Canadian author Lawrence Hill visited Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute (GCVI) on Monday to share stories about his life and work with staff and students. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12551
Guelph CVI (6:30pm), John F. Ross CVI (6:00pm), and Westside SS (6:00pm) are hosting their Grade 8 Information nights TOMORROW (November 26, 2025). Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Erin District High School is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (November 25, 2025) at 6:30pm. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Mark your calendars, the Kindergarten Registration period for the 2026/2027 school year is happening January 6th to January 30th, 2026 until 4 p.m. The 4 p.m. deadline is for French Immersion applications only. Learn more about Kindergarten Registration here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12471
ICYMI: Students from area high schools gathered at Centre Wellington DHS (CWDHS) on Thursday, November 20 to compete at a Special Olympics basketball tournament. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12437
On Thursday, UGDSB and local partners celebrated the grand opening of The Living Classroom PSW program at Wellington Terrace Long-Term Care Home: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12445
Please note that our Virtual Caregiver session for next week will be rescheduled. Thanks for your understanding: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/11159
Students from area high schools had a fun day competing against each other at the Special Olympics basketball tournament at Centre Wellington DHS on Thursday, November 20.
ICYMI: CCVI teacher wins bronze at world judo competition in Paris. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12142
Centre Dufferin DHS is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (November 20, 2025) at 6:00pm. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
This fall, grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn more about the amazing opportunities that Upper Grand DSB high schools have to offer. Learn more about upcoming UGDSB Grade 8 Information Nights: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12335
Today (November 17) we start Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. This week, students and staff will be focused on the Power of Good. Learn more about Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week on the board website. Don't forget to wear mismatched socks tomorrow for Odd Sock Day. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12323
Clima-Con 2025 welcomed Grade 9 Geography students from Centennial CVI, Guelph CVI, and John F. Ross CVI to the University of Guelph Arboretum on November 13 for a day of fun, hands-on learning. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12306
Co-op students hard at work in the UGDSB Innovation Lab's editing suite!
Congratulations to Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington (CSGW) on being named winner of the Cybercrime & Digital Safety Initiative Award for their work on cyber safety in our schools!
The Community Environmental Leadership Program (CELP) hosted Grade 9 students from CCVI, GCVI, and John F. Ross at the University of Guelph Arboretum Centre today for the second Clima-Con. Students got to participate in many great activities and talk to climate-focused groups and organizations from the region.
ICYMI: A Grade 9 student from Wellington Heights Secondary School recently won an Ontario Volunteer Service Award “in recognition of all of his volunteer efforts.” https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12032
Flags at all UGDSB schools and offices will be at half mast today for Remembrance Day.
As we get our first snow of the 2025-26 school year, here's a reminder about inclement weather procedures at the UGDSB. https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/inclement-weather-procedures
A special Remembrance Day flag will be flying at some UGDSB schools this year. The flag is available directly from the Legion and features a red poppy on a white background. Flags will still be flown at half mast on November 11.