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.
Talking About Mental Health:
The new UGDSB Parent Website for student mental health and well-being is active!! The URL for the new website is: www.ugdsb.ca/mhugparents If there is an emergency, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis or needs help please call: Guelph/Wellington: 1-844-437-3247 (HERE247) Dufferin: 519-941-1530 (DCAFS) KidsHelpPhone: 1-800-668-6868 2SLGBTQA+ ...Wellness Works! @ UGDSB March theme is Self Compassion
Wellness Works! @ UGDSB March theme is Self Compassion
This month we collectively focus on reminding ourselves that we, too, deserve the same kindness, compassion and care that we give to so many others. This is especially ...
Celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday, March 26th at 8:30pm!
It is vital to teach our children to respect and take care of the environment.
Earth Hour’s mission is uniting people to protect the planet by raising awareness of about climate change and encouraging positive action.
“Earth Hour was famously started as ...
ALL UGDSB SCHOOLS/OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY FEB. 18: Emergency remote learning/working day
Due to inclement weather, all UGDSB schools and offices are closed today to staff and students. Students are to shift to remote learning, where possible. Staff should not report to work in person, and should shift to remote working where possible. All buses and taxis are cancelled to Upper Grand schools.
Updates to masking protocols outdoors, COVID-19 screening tool
Please review the following updates to protocols around masking outdoors, extracurriculars, and the province’s COVID-19 screening tool.
Elementary report cards available for download February 16th
Elementary report cards will be available for parents to download from the Parent Portal as early as February 15 and by February 17 at the latest.
Update on the resumption of sports and extracurricular activities
The school board is pleased to announce the resumption of extracurricular activities and sports in our schools. Please see this post for details.
UGDSB Parent Involvement Committee’s upcoming virtual event on March 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00pm.
Please find attached an advertisement about the UGDSB Parent Involvement Committee’s upcoming virtual event on March 2nd from 7:00 to 9:00pm. This session will focus on how parents can support their children in future education and career planning in grades 7 to 12 through “My Blueprint” and on gaining insight ...Well-being Health and Youth “WHY” Survey for Parents
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health has partnered with our School Board to conduct the WHY Survey for staff, students, and parents. We are asking parents to complete the survey by accessing the following link: Parent Survey The parent survey asks about ...Monthly environmental activities to help celebrate our planet
February 3rd is National Sweater Day!
Make the Earth better by wearing a sweater
Celebrate National Sweater Day and save energy on February 3rd!
National Sweater Day is a way to ...
