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

All UGDSB schools to remain in remote learning following Spring Break

Posted April 12, 2021

On Monday April 12, 2021, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools would participate in remote learning following the April Break.

Information about positive COVID-19 case (April 8, 2021)

Posted April 8, 2021

Public Health has notified us that an individual in our school community has tested positive for COVID-19. WDGPH and the school are taking all necessary steps to prevent the further spread of the virus both in the school and in the community.

All UGDSB schools directed to shift to remote learning effective Wed. April 7

Updated April 6, 2021

The UGDSB has been notified by Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health that Public Health’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Nicola Mercer, will issue an Order, directing all schools within the WDG region to shift to remote learning effective Wednesday April 7, 2021.

Please view this video to see Lost and Found Items.

Posted April 1, 2021

We are starting to accumulate a lot of Lost and Found Items at school. Please preview this video to see what we have. Unclaimed items will be donated to a charity after April 9, 2021. Thanks for watching!

#UGUmbrella – This April we are looking at Intrinsic Motivation

Posted March 30, 2021

April’s Umbrella Project theme is “Intrinsic Motivation.” For those who are unsure exactly what that means, intrinsic motivation is the act of doing something without an external reward.  

Information about elementary graduation celebrations

Posted March 26, 2021

Due to on-going COVID-19 restrictions around large gatherings and physical distancing, UGDSB elementary schools will not be able to hold traditional in-person graduation ceremonies this spring. This includes both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. 

Recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge

Posted March 25, 2021

This year, Upper Grand DSB board and school staff groups have continued organizing and participating in book studies, focusing on furthering learning in anti-racism and anti-oppression. Here are some ideas for recommended reading in Indigenous education and knowledge.

Policy feedback opportunity: Indigenous Education

Posted March 24, 2021

The following new draft policy has been released for public consultation, and feedback from the public is welcome on the draft documents: Policy 519 – Indigenous Education (First Nations, Métis, Inuit).

Child Abuse Prevention Program to be taught during April

Posted March 23, 2021

Dear Parents/Guardians: As we were not able to deliver any Child Abuse Prevention programs during the last school year, we are going to have to “catch” up which means all grades will have a presentation this year during the month of April. Please read the attached letter for more information. Child ...

Final review of elementary waitlist on April 1, 2021

Posted March 12, 2021

March 12, 2021 The Upper Grand District School Board will conduct one final review of the waitlist for families wishing to switch between the Elementary Remote School and in-person learning on April 1, 2021. After April 1, students will be required to remain in their current ...
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