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.
Rapid Antigen Tests for Student Use
Letter To Parents /Guardians Regarding Student Use Of Rapid Antigent Tests Over The Winter Break (Dec 13 2021)Information from the province on student rapid antigen testing 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 who chooses to participate. Kits will be distributed prior to the winter break.
UGDSB Kindergarten Registration starts in January – here is what families need to know
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.
Policy Feedback Opportunity: Policy 205 School Volunteers
UGDSB policy currently under review, 205 – School Volunteers, has been further revised and released for public consultation. Please review the proposed changes and provide your feedback by January 14, 2022.
UGDSB looks ahead to Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Schools of the UGDSB will be participating in Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 22 to the 26th. Learn more about bullying and other resources.
School Playground Structure Now Closed For the Season
As a result of the cooler temperatures, the creative playground is now closed for the season. Board Policy dictates that school playgrounds are closed each year from November 1st until March 31st. For more information regarding the Board’s Outdoor Space Policy, please click here.Grade 8: Pathway Information
Please see this link for information on Grade 8 Pathway Information to support transitions to highschool: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TroiZY2Zdbyn-2M4xZNwm2jrkYn6OkMo/view?usp=sharingPolicy feedback opportunity: Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education
UGDSB Policy 504 Equity and Inclusive Education is currently under review and feedback is welcome on the draft documents until November 25, 2021.
From the Guelph Fire Department: Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 3-9, 2021
Fire Prevention Week is October 3-9, 2021, and the Guelph Fire Department is sharing safety information with families.
2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan annual review report approved
The 2021 Long Term Accommodation Plan (LTAP) Annual Review Report was approved at the Board Meeting of the Upper Grand District School Board on June 22, 2021.
This purpose of this report is to review updated data and any other changes affecting accommodation. ...
Policy feedback opportunity: School Volunteers, Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities
The following UGDSB draft policies have been released for public consultation: Policy 205 School Volunteers, and Policy 508 Educational Field Trips and Off-Site Activities. The deadline to provide feedback is October 14, 2021, at 4pm.
