News & Announcements
All Upper Grand DSB schools are closed
All Upper Grand DSB schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic until at least May 4, 2020. All UGDSB buildings and grounds are closed to the public. We will continue to share updates as we receive them.
Important Information and Resources:
Letter to parents: UGDSB Learning at Home (April 3, 2020)
A letter from the Director of Education regarding the board’s distance learning program is posted on the board website.
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Special Education, Equity and Learning at Home
Preliminary information from the board on student access to devices and technology, SEA equipment, hands-on based learning ideas, and more.
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Friday, April 3rd – Morning Announcements
Bonjour tout le monde. Aujourd’hui c’est vendredi le 3 avril, 2020. Si le monde nous attend, qu’est-ce que nous allons le montrer? If the world is waiting for us, what are we going to show it? Today, let's show our neighbours something interesting. Have you gone on a window walk yet? ...Thursday, April 2nd – Morning Announcements
Bonjour tout le monde. Aujourd’hui c’est jeudi le 2 avril, 2020. Si le monde nous attend, qu’est-ce que nous allons le montrer? If the world is waiting for us, what are we going to show it? Today, let's show how we take care of ourselves. It can be tough to be ...Read more about Thursday, April 2nd – Morning Announcements »
Notice of cancelled and postponed school events
Due to the extension of school closures in Ontario, the UGDSB has decided to cancel or postpone a number of school based events.
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Important letter from the Minister of Education to parents (March 31, 2020)
Minister of Education Stephen Lecce has written an important letter for all Ontario parents and guardians, regarding the extension of school closures in Ontario and information on distance learning for students.
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Wednesday, April 1st – Morning Announcements
Bonjour tout le monde. Aujourd’hui c’est mercredi le 1 avril, 2020. Si le monde nous attend, qu’est-ce que nous allons le montrer? If the world is waiting for us, what are we going to show it? Today, let's show gratitude towards others. Who are you grateful for? Perhaps you could draw ...Read more about Wednesday, April 1st – Morning Announcements »
Ontario school closures extended until at least May
On Tuesday March 31, 2020, the Premier of Ontario announced that in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all schools in Ontario will remain closed until at least May 1 for staff and May 4 for students. Premier Ford also said that the province is prepared to extend the school closures even further if required.
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Tuesday, March 31st – Morning Announcements
Bonjour tout le monde. Aujourd’hui c’est mardi le 31 mars, 2020. Si le monde nous attend, qu’est-ce que nous allons le montrer? If the world is waiting for us, what are we going to show it? Today, let's show our digital skills. What's something that you're really good at doing on ...Read more about Tuesday, March 31st – Morning Announcements »
