Welcome Letter and VTRA Letter!

Posted September 5, 2024

Hello John Galt Families: Welcome to a brand new school year. Please see below 2 letters around CYC and VTRA. Welcome Letter For Parents September 2024 VTRA Letter 2024 2025 September 2024   Thank you Your John Galt Admin Team

Welcome to the 2024-25 school year Upper Grand!

Posted September 2, 2024

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. 

Elementary Registration Day Information 2024

Posted August 27, 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

Posted August 20, 2024

Information for Elementary and Secondary School Parents/Guardians

Hot & Humid Weather Conditions!

Posted June 18, 2024

Hot and humid conditions are expected next week.  Hot and humid air can bring deteriorating air quality and can result in the Air Quality Health Index approaching the high-risk category. The risks are greater for young children, pregnant women, older adults, people with chronic illnesses and people working ...

Policy 521 Admission and Registration – Public Consultation and Policy Feedback!

Posted June 14, 2024

Dear families, Please see below information around Policy 521 (Admission and Registration).   Public consultation on this new draft policy is now open.  Feedback will be received until July 12, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. EST.  Policy 521 Admission and Registration This new policy addresses the ...

June Newsletter!

Posted June 14, 2024

Dear John Galt Families: The June Communications Newsletter is out!  In this month's issue we have information about: National Indigenous History Month Pride Month in the UGDSB ...

Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB

Posted May 31, 2024

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.

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Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024

Posted May 27, 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 ...

Transportation Newsletter Fall 2024 for the 2024-2025 School Year!

Posted May 24, 2024

Hello John Galt Families: STWDSTS, our Transportation Consortium, is asking that schools share this information (attached) with our families. The newsletter has lots of helpful information to plan for students transportation starting in fall 2024. Please take a look if your child/ren will be ...