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** Remote Learning Update

Posted January 4, 2022

Starting on January 5, students in the UGDSB will shift to remote learning until at least January 17th, 2022. Wednesday, January 5th will be a day for teachers to plan and prepare for our upcoming time in remote learning and make connections with their students. We do not anticipate staff and students to ...

Chromebook Information

Posted January 3, 2022

Parents/Guardians of Ken Danby Students: As you may have heard, the province has announced, that in response to the current COVID-19 situation, all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning starting on Wednesday, January 5 until at least January 17.  In response to this shift, we are making chromebooks available once again ...

Province directs schools to shift to remote learning from January 5-17, 2022

Updated January 4, 2022

On Monday January 3, 2022, the provincial government announced that all Ontario schools will shift to remote learning from January 5 to at least January 17, 2022. Please read on for important information for families in the UGDSB.

Resumption of school delayed until Wednesday January 5, 2022 

Posted December 30, 2021

Today, the province of Ontario announced that the resumption of school will be delayed following the winter break. All schools will resume classes on Wednesday January 5, 2022.  There will be no classes on Monday January 3 or Tuesday January 4. This direction is for all students including those enrolled in the elementary or secondary remote programs and for those in our special education self-contained classrooms.  

Letter to parents/guardians: Information for the winter break

Posted December 15, 2021

December 15, 2021 Dear parents and guardians, Thank you for your ongoing efforts that have made for a successful first four months of school, and for adhering to public health and safety measures that have ensured schools remain a safe place for our students and staff. We understand that there may be ...

UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know

Posted December 13, 2021

GUELPH, Ontario – Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.

The process for Kindergarten registration is hybrid this year. Here is a ...

Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break

Posted December 13, 2021

Information Regarding Student Use of Rapid Antigen Tests over the Winter Break   On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student. Dear Parents/Guardians, Please see the following information that has been provided by the ...

Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing over the winter break

Posted December 10, 2021

On behalf of the Government of Ontario, the Upper Grand District School Board is distributing take-home rapid antigen screening kits to every elementary and secondary student who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.

Supply Lunchroom Supervisors

Posted December 9, 2021

Ken Danby is looking for some people to be on our supply lunchroom supervision list for when our regular supervisors cannot make it. If you are interested please contact Jill Tutty (Vice Principal) @ [email protected] or call the school 519-836-4545 ext. 224. Thank you!

UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know

Updated January 3, 2022

Kindergarten registration for the Upper Grand District School Board is fast approaching. Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2022 will take place between January 4-21, 2022.

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