The UGDSB’s January Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about Kindergarten Registration for the 2026-27 school year, Winter Walk Day, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
Don’t forget that Kindergarten Registration opens TOMORROW (January 6th). The FI on-time application window closes January 30 at 4 p.m. Learn more on the board website. https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
Welcome back students and staff! This month for Wellness Works we will be exploring strategies to cope with stress. Learn more on the board website: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/13088
Classes for students resume on Monday January 5, 2026. Happy Winter Break UG!
Kindergarten Registration for next year is opening in January! Learn more about the Kindergarten Program and the UGDSB: https://www.elorafergustoday.com/spotlight/upper-grand-district-school-board-kindergarten-a-caring-start-for-every-child-11624698
Due to the continued power outage at Alma Public School, with no estimated time of restoration, and dropping temperatures inside the school, we are asking that parents please come to the school to pick up their children.
The following schools have once again lost power: Centennial Hylands ES, Hyland Heights ES, Glenbrook ES, and Centre Dufferin DHS. Students are safe and supervised. However, if you would like to pick up your child at school you are welcome to do so.
Due to today’s weather, the following schools have once again lost power: Norwell DSS, Palmerston PS, Victoria Cross PS, Wellington Heights SS, Minto-Clifford PS, and Kenilworth PS. Students are safe and supervised. However, if parents would like to pick up their child at school they are welcome to do so.
Due to today’s weather, the following schools are currently without power: Westside SS, Montgomery Village PS, Spencer Avenue PS. Students are safe and supervised. Parents are welcome to pick up their children if they are able to.
Due to today’s weather, the following schools are currently without power: Alma Public School, Arthur Public School, Centennial Hylands, Glenbrook, Hyland Heights, and Centre Dufferin DHS. Students are safe and supervised. Parents are welcome to pick up their children if they are able to.
Due to today’s weather, the following schools are currently without power: Palmerston PS, Norwell DSS, Minto-Clifford PS, Victoria Cross PS, Kenilworth PS, and Wellington Heights SS. Students are safe and supervised. Parents are welcome to pick up their children if they are able to.
Is your child starting kindergarten in September 2026? Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens January 6th and runs until January 30th at 4 p.m. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/kindergarten
The 2024-25 Director's Annual Report is out! We look back at the momentum and highlights from last school year: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/directors-annual-report-2024-2025
Congratulations to the December UG Ovation recipients! Educators Amanda McApline and Matt Lyle were recognized for their incredible achievements at last night's Board Meeting
Students in Westside Secondary School’s LRC10 program are helping make the school more sustainable by taking on leadership of the school’s recycling initiatives. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12860
Erin Public School had some snowy visitors this week!
Local youth spend a lot of their time online. In fact, 86% of high schoolers in WDG report 3+ hours of screen time daily.
Have a conversation together about the risks of too much screen time. Parents can model healthy habits, set limits, find other things to do together, and talk about balance.
Learn more and get some strategies at choicesrewired.ca
#ChoicesRewired #ObserveEngageLead
Have a conversation together about the risks of too much screen time. Parents can model healthy habits, set limits, find other things to do together, and talk about balance.
Learn more and get some strategies at choicesrewired.ca
#ChoicesRewired #ObserveEngageLead
Centre Wellington DHS is hosting their Grade 8 Information night TOMORROW (December 9, 2025) at 5:30 PM. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/grade-8-information-nights
Students and parents invited to discover UGDSB enhanced programming at Guelph open house https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12813
UGDSB student achievement continues to rise, outpacing provincial EQAO results across all areas https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/12723
