was different.

Clarification about Public Health Decisions

Posted February 24, 2021

We’ve had some questions about why JDH is still open when we are in an ‘outbreak’ situation, and hope the following information helps. An outbreak in a school is defined as two or more lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in a school, where at least one case could have reasonably ...
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