News & Announcements
September News
Welcome to the 2024/2025 school year! We have had two beautiful days at JLPS and a wonderful start to the school year. Students did well transitioning into classes, connecting with teachers and getting back into routine. Please remember to reference ...
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year Upper Grand!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! The staff at the Upper Grand can’t wait to welcome back all students and welcome those students who are new to our board.
Welcome to the 2024/2025 School Year
Welcome Back Letter from Director Sovran
Welcome Back to the 2024/2025 School Year Upper Grand
What to Bring to School
Please keep your child’s personal items to a minimum! Students are asked to bring the ...
Elementary Registration Day Information 2024
GUELPH, Ontario – Elementary Registration Day is happening August 27, 2024, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need ...Professional Activity Day Description: September 3, 2024
Information for Elementary and Secondary School Parents/Guardians. Elementary staff will spend the morning focusing on literacy, including structured literacy and targeted instruction, as well as focusing on a mentally healthy return to school. In the afternoon staff will review various policies related to health, safety and student well-being. Secondary staff will spend the morning focusing on literacy and STEM, including Curriculum review and implementation strategies, and Ministry course updates. In the afternoon staff will review various policies related to health, safety and student well-being.
June At A Glance
Hello Dragon Families, June is here and it fills me with immense pride and joy to share with you the exciting events and activities planned for June. This month is always special, as it marks the culmination of another successful academic year and provides an opportunity to celebrate our ...Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.
...Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: June 7, 2024 Length: Full Day Topic AM: Curriculum Topic PM: Report Card Writing Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Description: Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements. Elementary ...UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change) Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change) ...May At A Glance
Hello Dragon Families, At Jean Little, the excitement amplifies as preparations for the annual book fair kick into high gear. Books, the gateway to countless worlds and adventures, beckon students and educators alike, fostering a love for reading that transcends the classroom walls. Amid this whirlwind, it's crucial to mark the calendar ...Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements ...
Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that ...
Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”
The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, ...
Professional Activity Day Description – April 8, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians
Date: April 8, 2024
Length: Full Day
Topics:
Elementary Topic AM: Mathematics Elementary Topic PM: Mental Health and Well-Being Secondary Topic AM: Mathematics or Artificial Intelligence ...
