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

Important Information about Grade 7 Vaccinations on September 29

Posted September 16, 2022

Attention Ken Danby Parents/Guardians of Grade 7 Students, Please see the attached letter regarding Grade 7 Vaccinations taking place at the school on September 29. Vaccinations_Gr7_ ParentGuardianLetterFinal

OPEN HOUSE at Ken Danby on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00-7:00pm

Posted September 16, 2022

Attention, Ken Danby Families! In-Person OPEN HOUSE is coming back to Ken Danby Public School!  On Thursday, September 22nd, we invite you into the school from 6:00-7:00pm to meet your child's teacher and see their classroom. As a reminder, if you wish to have a conversation with your child's teacher regarding their progress ...

Wellness Works: Welcome Back!

Updated September 16, 2022

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. 

Pick up and Drop off Routines

Posted September 7, 2022

Greetings, Ken Danby Families, We hope this message reaches you well. The staff and students are enjoying an exciting and engaging start to the 2022-23 school year. At this time, we would like to take this opportunity to share information regarding Pick up and Drop off Routines at Ken Danby Public School. Please ...

Welcome Back!

Posted September 2, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians, Welcome back!!!! We are so excited for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year. Staff are busy getting their classrooms ready and preparing for a year full of learning, fun, and engagement for our students. Although many of the COVID restrictions have been removed, we will continue to practice effective hand hygiene ...

New School and Child Care Screening Tool is available online

Posted September 1, 2022

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.

Reminder for Parents/Guardians: Student Accident Insurance

Posted August 29, 2022

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. The Upper Grand District School board is empowered under The Education ...

School Supplies List 2022-2023

Posted August 29, 2022

If you choose to purchase school supplies for your child please see the attached list of suggested materials.  Please know that our staff will provide all necessary learning materials for students as needed. Ken Danby School Supply List 2022 2023  

Back to School! Information for students and families

Posted August 29, 2022

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.

Register your child for school on August 30

Updated August 24, 2022

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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