News & Announcements
Complete the Student Census by October 9
Students/families in Kindergarten to Grade 12 are encouraged to complete the UGDSB Counts Student Census survey by October 9, 2022. The link to complete the census can be found at the bottom of the email sent to parents/guardians (Kindergarten – Grade 8) and students (Grades 9-12+). It is a rectangular blue button that says “Begin Survey.” If you need assistance, please email [email protected]
Learn more about the importance of this census data, how the board is protecting privacy and examples of ways that the board will using the data to direct its resources and supports at www.ugdsb.ca/census.
Video surveillance on school property
Every fall, we notify our community that our video cameras remain active. All schools within the Upper Grand have security cameras. The purpose of this video surveillance is to increase security and safety at school. The video footage is only used to investigate issues that occur within or around the school. ...Student census open until Oct. 9
The UGDSB student census is still open! See information here: Note: If you need a new login link for the census, you can have one emailed to you by following the instructions on the Census website.Annual Safety Drills
School Emergency Response Training and Annual Drills The safety and well-being of our students is our highest priority. Each year our school must conduct drills to ensure staff and students are prepared in the event of a real emergency. The following number of drills are required each school year: Three (3) fire drills ...Open House Sept 29
Join us for our open house on September 29 from 5:00-7:00 PM. There will be a book fair set up in the library during this time, so feel free to pop by and check this out.School Council Meeting Thursday
Join us for our first school council meeting of the year. Thursday Sept 22 at 6:30 in the staff room.Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today!
Everyone counts. Complete the Student Census today! The “UGDSB Counts Student Census” launches today for all Upper Grand District School Board students in grades Kindergarten-12. Participation in the Student Census will help the UGDSB make systemic changes that will create more equitable outcomes for all students. The census is a confidential, voluntary survey ...Read more about Help the UGDSB make positive change – Complete the Student Census today! »
Wellness Works: Welcome Back!
The Upper Grand District School Board is continuing with the Wellness Works monthly themes across all grades in the 2022-2023 school year. For September we are once again bringing our collective focus to the theme of: WELCOME, CONNECTION and BELONGING.
New School and Child Care Screening Tool is available online
The Ministry of Health and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health have provided a new “School and Child Care” screening tool. It is recommended that students/children and visitors continue to self-screen for illness every day before attending school or child care using this updated Screening Tool.
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Afternoon Noon Hour Supervisor Needed!
Plans of Care for Students with Medical Conditions!
Dear Parents/Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well and you are enjoying your summer!
Please see the link below for any additional forms you may need around Plan of Care for your child/ren for the 2022-2023 school year.
Thank you very much ...Read more about Plans of Care for Students with Medical Conditions! »
Back to School! Information for students and families
It’s back to school season! We are excited to welcome and welcome back all students and families to the Upper Grand. To help make the transition back to school smoother for our students and families, we are sharing a website with information about back to school.
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Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance
Parents and guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises or during school activities. Accidents can and do happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial health care or employer group insurance plans.
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Register your child for school on August 30
On August 30, 2022 from 1 PM to 4 PM, registration will open online for parents and guardians to register their child to their home elementary school.
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Registration opens August 30
Get ready for school! As the new school year quickly approaches – and parents/guardians prepare backpacks and lunch bags – we want to ensure that all students living within the boundaries of the Upper Grand District School Board are registered to their appropriate school. On August 30, 2022 from 1 PM to ...Run to be a school board trustee!
As the next municipal elections approach on October 24, 2022, the Upper Grand District School Board is seeking nominations for school board trustees for the 2022-2023 school year. School Board Trustees have a big impact on shaping the education system for Upper Grand students. The UGDSB is looking for individuals who can ‘re-engage, re-fresh, and re-imagine’ the best education system for the students in our community.
