Today is Custodial and Maintenance Appreciation Day! Thank you to all UGDSB custodians and maintenance staff, your dedication, skill, and hard work are appreciated in our schools and offices.
The UGDSB’s April Communications Newsletter is out! In this month's issue we have information about using water responsibility at school and home, active school travel, cannabis safety, and more! We’re looking forward to a great month ahead! LINK: https://www.ugdsb.ca/page/communications-newsletter
A message from WDG Public Health: Cannabis safety starts at home. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14986
Norwell DSS student recognized in second annual Ontario Tech essay contest. Congratulations, Elsie, on achieving this award! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14900
On April 7, the UGDSB will host its annual Elementary Skills Competition! This year’s event is expected to welcome over 1,000 students in Grades 4 through 8 from across UGDSB elementary schools. The competition brings together students to showcase their talents in a wide range of hands-on, skills-based challenges focused on innovation, creativity, and problem-solving: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14892
Today is National AI Literacy Day, a nationwide day of action focused on exploring the fundamental question, “ What is AI? ” and “ How do we prepare learners for an AI-enabled world ? ” See what the UGDSB is doing around AI Literacy through our framework of Math Skills, Language Skills, Sustainability, and Human Rights: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/ugdsb/page/ai-at-ugdsb
The UGDSB is continuing to highlight the seven focus areas of our Sustainability & Climate Action Plan (2025–2030). This month, we’re focusing on Water. https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14868
Are you graduating from high school this year? Check out this info for the 2026 Healthy Democracy Student Leadership Award! https://www.opsba.org/opsba_news/2026-healthy-democracy-student-leadership-award/
ICYMI: Wellington Terrace and UGDSB Host Living Classroom Information Sessions: https://thegrand101.com/2026/03/23/wellington-terrace-and-upper-grand-district-school-board-host-living-classroom-information-sessions/
Guelph CVI IB students make meaningful impact with CAS project. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14860
Check out the line-up of presenters at this year's H2Awesome Water Series! https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14859
WHSS Students Registered As OYAP Automotive Apprentices: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/whss/article/14847
Happy March Break UG! Schools are closed next week and classes for students will resume on March 23: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14821
Find Your Path @ 371: Are you interested in a career in the healthcare field? Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14806
UGDSB schools participate in Coldest Night of the Year fundraising events. Learn more:
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14803
https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14803
UGDSB students excel at Waterloo-Wellington NTS DramaFest. Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14793
Westside SS esports team wins Provincial Championship. Congratulations to everyone involved! Learn more: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14791
Inside TJRC: Providing accessible resources to schools and workspaces. Learn more here: https://www.ugdsb.ca/article/14788
ICYMI: Registration for Information Sessions about the UGDSB's (Personal Support Workers) PSW Program opened today! We have programs located in Fergus and Guelph: https://www.ugdsb.ca/o/cep/page/personal-support-worker-psw
