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.
September 2021 Newsletter
What a wonderful start to the 2021-2022 school year! Please take a few minutes to review the September Newsletter! September 2021Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!
Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year! We are looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students back to Laurelwoods this September! As you are aware, the Upper Grand District School Board has put extensive plans in place for the school year. ...Elementary Registration Wednesday, September 1st from 1:00-4:00pm
Elementary Registration Wednesday, September 1st from 1:00-4:00pm To register new students please visit https://www.ugdsb.ca/schools/admission-registration/ and click on the appropriate link (Kindergarten Registration or Grade 1-8 Registration). Our Office Coordinator, Karen Gardhouse will contact you to set up a Google Meet to complete the registration by verifying your documents. Should you ...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.
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.
Summer Mental Health Support Line
Summer Mental Health Support Line
If your child or youth needs mental health support over the summer, you or your youth can call and leave a voice mail at
519-822-4420 ext 588. We have Mental Health Clinicians available and voice mails will be checked regularly from ...
Board News: End of the year information (June 2021)
As we approach the end of the school year, we would like to say thank you to all our students, families and staff for their hard work and understanding throughout the year. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about the last few weeks of school.
WDG Public Health to host Parent Information Session on COVID-19 vaccines
On June 14, 2021, at 7pm, Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum, the Associate Medical Officer of Health for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health, will be offering a presentation for youth and their parents/caregivers to learn more about WDGPH’s COVID-19 vaccination program and answer parent questions.
UGDSB celebrates National Indigenous History Month
June is National Indigenous History Month, a month where we celebrate and recognize histories, contributions and diversity of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples in Canada.
Supports for staff and students following horrific violence targeting Muslim community
The Upper Grand District School Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Muslim community following the horrific violence in London, Ontario, which killed four family members and sent another family member to hospital with serious injuries. Officials are reporting that this is an apparent hate crime and that the victims were targeted because of their Muslim faith.
UGDSB launching online report card system
Due to COVID-19, the Upper Grand District School Board is preparing to make student report cards available online for parents/guardians this spring. Keep reading for important dates coming up.
Province announces that Ontario schools will remain in remote learning this school year
On June 2, 2021, the provincial government announced that Ontario schools will remain in remote learning for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year. This means that all UGDSB students will continue learning remotely for the rest of this school year, with the exception of those students currently attending specialized class placements in person.
