News & Announcements
Information about remote learning, COVID-19 updates
All UGDSB schools are currently participating in remote learning, as directed by the provincial government.
- Remote Learning in 2021-22 School Year: Click here for preliminary information and timelines
- Daily COVID-19 Screening: Click here to access the provincial screening tool
- COVID-19 Reporting: Cases in schools
- Asymptomatic Testing in Schools: Schedule/info for asymptomatic testing
- Parent Tech Help: https://sites.google.com/ugcloud.ca/parenthelp/
Survey for In-Person Learning students
The Ontario Public School Boards’ Association (OPSBA) is collecting information about students’ learning experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students will be receiving an email letter through their school email that gives them access to the survey. Please see the attached letter from Dr. Rogers, Director of Education and a sample of the letter students will receive. Students that participated in Remote School Learning will be receiving a different survey.
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Clarification regarding remote learning program for the 2021-22 school year
Please note that the Upper Grand District School Board remote learning program for the 2021-22 school year will NOT be a “hybrid model.” Students who register for remote school will be placed in the standalone elementary or secondary remote schools, where classes/courses are staffed by dedicated remote learning teachers.
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Program for Indigenous families in the UGDSB: Anishinaabemowin Nanda-gikendan “Seeking to Learn the Language”
A new weekend program for Indigenous families begins this September. Anishinaabemowin Nanda-gikendan – “Seeking to Learn the Language” – will run on Saturdays from 9-11:30am, from Sept. 18, 2021, to May 28, 2022.
Grade 8 Info Night and School Council
Please join us on Wednesday, May 19th at 7pm for Grade 8 Information Night followed by School Council. There will be information shared from guidance, student support services, administration and details about our orientation program. Please check back for the link and login information the day of the meeting.
Informal survey: Are you interested in attending the Secondary Remote School next year?
All UGDSB Grade 8 and high school students are invited to fill out an informal survey to indicate their interest in attending the Secondary Remote School for the 2021-22 school year. The survey closes on May 17. Please note that this informal survey is not registration.
Preliminary information about remote learning options for the 2021-22 school year
May 6, 2021
The Upper Grand District School Board is looking forward to welcoming students back in September 2021. We are currently working on plans for next school year, and once those plans are finalized we will share the information widely with our students and families.
The UGDSB will offer a remote learning option for both elementary and secondary students in the 2021-22 school year.
In the coming weeks, the UGDSB …
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#UGUmbrella – This May we are looking at Autonomy – our ability to make decisions
This May, the Upper Grand District School Board is looking at autonomy as our Umbrella Skill. Autonomy is our ability to make decisions and have a say in the direction of our lives.
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Report Cards
Report cards are available to view on line through the Maplewood portal. To access please click on the link below.
Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing available to our school on May 6 and 8
Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is available for all students and their family members and staff from our school on May 6 and 8, 2021.
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COVID testing available to the JFR school community
Please see the attached letter for details. Parent Staff Letter Testing (Week 8 Guelph) (1)
Draft school year calendars for 2021-22 approved
At the Board Meeting held on April 27, 2021, trustees approved draft school year calendars for the 2021-2022 school year for elementary and secondary schools in the Upper Grand DSB. The draft calendars will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval.
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John F. Ross CVI Grad set to run 150 km for cancer research
GUELPH, Ontario – Former John F. Ross Collegiate Vocational Institute student Haley Davis, is preparing for a 150 km fundraising run to benefit cancer research.
Suffering from a rare type of Brain Tumor, Davis said her inspiration for the fundraiser comes from the life of Terry Fox and her own experience.
Starting in May, Davis plans to complete the Guelph to Goderich Rail Trail in five days, running two 15-km intervals …
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Material/Textbook Pick-up and Drop-Off
Material drop-off will occur on Thursday, April 22nd, Friday April 23rd and Monday, April 26th from 8 am to 4 pm. If you have any materials or textbooks please return them if you are safely able to do so.
Pick-up will dates will occur on April 27th to April 29th from 8 am to 6:30 pm. Your teacher will contact you if you have materials that are required for your course.
Please use the student parking lot entrance (entrance …
School Council Meeting Link
Here is the link for the school council meeting:
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/kvu-jrbg-pgb
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CAMH Mental Health Survey for Grades 9-12
Please see the attachments for information on the survey. CAMH Parent Invite Information Invitation Flyer For ParentsStudents_2021OSDUHS_v3
Update regarding remote learning resuming April 19
Information for families regarding the resumption of remote learning on April 19, including information for students in specialized DD class placements.
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All UGDSB schools to remain in remote learning following Spring Break
On Monday April 12, 2021, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools would participate in remote learning following the April Break.
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Positive Covid Case
Please see the attached letter for information from Public Health. School Bus Case Information Sheet_Apr 11 2021 (1)
