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.
Letter to parents from Public Health – back to school
A letter to parents/guardians from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health and CEO of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health.
John Galt Reopening – Parent Guide
Please take a look at our Reopening Parent Guide. This guide is specific to our school site and will help you and your children get an idea of what to expect the first few days of school. Please know, that these plans will be updated as needed as we continue to ...Suggested School Supplies
Here are a list of suggested school supplies. Please label all items as well as possible. Division Supplies Kindergarten Pencil case/box Pencil 8 pack of pencil crayons 8 pack of crayons Glue stick (not liquid glue) Primary (Grade 1-3) Pencil case/box Pencils Pencil ...IMPORTANT: New schedule for staggered entry
In order to ensure the safety of students and to provide additional time for staffing schools, the Upper Grand District School Board’s schedule for staggered entry has changed.
Student Accident Insurance
Reminder for parents/guardians: Student Accident Insurance Parents/guardians are responsible for expenses related to student injuries on school premises during school activities. Accidents can happen and the costs involved might not be fully covered by Provincial Health Care or employer group insurance plans. The Upper Grand District School Board is empowered under ...REGISTRATION DAY – September 1 2020
REGISTRATION DAY - SEPTEMBER 1 2020 This day is set aside for any families that have started the registration process (via email or JK/SK online registration) to finalize the registration before the first day of school. Or for those families that need to register their child/children at John Galt for the ...Changing Pre-Registration Decision – Deadline Sunday Aug. 23 at 4pm
In light of recent updates with respect to reopening models and masks, parents/students in both elementary and secondary schools are being given the opportunity to change their original pre-registration decision regarding in-person or remote learning.
IMPORTANT: Reopening models for UGDSB schools posted online
The school board has posted information about the reopening models for UGDSB elementary and secondary schools. The overviews contain important information including model structure for conventional and remote learning, sample schedules, remote learning expectations and more.
Introducing back to school parent/guardian webinars
Parents/guardians, join our mental health clinicians as they discuss different issues and strategies to support your child’s return to school success.
Letter from the Director on reopening schools (August 10, 2020)
A letter from the UGDSB Director of Education, Martha Rogers, on the reopening of schools in September.
