News & Announcements
October Newsletter
Message From The School
We are sending out “The Friday 5” via School Messenger every Friday morning. The Friday 5 are the top 5 things to know regarding upcoming KHPS events. Please let the office know if you are ...
September Newsletter
Message From The School
Welcome back to Kortright Hills Public School! We are excited to see everyone again and are looking forward to getting to know the new students who are joining us this year.
Ongoing and open ...
Welcome to the 2024-25 school year Upper Grand!
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! The staff at the Upper Grand can’t wait to welcome back all students and welcome those students who are new to our board.
Elementary Registration Day Information 2024
GUELPH, Ontario – Elementary Registration Day is happening August 27, 2024, between 1:00-4:00 p.m., at all Upper Grand District School Board elementary schools. Only new students to the UGDSB are required to register for the 2024-2025 school year. If your child attended a UGDSB school last year, you do not need ...Professional Activity Day Description: September 3, 2024
Information for Elementary and Secondary School Parents/Guardians
Celebrating Pride Month in the Upper Grand DSB
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians and UGDSB Community,This week, the Upper Grand District School Board is kicking off Pride Month. As we approach this important time, it’s essential that we come together to ensure our schools are supportive, inclusive spaces for all students.
...Professional Activity Day Description – June 7, 2024
Information for Elementary Parents/Guardians Date: June 7, 2024 Length: Full Day Topic AM: Curriculum Topic PM: Report Card Writing Entity Hosting: Upper Grand DSB Description: Elementary Staff will spend half the day focused on various math and literacy topics and strategies. The second half of the day will be dedicated to report card writing, as per the employee group collective agreements. Elementary ...UGDSB policy updates for May 2024
At the May 14, 2024, Board Meeting, the following policy items were approved:
Policy 406 – Health and Safety (annual review; no change) Policy 417 – Violence in the Workplace (annual review; no change) ...Letter to families from the Minister of Education on changes to Provincial Code of Conduct
Please see below for a letter from the Minister of Education, to Ontario parents/caregivers. To download a copy of the letter, please click here.
Dear parents,
For the first time in nearly a generation, our government successfully negotiated agreements ...
Every Day Counts! Why regular student attendance at school really matters
In the UGDSB, we know how important school attendance and established routines are for students to build knowledge, skills and confidence. Regular attendance is more than just a requirement; it’s a critical building block for academic success, social development, and future opportunities. While we may face challenges that ...
Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report
GUELPH, ON – At the March 19, 2024, Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting, Upper Grand District School BoardTrustees received the “Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Final Report.”
The report will now be taken to the Board Meeting on April 9, 2024, for approval by Trustees, ...
